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From Batang Ai National Park to Sandakan
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
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 1 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kuching

    Kuching
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant with introduction to Malaysian cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Arrival transfer from airport to hotel
    • Welcome meeting with 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
  2. Day 2

    Batang Ai National Park

    Batang Ai National Park
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Lachau Bazaar), Dinner (Traditional dinner at Nanga Sumpa Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Journey to Batang Ai National Park
    • Visit to native market in Lachau
    • Longboat transfer down Delok River
    • Traditional dinner at Nanga Sumpa Lodge
    Landmarks
    Batang Ai National Park
    Lachau Native Market
    Delok River
  3. Day 3

    Batang Ai National Park

    Batang Ai National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast surrounded by nature), Lunch (Picnic lunch using local ingredients), Dinner (Dinner at lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Jungle and plantation walk (2 hours)
    • Longboat journey to Enseluai waterfall
    • Swimming at Enseluai waterfall
    • Picnic lunch with local ingredients
    • Walk through village
    • Traditional longhouse visit and cultural experience
    Landmarks
    Enseluai Waterfall
  4. Day 4

    Kuching

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Explore giant cat statues throughout the city
    • View spray-painted street art
    • Visit local cat museum
    • Explore Kuching's food scene with leader recommendations
    Landmarks
    Kuching Cat Museum
  5. Day 5

    Kuching to Mulu National Park

    Kuching to Mulu National Park
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Mulu National Park
    • Guided walk to Deer Cave and Lang Cave (3-km plank path)
    • Sunset bat experience at Deer Cave
    Landmarks
    Mulu National Park
    Deer Cave
    Lang Cave
  6. Day 6

    Mulu National Park

    Mulu National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk to Wind Cave along Melinau River
    • Clearwater Cave guided walk
    Landmarks
    Wind Cave
    Clearwater Cave
    Melinau River
  7. Day 7

    Mulu National Park to Kota Kinabalu

    Mulu National Park to Kota Kinabalu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Kota Kinabalu
    • Sunset cocktail at rooftop bar

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the city in the evening
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  8. Day 8

    Kota Kinabalu

    Kota Kinabalu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Local market tour (vegetable and fish market)
    • Regional snack sampling
    • Dinner at local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkeling in Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (MYR345, min 2, excludes transportation)
    • Cultural village tour (MYR130, excludes transportation)
    • PADI Discover Scuba Diving (MYR485, min 2, excludes transportation)
    • Monsopiad Cultural Heritage Cooking Class (MYR360, min 2, excludes transportation)
    • Visit handicraft market on waterfront
    • Explore Chinatown
    Landmarks
    Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
    Kota Kinabalu Handicraft Market
    Kota Kinabalu Chinatown
  9. Day 9

    Kota Kinabalu to Kinabatangan River

    Kota Kinabalu to Kinabatangan River
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at resort)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Sandakan
    • Visit to Sandakan War Memorial
    • Boat transfer to Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort
    • Afternoon river cruise with wildlife spotting
    • Dinner at resort
    • Night-time wildlife walk with headlamp
    Landmarks
    Sandakan War Memorial
    Kinabatangan River
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  10. Day 10

    Kinabatangan River

    Kinabatangan River
    Meals
    Breakfast (Light refreshments on morning cruise), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at resort)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning river wildlife spotting cruise
    • Morning resort exploration with leader
    • Afternoon river tributary exploration
    • Evening river cruise with nocturnal wildlife spotting
    • Dinner at resort
  11. Day 11

    Kinabatangan River to Sandakan

    Kinabatangan River to Sandakan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with group and leader)

    Included Activities

    • Boat transfer from Kinabatangan to Sandakan
    • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre visit
    • Outdoor nursery visit for young orangutans
    • 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

    Sandakan
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extend stay with additional accommodation (contact booking agent)

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    3.5
  • Transport
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  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    3.5
  • Food
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  • CarinaDallaRosa4.0November 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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  • Ian2.0December 2022
    Great Tour leader - Shame about the tour. After having enjoyed several other Intrepid tours I’m afraid our experience...
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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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  • Vaccines
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    • 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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