Borneo Wildlife Adventure

13 days

Indicative cost incl. flights:

£4,600pp
4 star & high season

 

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Day 1
Depart the UK for your flight to Borneo. Flights can also be arranged from any other destination or a trip can be arranged without flights.
Day 2
Arrive into Sandakan Airport for your short private transfer to the wildlife town of Sepilok. Visit the colourful market, take in beautiful sea views from a Buddhist temple and stretch your legs with a stroll around the rainforest discovery centre. Take time to enjoy some delicious local cuisine this evening.
Day 3
The day is free to explore Sepilok - don't miss out on the famous Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre or Proboscis monkey sanctuary. The Orangutan Nursery is also a must, as well as the Sun Bear Conservation Centre! There are also rumours of the local Pygmy Elephant Hospital opening its doors to visitors in the future.
Day 4
The next wildlife adventure awaits - a leisurely boat cruise takes you into the Kinabatangan River for an afternoon of elephant spotting. This evening join your guide on a night walk around the boardwalks.
Day 5
Visit the Gomantong Caves, walk the trails around your lodge and cruise the waterways in search of more exotic wildlife native to Borneo, including the Pygmy Elephant and Orangutan.
Day 6
Continue to Sukau and travel overland by private driver to Tabin Wildlife Reserve. On arrival take a trek, learn about the wildlife you may spot and keep your eyes peeled for the best of Borneo's big cats this evening....Tabin is a great place for all wildlife spotting with some of the highest viewings enjoyed here.
Day 7
Famous as a release destination for rehabilitated Orangutan, Tabin is the place to keep looking up for movement in the trees as you will likely spot the great ape in close quarters. Spend the day visiting the salt licks, mud pools and trekking the wildlife trails with your nature guide.
Day 8
Wave goodbye to the amazing nature guides in the Kinabatangan and get ready to head deep into the last area of primary rainforest in Borneo; Danum Valley. An exclusive experience which is worth every penny, Danum is a must for wildlife lovers.
Day 9
Your tour includes a 3 day, 2 night package in the Borneo Rainforest Lodge living with the resident great ape, the Orangutan, and enjoying a number of incredible nature excursions. The excellent team will speak to you on arrival the best activities for you during your stay.
Day 10
Fly on to your beach destination to end your holiday with some relaxation, watersports and excellent local food!
Day 11
A day free to relax on the beach
Day 12
Another day of relaxation, snorkelling or diving in paradise...
Day 13
You will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.

Everything we do is tailor-made; our itineraries are just suggestions to give you an idea of what is possible. Please contact us so we can tailor the perfect holiday exclusively for you.

An island home to a variety of endemic wildlife, Borneo is a nature lovers dream. We have created this tailor made tour to take you around the East of Borneo to experience the very best of the wildlife Borneo has to offer. Start in the laid back town of Sepilok to visit the famous Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and newly opened Sun Bear Conservation Centre, before venturing along the Kinabatangan River to your jungle eco lodge. Deep in the Kinabatangan wildlife viewing is at its finest and you will likely be lucky enough to spot Pygmy Elephants, a variety of Hornbill, wild Orangutan, crocodiles, mangrove snakes, macaques and even Proboscis Monkeys. Heading back to land travel into the jungles of Tabin Wildlife Reserve for your first rainforest experience, followed by our top wildlife experience in Malaysia; the exclusive Danum Valley. After up-close Orangutan encounters, unforgettable jungle trekking, canopy trails and a rounded rainforest education it’s time to hit the beach. A short flight will have you back in Kota Kinabalu where you can enjoy your final days either at the Shangri La Rasa Ria, or for a more exclusive experience venture to Gaya Island for some well deserved rest & relaxation.

2 nights Sepilok – 2 nights Kinabatangan River – 2 nights Tabin Wildlife Reserve – 2 nights Danum Valley – 3 nights Shangri-La Rasa Ria


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