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Borneo, the world’s third
largest island, is a land of mystery and natural wonders from its highest
mountain right down to the ocean depths. Explore its lush rainforests,
mountain ranges and meandering rivers, while discovering the country’s
myriad species of wildlife. Visit Sabah. Be inspired by panoramic views and
breathtaking landscapes.
Enjoy the opportunity to have an insight into the culture and lives of
indigenous people, who have lived in Borneo for thousands of years. There’s
lots to see from temples to wildlife that includes giant sea turtles laying
their eggs, bird watching or venturing in search of proboscis monkeys or
orang-utans. Plenty of exercise, local transport, colour and people too.
 Sabah Highlights -
7 Days - Our Sabah adventure is a must for wildlife and outdoor lovers.
There is so much to see in a short space of time as we show you some amazing
wildlife and rainforests, clear blue seas, unspoilt islands and Mount
Kinabalu - Borneo's highest mountain. We start with a visit to the World
Heritage site of Kinabalu National park and make the two day ascent of the
magnificent Mount Kinabalu. After an overnight stay at a private lodge in
Kundasang, two days are then spent viewing the prolific wildlife in
Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, venturing in search of probiscus and silver
leaf monkeys, wild orang utan, birds and other wildlife. Next, Sandakan,
with time to spend on Selingan Island, where in season, giant sea turtles
arrive at night to lay their eggs. After that we visit Sepilok sanctuary to
observe the orang-utans in their natural habitat in this vast jungle refuge.
We make a visit to the Australia War Memorial, and from there we return to
Kota Kinabalu.
 Sarawak Explored -
9 Days - This exciting trip packs a tremendous amount into nine days. We
plug into Borneo's culture, talk to locals, explore the amazing landscapes,
meet headhunters, take jungle walks and visit national park caves. The tour
opens in Kuching, Sarawak's busy river capital. Discover its ancient Chinese
temples, ethnological museum and colourful markets selling exotic spices. We
visit the Orang Utan Sanctuary of Semengoh, before heading out to Bako
National park, with its wonderful array of wildlife in their natural
surroundings - particularly the silver leaf monkey, the long-tail macaques
and proboscis monkey. We fly to Miri and on to Mulu National Park, where we
discover the largest caves on earth, explore dense rainforest by boat and by
foot and take on a challenging day trip to the magnificent limestone
pinnacles. We trek along the Headhunter Trail to find Iban Longhouses and
meet the Iban people. Then by boat and bus to Limbang, Labuan and on to Kota
Kinabalu where our tour ends.
 Borneo Encounter -
15 Days - In a unique and exciting journey exploring Borneo, this tour
satisfies all tastes by bringing to life jungle walks and its wildlife. We
delve into the countries national parks, stay in a longhouse, travel by bus,
plane and longboats to uncover the charms of this abundant island. The tour
opens exploring Kuching and Semengoh Orang Utan sanctuary before travelling
to Bako National Park in search of the Proboscis monkey. Flying on to Mulu
we visit Gunung Mulu National Park for walks into Deer Cave and Lang Cave,
where thousands of bats fly out for their nightly feeding forays. We follow
the Headhunter Trail to visit the Iban people, and explore the amazing
Pinnacles. Continuing on to Sabah and Kota Kinabalu on the South China Sea,
we climb Mt Kinabalu then view the prolific wildlife around Ox Bow Lake. On
to Sandakan for our visit to the stunning turtle island of Selingan,
surrounded by crystal clear water and reefs. Next we visit the Sepilok
sanctuary, where orang utans live wild in a vast jungle refuge. We make a
visit to the Australian War Memorial, and from there we return to Kota
Kinabalu where the tour ends. |
