Orang-utan-go (family)

10 days - from $2035

Beautiful rainforests and tropical islands make Borneo the perfect place to spot exotic wildlife With its dense rainforests, tropical coastal islands, mysterious jungle valleys and abundant wildlife, Borneo is a rare place on this planet today. On our adventure, we relax on a tropical island, cycle through the Sabah countryside, experience a jungle canopy walk at Kinabalu Park and take a dip in the Poring Hot Springs. We also visit the Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre at Sepilok, which teaches survival skills to orphaned apes so they can be re-introduced into the wild. On our boat cruise down the Kinabatangan River, we keep our eyes open for a variety of wildlife - proboscis monkeys, macaques, hornbills, otters and elephants, to name just a few! We also spend some time planting trees in a special reserve - our small gesture towards helping replenish the Borneo rainforests.

Highlights

• A town of reminders, Sandakan
• After dinner waterfront wander, Kota Kinabalu
• Island Jungle Trek and Swim, Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park
• Orang-utan encounter, Sepilok Orang-utan Centre
• Wildlife tour, Kinabatangan River
• World Heritage diversity, Mount Kinabalu National Park

Itinerary:

Day 1: (Mon) Arrive in Kota Kinabalu and transfer to hotel.2: Day trip to tropical island in Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park. Beach and snorkelling.3: Drive to Kudat. Bicycle ride through villages. Overnight in traditional Rungus longhouse.4: Drive to Mount Kinabalu National Park.5: Nature walks around Mount Kinabalu National Park and treetop canopy walk at Poring Hot Springs.6: Drive to Sandakan. Afternoon city tour.7: Visit the Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre. Boat to first-class ecotourism rainforest lodge. Afternoon boat ride on Menanggul and Kinabatangan Rivers.8: Full day in jungle at Kinabatangan River. Join tree-planting project.9: Fly to Kota Kinabalu. Free time on the beach.10: Trip ends in Kota Kinabalu this morning (Wed).
Included: Local tour leader, arrival and departure transfers, transport, sightseeing and entrance fees.
Not Included: Visa costs, international flights, departure taxes, insurance (obligatory on all trips), other meals, drinks, any optional additional tours and activities during free time, spending of a personal nature such as tips, laundry, drinks, souvenirs.
Meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 dinners
Valid From: 01 Jan 08
Valid Until: 31 Dec 69
Starts/Ends: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Trip Reference: PTOO