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Borneo Encompassed
16 days, Kota Kinabalu to Kuching
Itinerary
Day 1Kota Kinabalu
Arrive at any time.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2Kota Kinabalu/Mount Kinabalu
Travel to Mt Kinabalu. Opt to hike the nature trails, or enjoy an excursion to Poring hot springs and a canopy walk with some free time.
Travel to the base of Mt Kinabalu, the highest mountain between the Himalayas and Papua New Guinea.
In the afternoon, stretch your legs by exploring the trails around the park or check out the visitor centre.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Opt to enjoy some beautiful nature walks through lowland tropical forest on well marked trails or relax and prepare for the climb ahead.
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Poring Hot Springs Visit
15-20MYR per personPoring Hot Springs is near the base of Mt Kinabalu. Known for its healing hot springs, Poring is a perfect spot to relax. Try the canopy walk (5 MYR), trek to some waterfalls, visit a butterfly farm or soak in the hot springs.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 3Mount Kinabalu
Head off to conquer Mt Kinabalu. During the first day's climb to Laban Rata, enjoy a packed lunch on the way. The hike can take from 5-7 hrs. Indulge in a buffet-style dinner then rest up for an early start to summit the mountain in the morning.
Set off early to begin the ascent up Mt Kinabalu. It is not an easy walk, but it is incredibly rewarding. Willpower is the main requirement as it's uphill all the way!
Spend the night at Laban Rata in basic mountain huts 3,272m (10,735 ft) above sea level.
Turn in early to prepare for the final climb very early in the morning.
Mount Kinabalu Hike- Day 1
Begin at the Timpohon Gate and head downhill into the rainforest to start, before heading upwards. The well-marked trail is predominantly made up of steep steps that vary considerably in size.
The first section of the hike is fairly moderate, but take it easy and save your energy for the more difficult push higher up on the mountain. During the second half of the day's trek experience a change in scenery and terrain.
Accommodation for the night is near Laban Rata at 3,272m elevation. Accommodation is basic with only cold water, and blankets are provided. Tomorrow's hike commences very early, so get some rest.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Mount Kinabalu/Kota Kinabalu
Summit Mt Kinabalu (3-5hrs) and arrive in time for sunrise. Return to Laban Rata for a rest and to the park headquarters for lunch. Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu.
Mount Kinabalu Hike- Day 2
Get an early start to make it to the summit for sunrise. This portion of the hike takes about three to four hours.
Stop in at the mountain huts before continuing to the park headquarters for lunch. Be prepared—the descent can be tough on the knees and takes approximately five to seven hours.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 5Kota Kinabalu/Gunung Mulu National Park
Fly to Mulu via Miri and transfer to the lodge. Head into the park for a walk through the forest and explore Deer Cave. In the evening go on a walk in search of bats hunting for insects.
Upon arrival in Miri, you will disembark from the plane with the group, retrieve your luggage, and pass it on to our ground operator so it can be transferred to Limbang. You will then go through passport control at Miri airport and board the flight to Mulu.
After leaving your luggage with our ground operator at Miri airport, you will not have access to it again until the group arrives in Limbang. You will need to pack an overnight bag with your essentials for two nights in the national park. Be sure to use a backpack as you will need to do some walking through the jungle and make a few transportation connections with your overnight bag.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Deer and Lang Caves Exploration
Walk along a series of planks through the rainforest to reach Deer and Lang caves. Explore these impressive caverns (Deer cave is never less than 90 metres high or wide!), home to more than two million bats.
Bat Exodus Observation
Head to the cave entrance or the bat observatory to watch as millions of bats exit the Deer Cave to hunt insects.
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BreakfastDay 6Gunung Mulu National Park
Depart the lodge, board a longboat and travel along the Melinau River to the Wind and Clearwater caves. Explore the caves, take a dip in the crystal clear waters, and enjoy a picnic lunch in the rainforest. Continue by longboat to Kuala Litut and start the trek through dense jungle to Camp 5, our stop for the night.
Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
Wind and Clearwater Caves Exploration
Visit Wind Cave, named for the breezes that blow through it, and the vast Clearwater Cave, home to a subterranean river. After checking out the caves, enjoy a refreshing swim and a picnic amongst the beautiful scenery of the rainforest.
Walking
At Kuala Litut, disembark the longboat and begin the trek to Camp 5, where the group will spend the night. The trail here is well maintained.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 7Headhunters Trail/Limbang
Set out on the Headhunters Trail, an 11 kilometre trail through Borneo's dense jungle. Trek past streams and caves, all while hearing the sounds of the thousands of species that call this jungle home. Learn about the rich history of the warring parties that created this trail before arriving at Kuala Terikan where you will board a boat down the river to Limbang.
Headhunters Trail Trek
Trek through the dense jungle along the well-maintained Headhunters Trail – named for the warring parties that created it. Pass caves, cross rope bridges, and wade through shallow streams as you make your way to Kuala Terikan. As you walk along, listen to the sounds of the species that call this forest home and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife.
Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 8Limbang/Pulau Tiga
Start off early for a busy day of travel – by ferry, boat, and private vehicle – to the tropical island of Pulau Tiga. After arriving on the island head out on a trek to a mud volcano and learn more about the region.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
Mud Volcano Trek
Trek to the local mud volcano and learn more about "Survivor Island." Opt to go for a dip in the mud bath.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 9Pulau Tiga
Enjoy a free day on this tropical paradise. Opt to go snorkelling, kayaking, or visit Snake Island.
Free Time
Enjoy a day in paradise. Opt to snorkel, kayak, visit Snake Island, or relax on the beach.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 10Pulau Tiga/Kota Kinabalu
After breakfast, depart for Kuala Penyu by boat where you will transfer to a private vehicle and continue to Kota Kinabalu.
In Kota Kinabalu, opt to check out the restaurants along the waterfront with some free time in the evening.
Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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BreakfastDay 11Kota Kinabalu/Kuching
Fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching. Enjoy some free time in the evening.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Free Time
Get out and explore Kuching.
Day 12Kuching/Bako National Park
Depart Kuching in the morning, passing through mangrove forest before arriving at Bako village. Continue along the coast by motorized boat to reach Bako National Park. Hike through the park and experience amazing plant and wildlife. Be sure to keep an eye out for the proboscis monkey. Return to Kuching in the evening.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Motorboat
Climb in and move swiftly through the water to the next stop.
Bako National Park Hike
Check out the park's information centre before beginning the trek. Walk through mangroves, rainforest, and along the Paku trail to try and spot proboscis monkeys. Hike to the plateau, home to a variety of wildlife including carnivorous pitcher plants. After lunch, carry on and trek through the forest passing massive trees and spotting wildlife along the way.
Motorboat
Climb in and move swiftly through the water to the next stop.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 13Kuching/Batang Ai
Drive through the scenic countryside, passing plantations, rivers, rainforest to reach the Batang Ai jetty, stopping en route to visit a trading town and a local farmhouse. From the jetty transfer via boat to a local Iban longhouse and enjoy a stay with this welcoming community while learning more about their culture.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Local Market and Farm Visit
Visit Serian, a predominantly Dayak trading town, and explore the local market. Continue on to a Chinese farm house to see how pepper and cocoa are grown before a stop in Lachau for lunch.
Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
Your Local Living Moment: Iban Longhouse Homestay
Meet your hosts, a welcoming Iban community. Tour the traditional longhouse and learn more about the local way of life. Watch members of the community make handicrafts or prepare local food. Join your hosts in feeding livestock and other daily chores, play with the kids, or take a refreshing dip in the lake. After a local meal, enjoy time to socialize with your hosts and watch a cultural performance.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 14Batang Ai
Witness a blowpipe demonstration before setting off by longboat for a trip across the lake. Disembark and enjoy a hike through the forest and a local lunch at a scenic locale. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the water before heading to our hotel for the night.
Blowpipe Demonstration and Forest Hike
Enjoy a blow-pipe demonstration before heading out to explore more of the village surrounds. Walk past farmers' fields and along a forest trail. Take a break at a scenic spot by a stream and savour a local lunch. Opt for a refreshing dip in the water.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 15Batang Ai/Kuching
Return to the jetty by boat and continue overland to Kuching, stopping en route to visit the Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and with some luck spot a wild orangutan passing through.
Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Semenggoh Nature Reserve Visit
Founded in 1975, the rehabilitation centre within the Semenggoh Nature Reserve cares for injured, orphaned, or illegal pet animals. The orangutan program in particular has made the centre famous, and is now primarily used for the study of orangutan biology and behaviour. With some luck, spot one of the orangutans that come here to feed.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 16Kuching
Depart at any time.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.