Unmissable Borneo Experiences
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Wild Men of Borneo, Sabah from £ 199
This full day tour gets underway with an early flight to Sandakan and on arrival you will transfer to the Sepilok Orang-Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Here, you get to observe these endearing creatures being rehabilitated to become wild in their natural habitat. Take a guided walk through the forest to the feeding platform where the animals are fed twice a day. You’ ll also visit the outdoor nursery to learn about the management of the juvenile orang-utans. Continue to the neighbouring Sun Bear Conservation Centre, where rescued animals enjoy life in the enclosed forest. After lunch sit back and enjoy a drive through Sandakan city before the return flight back to Kota Kinabalu.
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Unmissable Borneo Experiences
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Kota Kinabalu Old Town Walking Tour & Spice Market, Sabah from £ 59
Start this fascinating morning tour by browsing the hundreds of stalls at the Handicraft Market then stroll to the spice bazaar. Continue on foot to see the padang Merdeka, Atkinson Clock Tower and Australia Place before walking down Gaya Street. Includes lunch at a local restaurant.
Kota Kinabalu City Tour, Sabah from £ 65
This half day tour begins with a visit to the Sabah Museum which has a fine collection of artefacts, ceramics, musical instruments, native handicrafts and costumes. Next, a photo stop at the picturesque City Mosque which is surrounded by reflecting pools and a colourful Chinese temple, then onwards to the Menera Tun Mustapha( Sabah Foundation Building).
Island Jungle Walk, Sabah from £ 89
Travel by boat to Gaya Island for an hour long hike through the lush rainforest then along a boardwalk through the mangrove forest watching for native birdlife. Continue by boat to a neighbouring island to swim, snorkel and laze whilst enjoying an included picnic lunch.
Kinabalu Park & Poring, Sabah from £ 109
Begin this full day tour at Kinabalu Park with a short walk through the Mountain Garden. Continue to Poring Hot Springs and, after an included lunch, start the jungle trail and venture onto the canopy walkway for spectacular views of the Borneo Rainforest. If time permits, dip in the sulphur baths.
Meet the“ Man of the Forest”, Sarawak from £ 49
On this half day tour visit the Semenggoh Nature Reserve, a sanctuary for orphaned orang-utans or those rescued from captivity. Observe them being fed and swinging through the trees.
Kuching Cycling Tour, Sarawak from £ 69
A half day bike tour through the Malay kampongs lining the Sarawak River. See how the kampong people live, visit a traditional Malay wooden stilt house and later, explore the vibrant open-air market of Kubiah Ria.
Coral Island, Sabah from £ 89
Spend the day on a tropical island where you can laze on white sandy beaches, cool off in the translucent waters and snorkel over the coral gardens. Includes packed or BBQ lunch.
Rungus Longhouse, Sabah from £ 149
Travel through scenic countryside and paddy fields to Kudat. Here, discover a whole village under one roof and gain an insight into the Rungus’ communities customs and cultures. See beekeeping, learn about gong making and perhaps buy some handicrafts. Return via the“ Tip of Borneo”, for amazing views of the South China and Sulu Sea. Includes lunch.
Mangrove Swamp & Fireflies Cruise, Sarawak from £ 109
This half day trip includes a cruise to the mouth of the Santubong River and along the mangrove forest of the Kuching Wetlands National Park. Watch for wildlife such as Proboscis monkeys and the Irrawaddy dolphins. After sunset continue to cruise through the mangroves in search of estuarine crocodiles.
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