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9 day Borneo Wildlife tour including return international flights, accommodation, transfers, breakfast daily plus bonus meals, dedicated transportation, professional guides and more.
To truly experience Borneo is to immerse yourself in the stunning lush jungle home to some of the world’s most exquisite wildlife. Thanks to ongoing conservation projects, mostly funded by tourism, a lot of Borneo’s magical jungles remained untouched and offer some of the most spectacular landscapes on earth.
Borneo is a melting pot of religions, cuisines, cultures, languages and species and there is little not to be completely enchanted by if you are lucky enough to visit.
If thoughts of pristine nature, cultural riches and incredible orangutans in their natural environment isn’t enough to convince you to see this captivating country, knowing that your entire trip is taken care of by us is sure to.
Your package includes return international flights, accommodation, transfers, dedicated transportation, breakfast daily plus other meals, professional guide, in-depth sightseeing and more.
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Day 1: Australia –– Sandakan ~ Sepilok , Borneo (D)
Today, depart Australia for your amazing holiday to Borneo. Upon arrival you will be met at Sandakan airport and transferred to Sepilok Jungle Resort.
Please note: Some flights might depart 1 day prior.
Day 2: Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre ~ Sun Bear Conservation Centre (B,L,D)
This morning we visit Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in time for the morning feeding and learn about the conservation and rehabilitation efforts of Sepilok. Witness the majestic Orangutan swing through the forest towards the feeding platform and watch as these beautiful creatures enjoy their breakfast. Afterwards we make a visit to see the World’s smallest bear in their natural habitat at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Enjoy lunch back at the resort and relax in the resorts pool and tropical surroundings until 3pm when you can go back to the afternoon feeding at the Orangutan sanctuary. The afternoon is a much less busier time to see these incredible animals and take photos. Evening at leisure in the Jungle Resort.
Day 3: Sepilok ~ Libaran Island(B,L,D)
After breakfast we transfer to the Sandakan Jetty and board the boat to Libaran Island.
The trip takes around 30 minutes and on arrival you will check in and enjoy free time to explore this beautiful quiet island, relax on the decking or take a stroll along the long stretch of sandy beach. After lunch we take a guided walk through a local village and learn about their lifestyle. At 6:00pm there will be a briefing about the turtle’s conservation program, followed by a visit to the hatchery and an opportunity to release baby turtles back to the Sulu Sea. Have dinner and watch a documentary, then, a waiting game for the ranger call for the mother turtle sighting. If we are lucky enough we will witness mother turtles coming to shore to lay their eggs in the sand.
Day 4: Libaran Island – Bilit, Kinabantangan River (B,L,D)
Back to the mainland we go this morning. Once back in Sandakan we proceed to Sandakan War Memorial Park before heading overland to our adventure lodge on the banks of the Kinabatangan River. On arrival into Bilit we have a spot of lunch before jumping on our first wildlife boat cruise down the river. Keep your eyes peeled for wild orangutans, Proboscis monkeys, Pygmy Elephants and lots of exotic birdlife! Evening free at leisure or take an optional guided night jungle walk to spot the nocturnal wildlife.
Optional Tour – Night Walk.
Day 5: Bilit, Kinabatangan River ~ Tree Planting Activity (B,L,D)
Early morning start as we cruise along the Kinabatangan River at 6:00am in search for more wild and wonderful wildlife, then back to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast we visit a local village and take part in a tree planting activity to do our part for the conservation of the jungle. Then we take a guided jungle walk through riverine forest and search for bird life. Trek back to Bilit Lodge, freshen up, have lunch and enjoy the second river cruise of the day in search for more wildlife. Spend the evening at leisure enjoying a cold beer and sharing your photos from the day with fellow travellers.
Day 6: Bilit ~ Sandakan ~ Fisherman’s Village (B,L)
After breakfast, we depart Bilit by 8:30am and return to Sandakan. Have lunch in the hotel and have some free time to relax or or take our optional excursion to the Fisherman’s Village and Firefly River Cruise.
Optional Tour: Fisherman’s Village Tour & Firefly River Cruise includes dinner. Late afternoon 4:15pm we transfer from the hotel to a local fisherman’s village. Meet the villagers and sample some local snacks and sugary tea while chatting with the locals and playing games with the kids. At dark, take a river cruise through the mangroves and wait for the thousands of fireflies to light up the trees around us. End with a local dinner then transfer back to hotel for your overnight stay. (Evening – Includes Dinner)
Day 7: Sandakan – Free Day or Optional Tours (B)
Enjoy a free day at leisure today or take an optional tour.
Optional Tour: Sandakan nature city tour including lunch. Pick up at hotel at 10am. Begin tour with a visit to Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple, Central Market St. Michael’s Church, Liberation Monument and Agnes Keith Museum. Stop for a delicious lunch at the English Tea House. (Half Day – Includes Lunch)
Optional Tour: Sandakan city tour and Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary including lunch. Pick up at hotel at 10am. Begin tour with a visit to Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple, before heading to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary for the 11:30am feeding. Head back in to Sandakan Town and the tour will continue with visits to the Central Market and Agnes Keith Museum. Stop for a delicious lunch at the English Tea House, then after lunch, visit to St. Michael’s Church, Liberation Monument and head back to the Hotel around 4pm. (Full Day – Includes Lunch)
Day 8: Sandakan – – Australia (B)
After breakfast and check out you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home.
Day 9: Australia
Arrive home today.
Day 1: Australia – – Sandakan – Sepilok , Borneo (D)
Today, depart Australia for your amazing holiday to Borneo. Upon arrival you will be met at Sandakan airport and transferred to Sepilok Jungle Resort.
Please note: Some flights might depart 1 day prior.
Day 2: Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre – Sun Bear Conservation Centre (B,L,D)
This morning we visit Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in time for the morning feeding and learn about the conservation and rehabilitation efforts of Sepilok. Witness the majestic Orangutan swing through the forest towards the feeding platform and watch as these beautiful creatures enjoy their breakfast. Afterwards we make a visit to see the World’s smallest bear in their natural habitat at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Enjoy lunch back at the resort and relax in the resorts pool and tropical surroundings until 3pm when you can go back to the afternoon feeding at the Orangutan sanctuary. The afternoon is a much less busier time to see these incredible animals and take photos. Evening at leisure in the Jungle Resort.
Day 3: Sepilok – Libaran Island(B,L,D)
After breakfast we transfer to the Sandakan Jetty and board the boat to Libaran Island.
The trip takes around 30 minutes and on arrival you will check in and enjoy free time to explore this beautiful quiet island, relax on the decking or take a stroll along the long stretch of sandy beach. After lunch we take a guided walk through a local village and learn about their lifestyle. At 6:00pm there will be a briefing about the turtle’s conservation program, followed by a visit to the hatchery and an opportunity to release baby turtles back to the Sulu Sea. Have dinner and watch a documentary, then, a waiting game for the ranger call for the mother turtle sighting. If we are lucky enough we will witness mother turtles coming to shore to lay their eggs in the sand.
Day 4: Libaran Island – Bilit, Kinabantangan River (B,L,D)
Back to the mainland we go this morning. Once back in Sandakan we proceed to Sandakan War Memorial Park before heading overland to our adventure lodge on the banks of the Kinabatangan River. On arrival into Bilit we have a spot of lunch before jumping on our first wildlife boat cruise down the river. Keep your eyes peeled for wild orangutans, Proboscis monkeys, Pygmy Elephants and lots of exotic birdlife! Evening free at leisure or take an optional guided night jungle walk to spot the nocturnal wildlife.
Optional Tour – Night Walk.
Day 5: Bilit, Kinabatangan River – Tree Planting Activity (B,L,D)
Early morning start as we cruise along the Kinabatangan River at 6:00am in search for more wild and wonderful wildlife, then back to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast we visit a local village and take part in a tree planting activity to do our part for the conservation of the jungle. Then we take a guided jungle walk through riverine forest and search for bird life. Trek back to Bilit Lodge, freshen up, have lunch and enjoy the second river cruise of the day in search for more wildlife. Spend the evening at leisure enjoying a cold beer and sharing your photos from the day with fellow travellers.
Day 6: Bilit ~ Sandakan – Fisherman’s Village (B,L)
After breakfast, we depart Bilit by 8:30am and return to Sandakan. Have lunch in the hotel and have some free time to relax or or take our optional excursion to the Fisherman’s Village and Firefly River Cruise.
Optional Tour: Fisherman’s Village Tour & Firefly River Cruise includes dinner. Late afternoon 4:15pm we transfer from the hotel to a local fisherman’s village. Meet the villagers and sample some local snacks and sugary tea while chatting with the locals and playing games with the kids. At dark, take a river cruise through the mangroves and wait for the thousands of fireflies to light up the trees around us. End with a local dinner then transfer back to hotel for your overnight stay. (Evening – Includes Dinner)
Day 7: Sandakan – Free Day or Optional Tours (B)
Enjoy a free day at leisure today or take an optional tour.
Optional Tour: Sandakan nature city tour including lunch. Pick up at hotel at 10am. Begin tour with a visit to Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple, Central Market St. Michael’s Church, Liberation Monument and Agnes Keith Museum. Stop for a delicious lunch at the English Tea House. (Half Day – Includes Lunch)
Optional Tour: Sandakan city tour and Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary including lunch. Pick up at hotel at 10am. Begin tour with a visit to Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple, before heading to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary for the 11:30am feeding. Head back in to Sandakan Town and the tour will continue with visits to the Central Market and Agnes Keith Museum. Stop for a delicious lunch at the English Tea House, then after lunch, visit to St. Michael’s Church, Liberation Monument and head back to the Hotel around 4pm. (Full Day – Includes Lunch)
Day 8: Sandakan – – Kota Kinabalu (B,D)
Transfer to Sandakan airport for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Meet and greet upon arrival and transfer to your hotel. Relax for the rest of the day or take the optional spectacular North Borneo Sunset Dinner Cruise.
Day 11: Kota Kinabalu – Sapi & Manukan Island Hopping (B,L)
Enjoy today exploring the beautiful islands of Sapi Island and Manukan Island. Be mesmerized by the colourful sea life, crystal clear blue waters and the vast greenery surrounding each island. A BBQ lunch is included.
Day 10: Kota Kinabalu – City Tour (B)
After breakfast you will be picked up and taken on a half day city tour of KK. The tour includes a brief visit to Tanjung Lipat, which offers panoramic scenery of the Gaya Island, South China Sea, Tun Mustapha Tower and the Kampung Likas village. Proceed to the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, recognized as one of the most beautiful mosques in Malaysia. Visit the Puh Toh Tze Buddhist temple before we drive to Signal Hill for a bird’s eye view of the city, Atkinson Clock Tower and Australia Place. Spend the afternoon at your own leisure.
Day 11: Kota Kinabalu – – Australia (B)
At the appropriate time, a transfer to the airport will be provided for your homeward flight.
Day 12: Australia
Arrive home today.
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Important Note: The Malaysian Customs Department (“RMCD”) is imposing a Tourism Tax on non-Malaysian guests at the sum of RM10nett per room per night with effect from 1st September 2017. This Tourism Tax will apply no matter if the booking was made before or after the announcement. The Tourism Tax is not applicable on Malaysian citizens (MyKAD holders) & Malaysian Permanent Residents (MyPR card holders). Kindly please take note that the Tourism Tax will be collected directly from the tourist(s) locally upon check out from the resort/hotel/lodge/chalet.
Single Supplement: $350 per person in addition to the twin share voucher.
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Tour Only: Not available
Triple Share: Not available
Group Sizes: 2 – 20 people
Accommodation: The accommodation listed below may be subject to change, but will remain of a similar or higher standard. Any changes remain beyond our control and all efforts are made to communicate these as soon as possible. We endeavour to always book non-smoking rooms however these cannot be guaranteed.
Sandakan: The Sabah Hotel or similar
Sepilok: Sepilok Jungle Resort or similar
Libaran Island: Walai Penyu Resort or similar
Kinabatangan: Bilit Adventure Lodge or similar
Kota Kinabalu: Mercure Kota Kinabalu or similar
Bedding: 1 x double bed or 2 x single beds
Please note, all bedding configurations are on the request basis only and cannot be guaranteed.
Maximum Room Capacity: 2 people
Triple Share: Not available
Optional Tours:
Fisherman Village & Firefly Evening River Cruise Inc Dinner – $65 per person
Sandakan Nature City Tour HALF DAY Inc Lunch – $65 per person
Sandakan City Tour & Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary FULL DAY Inc Lunch – $115 per person
Optional tours are subject to availability, weather conditions and minimum numbers. Note that while Optional Tours provide an excellent opportunity to further explore this wonderful country, it will also reduce the leisure time described in the itinerary.
You will be contacted after submitting your booking form to book any optional tours.
Itinerary: Please note, tour itinerary is subject to change without prior notice based upon weather, a traffic condition and other unforeseen occurrences.
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