Splendours of Borneo
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Nick Coy
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Splendours of Borneo
Itinerary
Fly to Kuching
(N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals
Kuching
Arrive in the charming city of Kuching, a settlement with its attractive waterfront and colonial architecture. Transfer to the Hilton Kuching for 1 night. (N)
Batang Ai
Travel by road and boat to the Aiman Batang Ai Resort & Retreat on the shores of Batang Ai lake for a 2-night stay. Visit a traditional longhouse and learn about the life of the local Iban tribe. (B, L, D)
Batang Ai
Kuching
Travel back to Kuching for a city tour visiting temples, markets and museums. Stay at the Hilton Kuching for 1 night. (B)
Fly to Kota Kinabalu
Fly to Kota Kinabalu and stay 2 nights at the Hyatt Regency. Visit the Kinabalu National Park to search for rare Rafflesia flowers. (B)
Fly to Kota Kinabalu
Fly to Sandakan • Sepilok
Visit Sepilok to see the morning feeding of the reserve’s orang utans, which are being reintroduced into the wild. Visit the nearby Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, then stay one night at the MY Nature Resort. (B, L, D)
Kinabatangan river excursions
Travel to Abai on the banks of Kinabatangan river and stay 2 nights at a jungle lodge. Board a river cruise to see proboscis monkeys, orang utans, pygmy elephants and a variety of birdlife. (B, L, D)
Kinabatangan river excursions
Danum valley
Drive south to Danum valley to search for wild orang utans, walk in the rainforest and along canopy walkways. Stay 2 nights at Borneo Rainforest Lodge. (B, L, D)
Danum valley
Fly to Kota Kinabalu
Fly to Kota Kinabalu and stay at the Hyatt Regency for 1 night. (B)
Fly home
Take an overnight flight home and arrive the next day (B)
Arrive home
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Experience the authentic longhouse life of the Iban tribe in Batang Ai
- Cruise the Kinabatangan river and spot orang utans & proboscis monkeys
- Visit Danum valley, a conservation area that protects primary rainforest
- Explore treetop walkways & bathe in hot springs in Kinabalu National Park
What's included
- International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
- UK departure and overseas airport taxes
- Accommodation, itinerary & meal basis as described
- Local Transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
- The support (if required) of an English speaking local representative
- Local guides and entrance fees where applicable
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