Explore Sarawak and Sabah’s world-renowned wildlife parks, staying in comfortable hotels, eco-lodges, camps and retreats in the heart of the rainforest. Spot Borneo’s varied species…
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Tailor-made Tour 12 days from £4125 per person
Places Visited: Kuching, Sandakan, Sukau, Kota Kinabalu
On our tour of Malaysian Borneo venture into some of the world's oldest rainforests, teeming with a wild array of exotic flora and fauna as well as canopy walkways and mysterious cave systems. One of the largest islands in the world, Borneo offers a fantastic combination of nature, culture and beaches.
Start in Kuching, the city of the White Rajas, before journeying to the beautiful surroundings of Sukau. Continue on to Sepilok Orangutan centre where this fascinating creature can be seen up close. After exploring the Kinabatangan River to spot wildlife, travel to Kota Kinabalu, one of the most unique and biologically diverse areas in the world, where there is the opportunity to trek inside Kinabalu National Park before you travel back home.
Holiday Types
Cultural Holidays Wildlife Holidays Luxury Train Holidays Beach Holidays Adventure Holidays Family Holidays Malaysia & Borneo
Suggested itinerary
Day 1
UK to Borneo
Fly overnight from the UK to Kuala Lumpur, then on to Kuching in Sarawak.
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Day 2
Kuching
Greeted on arrival in Kuching and check-in at the Grand Margherita hotel or similar, for two nights. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 3
Kuching
Cruise on the Santubong River to spot the rare Irrawaddy dolphin. In the afternoon, proceed to the Semenggoh Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre to view semi-wild orangutans and a collection of rainforest plants.
Day 4
Kuching, Sandakan
Take a set of flights to Sandakan this morning and transfer to the Four Points by Sheraton or similar for two nights. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 5
Sandakan
Visit Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to observe the animals at feeding time. Later visit the Sun Bear Conservation Centre and Rainforest Conservation Cente.
Day 6
Sandakan, Sukau
This morning, drive 2-3 hours, through the countryside, to Sukau. Stay at the Borneo Nature Lodge for two nights. Enjoy an afternoon river cruise to spot wildlife.
Day 7
Sukau
Take an early morning river cruise, to spot birds and other wildlife. Take a short jungle walk. An afternoon at leisure followed by an evening river cruise to spot more flora and fauna.
Day 8
Sukau, Kota Kinabalu
Take the boat or drive back to Sandakan this morning and fly to Kota Kinabalu. Stay at Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort for three nights. Optional upgrade: Shangri-la Tanjung Aru.
Day 9
Kota Kinabalu
Day at leisure. Optional excursion: Kinabalu National Park
Day 10
Kota Kinabalu
Day at leisure. Optional excursion: Kinabalu National Park.
Day 11
Kota Kinabalu
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Accommodation Options
Day 12
Borneo to UK
Arrive UK in the morning.
Accommodation Options
Tailor-made Tour 12 days from £4125 per person
What's included
✓ 9 nights accommodation in comfortable Eco-lodges and jungle camps and retreats.
✓ All internal transportation and transfers
✓ Local English-speaking guides
✓ Breakfast daily, lunch on days 2, 4, 5 & 6, dinner on days 5 & 6
✓ Entrance fees to sites and monuments listed in the tour itinerary
✓ International flights from the UK
Holiday Extensions for this tour
Wonders of Borneo - Danum Valley or Tabin Wildlife Reserve
3 days, 2 nights from £795 / £995 per person
Single supplement £ per person
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Day 7
Sukau, Danum Valley/Tabin Wildlife Reserve
Transfer from Sukau to Lahad Datu and then to Borneo Rainforest Lodge or Tabin Wildlife reserve for two nights. Lunch at the lodge. Enjoy activities at the resort.
Day 8
Danum Valley/Tabin Wildlife Reserve
A day of activities at the resort.
Day 9
Danum Valley/Tabin Wildlife Reserve, Kota Kinabalu
Guided morning walk. Lunch at resort before transferring to Lahad Datu for a flight to Kota Kinabalu. Stay at the Shangri-la’s Rasa Ria Resort for three nights.
Day 10,11
Kota Kinabalu
Days at leisure. Optional excursion: Kinabalu National Park
Day 12
Kota Kinabalu
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
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