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Borneo Wildlife

Price
12 days Tour from
£ 3709 pp
Price Incl. Flights, Meals & Transfers
Highlights
  • 2 Night Stay in Kuala Lumpur – The Ruma Twin Towers View Room on Bed & Breakfast 
  • 2 Nights in Kota Kinabalu – Hyatt Centric Standard City View on Bed & Breakfast 
  • 2 Nights in Sepilok – Sepilok Nature Lodge Chalet on Full Board 
  • 1 Night in Abai – Kinabatangan Wetland Resort Deluxe Chalet on Full Board 
  • 2 Nights Danum Valley – Borneo Rainforest Lodge* Luxury Eco Resort Jungle Chalet on Bed & Breakfast 
  • 2 Nights Gaya Island – Bunga Raya Island Resort Superior Villa on Bed & Breakfast 
  • Flights Included
  • Overview
  • Itinerary
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Overview

An unforgettable adventure across Malaysia and Borneo exploring the cultural gems, mouth-watering flavours and wild wonders of this natural world oasis. In this vibrant haven, you’ll traverse the thrumming rainforests, glide down jungle canals, explore nature by moonlight and immerse in local cultural flavours while unwinding in an array of luxury retreats.

Itinerary

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel, check-in and rest of the day is free for leisure.

Overnight at The RuMA Hotel or similar.
Meal included: None
After a morning flight to Kota Kinabalu, you’ll be welcomed by a local member of our team and transferred to your luxury hotel. Here you can enjoy the day at leisure, exploring the local cityscape, refreshing under the walk-in rain showers and state of the art facilities and enjoying the soothing sea views beckoning from your private balcony.

Overnight Stay at: Hyatt Centric Hotel
Meals: Bed & Breakfast.
Today you’ll spend the day leisurely immersing in the cultural and naturalworld intrigues of Kota Kinabalu. After a mouthwatering breakfast spread, you can enjoy a choice of two optional excursions.
Firstly, a wild tour of Kinabalu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting a staggering 5000 species of plants, 326 migratory birds and over a hundred species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles. Here you’ll explore the nature trails with an expert local guide, bask in the beautiful botanical garden and feast on a delicious lunch in the heart of the National Park.
Alternatively, you can enjoy a walking tour of Kota Kinabalu’s Old Town and Spice Market. A local guide will wind you through the technicolour wares ofthe bustling Handicraft Market and teach you about Malaysian flavours as you stroll through the fragrant spice bazaar. You’ll feast on traditional Malaysian snacks, treats and beverages as you wander through and absorb the cultural intrigues of the Old Town before settling into a lunch at a scrumptious local restaurant.

Overnight Stay at: Hyatt Centric Hotel
Meals: Bed & Breakfast.
After a morning flight to Sandakan, a local member of our team will welcome and transfer you to the wild oasis of the Sepilok Nature Lodge. Cradled amidst blooming orchids and tropical vegetation, this is a true sanctuary nestled in the arms of nature. Here you can enjoy an optional afternoon city tour of Sandakan exploring its cultural and historical curiosities. In the evening, you can also opt for a visit to the iconic Rainforest Discovery Centre, scaling its iconic 620m Skywalk to discover the exotic wildlife thrumming in the treetops. Make sure to
keep an eye out for flying squirrels, tarsiers and slow lorises as you wander amidst the canopies.

Overnight Stay at: Sepilok Nature Lodge.
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
After a delicious breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the Sepilok Orang Utan rehabilitation Centre to witness the feeding and rehabilitation work helping to save these majestic primates. After a stroll through the thrumming tropical lowland forests of Borneo, you’ll then visit the Sun Bear Conservation Centre to learn of the work being done to improve the livelihood of these beautiful rescued bears.
After a delicious local lunch, you’ll then enjoy a picturesque boat ride from the Sandakan jetty to your wetland retreat in Kinabatangan. Upon arrival, you’ll tuck into local banana fritters and fresh coffee as you’re briefed on your upcoming adventures. In the late afternoon, you’ll enjoy a boat cruise along the stunning Kinabatangan river in search of exotic wildlife such as proboscis monkeys, maroon langurs, gibbons, crocodiles, eagles and hornbills. As the sun sets above the water, enjoy the shimmering dance of fireflies as you cruise back to the retreat.
After a scrumptious dinner spread, an expert guide will take you on a torchlit night stroll along the boardwalk in search of fascinating nocturnal creatures who stir to life under the stars.

Overnight Stay at: Kinabatangan Wetland Resort
Meals: Full board
With a delicious packed breakfast, this morning you’ll go cruising to ox-bow lake to observe all sorts of vibrant birds and exotic wildlife. You’ll learn about the local Orang Sungei (River People) with your guide as you glide past the local fishing village, with the option to buy their fresh catch of the day which the chef will happily cook up and serve for you at dinner later.
In the afternoon, you’ll explore the wetland retreat with an expert guide in search of intriguing plants, insects and birds before setting off for another river adventure cruising through mangroves and an array of atmospheric landscapes in search of fascinating wildlife such as orangutans, kingfishers, crocodiles, macaques, langurs and flying lizards.
After a mouth-watering dinner spread, you’ll then set off for an enchanting night cruise along the small tributary rivers in search of all sorts of nocturnal creatures. Under the moonlight, keep an eye out for owls, tarsiers, slow lorises and even the elusive clouded leopard.

Overnight Stay at: Kinabatangan Wetland Resort
Meals: Full board
After a hearty breakfast feast, today you’ll travel by boat and land to the breathtaking Danum Valley Conservation Area. After lunch, you’ll enjoy a guided trek through luscious ancient forests (which are a million years old!), swim in refreshing rock pools and see the forests from above on the iconic Canopy Walkway.
In the evening, after a delicious dinner, you’ll head out on a night drive using an electric buggy in search of some of Borneo’s majestic large mammals, such as leopards, marbled and bay cats, orangutans and pygmy elephants.

Overnight Stay at: Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Meals: Full board
After a leisurely breakfast feast surrounded by the calls of wild gibbons, you’ll head out for a guided trek to the spectacular View Point. After visiting the ancient burial site of Coffin Cliff and learning of about its history, you’ll then meander back for a lunch spread at the lodge.
In the afternoon, you can then take a guided jungle trek or, if the weather permits, enjoy a replenishing tubing session drifting down the Danum River as wild monkeys swing above you and butterflies flit past your ears.
After dinner, you’ll embark on a guided night walk under the stars, meandering by torchlight on the Nature Trail in search of a treasure trove of nocturnal wild wonders.

Overnight Stay at: Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Meals: Full board
After breakfast, a relaxing morning and lunch at the lodge, you’ll be transferred to Lahad Datu to catch a flight and then taken to the iconic Jesselton ferry terminal. Here you’ll enjoy a swift scenic boat ride to your Bunga Raya Island resort. The rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure, unwinding in the tropical paradise of Gaya island and immersing in the luxury facilities of this hill-tucked retreat, just off the coast of Sabah. Nestled amidst a pristine rainforest, your secluded, deluxe villa is surrounded by vibrant flora and overlooks a stunning white-sand beach.

Overnight Stay at: Bunga Raya Island Resort
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
For the next day , the time is yours to enjoy the sensational coastal wonders of Gaya Island at your own leisure. Meander through the bustling rainforests, replenish in the hilltop spa, unwind down on the ivory shores of the beach and feast on divine local and international cuisines. You can also enjoy the free use of kayaks, paddle boards and snorkelling equipment to explore the technicolour curiosities in this tranquil nature oasis.

Overnight Stay at: Bunga Raya Island Resort
Meals: Breakfast.
For the next day , the time is yours to enjoy the sensational coastal wonders of Gaya Island at your own leisure. Meander through the bustling rainforests, replenish in the hilltop spa, unwind down on the ivory shores of the beach and feast on divine local and international cuisines. You can also enjoy the free use of kayaks, paddle boards and snorkelling equipment to explore the technicolour curiosities in this tranquil nature oasis.

Overnight Stay at: Bunga Raya Island Resort
Meals: Breakfast.
After a final delicious breakfast feast at Bunga Raya, you’ll journey by boat to Jesselton Point. From here you’ll be safely and smoothly transferred to the airport to catch your return flight.

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