Wendy Wu Best of Borneo

Kinabatangan River
Cruise along the river, spotting wildlife along the way

Iban Longhouse
Visit a tribal longhouse to experience traditional life

Orangutans
Visit the Semenggoh Nature Reserve to spot Orangutans

Mt Kinabalu
See the majestic Mount Kinabalu and stand in its shadow

Days 1-2: Fly to Kuching
Fly overnight to the relaxed and charismatic city of Kuching, Borneo’s largest city. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture}
(Dinner)

Day 3: Explore Kuching
Spend the day enjoying the diverse culture of Sarawak with a walking tour, starting at the Chinese History Museum on Kuching’s waterfront. Stroll past old shop houses of Ewe Hai Street, visiting a Chinese medicine man. Next, visit a coffee shop for a tasting of local food before seeing Sarawak Museum. Finish the day with a sampan ride across the river to visit a Malay village.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Bako National Park
Travel out to the small Malay village of Bako before boarding a boat to reach the national park. Explore the park on foot with a guide – one of Borneo’s most biodiverse areas. Then enjoy dinner at a local restuarant.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: Semenggoh Nature Reserve
This morning you have the opportunity to meet Borneo’s most famous native, the orangutan! Semenggoh is a centre dedicated to the rehabilitation of rescued orphaned young orangutans. After lunch, drive to Sri Aman, where you’ll check into your hotel.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 6: Iban Longhouse
Today you will discover more about Borneo’s native Iban people, renowned for their practice of “headhunting”. After breakfast, drive to a jetty for a boat ride to a tribal longhouse. Enjoy a tour, meeting the tribe’s family before enjoying lunch and a dance performance.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 7: Return to Kuching
Journey back to Kuching, stopping en route for lunch at a local café.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 8: Fly to Kota Kinabalu
Transfer to the airport and fly over to Malaysian Borneo’s other state, Sabah, and the vibrant city of Kota Kinabalu. The rest of the day is at leisure.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 9: Explore Kota Kinabalu
Begin your explorations at the Sabah State Museum where you can learn about the state’s diverse cultural and natural heritage, before exploring some of the city’s beautiful architecture. Browse the wares at the Handicraft Market before strolling through the oldest part of the city. Have lunch at a local restaurant before an afternoon at leisure.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 10: Kinabalu Park
Head out of the city to the foot of Mt Kinabalu, Borneo’s highest mountain, where you will spend the day exploring Kinabalu Park, Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a guided walk along some of the forest trails to discover unique flora and fauna.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 11: Sandakan & Sepilok
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Sandakan. Visit the Memorial Park dedicated to the Allied POWs held here. Continue into the city, having a relaxing lunch at English Tea House. Later, stop at the Agnes Keith Museum to learn about colonial life here. Head to Sepilok to check into your hotel.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 12: Sepilok and the Bornean Sun Bear Centre
Sepilok offers another chance to see orangutans in their natural habitat – like Semenggoh, this is a centre for the rehabilitation of former captive and orphaned orangutans. Over the road, visit the Sun Bear Conservation Centre to learn about the world’s smallest bear. Journey to Bilit and enjoy lunch. Later, take a cruise along the Kinabatangan River to spot some wildlife.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 13: Kinabatangan River
Embark on an early morning cruise to Oxbow Lake, where you can spot wildlife and soak up the peaceful ambience. Return to your lodge for a day at leisure before taking a late afternoon cruise.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 14: Return to Kota Kinabalu
Return to Sandakan for lunch at a local restaurant before transferring to the airport to fly back to Kota Kinabalu. This evening, dine on local flavours and enjoy a cultural dance performance.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 15-16: Fly Kota Kinabalu to the UK
Fly to the UK, arriving home the following day.
(Breakfast)

Iban Longhouse
Be guests at a traditional Iban longhouse, where the tribespeople will perform a traditional war dance in full regalia and serve a traditionally prepared lunch.

Semenggoh Nature Reserve
Visit Borneo’s best-known residents at Semenggoh Nature Reserve, a centre for rescued orangutans who, in the process of being rehabilitated, roam freely through the reserve’s lush forest.

Kinabatangan River cruise
Float down the Kinabatangan River as the sun sets, keeping an eye on the jungle-filled river banks for a chance to spot hornbills, pygmy elephants and proboscis monkeys.

• International flights and current taxes
• Domestic transportation
• 13nts in 3+/4* accommodation
• All Meals: 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 13 dinners
• Touring with guides and entrance fees
• Visa fees for UK & EU passport holders

Go Beyond

Venture off the beaten track to explore fascinating destinations away from the tourist trail. You will discover the local culture in depth and see sights rarely witnessed by other travellers. These tours take you away from the comforts of home but will reward you with the experience of a lifetime.

This tour has a maximum group size of 18 people per group

This tour has a physical rating of 2. A reasonable level of fitness is required, as you’ll be spending time on your feet and doing a bit of walking to cover short distances during your daily sightseeing. There will also be some climbing of steps and climbing on and off of coaches and boats.

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