Borneo Encompassed

17 days - from $4900

A unique journey through the wilds of Borneo

Magnificent scenery, superb rainforest lowlands, endangered wildlife and fascinating cultures are only a part of the charm of Borneo. We explore colonial cities, walk through tropical jungles, travel rivers by longboat, discover caves of unbelievable size and stay in the longhouses of descendants of the legendary Headhunters of Borneo. This is a trip for the adventurous traveller interested in experiencing one of the last wild places in the world.

You can also end your Borneo experience with a relaxing four days in a tropical beach resort at Pulau Tiga. See 'Itinerary Variation' in the Detailed Itinerary for further information.

Highlights

• Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre
• Stay with the descendents of Borneo’s legendary headhunters
• The bats and caves of Gunung Mulu National Park
• Sandakan's war history
• Kinabatangan River wildlife cruise
• Danum Valley's wildlife-rich rainforest
• Headhunters Trail trek - follow in the footsteps of Kayan warriors
• Culturally diverse Kuching

Itinerary:

Day 1: Kuching2: Lemanak River - Iban Longhouse3: Iban Longhouse4: Kuching5: Mulu National Park (Long Pala)6: Mulu National Park (Camp 5)7: Iban Longhouse8: Limbang9: Kota Kinabalu10: Gaya Island - Kota Kinabalu11: Sandakan - Sepilok12: Sukau13: Sukau14: Danum Valley15: Danum Valley16: Kota Kinabalu17: Kota Kinabalu
Included:

• The services of Peregrine's expert English-speaking local tour leader throughout the tour, and local guides at some sites.

• Local flights: Kuching to Miri, Miri to Mulu, Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan and Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu.

• Orang-utan encounters at Semonggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre.

• Overnight stay at Ngemah Longhouse including a jungle produce dinner, traditional dancing and music, blowpipe demonstration and a forest walk with Iban trackers.

• Overnight stay in Serubah Longhouse and a traditional bamboo-cooked Iban lunch.

• Boat cruise to Wind and Clearwater Caves in Mulu National Park including a swim, jungle walk and a night in a jungle hut.

• Trek on the Headhunters Trail and boat cruise to Terikan River Longhouse for an overnight stay.

• Boat trip in Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park: Gaya Island for a jungle walk and Mamutik Island to relax on a beach.

• Wildlife cruises on Kinabatangan River.

• Jungle walk at Kelenanap ox-bow lake including an opportunity to participate in a tree planting conservation project.

• 2 nights at first-class nature resort - Borneo Rainforest Lodge in the Danum Valley. Bird walk, canopy walk, trek to Coffin Cliff, rock pool swim, night drive, and a riverside trail walk in search of wildlife.

• Sightseeing (including entrance fees where relevant): Sandakan - water village, local market, Chinese temple and Australian War Memorial; Gomantong Caves; farmer’s market in Serian; and a visit to a pepper garden and carnivorous pitcher plants.

• Free time to explore Limbang, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu.

• Other boat cruises: up the Lemanak River; on the Terikan River to Nanga Medamit; to Sukau Rainforest Lodge; and express boats to Labuan and Kota Kinabalu.

• Arrival transfer.

International flights, airport departure taxes, visas, insurance, other meals, camera fees, any optional tours and activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.