Orangutanland
Visiting: Borneo, MalaysiaCode: GTBB
Tour price from USD 2154.00 for 18 days - Land Only
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Plus a local payment of pp payable locallyThis is a payment for your trip that must be paid locally to your tour leader on the 1st day of the trip, in the specified currency.
Visiting: Borneo
Know your Fanta Pants*:Orangutans live in trees and build fancy sleeping nests every night, complete with mattress and pillows.They’ve got opposable thumbs, opposable toes and a 360-degree rotating hip joint.
Orangutanland
Jealous?Female orangutans like to flirt while pregnant, making the males confused about which one is their baby mama.*Written by a Ranga.(Was Best of Borneo)
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Kota Kinabalu
The locals call it ‘KK’ so don’t make a dick of yourself by calling Sabah’s capital ‘Kota Kinabalu’.Arrive in KK and get to know the area Perhaps visit the Sabah Museum and the State MosqueWhy not escape the hustle and bustle of Kota Kinabalu and take a walk up Signal Hill, which offers great views over the cityDay
Sandakan - Sepilok
Rangas of the world rejoice. Today we meet their namesake at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.Fly to Sandakan, a town situated at the mouth of a picturesque bayVisit the The Sandakan Memorial Park, a grim showcase of World War II Continue to the nearby Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre View rare orangutans swinging freely in the trees, especially around feeding time Spend a night at a lodge in SepilokDay
Kinabatangan River
(2B, L, 2D)Day
Mesilau
(B, D)Day
Mount Kinabalu
It’s a tough hike but if you can handle some long walks with the odd hill you’ll be fine. The epic view from the top makes the sweat and chafing worth it.Day 6Start the trek and walk five to six hours to the hut at Laban Rata Hike through tropical rainforest into alpine terrain Take in the diverse array of plant life long the way, such as orchids, rhododendrons and pitcher plants Be lucky to see the Rafflesia - the largest flower in the worldDay 7Commence the ascent to the summit very early in the morning (about 2:30am)Aim to reach the top before sunriseExperience awe-inspiring views from the summit at Low’s Peak - with the jungles of Sabah on one side and the South China Sea on the other Return to Gunting Lagadan and head to the Laban Rata hut for a well-earned breakfast before continuing the descent to the base Take an optional excursion to the Poring Hot Springs and perhaps take an interesting walk along a canopy walkway, located high in the treetops, or visit to a tropical garden (B, L, D)Day
KK
Head to the waterfront for a celebratory seafood feast or take a day trip to one of the nearby islands for a beer and a swim. Your trek-weary legs will soon be a distant memory. Days 8-9Stay on the edge of Kinarut seashore for a few nightsEnjoy time at your leisure to laze by the pool or perhaps hire a canoe for a paddle on the pristine waters off the South China SeaDay 10Reluctantly leave the beach side retreat and return to the hotel in Kota Kinabalu Spend some more free time doing more sightseeing of the cityDay
Limbang - Iban Longhouse
Have a laugh with our local Iban hosts. Sleep in their traditional longhouse (it's as the name suggests, a long single roomed house so snorers beware).Day 11Board a couple of boats bound for Limbang - a place of much activity during World War II Perhaps spent time wandering through the towns before heading into the forested Mulu regionDay 12Travel overland to MedamitContinue by longtail boat to overnight accommodation in a traditional longhouse Spend the night as guests of Iban hosts and experience a first-hand taste of how the Iban people's life and customsDay
Headhunters Trail - Camp 5
Follow the former trail of the Kayan headhunters (breathe easy we said ‘former’). Prepare to get dirty, it gets pretty wet and muddy here.Farewell your Iban friends and continue on foot Trek through a section of lowland forest, known as the Headhunters Trail - a trail was originally used by Kayan warriors,Follow the route to the Melinau Gorge and Camp 5 Stay overnight on the floor in very basic jungle hut accommodation (B, L, D)Day
Mulu National Park
Walk a bit more before we board a longboat down the Melinau River. Stop by Deer Cave, home to 32 million bats. Its Bruce Wayne's worst nightmare.Catch the longboat down the Melinau River to Mulu Explore some of the biggest and most impressive caves in the world - Wind Cave, Clearwater Cave and Deer CaveWitness the amazing spectacle of bats emerging from the gaping mouth of Deer Cave at dusk (2B, 2L, 2D)Day
Kuching
Stu reckons you should head to Semenggoh Wildlife Rehab Centre for orangutan feeding time at either 9am or 3pm. Then grab a bite at Top Spot Food Court with the locals.Fly into Kuching, one of the most attractive cities in South East Asia Enjoy ample time to explore this picturesque city Perhaps visit Fort Margherita, The Istana, the famous Sarawak Museum, or take a stroll on the waterfront (B)Day
Bako National Park - Kuching
Check out the macaques, wild boar, proboscis monkeys (the ones with the big noses), giant monitor lizards and more. Take a day trip to Bako National Park, the oldest in SarawaSpend the day exploring and observing local flora and wildlife, and perhaps spot the rare proboscis monkey or Monitor lizards Spend the final evening in KuchingWhile the information presented here details our planned itinerary, including routes taken, activities included, accommodation and meeting times, please accept that unforseen changes may occur. We are constantly on the lookout to improve our program and further enhance your experience. Naturally, we will keep you up to date with any last minute amendments to your tour.
Key: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner
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