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The Best of Borneo

Borneo

14 days from £2,995pp Inc. international flights

A great way to explore the Sarawak and Sabah regions of Borneo, taking in the best areas to experience colonial culture, jungle wildlife, tribal villages and a tropical island.

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At a Glance

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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Best of Borneo

Itinerary Route Map - 14 Days

Baby orang-utan, Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary, SandakanProboscis monkey, Malaysian BorneoWaterfront cafe in Kuching, SarawakCity Mosque, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysian BorneoAustralian War Memorial Park, Sandakan, Malaysian BorneoIban elder, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary are:

  • Head up to Shangri-La's Rasa Ria hotel to enjoy the bars, restaurants and facilities of this 5* beach hotel.
  • Stopover in Kuala Lumpur at the start or end of your trip to shop, eat and explore.
  • Extend your time in the jungle by heading to the luxurious Borneo Rainforest Lodge located in the primary rainforest of the Danum Valley where you can take guided forest walks. -Visit Tabin Wildlife Reserve to go on wildlife safaris through the jungle by 4WD.

Highlights of this itinerary

  • Wander the back streets and enjoy a river side stroll in the colonial city of Kuching.
  • Enjoy the famous hospitality of the Iban tribe as you overnight in a traditional longhouse located on the banks of a river in the middle of the jungle.
  • Visit Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary where you will see the work being done to rehabilitate rescued orang-utan and also see them close up.
  • Take a boat through the jungle covered back waters of the Kinabatangan River where you can see the huge variety of Bornean wildlife, from pygmy elephant to proboscis monkey.
  • Relax on tropical Gaya Island, a rainforest covered island off Kota Kinabalu.

Day by Day

Day 1London

Overnight flight from the UK to Borneo.

Day 2Kuala Lumpur - Kuching

In Kuching you will be welcomed by your driver and guide and transferred to your hotel.

Day 3Kuching

Explore Kuching on a guided walking tour of this quaint riverside city.

Day 4Kuching - Lemanak River

You will taken to the Lemanak River today, stopping at Semenggok Orang-utan Sanctuary for feeding time, a traditional market in Serian, a pepper farm and a local restaurant on the way. The final 40 minutes of your journey will be on the river, by longboat. On arrival at the Iban longhouse you will learn about the local customs, dine and dance with the families before bed. *ALL MEALS ARE INCLUDED TODAY

Day 5Lemanak River - Batang Ai

After breakfast your guide will take you on a nature trail in the area surrounding the longhouse. You will also be given a blowpipe demonstration, which you are welcome to try for yourself. Lunch will be served on the riverbank where you also have the chance for a swim. Following lunch you will be transferred to the Batang Ai Hilton where you can relax and enjoy a hot shower. Your guide will take you on a nature walk in the area which includes a canopy walkway. *LUNCH IS INCLUDED TODAY

Day 6Batang Ai - Kuching - Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan

You have a long day today as you are driven back to Kuching in time for your flight to Kota Kinabalu and then connecting on to the short flight to Sandakan. You will be met here and transferred to your lodge. *LUNCH IS INCLUDED TODAY

Day 7Sandakan

Enjoy a full day to explore at your own time. The Rainforest Discovery Centre is a short distance from Sepilok and boasts an impressive collection of orchids as well as canopy walkways and jungle trails. This evening you have a private guided 'night' tour in Sepilok where you may be lucky enough to see some of the nocturnal creatures.

Day 8Sandakan - Kinabatangan River

You will be taken to Sepilok this morning to see the 10am orang-utan feeding. After this you will head in the the jungle with a journey up the Kinabatangan River and on to your riverside lodge. Once you are checked in you will head out on to the river looking for the wildlife that is so prevalent in the area - you may see proboscis monkey, orang-utan and pygmy elephants! *ALL MEALS ARE INCLUDED TODAY

Day 9Kinabatangan 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 for the more energetic take the jungle boardwalk trails 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. *ALL MEALS ARE INCLUDED TODAY

Day 10Kinabatangan River - Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu

After breakfast you will travel back to Sandakan by boat where you will be dropped off at the airport for the short flight to Kota Kinabalu where you will be met and taken to the jetty for the short boat trip out to Gaya Island.

Day 11Kota Kinabalu

Enjoy the day relaxing on the topical island!

Day 12Kota Kinabalu

Enjoy your final full day in Borneo.

Day 13Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur

Fly overnight from Borneo to the UK.

Day 14London

Early morning arrival in the UK.

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