Glimpses of Borneo
12nt partescorted tour from £ 2675pp
Borneo- Tour
Glimpses of Borneo
12nt part-escorted tour
mix KL with the best of Borneo • great for wildlife & soft adventure enthusiasts • gorgeous beaches
DAY 1 Fly to Kuala Lumpur
DAY 2 Kuala Lumpur
Arrive in KL, a city boasting gleaming skyscrapers, colonial architecture and welcoming locals. After transferring to your hotel you can relax or, perhaps take a stroll and start exploring this multicultural haven.
DAYS 3-4 Kuala Lumpur
Two days at leisure to explore the many sights under your own steam or by joining an excursion( at extra expense). No visit to KL would be complete without visiting the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, which have an observation deck on level 86 and a double-decker skybridge for far reaching views. Other sights include the Jamek Mosque, Merdeka Square, Chinatown and the Railway Station.
DAY 5 Kuala Lumpur / Kota Kinabalu
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Kota Kinabalu on Sabah. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is free.
DAYS 6-8 Sabah beach
Three full days to relax at this luxurious 400-acre beach haven set amidst a nature reserve where many of Borneo’ s unique flora and fauna can be found. It’ s just the place to relax in the sun, sand and sea or enjoy the great outdoors with over 60 activities including a variety of thrilling watersports, a magnificent spa and ecofriendly 18-hole championship golf course.
Tanjung Aru, Sabah
DAY 9 Sabah beach / Kota Kinabalu / Sandakan
Transfer to Kota Kinabalu for an early morning flight and then travel to the Rainforest Discovery Centre to learn about the area’ s nature and to walk on a suspension bridge. Proceed by road to Bilit village in the Kinabatangan area and this afternoon enjoy a wildlife cruise, during which you may be lucky enough to glimpse Proboscis monkeys.
DAY 10 Sandakan / Kota Kinabalu / Sabah beach
After an early breakfast proceed to the Sepilok Orang- Utan Sanctuary. Take a guided walk through the jungle to the feeding platform and hopefully catch a glimpse of these lovable creatures. Afterwards, visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre which helps rescued bears. Later, fly back to Kota Kinabalu for your onward transfer to the beach resort where you have the rest of the day at leisure.
DAYS 11-13 Sabah beach
Should you tire of lazing under a swaying palm, optional excursions to nearby Poring Hot Springs or Kinabalu National Park are available( at extra expense).
DAY 14 Sabah beach / Kota Kinabalu / KL
Transfer to Kota Kinabalu for the return flight to KL for your onward journey.
Alternatively, why not extend with an optional 2nt escorted Mount Kinabalu climb?
From £ 849pp
Please ask for details.
Kuala Lumpur to / from KL
Kota Kinabalu
BORNEO
South China Sea
Sabah Beach
SABAH
Sepilok
Sandakan Bilit
Kuala Lumpur 3nts | Sabah beach 4nts Sandakan 1nt | Sabah beach 4nts
What you need to know:
Daily departures. Minimum of two passengers.
Dorsett KL; Shangri-La’ s Rasa Ria( Sabah beach); and Bilit Rainforest Lodge. The rooms at Bilit Rainforest Lodge are simple with an en suite shower / toilet.
Breakfast. Lunch and dinner included on day 9.
The price shown includes return international flights from the UK, onward flights as shown, private transfers, 12 nights accommodation and sightseeing as outlined.
Note: The visit to Sandakan will suit some and be impossible for others and is not recommended to the less mobile. It is soft adventure and the terrain can be unpredictable. Comfortable shoes, insect repellent and binoculars are strongly recommended.
80 Borneo visit your local travel agent or call 08444 937 444