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Borneo and the Philippines Discovered

BorneoThe Philippines

19 days from £3,995pp Inc. international flights

Visit the best location for wildlife spotting in Borneo's rainforest as well as seeing orang-utan at close quarters, before taking a unique island hopping journey through central Philippines where you will soak up the colourful villages and white sand beaches of this largely unexplored part of Southeast Asia.

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Tailoring your trip

This itinerary is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible

  • We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements
  • Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation

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Borneo & The Philippines Discovered

Itinerary Route Map - 19 Days

Tarsier, Bohol, PhilippinesKuala Lumpur by nightManila CathedralRare Tarsier Monkey, BoholThe sun setting behind Negros as seen from Siquijor, PhilippinesProboscis monkey, Malaysian BorneoAustralian War Memorial Park, Sandakan, Malaysian BorneoCity Mosque, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysian Borneo

Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary are:

  • Add to your time in Borneo by visiting the state of Sarawak - famed for the quaint riverside city of Kuching and opportunity to spend a night in a remote rainforest longhouse with the Iban tribe.
  • Spend longer in the Philippines with a visit to one of the many other tropical islands on offer - Boracay's white sand beach is regularly voted one of the best in the world while the Banaue rice terraces in the north showcase UNESCO worthy rice terraces. << Stopovers in Hong Kong or Kuala Lumpur are possible.

Highlights of this itinerary

  • The amount of wildlife found on the Kinabatangan River is unsurpassed and you will explore by boat with a local nature guide.
  • Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre is home to 40+ orang-utan and is a unique opportunity to get close to these fascinating animals.
  • Travel by local boats as you island hop through the Visayas Islands in the Philippines, staying in boutique beach front hotels with amazing snorkelling at your doorstep.
  • Visit the famous Chocolate Hills on Bohol - an iconic sight and great as part of a round island tour of this stunning Filipino island.

Day by Day

Day 1London

Overnight flight from the UK to Malaysia.

Day 2Kuala Lumpur

On arrival in Kuala Lumpur your guide will be there to meet you and take you to your hotel in the city centre.

Day 3Kuala Lumpur

You can enjoy an introduction to KL today with a walking tour taking in the highlights of the city. You will also take a trip up the iconic Twin Towers.

Day 4Kuala Lumpur - Sandakan

Take a flight over to Borneo. In Sandakan your guide will meet you and take you to your nearby jungle lodge.

Day 5Sandakan

Enjoy the day at leisure to explore the gardens of your lodge; visit the rainforest discovery centre to see Borneo's unique fauna and try the canopy walkways; or you may like to make your way to sepilok to see the orang-utans being rehabilitated. As dusk falls your private guide will take you out in to the jungle where you will look out for some of the nocturnal creates that reside in Borneo's rainforest. Flying fox, snakes and tarsiers can all be spotted with help from your guide and a strong torch!

Day 6Sandakan - Kinabatangan River

You will be taken to Sepilok for the 10am feeding time where you stand a fantastic chance of seeing orang-utan at close -quarters and learning about the rehabilitation work that goes on here. You will then be taken to the jetty where you will board the boat that will take you up the Kinabatangan River to your lodge where lunch is available on arrival. This afternoon head out on your first river trip where you may be lucky enough to see proboscis monkey and other wildlife than the area is famed for. Once darkness falls you will head out on to the river to try and spot the firefly that line the riverbanks around Abai, you may also see some of the nocturnal wildlife. Enjoy dinner back at the lodge before an early night ahead of your early start tomorrow! *ALL MEALS ARE INCLUDED TODAY

Day 7Kinabatangan River

Rise early for a second trip on the river and the chance to visit the nearby ox-bow lake. Breakfast is served back at the lodge. You have free time back at the lodge to catch up on some sleep or look for wildlife on the boardwalks and bird towers around the lodge. Lunch will be served at the lodge. Enjoy a final trip on the river this afternoon and try to tick some more animals off your list before a final dinner at your lodge. 19 days exploring the Borneo rainforest (private guiding) before island hopping in the Philippines. *ALL MEALS ARE INCLUDED TODAY

Day 8Kinabatangan River - Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu

After breakfast you will travel back to Sandakan by boat where you will then visit a local restaurant for a light lunch before your flight to Kota Kinabalu. here you will be met by your guide and taken to your hotel. Why not head out to a local restaurant? *LUNCH IS INCLUDED TODAY

Day 9Kota Kinabalu - Manila

Take the short flight east to the Philippines! Here you will be met by your guide and taken to your hotel in central Manila.

Day 10Manila

As an introduction to Manila you will ne taken on a walking tour of the walled city of Intramuros - a fascinating mix of cobbled streets, churches and dungeons. Today there are also some excellent cafes and restaurants for you to enjoy at your own time later in the day.

Day 11Manila - Bohol

Fly down to Bohol where you will be met by your guide and taken to your beach hotel.

Day 12Bohol

Enjoy a tour of Bohol today - taking in the Chocolate Hills, tarsier sanctuary and Loboc River. *LUNCH IS INCLUDED TODAY

Day 13Bohol

Enjoy free time on the beach.

Day 14Bohol - Siquijor

Take a local ferry over to Siquijor - a great way to see the topical beaches and islands as you cruise by. On arrival on Siquijor you will be met by a hotel representative and taken to your hotel.

Day 15Siquijor

You will take a tour of Siquijor today - seeing old Spanish churches, waterfalls and colourful villages. *LUNCH IS INCLUDED TODAY

Day 16Siquijor - Dumaguete - Dauin

Take another boat journey today, this time over to Negros Occidental and the city of Dumaguete. You will be met here and taken to your hotel on the beach at Dauin.

Day 17Dauin

You may like to take a snorkelling trip over to Apo Island today - one of the best spots for snorkelling in the Philippines.

Day 18Dauin - Dumaguete - Manila - Kuala Lumpur

Take an overnight flight from the Philippines to the UK.

Day 19London

Early morning arrival in to the UK

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