Grand tour of Borneo
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- Try a Sarawak laksa on the riverfront in Kuching.
- See orangutan close up at both Semenggok and Sepilok.
- Spend the night with the Iban tribe in a longhouse in the middle of the jungle.
- Take your binoculars and look out for wildlife in the trees as you explore the Kinabatangan River by boat.
- Get your boots muddy as you trek through the rainforest of the Danum Valley.
- Relax on the beach at the Ocean Wing, Shangri-La Rasa Ria.
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Kuching
Arriving into Kuching you will be met and taken to your hotel. In the afternoon you will head out to start exploring the town, on a short walking tour. Wander along the waterfront jetty, past colonial architecture and mosques with an experienced guide, you might like to try a few local delicacies at one of the street-food stalls.
Kuching
Your guide will take you over to Bako - Sarawak's oldest national park on the northwestern tip of Borneo - for your first introduction to Borneo's flora and fauna. After hiking through jungle, you'll emerge onto untouched beaches and coves. You will have the evening back in Kuching. You might like to visit the night market this evening which has a lively local atmosphere.
Kuching , Lemanak River
You will be met by your driver and guide after breakfast and taken to the Lemanak River by road, stopping at Semenggok Orang-utan Sanctuary for a chance to see orang-utan at feeding time, a traditional market in Serian, a pepper farm a...
Lemanak River , Kuching
After breakfast your guide will take you on a nature trail in the area surrounding the longhouse. You will also be given a blowpipe demonstration, which you are welcome to try for yourself. Weather permitting, lunch will be served on the riverbank where you also have the chance for a swim. You will then head back to Kuching, with the evening at leisure.
Kuching , Mulu National Park
You will be taken to the airport for your short flight to Mulu. Once you are checked in to your hotel, your guide will take you in to the rainforest to explore the huge caves that the area is famous for. Deer cave is the largest, ...
Mulu National Park
Experience shared a jungle canopy walkway and get a different view of the rainforest, right above the trees. Head back to your hotel for lunch before visiting the remaining show caves on a private basis, and Batu Mulong village by boat in the afternoon. Your specialist can upgrade both experiences to be private if you wish.
Mulu National Park , Kota Kinabalu
You have this morning to spend as you wish at the resort without a guide. If you are still feeling active, perhaps take further walks, cycle rides or kayak through the national park independently. Fly on to Kota Kinabalu for two days of relaxation, exploring the town or visiting the beach.
Kota Kinabalu
Day at leisure. Today you might like to explore Kota Kinabalu. The Museum of Islamic Architecture is particularly interesting. An ideal city for shopping, you'll find a selection of modern shopping malls and markets selling unique handicrafts.
Kota Kinabalu , Lahad Datu , Danum Valley
This morning you will fly early to Lahad Datu, in the heart of Sabah. It is worth struggling through the bumpy journey to Danum Valley so just cling on to the door handle, watch your head on the vehicle roof and look...
Danum Valley
Why not rise early to see and hear the rainforest come alive. After breakfast you will head back out in to the rainforest for the trek to Coffin Cliff where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the lodge and Danum Valley. Stop off at a waterfall on...
Danum Valley , Lahad Datu , Kinabatangan River
Today you leave the rainforest, heading back to Lahad Datu and on to the Kinabatangan River. In the afternoon you will be out on the water, spending your time spotting a huge array of wildlife. Paddling down tri...
Kinabatangan River
Rise early for a second trip on the river and the chance to visit the nearby ox-bow lake. Breakfast is served back at the lodge. You have free time back at the lodge to catch up on some sleep or for the more energetic take the jungle trail b...
Kinabatangan River , Sandakan
This morning you will travel by shared boat to the town of Sandakan, with the afternoon at leisure to explore Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary. If you have time, you might like to visit the nearby Sun Bear Conservation Centre or Rainforest Discovery Center, all within walking distance.
Sandakan , Kota Kinabalu
Head to the airport for your flight to Kota Kinabalu, and on to the Shangri-La Rasa Ria. Here you will have 3 nights to relax in paradise, snorkelling and enjoying time on the beach, in the exclusive Ocean Wing.
Kota Kinabalu
Full day at leisure. The Shangri-La's Rasa Ria has a large pool to relax around, as well a spa and gym. With 3 km (1.9 miles) of private beach, there is plenty of space to explore.
Kota Kinabalu
Today is free to explore. The hotel runs a number of excursions including horse riding along the beach, walks into the surrounding jungle and cooking lessons in the hotel's kitchen.
Kota Kinabalu
A final day at leisure before you head back to the airport for your flight home.
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