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Best of Borneo
14 days, Kota Kinabalu to Kuching
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Still wild and mysterious even after all these years, Borneo is one of those places that’s become synonymous with adventure travel. Come see what all the fuss is about on this 14-day journey through the Malaysian states of Sarawak and Sabah. There, you’ll encounter wild orangutans, proboscis monkeys, and other creatures of the rainforest, visit hot springs and waterfalls, and get a better understanding of the local Dayak people by spending the night in a traditional village. Adventure never goes out of style; it just becomes more classic.
14 days
Kota Kinabalu to Kuching
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There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Trip Code: AAHB
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Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 15, avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1Kota Kinabalu
Arrive any time during the day. Welcome meeting and included local home meal in the evening.
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DinnerDay 2Kota Kinabalu/Kudat
Drive to Kudat on the northern tip of Borneo to visit a nesting site for turtles (in season). Lounge on secluded white-sand beaches. Opt to participate in a local beach cleanup project.
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BreakfastDay 3Kudat/Mount Kinabalu
Enjoy some extra beach time in the morning before driving to Kota Kinabalu park in the afternoon. In the evening, attend a briefing on the next day's hike.
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BreakfastDay 4Mount Kinabalu
Head off to conquer Mount Kinabalu. During the first day's climb to Laban Rata, enjoy a packed lunch on the way. The hike can take from 6-8 hrs. Indulge in a buffet-style dinner then rest up for an early start to summit the mountain in the morning.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Mount Kinabalu/Ranau
Summit Mt Kinabalu (3-5hrs) and arrive in time for sunrise. Return to Laban Rata for a rest and to HQ for lunch. After, it's a short drive to Poring to enjoy the hot springs.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 6Ranau
Enjoy a free day in Poring. Options include hiking local trails, visiting Lupa Masa (a primary jungle with loads of wildlife), taking a canopy walk, visiting famous Sabah tea plantations, enjoying the hot springs, and visiting a waterfall.
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BreakfastDay 7Ranau/Weston
Drive to the charming town of Weston. Enjoy the quaint atmosphere and take a boat tour down the river to view wild proboscis monkeys and other wildlife. After dinner, return to the boat for a ride to see fireflies.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 8Weston/Kota Kinabalu
In the morning, return to Kota Kinabalu. Spend the afternoon either exploring the city or the nearby islands.
Day 9Kota Kinabalu/Gunung Mulu National Park
After a relaxing morning, fly to Mulu. Take a guided walk in the evening to Lang Cave and Deer Cave to watch the flying bats.
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BreakfastDay 10Gunung Mulu National Park
Enjoy a day in the national park. Take a guided longtail boat ride to visit a traditional village and caves. Opt to go swimming. With free time opt to enjoy a night jungle walk, use the walking trails, or take a treetop canopy walk.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 11Gunung Mulu National Park/Kuching
Opt for a morning canopy walk at the top of the longest canopy in the world. Later, fly to Kuching. Take a short orientation walk then opt to dine on some of the excellent seafood.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 12Kuching/Kampong Mentu Pundok
Enjoy a homestay in a traditional Iban village. Enjoy the local food, culture and interacting with the villagers. Explore the area and look for tropical pitcher plants and see if we can spot any wild orangutans.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 13Kampong Mentu Pundok/Kuching
Take a morning trek to a waterfall and enjoy a picnic lunch. Later, head to Semenggoh Nature Reserve. Arrive for the afternoon feeding of semi-wild orangutans. Head back to Kuching for a final night out.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 14Kuching
Depart at any time.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Wellness Moment: Poring Hot Springs Visit, Poring Hot Springs
- Your Local Living Moment: Iban Village Homestay, Kampong Mentu Pundok
- Traditional dinner in a local home (Kota Kinabalu)
- Beach time in Kudat
- Mt Kinabalu hike, including entrance, climbing permits, and guides
- Wildlife boat tour (Weston)
- Mulu cave visit
- Semenggoh Nature Reserve and orangutan visit (Kuching)
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Meals
12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
Allow USD150-195 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private van, boat, walking, public minibus, plane, 4x4 vehicle.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Departures
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.