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Southeast Asia Borneo Revealed Tour

  
14 days/13 nights - Southeast Asia Borneo
2008 DEPARTURES
June 15
July 13
August 10
September 7
October 5
November 2, 30
December 28
PRICE
CA$1520 · US$1499
per person twin share

Local Payment
US$200
Single supplement
CA$ 300 · US$ 290
INCLUDED 
· 7 nights hotel accommodation, 3 nights homestay, 1 night jungle camp, 1 night basic mountain chalet, 1 night dormitory
· Local transportation by minibus, boat, foot, plane and flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu.
· Fully escorted by tour leader and services of local guides.
· Jungle survival hike, trek to the summit of Mt Kinabalu, wildlife spotting by riverboat, face to face encounter with orang utans.
· Entrance fees for all sites listed as part of the itinerary.
· Meals as per itinerary.
NOT INCLUDED
· Return airfare to Kota Kinabalu.
· Local payment of US$240.
· Entrance fee to Orang Utans.
· Taxes, fees and airline surcharges.
ROUTE MAP
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Borneo is a nature lover’s delight with an abundance of exotic flora and fauna. We climb majestic Mt Kinabalu, South East Asia’s highest peak, come face to face with orang utans, search for proboscis monkeys, stay with families in local villages, soak in hot springs, relax on tropical beaches and travel deep into the jungle. A true adventure!

Day 1: Kota Kinabalu
Arrive and check in to hotel. No meals.

Day 2: Kota Kinabalu  - Miki Village
Drive to Miki, a traditional village in a spectacular setting in the foothills of Mt Kinabalu. On arrival we hike through the jungle, accompanied by a local jungle

Day 3: Miki Village
Morning hike out of the jungle to Miki where we spend the night with the local villagers, gaining a unique insight into their way of life. (BLD)

Day 4: Miki Village - MT Kinabalu
This morning we begin our ascent of Mt Kinabalu, South East Asia’s highest peak (4,101m). Along the way we have time to appreciate the remarkable profusion of exotic plants and spectacular views of the craggy granite summit. We spend the night in mountain hut accommodation, at 3,300m. (B)

Day 5: MT Kinabalu
Rise early to climb to the summit for sunrise. The views from the top of Mt Kinabalu are breathtaking, with a sea of clouds and jungle spreading out beneath us. Later we descend to the foot of the mountain where we spend the night in a lodge. (D)

Day 6: MT Kinabalu - Poring
A short drive takes us to Poring where we have the chance to take a long soak in the hot springs and revitalise some sore muscles! Later we climb into the rainforest canopy and follow canopy walkways with stunning views over the roof of the rainforest. There is remarkable amount of birdlife and butterflies, and sometimes orang utans swing from the walkways themselves. (BD)

Day 7: Poring - Sukau - Batu Putih Homestay
Morning drive through palm oil plantations and the rainforest to Sukau. We journey deep into the mangrove forest to a remote village where we spend two nights. This area offers unrivalled opportunities for birdwatching and we should see the the enormous hornbill. There are also large numbers of proboscis monkeys and gibbons. (BLD)

Day 8: Batu Putih Homestay 
A full day following trails through the forest to appreciate the local flora and fauna. (BLD)

Day 9: Batu Putih Homestay  - Sandakan
Transfer by boat through the mangrove forest to Sandakan. Free afternoon to explore the town with its lively local market. There is also the option to see the war memorial. (B)

Day 10: Sandakan - Turtle Island
Morning speed boat transfer to Selingan (Turtle Island) where we spend the day. Turtles often come up to lay eggs on the island and in the evening we may see baby turtles being released by the turtle hatchery. We spend the night on the island, possibly in dormitory accommodation. (BLD)

Day 11: Sandakan - Sepilok
Transfer by boat back to Sandakan and continue overland to Sepilok jungle resort, arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon visit to the world famous orang utan sanctuary with the chance to see these amazing ‘Great Men of the Forest’ being fed. (B)

Day 12: Sepilok - Penampang
Transfer back to Sandakan for a flight to Kota Kinabalu. On arrival we transfer to

Day 13: Penampang
A full free day on the beach. (B)

Day 14: Penampang
Tour ends after breakfast. (B)