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Borneo Explorer
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A Group tour with jungle river journeys, huge caves, Mt Kinabalu, orang-utans, tropical islands and the unique peoples of Borneo. |
Ref: EX-AOB
16 days
from £1735 (minimum 1 passengers)
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Destination:
Malaysia
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The great rainforests of Borneo offer the adventurous the chance to participate in a multitude of exciting activities. We begin our journey in the depths of the equatorial rainforest at Mulu National Park where we explore the largest caves on earth, trek through the jungle and climb the incredible limestone 'Pinnacles' high above the rainforest canopy. A further jungle trek brings us to a traditional tribal longhouse before travelling by river and road to reach the town of Kota Kinabalu. From here we fly to Sandakan to meet the loveable orang-utans at the Sepilok rehabilitation centre and then spend two days at a lodge in the Sukau rainforest where orang-utans, Asian elephants, proboscis monkeys and hornbills are commonly seen in the wild. At Poring Hot Springs we enjoy the steaming volcanic baths and the magnificent walkway above the tree canopy. As a fitting end to this adventurous journey we climb Mount Kinabalu (4,101m), the highest mountain in SE Asia, for magnificent views across North East Borneo and even to the Philippines on a clear day. The mountain is a botanical paradise with varieties of insectivorous pitcher plants, orchids, the Rafflesia, which is one of the world's largest flowering plants, and other species unique to the island. We finish at Kota Kinabalu and a short boat ride to the tropical islands in the South China Sea.
Trip Profile
A fairly demanding trip through remote jungle regions. It will be hot and humid and you will need to be fit if you wish to climb Mt Kinabalu and the Pinnacles.
Group & Staff
min. 6, max. 16, plus leader, local guides and drivers.
Accommodation
6 nights hotels, 2 nights jungle camps, 1 night mountain hut, 3 nights jungle lodges, 1 night tribal longhouse.
Food
All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners included. |
Day 1 | Depart London. | Day 2 | Arrive Miri; afternoon free. | Day 3 | Fly to Mulu N.P.; jungle walks to Lang's cave and Deer Cave, home to some 10 million bats and an incredible natural wonder. | Day 4 | Take longboat to Clearwater Cave; continue to Melinau Gorge.
| Day 5 | Climb the limestone 'Pinnacles' for views above the rainforest canopy. | Day 6 | Trek through jungle and then take longboat to Rumah Bala Lasong longhouse. | Day 7 | Continue along river by boat; bus to Limbang. | Day 8 | Boat to Lawas; to Kota Kinabalu. | Day 9 | Short flight to Sandakan and to orang-utan sanctuary; to Sukau rainforest lodge. | Day 10 | River trips in Sukau to see wildlife and birdlife. | Day 11 | To Poring Hot Springs for a bath and canopy walk above the jungle; incredible plant life - much of it unique to this region. | Day 12 | From Mt Kinabalu Park HQ climb to mountain hut at 3400m.
| Day 13 | Climb to summit of Mt Kinabalu for magnificent sunrise; descend and return to Kota Kinabalu. | Day 14 | Boat trip to the tropical islands of Gaya and Sapi. | Day 15 | Depart Kota Kinabalu. | Day 16 | London. |
Departures Between | Price from | 18 Dec 04 | *£1735 | 05 Feb 05
05 Mar 05
02 Apr 05
16 Apr 05
30 Apr 05 | *£1485 | 19 Mar 05 | *£1565 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Optional single supplement £160
Insurance £77
WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.
Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. Where this is not the case it is specifically mentioned in the Dates & Prices box for the individual trip. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” price.
Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.
Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book on your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.
Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.
Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.
Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.
Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.
Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimanjaro Government Tax, Gorilla Permits and certain Galapagos taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.
This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
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Borneo Explorer
A Group tour with jungle river journeys, huge caves, Mt Kinabalu, orang-utans, tropical islands and the unique peoples of Borneo.
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