Orang-utan-go (family)

10 days - from $2035

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

• Kota Kinabalu
• Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park
• Longhouse
• Mount Kinabalu National Park
• Sandakan
• Sepilok Orang Utan Centre
• Kinabatangan River
• Beringgis Beach Resort

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
Notes: FLIGHT: SANDAKAN TO KOTA KINABALU Your flight ticket will be given to you by your tour leader, before you board this flight. LOCAL LEADERS By employing and training local guides to lead our group holidays, there is a two-fold benefit. Firstly, we provide employment opportunities for the local community. Just as important, however, is the benefit to you, the traveller. Your tour leader's friendship, humour, passion and intimate knowledge of the region will be key factors in making your holiday a success. TIPPING Tipping has become an accepted part of tourism in South East Asia. Your tour leader will be able to advise you in this area; however, as a guideline we would recommend 10% in restaurants, and a small tip to hotel bellboys for carrying your bags. At you pre-tour briefing your tour leader will discuss with you the idea of running a tipping kitty, whereby everybody contributes an equal amount and then the tour leader pays the tips and keeps a 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 is returned to group members. This is often the easiest way to avoid the hassles of needing small change and knowing what is an appropriate amount to tip. It is customary to tip your tour leader, at the end of the trip, if you are happy with the service. A minimum tip of US$2 per day, from each member of the group, is the usual amount expected. Age limits and responsibility for minors Our family trips are not recommended for children under the age of six. There must be at least one parent/adult guardian for three minors. Parent/adult guardian must be fully responsible for their minors throughout the entire trip. If you have a question regarding age and suitability, please contact us for further advice.
Starts/Ends: Kota Kinabalu to Kota Kinabalu
Trip Reference: PTOO