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Borneo Sarawak and Sabah Discovery

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From Kuching to Sandakan
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Borneo Sarawak and Sabah Discovery - Explore!
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kuching

    Kuching
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Meritin Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer from Kuching International Airport
    • Visit the waterfront for dining
    • Explore the local fruit market
  2. Day 2

    Kuching - Bako National Park

    Kuching - Bako National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Simple lunch at the park café)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Meritin Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking trails through Bako National Park rainforest
    • Wildlife spotting including proboscis monkeys, silvered langurs, bearded pigs, monitor lizards and bird species
    • Exploration of swamp forest, mangrove forest, dipterocarp forest and cliff vegetation
    Landmarks
    Bako National Park
  3. Day 3

    Kuching - Semenggoh - Mongkos Longhouse

    Kuching - Semenggoh - Mongkos Longhouse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked welcome lunch at Mongkos Longhouse), Dinner (Traditional Bidayuh meal)
    Accommodation
    Home-stay (Mongkos Longhouse)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Semenggoh Orangutan Wildlife Centre with 15-minute rainforest walk to feeding platform
    • Wildlife observation of semi-wild orangutans
    • Visit to Serian Bazaar local market
    • Guided tour of Mongkos Longhouse with cultural exhibits and artifacts
    • Observation of Bidayuh traditional life and culture

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through the village
    • Chat with local residents
    • Observe traditional farming or fishing practices
    • Swim in the river
    Landmarks
    Semenggoh Orangutan Wildlife Centre
    Serian Bazaar
    Mongkos Longhouse
  4. Day 4

    Mongkos Longhouse - Kuching

    Mongkos Longhouse - Kuching
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Simple lunch of rice, bamboo-cooked chicken and jungle ferns near waterfall)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Meritin Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk along village farming trails through Bornean countryside
    • Exploration of local agricultural plots and crops
    • Picnic lunch near small waterfall with swimming
  5. Day 5

    Kuching to Mulu

    Kuching to Mulu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Mulu Park HQ)

    Included Activities

    • Guided elevated plank walk to Lang Cave with exploration of stalactites and stalagmites
    • Visit to Deer Cave with bat observation at dusk
    • Night trek through jungle with sightings of luminescent fungi and fireflies

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Tree Top Tower for views across Mulu National Park
    • Stroll along boardwalk to Pukau Waterfall
    • Walk Nature Heritage Trail
    Landmarks
    Mulu National Park
    Lang Cave
    Deer Cave
  6. Day 6

    Mulu National Park

    Mulu National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Mulu Park HQ)

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip up the Melanau River to Wind Cave and Clearwater Cave
    • Exploration of King's Room in Wind Cave
    • Cave exploration including limestone formations in Clearwater Cave
    • Treetop canopy walkway experience

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided walking trails in Mulu National Park
    Landmarks
    Wind Cave
    Clearwater Cave
    Sarawak Chamber
    Melanau River
  7. Day 7

    Mulu to Kota Kinabalu

    Mulu to Kota Kinabalu
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Howard Johnson by Wyndham)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore fusion restaurants
    • Sample street-food stalls serving local classics
    Landmarks
    Kota Kinabalu
  8. Day 8

    Kota Kinabalu - Mount Kinabalu Region

    Kota Kinabalu - Mount Kinabalu Region
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Hearty lunch of Hinava with local Dusan tribe villagers—a raw fish dish made with mackerel marinated in lime, red chilli, ginger, shallots, Bambangan seeds and prawns)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Perkasa Hotel), Lodge (Sabah Tea Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Cultural experience and lunch with local Dusan tribe villagers
    • Walk through the Botanical Gardens with exotic flora viewing
    Landmarks
    Mount Kinabalu
    Crocker Mountain Range
    Kinabalu National Park Botanical Gardens
  9. Day 9

    Mount Kinabalu Region - Sepilok

    Mount Kinabalu Region - Sepilok
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Sepilok Jungle Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
    • Wildlife observation at feeding platform including proboscis monkeys, silver leaf monkeys, squirrels and oriental pied hornbills
    Landmarks
    Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
  10. Day 10

    Sepilok

    Sepilok
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Sepilok Jungle Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Sun Bear Conservation Centre
    • Visit to Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary with feeding observation
    • Visit to Rainforest Discovery Centre
    • Plant Discovery Walk with traditional and medicinal plant information
    • Canopy walkway experience (347 metres long, 87 metres high) with birdwatching
    Landmarks
    Sun Bear Conservation Centre
    Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary
    Rainforest Discovery Centre
  11. Day 11

    Sepilok - Sukau

    Sepilok - Sukau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Bilit Adventure Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Late afternoon river cruise along the Kinabatangan River with wildlife spotting

    Optional Activities

    • Night walk in the jungle to spot nocturnal animals including civet cats, tarsiers, slow lorises, owls, frogs and insects
    Landmarks
    Kinabatangan River
    Bilit Jetty
  12. Day 12

    Sukau - Kinabatangan River

    Sukau - Kinabatangan River
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Bilit Adventure Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Morning river cruise to Kelenanap Oxbow Lake with wildlife spotting
    • Afternoon river cruise along Kinabatangan River with wildlife spotting

    Optional Activities

    • Optional night cruise after dinner
    Landmarks
    Kelenanap Oxbow Lake
  13. Day 13

    Sukau - Tabin Wildlife Reserve

    Sukau - Tabin Wildlife Reserve
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Tabin Wildlife Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon nature walk along Elephant trail to Lipad Mud Volcano with wildlife spotting

    Optional Activities

    • Mud treatment at Lipad Mud Volcano for skin care
    Landmarks
    Tabin Wildlife Reserve
    Lipad Mud Volcano
  14. Day 14

    Tabin Wildlife Reserve

    Tabin Wildlife Reserve
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Tabin Wildlife Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning bird watching from observation tower in Tabin Wildlife Reserve core
    • Walk through rainforest to Lipad Waterfall with swimming in natural pools

    Optional Activities

    • Tabin Rainforest Foot Soak treatment
    • Night walk to spot nocturnal wildlife
    Landmarks
    Lipad Waterfall
  15. Day 15

    Tabin - Sandakan

    Tabin - Sandakan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Sabah Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Final nature walk in Tabin Wildlife Reserve
    Landmarks
    Sandakan
  16. Day 16

    Sandakan

    Sandakan
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Malcolm4.7September 2023
    Seeing the orangutans in the wild and the rainforest
    Traveled in September 2023
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  • John5.0September 2023
    Sepilok orangutan sanctuary and seeing orangutans and elephants in the wild was amazing! Also, the tour was a good...
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    Traveled in September 2023
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  • Julie4.5September 2023
    Seeing the orangutans not only in the rescue centre but also in the wild, it was amazing
    Traveled in September 2023
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  • Julia4.7November 2023
    Hazli is a great guide. Amazing ‘spotter’. We loved the night rides and walks and the river trips. The night market.
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    Traveled in October 2023
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  • Petula4.7November 2023
    I can’t pin point one highlight as the to me the whole experience was wonderful
    Traveled in October 2023
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  • Nancy5.0November 2023
    Seeing the orangutans, flying squirrels & Rhinoceros & Helmeted Hornbill birds!
    Traveled in October 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Tim4.8November 2023
    Night safaris, by boat and vehicle. Great places to stay. Animals and birds to see, helped by superb leader / guides.
    Traveled in October 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Michelle4.2November 2023
    Sepilok seeing orangutan’s up close and we were also lucky enough to see them on trips from Bilit and Tabinin the...
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    Traveled in November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Elsa5.0September 2023
    Fantastic trip. Busy but amazing. Not a minute lost. Incredible wildlife. While we didn't get to see orangutans in...
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    Traveled in September 2023

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      The price of the single rooms are at the contracted rates that we have with the hotels. Unfortunately we cannot change these.

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      We do offer a Single room option. The additional supplement would cost from £540.00. We grade this trip as moderate this would be a balance of busy days and early starts.

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