Best of Borneo
17 days | Trip Code: AABB
Countries Visited
- Borneo
- Malaysia
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- Service Level: Standard
- Physical Demands Rating: 4
- Next Available Departure: Sun, Jan. 3, 2010
Highlights
Kota Kinabalu, Mt Kinabalu summit climb, Sepilok Orang-utan Centre, Kinabatangang River jungle stay, Iban Longhouse stay, Manukan Island, Headhunter's Trail, Mulu National Park, Deer Cave, Bako National Park, Kuching
Description
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.
- Kota Kinabalu (Sabah) to Kuching (Sarawak)
- This trip combines our Borneo - Sabah Adventure (AASA) and Borneo - Discover Sarawak (AADS) tours.
- Entrance and guide to climb Mt Kinabalu Park, permits and guides, Entrance to Sepilok Orangutan Centre entry fees, Iban Longhouse stay, Headhunter's Trail jungle hike, Manukan Island, Entrance and guide to Mulu and Bako National Parks
- Max 15, Avg 10
- Tour leader throughout, local guides
- 13 Breakfast, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners.
- Mini-bus, Local bus, Taxi, Speedboat, Longtail boat, Plane, Walking
- Guesthouses/hotels (8 nts), Jungle Lodge (2nts), Basic tribal villages (1 nt, multishare), National Park lodges/Mountain Hut (5 nts,multishare)
- Allow USD230 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see Trip Details.
- Not available on this tour.
Day 1 Kota Kinabalu
Arrive in Kota Kinabalu at any time.
Day 2 Mt Kinabalu National Park (B)
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 (2B, 2L, 2D)
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 Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre (B)
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 reintroduce domesticated, injured and orphaned orangutans back into the wild.
Day 8 Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu (B)
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 /Kota Kinabalu (B)
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 (B)
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, D)
Head down the river on longtail boats to the Iban community. Interact with this fascinating indigenous tribe, learn about their way of life and make some new friends while sharing some traditional rice wine.
Day 12 Headhunters Trail (B,L,D)
After saying farewell to our Iban hosts, trek through lowland forest along the Headhunters Trail.
Days 13-14 Mulu National Park (B)
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 (B)
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 its secluded beauty and wildlife spotting opportunities.
Day 17 Depart Kuching
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- Wait list availableIt was quite an experience for me and a very unusual trip. The climbing of Mount Kinabalu was extremely difficult but an achievement as well. Trekking in the jungle is kind of special too. All together, I enjoyed it.
- Jean-Dominique P
This was probably the best trip I have taken. Dante, Arking and Trisha were great group leaders. The accomodations were usually very good and the transportation as well. I think the itinerary could have a couple of extra days added to it. It would be good to add an extra day at Camp 5 (Sarawak) for those who wished to climb the Pinnacles and also another Day should be added in Mulu (Park Headquarters) so that those wishing to do some Adventure Caving (which is what the park is famous for).
- Alessandra M
I am very pleased with the Best of Borneo tour. It was fun, adventurous, and filled with new experiences. I went on this tour looking for a great time and that is what I felt I got.
- Matthew G
The Borneo adventure trip was very well organised and the group I was part of was absolutely fantastic ! We had lots of fun together. Borneo is fantastic qua fauna, flora, people. I had a great time !
- Anneleen B
The Best of Borneo was a really great experience. I did so many things that I've never done before in my life and I'm so happy I took two and half weeks to visit one of the most diverse places in the world.
- Niamh C
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