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Best of Borneo

17 days Kota Kinabalu (Sabah) to Kuching (Sarawak)

Trip Code: AABB

Mt Kinabalu, Sepilok Orang-utan Centre, Kinabatangang River, Manukan Island, Iban Long-house, Kuching, Mulu and Bako National Park

Mountains, dense jungle, sandy beaches, caves, exotic wildlife encounters, headhunters and remote long house stays await you on this spectacular journey to Sabah and Sarawak. With tourism still in its infancy, you will certainly feel like you are a pioneer on this wonderful trip.

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Day 1 Kota Kinabalu
Arrive in Kota Kinabalu at any time.
Day 2 Mt Kinabalu National Park
Travel to the foothills of Mt Kinabalu. Explore the many trails and rest up for the big hike.
Days 3-4 Mt Kinabalu (2B, 2L, D)
Lace up your hiking boots and tackle the mighty Mt. Kinabalu, the highest peak in South East Asia. Find yourself with your head above the clouds whilst enjoying the sunrise over the South China Sea.
Days 5-6 Kinabatangang River
Journey along the Kinabatangang river. Keep your eyes open for wild elephants, boar, otters, orangutans and other reclusive species on this unforgettable journey.
Day 7 Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre
Come face to face with the original 'wild men of Borneo', the orangutans. This centre is an excellent working example of active conservation, whose main focus is to re-introduce domesticated, injured and orphaned orangutans back into the wild.
Day 8 Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the former POW camp, infamously remembered for the 'Sandakan Death Marches.' Afterwards, move onto the lighter side of this historic town by going shopping along the bustling waterfront markets.
Day 9 Manukan Island /Koto Kinabalu
Today is a lazy day to rest & relax on Manukan Island. Snorkel, swim and explore the island, or just relax and soak up this tropical paradise.
Day 10 Limbang
Climb aboard the express boat to Limbang. Take your time to explore the town before heading off to the jungle region of Mulu National Park.
Day 11 Iban Long-house (B,L,D)
Head down the river on longtail boats to the Iban community. Interact with this fascinating indigineous tribe, learn about their way of life and maybe make some new friends while sharing some traditional rice wine.
Day 12 Headhunters Trail
After saying farewell to our Iban hosts, trek through lowland forest along the headhunters trail.
Days 13-14 Mulu National Park
Explore some of the world's largest caves and witness the incredible nightly phenomena, when millions of bats leave the entrance to Deer Cave in a mass exodus.
Days 15-16 Kuching and Bako National Park
Fly south to Kuching, Malay for 'cat', Sarawak's capital city. This charming laid-back city is full of things to see and do. Spend the rest of the day exploring the waterfront markets and pretty side streets. The following day, we head to Bako National Park, renowned for it's secluded beauty and wildlife spotting opportunities.
Day 17 Depart Kuching
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