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BORNEO
SABAH NATURE AND WILDLIFE TOUR
A short tour to the wildlife areas of northern Borneo.
Day 1: Sandakan.
Fly in to Kota Kinabalu. Transit for connecting flight to Sandakan.
Upon arrival in Sandakan, meet and transfer to Sabah Hotel (formerly
Renaissance), Sandakan. Overnight Sabah Hotel.
Day 2: Sandakan - Selingan Turtle Island.
In the morning transfer to the jetty for an hour trip by speedboat
to Selingan Turtle Island. Check in at one of the chalets on the
island and lunch at the restaurant. The afternoon is free to relax,
birdwatch or snorkel. In the evening, a Park Ranger will escort
you to watch one of the green turtles that have come ashore to lay
their eggs. Overnight Park Chalets. (B, L, D)
Day 3: Selingan - Sepilok - Sukau.
Depart Selingan for Sandakan. Proceed overland to the Sepilok Orang
Utan Sanctuary in time for the feeding of the orang utans and watch
a video presentation of their rehabilitation programme. Lunch at
Sepilok. Proceed overland to Gomantong Caves, the largest birds
nests cave in Sabah, famous for its swiftlets and their edible nests.
Followed by a short briefing on the Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary.
In the late afternoon, go on a river cruise down the Menaggul River
in search of proboscis monkeys, birds and other wildlife. Return
at dusk for dinner. Overnight at the Kinabatangan Riverside lodge.
(B, L, D)
Day 4: Sukau - Lahad Datu - Danum Valley (3 days / 2 nights).
After early breakfast, 0630hrs depart (2 hrs) Sukau to Lahad Datu.
Upon arrival, register at Borneo Rainforest Lodge office. At 0930hrs
Journey (2 hrs) overland to Borneo Rainforest Lodge. Lunch at lodge.
Brief orientation and depart for a guided walk on a nature trail
(400m boardwalk circuit) and canopy walkway. In the evening, have
dinner at the lodge. If weather permits, go for a night drive to
spot wild animals after dinner. Overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge.
(B, L, D)
Day 5: Danum Valley.
Following breakfast, depart for a guided walk on the "Coffin
Trail" that leads to an ancient burial site (a 3 km return
trip, involving a 40-minute climb to a magnificent lookout point
and returning via the jacuzzi pool). Lunch at lodge. In the afternoon,
hike the Segama Trail and East Trail (riverside route circuit).
Return to Borneo Rainforest Lodge. After dinner, depart for another
night drive/walk. (B, L, D)
Day 06: Danum Valley - Lahad Datu - Kota Kinabalu.
After breakfast, go birdwatching on the canopy walkway. Walk down
to Borneo Rainforest Lodge for lunch. Early afternoon, depart at
1330hrs for Lahad Datu airport and depart to Kota Kinabalu by MH2097
ETD 1735hrs ETA 1830hrs. Upon arrival in Kota Kinabalu, meet and
transfer to Shangri-la Tanjung Aru Resort for overnight.
(B, L)
Day 07: Kota Kinabalu.
Free at leisure until transfer to Kota Kinabalu airport for departure
flight or extend your stay. (B)
Extension:
Shangri-la Tanjung Aru Resort £40 per person/night
Guaranteed Seaview £50 per person/night
MT KINABALU SUMMIT Optional tour:
This trip can be added at the end of the Sabah, Nature & Wildlife
Tour
Day 1 0700hrs Leave the hotel in the early morning and drive overland
to Kinabalu Park by coach or van (2 hours). Arrive at Kinabalu Park
- register with the Park office and then continue to the Power Station
(10 minutes) by coach for the start of the climb. Commence climb
to Laban Rata with packed lunch. The climb will take approximately
4 hours. Check-in at the Laban Rata Guesthouse and the rest of the
afternoon is free at leisure. Have dinner and overnight at the guesthouse.
(L, D)
Day 2 Wake up as early as 0200 hours to have breakfast and commence
to the summit by torchlight. The climb will take about 3 hours.
Witness the beautiful sunrise at the summit at 0600 hours. Descend
to Laban Rata Guesthouse, then to the Power Station. Transfer to
Park HQ. Have lunch and continue to Poring Hot Spring. Return to
hotel in Kota Kinabalu. (B, L)
Price per person based on "Seat-In Coach" for a min.
of 2 persons: £260.
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