Land of the Orang Utan - a Family Holiday in Borneo - 2010/11 Itinerary
12 days - from $1780
• Discover Borneo's unique wildlife in stunning jungle settings
• Stay in a traditional longhouse on a tea plantation
• Chance to scale mighty Mount Kinabalu - South East Asia's highest peak (Teen departures only)
• Relax on sun-drenched sandy beaches & swim in warm tropical seas
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Orang Utans, Monkeys & Hot Springs
Flying to Borneo's east coast, we stay in a jungle lodge at Sepilok, our base for jungle walks and orang utan spotting. Cruising down the Kinabatangan River around Sukau, we hope to see unusual proboscis monkeys and, later on, to witness some of the hundreds of thousands of bats which live in Gomantong Caves. At Poring Hot Springs, there is the chance to relax and swim beneath the nearby waterfalls. A thrilling experience is the ascent into the rainforest canopy and walking along the 100-foot-high walkway which snakes through the treetops; brimming with wildlife, much of which is unique to this part of Asia.
Tea Plantations & Idyllic Beaches
Heading to the slopes surrounding mighty Mount Kinabalu we stay in a traditional tribal longhouse on a tea plantation where we can enjoy magnificent views, learn how tea is made and try our hand at the local art of batik painting. On our teenage trek departures, tthere's a chance for keen walkers to take a mountain trail up through the forest, eventually reaching the mountain hostel which affords spectacular views across the forest and up to the peaks above. Next morning, the more energetic also have the option to make a dawn ascent to South East Asia's highest peak: the summit of Mount Kinabalu. Finally, we plan to visit the paradise island of Pulau Tiga where we can relax on idyllic white sand beaches or spend our time swimming or snorkelling in the tropical seas.
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Itinerary:
Day 1 Join Kota Kinabalu. Day 2 Manukan Island A day on this stunning tropical island with time for swimming and snorkelling. Day 3 Orang utans From our jungle lodge in Sepilok we visit the orang utan sanctuary at feeding time. Days 4/5 Sukau We cruise the Kinabatangan River in search of proboscis monkeys and witness some of the hundreds of thousands of bats which live in Gomantong Caves. Days 6/7 Tribal longhouse We stay in a traditional style tribal longhouse on a tea plantation with great views of Mt Kinabalu. There's a chance to try batik painting, tour a tea factory and to learn the dances of the Rungus tribe. Day 8 Canopy walk Take to the skies on a thrilling 100m high canopy walk then bathe in the hot springs at Poring. We also pay a visit to the Mt Kinabalu National Park. Days 9/11 Paradise island On Pulau Tiga we can relax on idyllic white sand beaches or spend our time swimming or snorkelling in the tropical seas. We return to Kota Kinabalu for our final night. Day 12 End Kota Kinabalu.
Accommodations: 4nts hotel, 4nts chalets, 2nts longhouse, 1nt lodge (3nts hotel, 6nts chalets, 1nt hostel, 1nt lodge on teen trek departures); 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 5 dinners included (10 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners on teen trek departures).
Transport: Bus/Riverboat/Ferry/Flight.
Comment: The standard itinerary is suitable for all. On the teenage itinerary the ascent to Laban Rata on day 1 of the Mt Kinabalu climb is graded moderate, the summit ascent as strenuous and is only suitable for those who are fit.
Group: Approx. 13 to 18.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s) and mountain guides on the teen trek itinerary.
Trip Reference: FBN2010
