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A A group of tour of Taste of Borneo |
Ref: IT-STTB
10 days
from £540 (minimum 1 passengers)
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Destination:
Borneo
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We'll climb majestic Mount Kinabalu - South East Asia's highest peak, come face to face with Orang Utans, watch sea turtles, soak in hot springs, meet local villagers, relax on tropical beaches, and travel deep into the jungle in search of ... |
Day 1 | KOTA KINABALU Arrive Kota Kinabalu.
| Day 2 | PORING HOT SPRINGS Travel to Kinabalu National Park. (B)
| Day 3 | MT. KINABALU (4,101m) A 2 day hike up S.E. Asia's highest mountain. The climb is about 6km (5-6 hrs walking). We spend the night at a mountain resthouse (3,300m) and very early the following morning we make an ascent to the summit for a spectacular sunrise and fantastic views.Day 3 (B). Day 4, no meals
| Day 4 | As above | Day 5 | RIVER LODGE & Jungle Resort Leaving the mountains behind we journey to Sukau, passing through vast plantations of oil palms. Our riverside lodge is located in the rainforest beside the Kinabatangan River. Here we can relax and experience the beauty of this true wilderness. In the evening we cruise up the river in search of Proboscis monkey, a host of birdlife (including the amazing Rhinoceros Hornbill), Gibbon and wild Orang Utan. The sound of the jungle at night is a memory to be cherished. The following morning we have time to relax at the lodge, also there is the option to take a guided walk in the rainforest in search of elephants. In the afternoon we drive to our next jungle resort near Sandakan. Day 5 (B), Day 6 (No meals)
| Day 6 | As above | Day 7 | ORANG UTAN CENTRE We spend the whole day at the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre for a face-to-face encounter with Borneo's great ape.
| Day 8 | SELINGAN ISLAND After a short drive to Sandakan jetty, we transfer by boat to Selingan Island in the Turtle Islands National Park. We have time to relax on the beautiful tropical beaches and soak up the atmosphere of this island paradise. (LD)
| Day 9 | SANDAKAN AND KOTA KINABALU We return to Sandakan and have time to explore the town and markets before transfering to the airport for our flight to Kota Kinabalu. On arrival at our comfortable hotel the remainder of the day is spent at leisure by the pool or in the town. (B)
| Day 10 | KOTA KINABALU Tour ends. (B)
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Departures Between | Price from | 11-Dec-04 | *£540 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT EXCLUSIVE PRICE
MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE
15
TREK GRADE B / C
Moderate / Strenuous
STAFFING
Fully escorted By tour leader / guide
TRANSPORT
Minibus, boat, trekking, plane
FLIGHT
Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
ACTIVITIES
Trek to the summit of Mt Kinabalu, turtle watching on Selingan Island, face to face encounter with Orang Utans, wildlife spotting by riverboat
ACCOMMODATION
7 nights tourist class hotels and lodges, 1 night mountain resthouse, 1 night basic chalet
MEALS
As per itinerary B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
ENTRANCE FEES
Included for all sites listed as part of the itinerary. Allow US$25 for trekking permit and trekking insurance, payable locally
LOCAL PAYMENT (COMPULSORY)
payable to your tour leader on arrival.
This price does not include international flights – prices available on request.
This holiday is operated by Imaginative Traveller ATOL 3986 and ICTA.
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