Borneo Encompassed

From$3349USD
19 days,Kuching to Kota Kinabalu
Trip Code: AAKK

Climbing the highest peak in the region, Snapping a picture of the orangutans, Spotting turtles on a boat trip, Spending the night in a tribal village, Trekking the Headhunters' Trail.

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Mountains, dense jungle, sandy beaches, mysterious caves and exotic wildlife await you on this spectacular journey to Sabah and Sarawak. Take the road less travelled and explore the immense beauty of Borneo as you trek deep into this remote land still quite untouched by tourism. Meet locals from remote villages and stay overnight in longhouses for an immersive cultural experience that few travellers get to know. Our CEOs will lead the way and share with you the hidden gems. They'll have your camera’s shutter working overtime. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience from start to finish.

What's Included

  • Entrance and guide to climb Mt Kinabalu Park, permits and guides, Entrance to Sepilok Orangutan Centre entry fees, Selingan (Turtle) Island, Iban Longhouse stay, Headhunter's Trail jungle hike, Entrance and guide to Mulu and Bako National Parks
  • 15 Breakfast, 6 Lunches, 6 Dinners. (Allow USD270-350 for meals not included.)
  • Guesthouses/hotels (9 nts), jungle lodge (2 nts), basic tribal village huts (1 nt, multi-share), national park lodges/mountain huts (5 nts, multi-share), permanent camp (1 nt)
  • Minibus, local bus, taxi, speedboat, longtail boat, plane, trekking.
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides
  • Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 10
Map of the route for Borneo Encompassed Click to enlarge
Places Visited
  • Borneo
  • Malaysia
Day 1 Kuching

Arrive at any time.

Days 2-3 Bako National Park (B)

Transfer to the pier for a boat ride to Bako National Park. Spot proboscis monkeys and enjoy waterfalls and a guided night walk.

Day 4 Kuching/Mulu National Park

Morning boat from Bako to pier. Transfer to Kuching Airport. Late morning flight to Mulu. Deer Cave and optional canopy walk.

Days 5 Mulu National Park-Camp 5 (B,D)

Local longboat ride and trekking. Visit Clearwater and Wind Cave.

Day 6 Headhunters' Trail/Iban Longhouse (B,L,D)

Transfer by boat then trekking the Headhunters' Trail. Overnight in a traditional Iban longhouse.

Day 7 Limbang (B)

Longboat trip followed by minivan transfer to Limbang. Optional visit to Buak Buak Mud Springs. Try the tasty red durian.

Day 8 Palau Labuan (B)

Depart early on the Royal Limbang #1 ferry service to the duty free island of Palau Labuan. Options for wreck diving or snorkelling.

Day 9-10 Kota Kinabalu (B)

Ferry to Jesselton Pier then minivan to hotel. Option for snorkelling or diving the marine park.

Day 11 Kinabalu National Park (B)

Travel to Mt Kinabalu. Option to hike trails.

Days 12-13 Mount Kinabalu (2B,2L,1D)

Climb Mt Kinabalu for sunrise.

Days 14-15 Kinabatangan River (2B,2L,2D)

Travel up the Kinabatangan River. Afternoon animal spotting cruise. Optional nighttime cruise.

Day 16 Sepilok (B)

Visit Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Day 17 Selingan Island (B,L,D)

Boat trip and overnight on Selingan (Turtle) Island.

Day 18 Sandakan/Kota Kinabalu (B)

Visit Sandakan POW Memorial Park. Option to visit Sandakan town. Afternoon flight to Kota Kinabalu.

Day 19 Kota Kinabalu (B)

Depart at any time.

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