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BORNEO PART-ESCORTED TOUR
12 night part-escorted tour from £ 2599pp
Sabah Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary
GLIMPSES OF BORNEO
12 NIGHT PART-ESCORTED TOUR
Petronas Towers , Kuala Lumpur
mix KL with the best of Borneo • great for wildlife & soft adventure enthusiasts • gorgeous beaches
South China Sea
Kota Kinabalu
DAY 1 Fly to Kuala Lumpur
DAY 2 Kuala Lumpur
Arrive in KL , a city boasting gleaming skyscrapers , colonial architecture and welcoming locals . You will be met and transferred to your hotel where 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 ( extra charge ). No visit to KL would be complete without visiting the iconic Petronas Twin Towers , which have an observation deck on level 86 and double-decker skybridge for far reaching views . Other attractions 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 beach haven set amidst a nature reserve . Along with the spectacular beachfront , the resort is home to an eco-friendly golf course , a variety of thrilling watersports and a magnificent spa . Unique to the resort is the Nature Interpretation Centre , gateway to the nature reserve , where you can meet some of Borneo ’ s wildlife , including several species of endangered animals in Sabah .
DAY 9 Sabah beach / Kota Kinabaalu / 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 to 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 ( additional cost ).
DAY 14 Sabah beach / Kota Kinabalu / KL
Transfer to Kota Kinabalu for the return flight to KL for your onward journey .
to / from KL Kota Kinabalu
BORNEO
Sabah Beach
SABAH
Sepilok
Sandakan Bilit
Kuala Lumpur 3 nights ~ Sabah beach 4 nights Sandakan 1 night ~ Sabah beach 4 nights
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Departures : Daily and operates for a minimum of two passengers .
Accommodation : 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 .
Meals : Breakfast . Lunch and dinner included on day 9 .
Tour price : The price shown includes return international flights from the UK , private transfers , 12 nights accommodation and sightseeing as outlined .
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 .
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WHY NOT EXTEND YOUR TOUR WITH AN OPTIONAL MOUNT KINABALU CLIMB ?
1 night escorted Mount Kinabalu tour from £ 675 Please ask for details .
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