Ultimate Borneo Wildlife Experience

Duration – 10 days/9 nights

Day 1 : Australia – Borneo

Overnight: Sepilok Jungle Resort at Sepilok in a Superior air conditioned room.

Overnight: Bilit Adventure Lodge, Bilit [includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner]

You will have a local lunch after your Labuk Bay excursion, at the Sabah Hotel. After lunch, check-in for the night. Have a little relaxation time before departing on a late afternoon excursion to a local fishing village at around 16:15 hrs. Upon arrival at the village, enjoy a simple welcome tea with local snacks. Then, a briefing about the village and the fire fly activities. Houses are built on stilts and it is very interesting to walk around the village. Very often, kids will be having their play time at this hour – feel free to join them in some of the interesting village games. After the time in the village, proceed on a boat cruise to learn more about the mangrove forests, with the opportunity to plant trees in the area. While cruising, drop some fish/crab traps along the river. Check other traps to determine whether fish or crab might be on the menu for dinner. As the sun sets, and it gets darker, you will get the chance to see the magical fire flies lighting up the trees. The programme will end with a dinner and transfer back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight: Sabah Hotel, Sandakan in an air conditioned room [includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner]

Day 9: Sandakan – Kota Kinabalu

Afternoon at leisure

Overnight: Horizon Hotel – city view room [includes Breakfast]

A brief stop will be made at the roadside stalls at Nabalu market where you will be able to browse local fruits in season, and assorted handicrafts. A great place to take panorama photos of Mount Kinabalu before continuing your journey on towards Poring Hot Springs.

Upon your arrival, you will be briefed by your guide with two options, either accompany the guide on a nature walk (just over 1/2 km) up to the canopy walkway, or you might decide to have a dip in the hot sulphur spring baths. Due to the limited time available, you will have to choose one or the other. After your activity, have a quick lunch at one of the restaurants inside or outside the park (Lunch at own expense). You are also welcome to bring along your own packed lunch from the hotel. Depart to Kinabalu Park at 13.30 hrs.

At Kinabalu Park, you will visit the Education Centre, and Mountain Garden, and if the weather permits, take a short stroll on one of the many nature trails. Learn about the wonderful flora of Kinabalu Park as your guide shares the many hidden delights you would probably have missed if you had made this trip on your own. Depart Kinabalu Park at around 15.30 hrs for the journey home, back to your hotel in KK.

Overnight: Horizon Hotel – city view room, Kota Kinabalu [includes Breakfast]

Snorkel in crystal clear water among coral reefs with rainbow-coloured fish before returning to Kota Kinabalu about 15:00 hrs.

In the late afternoon, you will be taken to on a brief sunset tour covering Signal Hill, which overlooks the city centre, the Atkinson Clock Tower and Gaya Island. Visit the night market on the waterfront, where you can bargain for a wide array of local spices, souvenirs, fruit and vegetables.

Enjoy a scrumptious seafood dinner before returning to your hotel.

Overnight: Horizon Hotel – city view room, Kota Kinabalu [includes Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner]

In the afternoon, take a scenic tour of Kota Kinabalu city to see many places of interest such as the Wisma Tun Mustapha (Sabah Foundation Building), University of Malaysia Sabah, Sabah State Museum, and pass by the City Mosque. After the tour you will have free time to do some shopping in one of the modern malls or head back to the hotel to relax.

Overnight: Horizon Hotel – city view room, Kota Kinabalu [includes Breakfast and Lunch]

PLEASE SEE FINE PRINT BELOW FOR MORE IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Minimum group size 2, maximum group size 8

High season surcharge of $350 per person for reservations during the months of July and August, December 2017, and the first week of January, 2018.

International flights from Australia will be booked on Malaysia Airlines, except for Brisbane where you will be booked via Sydney (Malaysia Airlines ceased operating from Brisbane in late 2015). A surcharge will apply.

Surcharge for flights from Brisbane and Adelaide $150 per person.

Flights from Perth will reduce the overall price by $200 per person

Maximum room capacity – 3 people

Child Policy

• No child discounts apply – a full priced voucher must be purchased for all children travelling with their parents
• Suitable for children/infants 1 years old and over

Please note: children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed

Triple Share Policy

No discounts apply for 3rd person travelling. A full priced voucher must be purchased. An extra bed is provided per room (subject to availability)

Arrive Early / Stay Behind surcharge / Stopover

• $150 per person/voucher plus any applicable difference in airfare and/or taxes
• This fee does not include accommodation
• No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking

Extra Nights (pre/post tour)

Sandakan / Kota Kinabalu: $80 per person (twin share) including breakfast

Please note: extra nights are subject to availability at the time of reservation

For bookings between 24 December and 05 January 2018, a minimum stay of 3 nights is required.

Payments

A 50% deposit is required at the time of making the booking. Final payment is required 60 days prior to your trip departure.