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Wild Encounters of Borneo - Small Group (Small Groups, With Kuching)

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  • Young woman holding a camera observes a proboscis monkey perched on a wooden railing in lush rainforest.
  • Vast, rolling tea plantations blanket verdant hills with tiny buildings nestled among the rows.
  • Rock-strewn forest stream flows gently beneath dense green canopy.
  • Proboscis monkey clings to a tree branch, gazing thoughtfully through dappled jungle light.
  • Traditional temple framed by lush leaves and towering limestone cliffs, bathed in soft sunlight.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Sandakan

    Sandakan
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ormond Hotel Sandakan)

    Included Activities

    • Meet Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner
  3. Day 2

    Sandakan

    Sandakan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ormond Hotel Sandakan)

    Included Activities

    • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre - watch orphaned orangutans feed and view the nursery
    • Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre - guided tour with founder and CEO Dr. Wong
    • Rainforest Discovery Centre - suspension bridges and 147-metre canopy walkway in Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve
    Landmarks
    Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
    Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
    Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve
  4. Day 3

    Sandakan to Kinabatangan

    Sandakan to Kinabatangan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kinabatangan Wetland Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Heritage Walk through Sandakan - markets, cafes and community spaces
    • Taste local foods - roti kosong, kueh and teh tarik
    • Boat transfer to Kinabatangan Wetland Resort
    • River cruise along Kinabatangan River
    • Night walk along boardwalk to view nocturnal wildlife
    Landmarks
    Kinabatangan River
    Lower Kinabatangan-Segama Wetlands
  5. Day 4

    Kinabatangan

    Kinabatangan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kinabatangan Wetland Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Dawn river cruise on Kinabatangan River
    • Visit oxbow lake
    • Learn about Orang Sungai (river people) at Kg Abai
    • Afternoon cruise along upper Kinabatangan River
    • Night river safari
    Landmarks
    Kinabatangan River
  6. Day 5

    Kinabatangan to Kundasang

    Kinabatangan to Kundasang
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at English Tea House with colonial-style surroundings and garden views), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kinabalu Pine Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Boat journey back to Sandakan, viewing fishing villages
    • Visit Agnes Keith House - restored home with rooms, photographs and gardens
    • Lunch at English Tea House
    Landmarks
    Agnes Keith House
    Mount Kinabalu
  7. Day 6

    Kundasang to Kota Kinabalu

    Kundasang to Kota Kinabalu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch in Kiau Village with Dusun hosts), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grandis Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Kiau Village - Be My Guest experience with Dusun community, fresh coffee and home-cooked lunch
    • Guas Nabalu - coffee journey from plant to cup and product sampling
    • Pekan Nabalu - shopping for local handicrafts
    • Kota Kinabalu city tour - city mosque, Atkinson Clock Tower, local market

    Optional Activities

    • Explore night market on foot with dinner in Kota Kinabalu
    Landmarks
    Mount Kinabalu
    Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
    Atkinson Clock Tower
  8. Day 7

    Ara Dinawan Island

    Ara Dinawan Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Private beach barbecue with grilled seafood, chicken, fresh salads, tropical fruit and cold drinks), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grandis Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ara Dinawan Island
    • Private beach barbecue lunch with grilled seafood, chicken, fresh salads, tropical fruit and cold drinks

    Optional Activities

    • Kayak along shoreline
    • Snorkel above the reef
    Landmarks
    Ara Dinawan Island
  9. Day 8

    Kota Kinabalu to Kuching

    Kota Kinabalu to Kuching
    Meals
    Lunch (Sarawak laksa - local favourite with noodles, coconut, spices and fresh herbs), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Margherita Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Kuching
    • Kuching city walk - cat statue, cat fountain, Chinese temple, river promenade, mosque
    • Local lunch featuring Sarawak laksa
    • Dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Sarawak River
    Kuching Cat Statue
    Kuching Cat Fountain
  10. Day 9

    Bako National Park

    Bako National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Margherita Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Boat transfer to Bako National Park
    • Walk through Bako National Park with wildlife viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset cruise along Sarawak River with panoramic views of Kuching's skyline and landmarks
    Landmarks
    Bako National Park
    Sarawak River
  11. Day 10

    Kuching

    Kuching
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch at Bidayuh longhouse), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Margherita Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Semenggoh Wildlife Conservation Centre - observe rehabilitated orangutans
    • Bidayuh longhouse visit - home-cooked lunch and community dance
    • Explore longhouse and learn about Bidayuh traditions
    • Play Sarawakian instruments with community members
    • Dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Semenggoh Wildlife Conservation Centre
  12. Day 11

    Kuching

    Kuching

    Optional Activities

    • Last-minute exploration of Kuching's riverfront, cafes, temples and markets
    • Final visit to Sarawak's capital sights

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Where You'll Stay

  • Ormond Hotel Sandakan

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  • Kinabatangan Wetland Resort

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  • Kinabalu Pine Resort

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