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Borneo Overland: Sarawak, Brunei and Sabah
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Key Information:
Tour Duration: 12
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 15
people
Destination(s):
Brunei
Malaysia
Specialty Categories:
Archeology/History
Boating and Sailing
Season: March - October
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 1495 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1790 US Dollar (USD)
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Borneo is home to a vibrant culture that thrives in the lush green forests of this great island. This program explores Malaysia's semi autonomous regions of Sarawak and Sabah and includes Gunung Mulu National Park and Kinabalu Park both of which have been designated World Heritage Sites by UNESCO due largely to their rich biodiversity. An artistically tailored program, Borneo's Green Sarawak and Sabah takes us back to nature and the green, green home of mankind.
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
Day 1: Arrive Kuching
Selamat dating! (Welcome in Malay) We are warmly welcomed as we arrive at the Sarawak tip of the Malaysian portion of Borneo.
Holiday Inn, Kuching
Day 2:
Day 2: Kuching/Skrang River (Drive)
We enjoy a day of scenic splendor, as we drive up country passing through green rainforests and rubber and pepper plantations, to visit the traditional longhouses of the Iban tribe. Our first stop is to admire and photograph delicate wild orchids and carnivorous pitcher plants; after which a short ride takes us to the charming little town of Serian. We stroll through the fascinating produce market, before we continue to Lachau for lunch. A motor-powered longboat ride up the Skrang River takes us to the traditional longhouse of the Iban (once home of the headhunters) for an insight into the longhouse and its intriguing people. Part of this experience is the impressive ceremonial style dinner in the Headman's room and colourful ceremonial dances performed by the locals.
Longhouse, Skrang River
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Day 3:
Day 3: Skrang River/Kuching (Drive)
This morning our guide takes us to a hands-on blowpipe demonstration. Later, we visit the Iban burial place and walk our way through the picturesque forest to visit a nearby waterfall for a picnic lunch of bamboo steamed rice before returning to Kuching.
Holiday Inn, Kuching
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Day 4:
Day 4: Kuching/Miri/Mulu (Flight)
This morning we depart for Mulu via Miri where we are met and transferred to our hotel. After lunch, we proceed by boat to Park HQ for registration followed by a 45 minute guided trek on raised planks through the lowland rainforest and peat swamp to the Lang caves. We view the various limestone formations of stalactites and stalagmites and walk inside the largest cave passage of Deer cave to the Garden of Eden. We also witness the impressive daily exodus of thousands of bats at sunset before we return to our hotel.
Royal Mulu Resort, Mulu
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Day 5:
Day 5: Mulu/Kota Kinabalu (Flight)
After breakfast we depart for another tour highlight: a ride up the Melinau River by longboat to marvel at the spectacular stalactites and stalagmites and other rock formations in the elegant Wind Cave. Here we see flow rocks, heltites and rock corals some of which are illuminated in the ”Kings Room”. Later, we take the plank walks to admire the wonderful sight of the Clearwater Cave. After a picnic lunch, we can relax or take a swim in the beautiful stream at Clearwater Cave. On our way back, we visit Penan Settlement at Batu Bungan to shop for souvenir items. Transfer to the airport for our flight to Kota Kinabalu.
Hyatt Regency, Kota Kinabalu
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Day 6:
Day 6: Kota Kinabalu/Poring (Drive)
Today we proceed to Poring, 450m/492yards above sea level. The vegetation here is lush green tropical lowland rainforest. Explore the jungle trail leading up to the treetop canopy walkways, an astonishing 41m/45yards above the forest floor. Next we visit Kipungit Waterfall and soak in the hot sulphur pools.
Fairy Garden Resort, Poring
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Day 7:
Day 7: Poring/Kota Kinabalu (Drive)
After breakfast we depart for Kinabalu Park Headquarters at Kundasang. We attend the Visitor Centre and Mountain Garden; home to some of the 24 species of flowering rhododendrons, 10 species of carnivorous pitcher plants, estimated 1,400 species of orchids, over 600 species of ferns, more than 40 species of oak trees and over 300 species of birds. This is followed by a guided walk on one of the trails in the cool surrounding of the mountain forest before returning to Kota Kinabalu mid afternoon.
Hyatt Regency, Kota Kinabalu
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Day 8:
Day 8: Kota Kinabalu/Sandakan/Selingan Island (Flight/Boat)
A short flight gets us to Sandakan where we take a 45 minutes speedboat ride to Selingan Island, fully equipped and licensed to carry 12 persons. Here we are free to explore the island, take a swim and/or snorkel. After dinner we wait for signal from the Park Ranger proceeding in small groups to watch Green Turtles lay eggs on the beach, the transplanting of the eggs to hatchery and the release of baby turtles to the sea. Tourists are welcome to assist. This island has been a park conservation area since 1977 and turtles nest here every night throughout the year. Photographing of the turtles is strictly prohibited between 6pm - 6am.
Chalet style with common bath, Selingan Island
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Day 9:
Day 9: Selingan Island/Sandakan (Boat)
We return to Sandakan by boat and proceed for a brief tour of Sandakan town including a tea break in one of the houses on the water village and a visit to the Australian War Memorial. To reach our hotel, we continue on a 2 hours boat journey on Sabah’s longest river, Kinabantangan. On this trip we view birds and wildlife in virgin mangrove, wetland and rainforest habitats. Late afternoon we take a two-hour river cruise, using electric motorboats, in search of some of the 10 primate species including Proboscis monkeys as they settle down on treetops along the Kinabatangan River. Return to the hotel for a solar heated hot shower, candlelight dinner and slide show conducted by a naturalist guide.
Sukau Rainforest Lodge, Sandakan (2 nights)
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Day 10:
Day 10: Sandakan
Wake up to the calls of gibbons and hornbills. At 6.00 am we enjoy a river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to view more birds and wildlife. Later we proceed to the Kelenanap ox-bow lake for a short jungle walk (weather permitting). Today we have the option to participate in a conservation project by planting trees on 64 acres of adopted land. Later, we take another river cruise to view for more wildlife. After dinner an optional night safari cruise spotting nocturnal animals, crocodiles and birds.
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Day 11:
Day 11: Sandakan/Kota Kinabalu (Boat/Flight)
We are transferred by boat to Sukau Village for a short tour and return to Sandakan by boat journey. We lunch at Sandakan before proceeding to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre where we trek ten minutes through the rainforest on wooden plank walks to witness the feeding of the orangutans at 3 pm and a video show on the preservation efforts. This evening we take our flight back to Kota Kinabalu.
Hyatt Regency, Kota Kinabalu
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Day 12:
Day 12: Depart Kota Kinabalu
Today, most reluctantly, we bid farewell to Borneo - the name in Green Forest. We are transferred to the airport for our flight back home.
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Day 13:
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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