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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kuching

    Start point
    Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia (Arrival transfer from Kuching International Airport)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant with Malaysian cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Complimentary airport arrival transfer
    • Welcome meeting with local leader and group
    • Welcome dinner at local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll along Kuching's waterfront
    • Visit Borneo Cultural Museum
    Landmarks
    Borneo Cultural Museum
    Kuching Waterfront
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Kuching to Batang Ai National Park

    Meals
    Lunch (Lachau Bazaar lunch), Dinner (Traditional dinner at lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Lachau native market visit
    • Longboat transfer down Delok River to Nanga Sumpa Lodge
    • Traditional dinner at lodge
    Landmarks
    Batang Ai National Park
    Lachau Market
    Delok River
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Batang Ai National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch using local ingredients), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Jungle and plantation walk (2 hours)
    • Longboat trip to Enseluai waterfall
    • Picnic lunch at scenic spot
    • Village walk at Nanga Sumpa
    • Local longhouse visit and cultural experience

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at Enseluai waterfall
    Landmarks
    Enseluai Waterfall
    Batang Ai National Park
  4. Day 4

    Batang Ai to Kuching

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Group lunch at local coffee shop)

    Included Activities

    • Longboat transfer from Batang Ai to Kuching
    • Group lunch at local coffee shop

    Optional Activities

    • Explore giant cat statues and street art
    • Visit local cat museum
    • Explore Kuching's food scene
    Landmarks
    Kuching Cat Museum
  5. Day 5

    Kuching to Mulu National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Kuching to Mulu National Park
    • Deer Cave and Lang Cave guided walk (3 km plank path)
    • Sunset bat experience
    Landmarks
    Mulu National Park
    Deer Cave
    Lang Cave
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Mulu National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wind Cave guided walk and exploration
    • Clearwater Cave guided walk and exploration
    Landmarks
    Mulu National Park
    Wind Cave
    Clearwater Cave
  7. Day 7

    Mulu National Park to Kota Kinabalu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Mulu National Park to Kota Kinabalu
    • Sunset cocktail at rooftop bar

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kota Kinabalu in the evening
    Landmarks
    Kota Kinabalu Skyline
  8. Day 8

    Kota Kinabalu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Local market tour (vegetables and fish market)
    • Regional snacks sampling
    • Final group dinner at local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkeling in Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
    • Cultural village tour
    • Handicraft market visit on waterfront
    • Chinatown exploration
    Landmarks
    Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
    Kota Kinabalu Handicraft Market
    Kota Kinabalu Chinatown
  9. Day 9

    Kota Kinabalu to Kinabatangan River

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan
    • Sandakan War Memorial visit
    • Boat transfer to Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort
    • Afternoon wildlife spotting cruise
    • Evening wildlife walk with headlamp
    Landmarks
    Sandakan War Memorial
    Kinabatangan River
    Kinabatangan Wetlands
  10. Day 10

    Kinabatangan River

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning wildlife spotting cruise with light refreshments
    • Resort property wildlife search
    • Afternoon river cruise exploring tributaries
    • Evening wildlife spotting cruise
    Landmarks
    Kinabatangan River
  11. Day 11

    Kinabatangan River to Sandakan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner in Borneo with group and leader)

    Included Activities

    • Boat transfer from Kinabatangan River to Sandakan
    • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre visit
    • Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre visit
    • Farewell dinner with group and leader
    Landmarks
    Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
    Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
  12. Day 12

    Sandakan

    End point
    Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia (Depart from your hotel in Sandakan)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extend stay with additional accommodation

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    3.5
  • Transport
    4.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    3.5
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    November 30th, 2023
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    very surprising! everything worked out! nelson was really good!
    Traveled in November 2023
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    Hi Carina! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your comments with us. It is fantastic to learn that you had a wonderful experience and the best tour leader. We can't wait to welcome you back on your next adventure!
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    December 5th, 2022
    Great Tour leader - Shame about the tour. After having enjoyed several other Intrepid tours I’m afraid our experience...
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    Traveled in November 2022
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    Hi Ian – Thank you for taking the time to post your review. We are sorry to learn that your experience did not meet with your expectations. This is very disappointing and we would like to discuss your comments in more detail. I have passed your feedback to our Customer Care Team and a member of the team will be in contact with you shortly.
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    Alex

    Asked on March 11th, 2024

    Is the tour only available on specific dates?

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    • Intrepid PremiumOperatorWritten March 2024

      Yes, all available departures for this tour are listed on the trip page. We have two tours during your travel period: Sabah Adventure from Apr 27 to May 7, 2024 and Wild Sarawak from Apr 25 to May 4, 2024.

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    Tara

    Asked on January 20th, 2023

    Could you please tell me if there is a single person price supplement? Would I have a room to myself at the accommodation or would he to share?

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    • Intrepid PremiumOperatorWritten January 2023

      If you would like to secure your own room for the duration of the trip it would be an additional $800 USD. This would cover nights of your trip except for nights 2 and 3 (Batang Ai) and is subject to availability. If you do not want to add the additional single supplement we will pair you with another traveler of the same gender if there is one.

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    Virginia

    Asked on June 28th, 2022

    You advertise this tour with a 20% discount but your online booking displays the full price. Please advise

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    • Intrepid PremiumOperatorWritten July 2022

      We do currently have a Flash Sale until the 4th July 22! Not all trips are discounted but many are - please feel free to give us a call and we can apply the 20% discount to your booking for you if it is applicable!

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    Gina

    Asked on January 18th, 2022

    I'm interested in booking this tour but I need to check you can cater for me as I have coeliac disease and have to avoid food containing gluten; wheat, rye, oats and barley.

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    • Intrepid PremiumOperatorWritten January 2022

      We can cater to you with your allergy in mind. Once you make a booking your tour leader will be made aware of your requirements and they will cater for your needs.

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Tour ID: 215343

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    Malaysia
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Malaysia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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