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A Private Tour through Borneo focussin on the wildlife including a visit to the Orang Utan sanctuary at Sepilok followed by a beach extension in beautiful Langkawi. |
Ref: MY06
16 days
from £0 (minimum 2 passengers)
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Destination:
Malaysia Borneo
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For centuries Malaysia has been a meeting place for merchants and travellers: Indian and Chinese traders came in search of gold; Cambodian, Sumatran and Javanese empires at different times have encompassed the Peninsula; and Europeans, most notably the British, have ruled there. Rich in culture and natural resources Malaysia offers a wide range of holiday experiences, from Peninsular Malaysia on the mainland, to Sabah and Sarawak on the island once known as Borneo.
"Sabah" literally means "land below the wind", and it was so named because it is supposedly out of reach of the typhoons which sweep the Philippines to the north. It is a land rich in resources and traditional cultures. This East Malaysian State occupies the northern tip of the island once known as Borneo and the people here have an entirely different heritage to that of the Orang Asli on the mainland: their roots stretch back some 40,000 years to the earliest homo sapiens to inhabit Borneo.
To the north of Penang lie 103 sparsely populated islands, with nothing to offer but deserted beaches, coves rich in coral and marine life, fishing kampungs and exotic birds and butterflies. Langkawi is perfect for a quiet relaxing end to your holiday. Not many sights to be seen but some of the scenery, particularly in the north, is spectacular.
Please note you can do a tailormade tours of Borneo so if you would like to do something different please let us know.
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Day 1 | Fly Heathrow* non-stop to KL.
| Day 2 | Arrive KL and connect to flight to Kota Kinabalu. Arrive KK and transfer to Tanjung Aru (Kinabalu Wing) for 1 night. | Day 3 | Commence Wildlife of Sabah Tour: depart KK for the 2-hour drive to Mt Kinabalu National Park. Take a walk with your guide along a nature trail, followed by a video presentation at the Park Headquarters. Enjoy a guided walk in the Mountain Garden in the afternoon. Overnight at Mountain Lodge. | Day 4 | Drive to Poring Hot Springs, developed by the Japanese in WWII. Relax in steaming, sulphurous pools and explore the various nature trails. There is also a canopy walkway, some 30 metres above the jungle floor: fascinating but not for the faint-hearted! Return to Mountain Lodge for overnight. | Day 5 | Depart overland for Sukau. En route visit Gomantong Caves and explore the largest bird's nest cave in Sabah. Arrive at the village of Sukau on the Kinabatangan River. Enjoy an afternoon boat ride in search of the proboscis monkey. Overnight Sukau River Lodge. | Day 6 | An early boat ride to see the sunrise over the jungle and glimpse the abundant birdlife surrounding the ox-bow lakes. Take a walk through the riverine forest to spot more wildlife. In the afternoon, another boat trip along the Kinabatangan River. Overnight Sukau River Lodge. | Day 7 | Depart Sukau for Sandakan and transfer to the jetty for a 30-minute boat ride to Libaran. Enjoy a river cruise in a mangrove forest before overnight in Libaran Island Lodge.
| Day 8 | In the morning, wander around a local village to observe the local rural lifestyles. Swimming or snorkelling at nearby island, before departing for Selingan Island, one of three where Green and Hawksbill turtles come ashore almost nightly throughout the year to lay their eggs. The rest of the day is free for snorkelling or to explore the island's jungle interior. Most activity is after dark, but flash photography is strictly forbidden. A Park Ranger will take you to see the turtles laying their eggs and the newly-hatched creatures making their way to the sea for the first time. Overnight in simple chalet style accommodation, with communal bathroom facilities. | Day 9 | Return to Sandakan and drive to Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary, just 15 miles away. The Sanctuary, covering around 4,000 hectares, is one of only four orang-utan sanctuaries in the world. Orphaned orang-utan are taken here to be rehabilitated for return to the wild. You can visit at feeding time (currently 3 times daily) and see some of these magnificent creatures at close hand (although touching is not permitted): the feeding platform is around a 10 minute walk from the Centre. Other animals that you might spot include long-tail macaques, ground squirrel, butterflies and tree lizards. Your tour ends at Sandakan airport.
| Day 10 | Fly KK via KL to Langkawi. Shared transfer to the Pelangi Beach (Superior), a first-class low-rise Malay-style hotel. Check-in for 5 nights.
| Day 11 | At leisure.
| Day 12 | At leisure.
| Day 13 | At leisure.
| Day 14 | At leisure.
| Day 15 | Shared transfer to Langkawi airport. Fly via KL for non-stop flight to Heathrow. | Day 16 | Arrive Heathrow.
*Manchester departures are also available.
N.B. daily departures are available for a small supplement. |
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| The Pelanghi Beach Resort
Pelangi simply means rainbow and this accurately describes the resort itself. As diverse as the colors of the rainbow, the resort offers a host of activities to cater to your every need. We're just a 10 minutes scenic drive from the airport. The resort is spread over 30 acres of tropical paradise where swaying palms greet you and lush natural beauty tickles your senses. Soak in the scenic beauty and enjoy the crisp, invigorating air below the clear azure skies and feel the cares of the world melt away.
At our resort, much time, effort and energy has been dedicated towards creating the right ambience and mood. Our concept revolves around the traditional Malaysian village or "Kampong" where traditional architecture of slopping roofs, open spacious verandahs and raised stilts are complemented by the world's finest luxurious facilities. more >> | |
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Sabah and Langkawi
A Private Tour through Borneo focussin on the wildlife including a visit to the Orang Utan sanctuary at Sepilok followed by a beach extension in beautiful Langkawi.
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