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Borneo's wonders of nature: apes, monkeys, birds, mini elephants & lush forests!
The group flight is an overnight flight departing the day before. Those travelling on the group flights will be met on arrival at the airport this morning and transferred to our hotel, where the rest of the group will join throughout the day. Today is a free day but there will be a welcome meeting in the evening with your tour leader; details of where and when this will take place will have been left with the hotel's reception. The hotel check-in time is from 2pm. Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah, is an intriguing city that was born between the Borneo jungle and the South China Sea. Having recovered from World War II bombings, 'KK' now possesses a gateway charm that can only be found in a frontier town. If you have enough free time, why not immerse yourself in local history at the Sabah State Museum or visit the Mari Mari cultural village for a fun and interactive learning experience.Dreamtel Hotel or similar
Leaving the city behind we head towards Mt. Kinabalu. After about 2-2.5hrs we arrive at the Dusun village of Tanak Nabalu (please note that at time of writing the roads to the village are quite bad so we may have to use smaller minibuses for this journey). The Dusun people are the largest ethnic group in Sabah, the province of Borneo where we find ourselves. In the village we are separated into different homestays and will spend the rest of the day hiking through orchards and rubber plantations, going for a swim in the river, exploring the village and, possibly, if anyone is feeling energetic, playing football on the village pitch. This evening we all gather together for a cultural show which helps the Dusun preserve their ancient, traditional dances. As not all families speak English, our tour leader will hand out language sheets and will be on hand to assist with communication.Tanak Nabalu Homestay or similar
This morning we visit the Mini Mount Kinabalu, a natural rock formation that looks exactly like the summit of Mt. Kinabalu. We continue into Kinabalu National Park (approx. 30 minutes). Here we will go for a 1-2 hour hike along some of the lower trails and the Mountain Botanical Gardens with an excellent showcase of the mountain’s diverse plant life. There is an option to visit the Kundasang War Memorial which commemorates Prisoners of War who died during the infamous death marches of World War II. The memorial is made up of four gardens, the Australian, English, Malaysian and the Contemplation Garden that represent the different nationalities.We then take a short transfer, to the Zen Garden Resort where we spend the night.Zen Garden Resort
This morning we transfer 1 hour to the Poring Hot Spring where there will be plenty of time to enjoy the cool pools and hot-tubs (into which the steaming hot water is piped) as well as the well maintained, self-guided walking trails to a nearby waterfall. The hot springs can get quite popular with locals especially during school and public holidays and you may wish to pay the additional charge to enjoy a private bath if you want a good soak. We later take to the trees as we head on a canopy walkway which follows a trail including a number of suspension bridges hanging from the trees at canopy level, some up to 40m above the ground.There is also a butterfly and orchid garden within the complex. We later take a short transfer to the Sabah Tea Gardens, where we will spend the night in a traditional reconstructed longhouse with shared bathrooms.Sabah Tea Longhouse
Waking to the spectacular views overlooking the mountain, we start with an early morning visit to the tea plantation, learning about the process of tea production, before driving to Kinabatangan (approximately 5-6 hours).The Kinabatangan River is the longest in Sabah and its lower reaches are recognised as one of the best places in South East Asia for wildlife viewing. The surrounding forests are home to ten species of primate, including orang-utans, Proboscis monkeys and gibbons as well as hornbills, crocodiles and the elusive Pygmy elephants which come down to the river to drink, amongst others. We spend the next day and a half exploring the surrounding jungle. We go on river cruises, jungle hikes, a night walk, and plant trees.Bilit Adventure Lodge or similar
The next two days are spent in and around Sepilok. The drive to Labuk Bay and the Proboscis monkey sanctuary takes about 3-4 hours. These monkeys, only found in Borneo, are very distinctive with their large noses and can often be seen jumping from tree to tree with tremendous leaps through the air. After visiting the sanctuary we continue towards Sepilok, about 40 minutes away where we will be staying just 5 minutes from the famous Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre in a guesthouse with a pool. The Kabili Sepilok Reserve, established in the 1960s, is home to between 60 and 80 rehabilitated orang-utans which roam freely in the forest. In addition to this, the rehabilitation centre was established to care for the apes and is home to a further 25 young orphaned orang-utans who live in a nursery. The rehabilitation centre provides medical care for the orphaned and confiscated apes as well as various other wild animals. Whilst the semi-wild orang-utans roam free in the reserve and forage for food, their diet is supplemented by milk and banana. There are two feedings a day, at 10am and 3pm, and we have the opportunity to witness both. There is also the opportunity to visit the nearby Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre. The smallest of all bears, Sun bears were once widely found across much of Asia but have drastically decreased in numbers. The Centre aims to protect and promote conservation to return these bears to the forest. The nearby Rainforest Discovery Centre is a centre for environmental education situated within the famous Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve. Its primary function is to create public awareness and appreciation of the importance of conserving forests, as well as the sustainable use of forest resources. The 147m long, 28m high steel canopy walkway gives spectacular views of beautiful rainforest giants like the Mengaris tree, and there are also 250 species of bird to look out for - experience forest life high in the canopy.Sepilok Jungle Resort or similar
Leaving early we head to Sandakan Airport (about 25 minutes) for our flight back to Kota Kinabalu (40 minutes). Please note there is a 15kg restriction on checked baggage for the domestic flight, but it is possible to pay for excess luggage at the airport or your leader can arrange this at the start of the tour.Upon arrival in Kota Kinabalu, we then travel by boat to Manukan Island, part of the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park. Manukan Island is the second biggest island in the national park and is covered in thick forest with a nice beach and some good corals for snorkelling. There is also a network of easy walking trails around the island. We spend the next two nights in the lovely Manukan Island Resort with its Balinese style villas facing the South China Sea. The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the pool and the beach.Manukan Island Resort or similar
Today we head out exploring the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park on a snorkelling trip to some of the best sites with vibrant coral and schools of colourful fish. Manukan Island Resort or similar
We have a leisurely morning to enjoy the beach before heading back to Kota Kinabalu. Please note that on some departures the flight schedules may require us to catch the evening flight to Kuala Lumpur connecting to the overnight flight back, in such cases, those on the group flights will be taken to the airport in time for their flight. Otherwise we have time in Kota Kinabalu for some last minute shopping and our final night in Borneo.Dreamtel Hotel or similar
For land only passengers, the trip ends after breakfast this morning in Kota Kinabalu.
9 nights hotels/lodges (mostly en suite), 1 night homestay and 1 night
longhouseTravel by minibus, speedboat, longboat, local bus and 1 internal
flight
All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners are included.Malaysia is renowned for
its culinary excellence, however, food can often be relatively unexciting and
limited in the lodges and for hotel breakfasts. Meals will be more varied for
everyone in cities and seafood is widely available on the coast. Most meals
will be basic based around rice and noodles although most accommodation does
offer a western breakfast of beans, toast and eggs. In the bigger hotels and
cities the full range of Western and local foods are available. You can
generally avoid the spicier food if you wish. You should allow at least GBP
10-20 (USD 15-30) per day for lunch and dinner. You can eat out very cheaply
in Borneo, but if you go to the more expensive restaurants most of the time,
you will spend more than the suggested amount.Dinner at Manukan Resort is
currently buffet style only (no a la carte menu) and costs approximately MYR
65 per dinner.Vegetarians can be catered for but will find the food choice
limited. Please inform us before departure of any special dietary
requests.Please note that in Borneo the availability of certain products is
minimal or non-existent, for example wheat or dairy-free, please be prepared
for this and you may need to bring such items from home.
9 nights hotels/lodges (mostly en suite), 1 night homestay and 1 night
longhouseTravel by minibus, speedboat, longboat, local bus and 1 internal
flight
Activity Level: 3 (Moderate)Designed for 9-12 year olds, also suitable for
13-16 year olds. This holiday is designed so that you can see the best parts
of Borneo using a mixture of private buses, boats and flights.Our family
activity levels are aimed at children in the primary or ‘Designed for’
age group. We are confident it is also suitable for those in the ‘Also
for’ age range, however please note if your child is in this secondary
category they may find it a little easier. Please see the family activity
levels on our website for further information. When grading our trips we
consider multiple factors, such as the pace, the level of activity involved,
the amount of time a family will spend travelling and the weather is an
important factor too.Anyone in good health should be able to go on this trip
as there is no real physical difficulty involved, although you will be doing
a fair amount of walking in some places and the heat and humidity can be
tiring. Travel time is kept to a minimum wherever possible, although there
are some long travel days and as we use some local transport at times, it may
sometimes be quite cramped and without air conditioning. On some long travel
days we depart early in the morning to ensure we optimise our time at our
next destination.Some of the accommodation along the way is very basic,
staying in local guesthouses and homestays with limited facilities. Some
facilities are shared and some accommodation has cold water only. Much of the
accommodation is comfortable with air-conditioning and private
bathrooms.Borneo has an equatorial monsoon climate with the weather remaining
similar throughout the year. Only in the mountains does it get cooler.Locals
and other Asian tourists may want to take photos of themselves with your
children particularly if they are young, blond and have blue eyes, you
shouldn't be surprised if they do this without asking permission
first. Following a review of all our trips we have categorised this trip as
generally not suitable for persons of reduced mobility. However if you are a
regular traveller on such trips, please contact customer services to discuss
the trip and your personal condition.
Hotels/Lodges, Homestay & Longhouse9 nights hotels and lodges (all en suite), 1 night homestay and 1 night
longhouse (shared bathroom facilities).We use a range of accommodation on
this trip from basic longhouse to comfortable jungle lodge. In Kota Kinabalu
we stay in a comfortable hotel with en suite facilities. In the Mt. Kinabalu
region we experience rural life first with a night in a homestay in a village
on day 2, day 3 will be spent in a comfortable resort lodge, then we spend
one night on day 4 in a traditional longhouse at Sabah Tea Gardens with
spectacular views. Both the accommodations on day 2 and day 4 are basic and
have shared bathrooms. In Kinabatangan and Sepilok we stay in jungle lodges
with air-conditioning and private bathrooms. Whilst on Manukan Island we stay
in a nice resort, also with air conditioning and private bathrooms. Triple
share accommodation is rare in Borneo, so in these instances fold out beds
are commonly used.
All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners are included.Malaysia is renowned for
its culinary excellence, however, food can often be relatively unexciting and
limited in the lodges and for hotel breakfasts. Meals will be more varied for
everyone in cities and seafood is widely available on the coast. Most meals
will be basic based around rice and noodles although most accommodation does
offer a western breakfast of beans, toast and eggs. In the bigger hotels and
cities the full range of Western and local foods are available. You can
generally avoid the spicier food if you wish. You should allow at least GBP
10-20 (USD 15-30) per day for lunch and dinner. You can eat out very cheaply
in Borneo, but if you go to the more expensive restaurants most of the time,
you will spend more than the suggested amount.Dinner at Manukan Resort is
currently buffet style only (no a la carte menu) and costs approximately MYR
65 per dinner.Vegetarians can be catered for but will find the food choice
limited. Please inform us before departure of any special dietary
requests.Please note that in Borneo the availability of certain products is
minimal or non-existent, for example wheat or dairy-free, please be prepared
for this and you may need to bring such items from home.
We use a number of different modes of transport. The majority of transfers
will be in private minibuses, although we also travel by local buses. We use
a number of different boats, including speedboats and traditional longboats.
There is one internal flight.
Travelling flight inclusive from London: 13 daysThe group flight from London
is an overnight flight departing the day before Day 1 of the
itinerary.Flights from LondonWe normally use the scheduled services of
Malaysian Airlines (depending on availability). As flight timings and
schedules change regularly we recommend you call one of our specialist sales
staff or your agent to confirm up‐to‐date timings. Please note timings
may change at a later date and cannot be confirmed until approximately two
weeks before departure. Travelling land only: 12 days starting and ending in
Kota KinabaluYour trip normally starts at our accommodation in Kota Kinabalu
in the afternoon of Day 1 of the itinerary. Details of how to reach the start
point are provided in the Final Joining Instructions ‐ sent approximately
two weeks before departure.
Airport transfers are included for those on the group flights. Please note
that transfers are not included for clients arriving on any other flight,
even if Exodus has booked it. If you require airport transfers, you may (by
prior arrangement only) be able to join the group transfer. Transfers are
arranged to coincide with the arrival time of the group flight ‐ please
check the group flight details 2 weeks before departure. If you do not take
this transfer, or miss it, you must make your own way to the joining point at
your own expense.
Borneo has an equatorial monsoon climate with the weather remaining similar
throughout the year. It is hot and humid; temperatures range from 23-33ºC
during the day and rarely drop below 20ºC at night. The rainy season is from
November to January/February and the dry season is from May to September,
though really it can rain at any time. A Borneo rain shower is quite an
event!
Please remember that Malaysia is a traditional, Muslim country, and local
sensibilities should be respected. Shorts are acceptable in towns as long as
they are neither too tight nor too short. On the homestay modest dress is
essential - skimpy tops are not appropriate and long trousers are preferable.
Below is a suggestion of what you might find useful to take on this trip. It
is not an exhaustive packing list. Lightweight clothing (cotton) is best (be
prepared for it to get dirty!)Wind/waterproof jacketSun-hatLightweight trail
boots or walking shoes/trainersSwimsuitTrainers/trek-sandals for relaxingFor
women - a sarong so you can bathe in the river at the homestay (you can buy
this locally)Sheet sleeping bag (optional)Refillable water bottle (1 litre
minimum)(Head) torchSunglasses and sunscreenPersonal first aid kitToilet
paperBinocularsInsect repellent - there is a local deet-free repellent
available in chemists in Kota Kinabalu which works wellAnti-bacterial gel for
'washing' handsMosquito net (optional)A daypack (25-30 litres), large enough
to carry what you need for the day including camera, water, etc.Overnight bag
for stays such as the jungle camp and homestay. In this you will need to
carry a change of clothes, torch/flashlight, toiletries, warm clothes and any
other essentials.Plastic bags to protect the contents of your baggage from
rain.Mosquito nets are provided at the longhouse, but not elsewhere. Other
lodges have netting on the window, but this cannot be wholly relied on in
case of holes etc. Mosquito coils can be provided, on request, from your
leader or taken with you from home. A laundry service may be available in
some places, but we recommend you take travel detergent.Baggage:For your
comfort we recommend you travel as light as possible. Please only bring one
main piece (a soft bag or rucksack, not a hard suitcase).Please bear in mind
that the internal flight has a luggage weight limit of 15kg for checked
luggage and 7kg for cabin luggage. It is possible to pay a supplement for
additional luggage once your trip commences. If you would like to pay for
additional luggage for the internal flight please speak to your group leader
on day 1 who can arrange this in advance – you will then need to pay in
cash to your group leader. Alternatively you can purchase additional luggage
when checking in at the airport before the domestic flight. Please ensure you
take note of your baggage weight when you board your flight from home so you
will know if purchasing additional luggage for the internal flight will be
required during the trip.
Leeches are more of an annoyance than a real threat, leech socks can be
bought, alternatively a pair OF football socks also work wellAvons 'skin so
soft' dry oil spray is recommended; the original fragrance works well to
combat the sandflies and is highly recommendedBinocularsFlip flops or
trekking sandals for getting in and out of boats as your feet may get wetRash
vests or swim suits that are like shortie wetsuits as they can protect
children from the sun
Please ensure that you allow enough money to cover meals that are not
included in the price of the tour, and for personal expenses such as drinks,
snacks, souvenirs and any optional excursions which may be available. We
suggest you allow around GBP 100 (USD 130) per person for meals that aren't
included in the trip.Please be aware that some places will charge a camera
fee if you wish to take pictures:Camera fee - Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary,
Sepilok - 10 MYRCamera fee - Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sepilok - 10
MYROptional ExcursionsThe following optional excursions may be available to
you during the tour - please note that although prices are correct at the
time of writing, prices may fluctuate and are given as a guideline
only.Kinabalu ParkKundasang War Memorial- 20 MYRBotanical garden- 5 MYRKota
KinabaluSabah Museum, Kota Kinabalu - MYR 15Poring Hot SpringsRafflesia
viewing- 20-30 MYR (if in bloom, costs can vary)Orchid Conservation Centre-
10 MYRSepilokRainforest Discovery Centre, Sepilok - MYR 15Sun bear
Conservation Centre - 30 MYR
If you are happy with the services provided, a tip - though not compulsory -
is appropriate.At your group meeting on Day 1 your tour leader will discuss
with you the idea of running a group tipping kitty, whereby everybody
contributes an equal amount and then your tour leader pays the tips to local
guides, drivers, hotel staff etc. while keeping a running record of all
monies spent (except restaurant tips). The record can be checked at any time
and any money remaining at the end of the tour returned to group members.
This is often the easiest way to avoid the hassles of needing small change
and knowing when and what is an appropriate amount to tip. This is not
compulsory but just aimed at making it easier for you. Your leader will
collect per person in local currency approx. 100 MYR (24 USD) in Kota
Kinabalu for this purpose.Your Group Leader: You may also consider tipping
your leader for service throughout your trip. The amount is entirely a
personal preference, however as a guideline MYR 10 per person, per day can be
used. Of course you are free to tip more or less as you see fit, depending on
your perception of service quality and the length of your trip.
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