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Highlights of Borneo

13 days, Kota Kinabalu to Kuching

Map of the route for Highlights of Borneo
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Itinerary

Day 1Kota Kinabalu

Arrive at any time.

There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

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/Beaufort

After breakfast enjoy the seaside drive to Beaufort, a small colonial town of palm-oil plantations, white-water rapids, and interesting looking monkeys. Spot an array of wildlife from a river cruise on the Klias River.

Klias River Cruise
Beaufort

After refreshments board your river cruise spotting wildlife such as the rare Proboscis Monkey, Long Tail Macaque, Silver Fern macaque, hornbills other birds and reptiles that make their home on the banks of the river. Return to the riverboat base for an included dinner before heading out again for an evening cruise with magical fireflies lighting up the banks.

Private Vehicle
Kota Kinabalu – Beaufort

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 3Beaufort

Catch the local train to Tenom and explore the scenic town. Visit the Murut Cultural Centre before returning to Beaufort by road. If you prefer, jump off the train early and opt out of the visit to Tenom to instead get your adrenaline pumping on a rafting tour.

Local Train
Beaufort – Tenom1h48km

This scenic train ride chugs along at 30km/hour. Enjoy views of the lush jungle and Padras river, or chat with the locals.

Murut Cultural Centre
Tenom

Enjoy exploring this large centre that includes a museum showcasing authentic Murut architecture and artifacts. The indigenous Murut tribe are one of Sabah's largest native groups.

Shared Van
Tenom – Beaufort

Climb aboard and make friends with your seatmate en route to the next stop.

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Optional Activities - Day 3 HideShow

White Water Rafting Padas River
Beaufort

Embark on a full day rafting tour. After traveling to Pangi, twist and turn down 10km of rapids, including "Head Hunter", "Washing Machine" and "Snake House". Lunch and transport to and from Beaufort is included.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Beaufort to Mulu National Park

Depart to Menumbok port and take a private speedboat to Labuan. Fly to Miri and make your way to Mulu National Park. Opt for a night walk on the boardwalks surrounding park headquarters.

Plane
Labuan – Miri45m

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

Speedboat
Kampong Menumbok – Labuan

Cut swiftly through the water en route to the next stop (and hang on to your hat).

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Optional Activities - Day 4 HideShow

Mulu Night Walk
Gunung Mulu National Park

Venture out into the lush Sarawak rainforest with a guide and flashlight to check out the wild jungle inhabitants at night, when they really come alive. Keep your eyes peeled and watch your step!

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Mulu National Park

Depart on an easy walk along the river to Wind Cave and Clearwater Cave. After a lunch stop, swim in the crystal clear waters emerging from the mountain. Opt to stop at Iban village's morning market to browse handicrafts by the Pena tribe, descendants from headhunters. Walk on the boardwalk to Lang Cave and Deer Cave before relaxing with a drink at the viewing area for the nightly emergence of 3 million bats.

Deer and Lang Caves Exploration
Gunung Mulu National Park

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.

Wind and Clearwater Caves Exploration
Sungai Melinau

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.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 6Mulu National Park to Pulau Sepangar

Before breakfast, opt to go on a two hour morning mist guided tour in Mulu NP on the worlds longest tree based canopy walk. Enjoy some free time before boarding a flight to Kota Kinabalu. On arrival, take a boat to the secluded Sepanggar Island covered in a lush tropical rainforest with white sand beaches and turquoise water. Stay the night in a lodge nestled on a hill hidden in the trees. Enjoy the spectacular view of the sea, the stars, and the Kota Kinabalu city lights from your balcony.

Plane
Gunung Mulu National Park – Kota Kinabalu1h

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

Free Time
Gunung Mulu National Park Morning

Enjoy exploring Mulu.

Boat
Kota Kinabalu – Pulau Sepangar

Climb aboard and get your float on.

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Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow

Morning Canopy Walk
Gunung Mulu National Park

Learn more about this 480 metre walkway, suspended in the canopy 20 metres above the forest floor. Through the morning mist, feel dwarfed by the soaring limestone cliffs and giant trees.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7Pulau Sepangar/Kota Kinabalu

Enjoy a relaxing morning on Sepanggar paradise island. Snorkel through the crystal clear water and follow the tropical fish to the colourful reefs. Opt to get a massage or try stand-up paddle boarding. If you are looking to pump some adrenaline try parasailing or jet skiing. Head back to the mainland in the afternoon and spend the evening in Kota Kinabalu as you please.

Boat
Pulau Sepangar – Kota Kinabalu

Climb aboard and get your float on.

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Optional Activities - Day 7 HideShow

Parasailing
Pulau Sepangar
120MYR per person

Enjoy a panoramic view of the islands while parasailing above the crystal clear blue sea.

Snorkelling
Pulau Sepangar

Grab the complimentary snorkel and flippers and explore the underwater world of Sepanggar Island. Keep an eye out for the variety of marine life and colourful reefs!

Jet Ski
Pulau Sepangar
175MYR per person

Get your adrenaline pumping as you speed across the sea on a jet ski and ramp the waves.

Seawalking
Pulau Sepangar
250MYR per person

Put on an oxygen helmet and get up close and personal with marine life as you walk upon the sea floor.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 8Kota Kinabalu/Kuching

Fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching. Enjoy some free time in the evening.

Plane
Kota Kinabalu – Kuching1h30m

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

Free Time
Kuching Evening

Get out and explore Kuching.

Day 9Kuching/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
Kuching – Bako National Park45m

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Motorboat
Bako National Park30m

Climb in and move swiftly through the water to the next stop.

Bako National Park Hike
Bako National Park3h

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
Bako National Park30m

Climb in and move swiftly through the water to the next stop.

Private Vehicle
Bako National Park – Kuching45m

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 10Kuching/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
Kuching – Batang Ai4h30m

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Local Market and Farm Visit
Batang Ai

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
Batang Ai15m

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.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 11Batang 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
Batang Ai

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.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 12Batang 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
Batang Ai15m

Climb aboard and get your float on.

Private Vehicle
Batang Ai – Kuching4h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Semenggoh Nature Reserve Visit
Kuching

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.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 13Kuching

Depart at any time.

Departure Day

Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

Meals included:

Breakfast

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