Itinerary Highlights
- Visit the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre for the morning orang utan feeding
- Look for Borneo's iconic Proboscis monkey, orangutans or pygmy elephants
- Take a dip in the hot sulphur baths
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Accommodation Throughout
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English Speaking Guide
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International Flights
7 nights
from £2,332 per person
Best time to travel May - Sep
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A fantastic trip for wildlife enthusiasts
Explore the unique flora and fauna of Borneo: from the famous Orangutans to proboscis monkeys and the rare pygmy elephants as you cruise along the Kinabatangan River and soak up the jungle atmosphere from a memorable canopy walk.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival Kota Kinabalu
On arrival in Kota Kinabalu you will be met and transferred to Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa . Check in and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
Day 2 Kota Kinabalu
Day at leisure to enjoy the facilities of the resort and relax on the beach or explore Kota Kinabalu city.
Day 3 Kota Kinabalu – Kinabalu Park
You will be picked up from your Kota Kinabalu hotel for the mountainous drive to Kinabalu Park. Nature enthusiasts will be delighted with a jungle trek, visit to the mountain garden to explore the exceptionally rich flora with examples of Himalaya, China, Australia, Malaysia and pan-tropical flora. On return, enjoy an informative presentation organized in the Park.
Day 4 Kinabalu Park – Poring Hot Springs – Sukau
This morning drive towards Sandakan, one of the oldest settlements on the East Coast of Borneo. Stop en route at Poring Hot Springs for a dip in its hot sulphur baths deemed to have healing properties and the breathtaking 41 metre canopy walk. Arrive at Sukau in time for dinner.
Day 5 Sukau
An early morning cruise up the Kinabatangan River and on to Kelenanap Ox-Bow Lake for bird watching and wildlife spotting for Borneo's iconic Proboscis monkey, orangutans or pygmy elephants. Take a short jungle walk and experience the wilderness of Borneo before returning for breakfast. The rest of the day is free to explore. This evening take a boat trip along the river to see many species of flora and fauna of the rainforest.
Day 6 Sukau – Gomantong – Sandakan
Depart the lodge early morning and explore the Gomantong Cave, famous for its edible birds nests. Follow a boardwalk through the cave systems. Enjoy lunch in Sandakan, before a city tour, visit water village, central market, Buddhist temple.
Day 7 Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu
Head to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre for the morning orangutan feeding and a trek into pristine, protected jungles. Enjoy lunch before departing to Sandakan airport for your onward flight back to Kota Kinabalu.
Day 8 Kota Kinabalu
Enjoy the morning at leisure on the beach or by the pool before heading to airport for your flight back to the UK
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Borneo Eco Trail
7 nights
from £2,332 per person
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