Borneo, the third largest island in the world, is home to one of the oldest rainforests in the world. Bird watchers, botanists, cave enthusiasts, or just plain nature lovers, will rejoice in discovering the splendors of Borneo!
HIGHLIGHTS
KINABALU NATIONAL PARK
Kinabalu National Park, at 75,400 hectares, is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its biological splendors.
ORANG UTAN
Literally translated as “man of the forest”, the orang utan is endemic to the island of Borneo.
IBAN LONGHOUSE
Participate in the simple and peaceful life of the Iban natives and learn about their interesting cultural beliefs.
Inclusions
Transfers to all hotels and airports
English-speaking driver-guides
6-night accommodation
12 meals: 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
Sightseeing as per itinerary
Transportation via boat and vehicle
Exclusions
International airfare – Domestic flights (Kota Kinabalu – Mulu –Kuching) – Gratuities to hotel personnel, guides and drivers – Beverages – Optional excursions – City tax to be paid to the hotels locally
Additional Information
Note
This is a shared tour guaranteed with minimum two people.
Longhouse
Facilities are very basic in the longhouse. Accommodation is in a simple common area without air conditioning. No hot water showers. You sleep on individual mattresses and mosquito nets are provided.
What to bring
It is not advisable to bring your suitcase to the longhouse, instead carry a rucksack for the stay.
Due to the basic conditions at the longhouse, you are advised to bring your own raincoat, hand torch, personal toiletries, light clothing preferably cotton materials, towel, body soap, walking shoes with rubber base/slippers, anti-malaria tablets, insect repellent, sun protection lotion and first aid kit.
DAY 1 KOTA KINABALU
Afternoon at 1pm, depart for Kota Kinabalu city tour visiting the highest point for a panoramic view of Kota Kinabalu– The Signal Hill, the exterior of Sabah Foundation building, University of Sabah, State & City Mosque, and Sabah State Museum for the historical and cultural aspects of the indigenous people.
Accommodation : Kota Kinabalu for 2 nights
DAY 2 KOTA KINABALU – KINABALU NATIONAL PARK – KOTA KINABALU
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 3 KOTA KINABALU – MULU (BY AIR)
In the afternoon, enjoy the 3 km raised plank walk to explore the Deer and Lang Caves – the largest cave passage in the world. Walk through the peat swamp forest, and if weather permits, be mesmerized by millions of bats which are flying around the cave each evening.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Mulu for 1 night
DAY 4 MULU – KUCHING (BY AIR)
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5 KUCHING
Meals : Breakfast
DAY 6 KUCHING – SEMENGGOK ORANG UTANS – IBAN LONGHOUSE
After dinner, get to know the Headman of the longhouse over a glass of rice wine, and be entertained with their traditional dances, learn the Ngajat, a graceful Warrior’s Dance.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Batang Ai for 1 night
DAY 7 IBAN LONGHOUSE – KUCHING
At noon, return to Kuching with lunch stop enroute. Drop at Kuching airport or extend your stay in Kuching.
** Departure flight time should be after 1900 hours.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Kuching
The Limetree Hotel 3*
Longhouse
Guesthouse (very basic – common sleeping area, no hot water or air conditioning)
Mulu
Mulu Park Lodge (rustic lodge) –
Kota Kinabalu
Horizon Hotel 4*
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from |
Land Package |
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Daily departures 2024-2025 (shared) | Double Occupancy |
Triple Occupancy |
April 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024 | 1445 | 1320 |
01 November – 31st march 2025 | 1475 | 1355 |
Single occupancy supplement | +275 | |
Domestic airfaire supplement | ||
Kota Kinabalu – Mulu: MH 3251 09:05AM/10:00AM | +315 per person | |
Mulu – Kuching: MH 3753 01:30PM/03:10PM |
**Tour prices do NOT include domestic flights (Kota Kinabalu – Mulu – Kuching) and airport taxes. Can be added upon request.
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.