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Borneo's Lost World

Borneo

12 days from £3,485pp Inc. international flights

Explore Borneo's most remote rainforest spending five days trekking with expert guides from camp to camp through the Maliau Basin. Then relax and enjoy Mataking Island's superb diving, snorkelling and beaches.

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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's Lost World

Itinerary Route Map - 12 Days

Mataking Island, Malaysian BorneoMaliau Basin, Malaysian BorneoMataking Island, Malaysian Borneo

Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary are:

  • Visit Southeast Asia's finest wildlife viewing area, the Kinabatangan River, which is a great place to see wild orang-utan, pygmy elephant and proboscis monkey.
  • If five days of jungle trekking sounds too much for you then stay at either Tabin Wildlife Reserve or the Danum Valley, both of which offer comfortable lodge style accommodation with accessible jungle treks and game drives.
  • Extend your stay by another week to take in the wilds of Sarawak. Experience Kuching's culture and the wild beaches of Bako National Park, stay in an Iban longhouse and discover the magnificent cave systems in Mulu National Park.

Highlights of this itinerary

  • Get straight into Sabah's wildest reserve, the magnificent Maliau Basin.
  • Travel off the beaten track with challenging yet highly rewarding jungle trekking for five days taking in Borneo's most pristine rainforest.
  • Relax on beautiful Mataking Island, enjoying world class snorkelling, diving, beaches and well appointed high quality lodgings.

Day by Day

Day 1London

Overnight flight from the UK to Borneo.

Day 2Kuala Lumpur - Tawau

On arrival in Tawau where you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the night.

Day 3Tawau - Maliau Basin

You will be met at your hotel by a representative from Maliau Basin who will take you on the five hour 4WD transfer in to Borneo's 'Lost World'. As you approach the Basin you may be able to make a stop at the watch tower and sky bridge at Belian Camp - time and weather dependent. On arrival at Agathis Camp you will be shown around and can get acquainted with the area. Enjoy dinner at the camp before you head out on a shared 4WD night safari - weather dependent.

Day 4Maliau Basin

Begin your day with an early breakfast before setting off at 7am on your first trek. The first two hours climbing the rim of the Basin are the hardest of the trip but you will be rewarded by magnificent views. At the end of the day you have the option of visiting two of Maliau's spectacular waterfalls - discuss the options with your guide. Arrive at Nepenthes Camp this evening for a well deserved rest and evening meal.

Day 5Maliau Basin

Spend the morning trekking. This is a more relaxing day; on arrival at Ginseng Camp you will have lunch, with the afternoon at leisure. Spend the night surrounded by the sights and sounds of the jungle.

Day 6Maliau Basin

This is a busy and exciting day trek to Maliau falls, with a testing descent to see the spectacular tiered waterfalls. After a tricky climb back to Lobah camp will trek back to Ginseng for evening at leisure.

Day 7Maliau Basin - Tawau

Final trek back to Agathis, with lunch here. After an hour or two's rest you will return by car to Tawau, with an overnight stopover, a welcome warm shower and a comfortable bed!

Day 8Tawau - Semporna - Mataking Island (Tun Sakaran Marine Park)

This morning you will be met and transferred to Mataking Island, a beautiful spot with superb snorkelling and gorgeous beaches. Here you will have three nights of well earned relaxation.

Day 9Mataking Island (Tun Sakaran Marine Park)

Free time on Mataking Island.

Day 10Mataking Island (Tun Sakaran Marine Park)

Free time on Mataking Island.

Day 11Mataking Island (Tun Sakaran Marine Park) - Semporna - Tawau - Kuala Lumpur

Overnight flight back to the UK.

Day 12London

Arrive back into the UK this morning.

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