Orang-utans & Rainforests

9 days - from $3325

Tropical wilderness, abundant wildlife and a first-class rainforest lodge – a fabulous journey of discovery

Borneo is one of the last of the world’s wild places, with its dense rainforests, tropical coastal islands and mysterious jungle valleys. As such, it has become a rare place on this planet today – somewhere where you can still encounter a rich variety of colourful and endangered wildlife, amidst amazing natural scenery. This trip to the Malaysian state of Sabah takes you face to face with many unique species, including orang-utans, proboscis monkeys and hornbills. An added special highlight is a couple of nights spent at the first-class Borneo Rainforest Lodge in pristine Danum Valley, where you can go in search of the many nocturnal creatures of the jungle.

You can also start or 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
• Sandakan's war history
• Sabah's capital Kota Kinabalu
• Kinabatangan River wildlife cruise
• Danum Valley's wildlife-rich rainforest

Itinerary:

Day 1: Kota Kinabalu2: Gaya Island - Kota Kinabalu3: Sandakan - Sepilok4: Sukau5: Sukau6: Danum Valley7: Danum Valley8: Kota Kinabalu9: 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: Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan and Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu.

• Orang-utan encounter at Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre, including an overnight stay at a jungle lodge in Sepilok.

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

• Sightseeing (including entrance fees where relevant): Sandakan - water village, local market, Chinese temple and Australian War Memorial; and Gomantong Caves.

• Boat to Sukau Rainforest Lodge and 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.

• Free time to explore 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.