Great Borneo Adventure
17 Days / 16 Nights
- Experience to the two Malaysian states on Borneo, Sabah and Sarawak.
- Vist local indigenous tribe in their long house
- Wildlife and Rainforest
- Island paradise with white sandy beaches and amazing marine life
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Kuching
Welcome to The Land of the Hornbills, Sarawak. Upon arrival at Kuching airport, we will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. You will stay centrally in Kuching close to the river.
Included: Airport Transport, Accommodation Kuching
Day 2: Bako National Park
We depart to Kampung (village) Bako for our boat transfer to Bako National Park. From rainforest to mangrove swamp, from strange beautiful rock formations to the sandy beach, Bako has it all. Wildlife abounds, with many species of birds, monkeys, reptiles and insects easily seen. But the star attraction of the Park is Borneo’s icon – The Proboscis Monkeys. This tour will take visitors to hike along some of the most interesting jungle trails where wildlife can easily be spotted. Return to Kuching in the evening.
Bako National Park, Sarawak
Included: Land and Boat Transfers To/From Bako National Park, English Speaking Guide, Entrance Fees & Accommodation Kuching
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3: Semenggoh Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre / Bang Ai
Start the day with a pleasant drive to Semenggoh Orangutan Centre. Walkthrough the scenic forest reserve to the feeding platform and see the orangutan swaying from the treetop canopy as they come down for the feeding. Continue to drive for 4 hours passing through the scenic countryside of rainforest, pepper and rubber plantations. Stop at Serian town to visit an excellent farmers market and pepper plantation. After lunch continue driving to Batang Ai Hydro Dam and transfer by ferry boat for 20 minutes ride across the lake to Aiman Batang Ai Resort.
Orangutan with Baby
Included: English Speaking Guide, Entrance Fees, Transportation & Accommodation in Aiman Batang Ai Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Batang Ai
After breakfast, embark on a native longboat for a day of exploring the Ulu Ai River and its Iban Longhouse communities. Take part in the welcoming ceremony of native dance, music and gong. Try your hands on the blowpipe and taste the locally brew rice wine. A bamboo picnic lunch will be arranged by the river bank. Return to the resort in the late afternoon overnight.
Traditional Dance at Long House, Sarawak
Included: English Speaking Guide & Accommodation In Aiman Batang Ai Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Batang Ai / Kuching
After breakfast transfer by ferry to Batang Ai Terminal for your return journey to Kuching. Lunch will be provided at Ranchan Waterfall Restaurant. Arrive Kuching in the late afternoon.
India Street, Kuching
Included: English Speaking Guide, Transportation & Accommodation Kuching
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 6: Kuching / Mulu National Park
Pick up from your hotel in Kuching and transfer to Kuching Airport to catch the flight to Mulu. Upon arrival at the Mulu Airport, we will meet you and transfer you to your accommodation at Mulu Marriott Resort. In the afternoon, trek for 3 km on a plank walk to Deer Cave and Lang Cave. At sunset, witness the exodus of millions of bats from the caves at the observatory platform.
Included: Airport Transfers, Accommodation In Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa, Entrance Fees & English Speaking Guide
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Mulu National Park
After breakfast, proceed by longboat to Batu Bungan, a Penan Settlement for a visit. Continue the boat journey to Wind cave and Clearwater Cave. Enjoy picnic lunch and swimming at the Clearwater spring before returning to Mulu for overnight.
Sunset, River at Mulu National Park
Included: English Speaking Guide & Accommodation in Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8: Mulu / Kota Kinabalu
Depart your hotel for the transfer to Mulu airport. Today, your next destination is Kota Kinabalu. We will meet you at Kota Kinabalu Airport and transfer your hotel in the city centre.
Included: Airport Transfer & Accommodation Kota Kinabalu
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Tambunan – Crocker Range
Pick up from hotel in Kota Kinabalu. We proceed through the beautiful Crocker Range Mountains. Along the way, we will pass by rustic villages and paddy fields of Tambunan. When in Tambunan, stop by Kampung Sunsuron to visit the Watu Tinuridong, one of what used to be a series of huge rocks that were used as the fortress of the villagers during Mat Salleh’s attack on the village. Wrap up your tour with a visit to Mahua Waterfall. Located at Kampung Patau, Tambunan, the Mahua Waterfall is a plunge-waterfall, which is approximately 10-17 metres in height. Overnight in Tambunan.
Mahua Waterfall, Tambunan, Borneo
Included: Transportation, Entrance Fees, English Speaking Guide & Accommodation Tambunan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Tambunan / Kinabalu National Park
Depart Tambuanan after breakfast. Drive 2 hours through native villages. Enjoy the view of the valleys of the Crocker Range on the way to Kinabalu National Park. Visit the Natural History Gallery for a short introduction to the park. Take a walk with your guide to explore the rich diversity of plant species inhabiting the montane forest. Kinabalu Park boasts more than 5,000 vascular plant species, an estimated 1,000 orchid species, 621 fern species, nine Nepenthes species, 29 Rhododendron species and two Rafflesia species. Continue to Poring Hot spring. Upon arrival, trek up to the “Canopy Walk” built 41m above the ground. Free and easy or soak yourself in one of the open air sulphur spring bathtub before returning to Kota Kinabalu
Botanical Garden, Kinabalu National Park, Sabah, Borneo
Included: Transportation, Entrance Fees, English Speaking Guide & Accommodation Kota Kinabalu
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 11: Kota Kinabalu / Sandakan / Kinabatangan River
Pick up early in the morning from your hotel to catch the early flight to Sandakan. Arrive Sandakan, transfer to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Watch a short video documentary of the rehabilitation activities before taking a boardwalk through the lowland rainforest to witness the feeding of the Orang Utan at 1000hrs. Thereafter visit the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre to learn about the conservation of the world’s smallest bear.
After lunch, proceed to the multi awards winning Sukau Rainforest Lodge along Sabah’s longest river, Kinabatangan with the opportunity to view birds and wildlife in virgin mangroves, wetland and rainforest habitats. After check-in and afternoon refreshment, we take a river cruise using electric motor in search of some of the 10 primate species. Sukau is home to Borneo pygmy elephants, orangutans, proboscis monkeys and all eight species of hornbills in Borneo.
Return for a solar-heated hot shower, candlelight dinner overlooking the riverbank followed by a slide show and interpretation by a naturalist guide. Overnight in Sukau Rainforest Lodge.
Included: Transfer To Sukau, Entrance Fees, English Speaking Guide & Accommodation at Sukau Rainforest Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Sukau / Kinabatangan River
Wake up to the calls of gibbons and hornbills and hot Sabah tea. A 0600hrs morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to Kelenanap oxbow lake to view more birds and wildlife. After breakfast, proceed for an educational tour on the in-house Hornbill Boardwalk located behind the lodge with our in-house naturalist. In the afternoon, we proceed for another river cruise for more wildlife. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge.
Wildlife Cruise Kinabatangan River, Sabah
Included: English Speaking Guide, Accommodation At Sukau Rainforest Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13: Sukau / Sandakan / Sepilok
After breakfast, return to Sandakan. Visit Rainforest Discovery Centre. Take a bird view of the centre from the canopy walk and hanging bridge before exploring the botanical garden, home to various species of flora. Overnight at Sepilok area.
Observation Towers at Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sandakan
Included: Land Transfer To Sandakan, Entrance Fees, English Speaking Guide & Accommodation at Sepilok
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 14: Sandakan / Lankayan Island
From Sepilok, we will transfer you to Sandakan Jetty for an approximately 2-hour boat transfer to Lankayan Island. Check-in upon arrival and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Included: Land & Boat Transfer To Lankayan Island & Accommodation at Lankayan Island Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 15: Lankayan Island
Lankayan Island is a tropical jewel. The island has its own turtle conservation program and it’s possible to view turtles coming ashore to lay eggs. When there are new baby titles hatching they will be released on the beach by the rangers.
Turtles on the Beach at Sunset
Included: Accommodation at Lankayan Island Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 16: Lankayan Island
Lankayan Island is surrounded by coral reefs and offers amazing snorkelling and diving.
Included: Accommodation Lankayan Island Resort
Meals: Breakfast
Day 17: Lankayan Island / Departure Sandakan
Depart to the mainland after breakfast followed by transfer to Sandakan Airport to catch your departure flight home.
Beach Chalet, Lankayan Island Resort
Included: Boat Transfer to Sandakan Jetty & Airport Transfers
Meals: Breakfast
Pricing
Estimated Prices
Date | MYR per Adult |
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Yearly | *7,000 - **8,000 |
Contact us to get the confirmed price based on your inputs.
Estimations are based on minimum **2 adults and *4 adults sharing staying in double room
Tour Include
English Speaking Guide
Transfer
Meals as listed
Tours
Accommodation
Tour Excludes
Meals that is not listed
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Tips
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