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Wild Borneo

Resort:Wild Borneo
Operator: Just You
Destination: Borneo
Price From: £4099.00

OverView

Borneo is a paradise for nature lovers, and this adventure takes you into tropical rainforests to discover incredible flora and fauna, including the endangered orangutan.


Highlights:

  • Tour Manager: Your expert guide from Just You
  • Flights: Return from Heathrow with Malaysia Airlines
  • Airport Lounge: Enjoy the comfort of an airport lounge in the UK
  • Accommodation: 9 nights in lodges & 3 & 4-star hotels plus 2 nights in-flight
  • Meals: 22 included (9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners)
  • Guides: Specialist Local Guide for an enriched experience
  • Welcome: Begin your journey with a welcome drink & dinner
  • Transfers: Seamless overseas transfers & other transportation
  • Porterage: Travel with ease with porterage service
  • Greeting: Dedicated Just You representative at all UK airports

Itinerary:

Day 1 & 2: UK to Kota Kinabalu

  • Fly to Kota Kinabalu via Kuala Lumpur, arriving on day 2.
  • Welcome dinner with traditional Sabah dancing.

Day 3: Kota Kinabalu

  • Nostalgic journey on the North Borneo Railway to Papar.
  • Tiffin-style lunch on the vintage steam locomotive.
  • Optional sunset cruise for a unique perspective of Kota Kinabalu.

Day 4: North Borneo

  • Explore traditional village Bavanggazo, home to the Rungus tribe.
  • Visit Gombizou and Sumangkap for local crafts demonstrations.
  • Optional visit to the night market.

Day 5: Kinabalu National Park

  • Guided nature trek in Kinabalu National Park.
  • Poring Hot Springs visit and canopy walk for stunning views.

Day 6: Sandakan

  • Scenic road trip to Sandakan via Kundasang highlands.
  • Lunch in a restaurant and visit Sandakan Memorial Park.

Day 7: Abai

  • Orangutan observation at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
  • Visit Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre.
  • Cruise up to Lower Kinabatangan River Sanctuary for wildlife spotting.

Day 8: Abai

  • Morning cruise to Pitas lake for wildlife observation.
  • Join a tree-planting project in Abai village with a simple lunch.
  • Afternoon boardwalk exploration and evening river cruise.

Day 9: Sukau

  • Free morning for explorations in the lodge surroundings.
  • Cruise to Sukau for wildlife spotting, inspired by Sir David Attenborough’s visit.
  • Lodge check-in and water exploration for exotic wildlife.

Day 10: Sandakan

  • Boat trip from Sukau back to Sandakan.
  • Leisure time or optional activities in Sandakan.
  • Farewell dinner in the evening.

Day 11: Sandakan/UK

  • Leisure day before transferring to the airport.
  • Flight back to the UK via Kuala Lumpur.

Day 12: UK

    • Arrival in the UK, concluding the Borneo Wildlife Adventure.