Country
Malaysia
Duration
7 Days/6 Nights
Travel Type
Escorted Tour
 

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.

1

DAY 1 KOTA KINABALU

Arrive Kota Kinabalu before 1200pm.
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

2

DAY 2 KOTA KINABALU – KINABALU NATIONAL PARK – KOTA KINABALU

A full day excursion to Kinabalu National Park, the base of the highest mountain in Southeast Asia. Explore this botanist’s paradise with over a thousand species of orchids, numerous Rhododendrons, and pitcher plants as well as many species of birds. Enjoy a guided nature walk, the exhibition hall and a slide presentation.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

3

DAY 3 KOTA KINABALU – MULU (BY AIR)

Explore Mulu National Park home to the largest cave passage in the world is a paradise for naturalists. Mulu Park is known to have 1500 species of flowering plants, 170 species of wild orchids and 67 species of animals (sighting of animals is not guaranteed).
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

4

DAY 4 MULU – KUCHING (BY AIR)

Continue to explore Mulu caves with a boat ride to Clearwater Cave. Swim in a crystal-clear water pool. Visit the Wind Cave and thereafter proceed to Batu Bungan Penan Settlement, to observe the tribe lifestyle and their handicraft heritage. Return to Mulu and proceed to the airport for your flight to Kuching.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

5

DAY 5 KUCHING

Tour the City of Kuching viewing the Fort Margherita from the waterfront, (no public admission). Drive by many historical buildings, the South City Hall, the Square and Round Towers, the Colonial Courthouse and General Post Office. Visit Tua Pek Kong Temple – the oldest Chinese temple in Kuching and visit to Sarawak Museum. Enjoy the drive through Malay villages; explore the centre of the city passing through the colourful India Street and traditional shop-houses. If time permits, take a walk on the Waterfront with its outdoor cafes and watch sampans plying the Sarawak River ferrying passengers from one side of the river to the other. In the afternoon explore on your own this quaint City.

Meals : Breakfast

6

DAY 6 KUCHING – SEMENGGOK ORANG UTANS – IBAN LONGHOUSE

Visit the Semenggok Orang Utans Rehabilitation Centre that houses Orang Utans rescued from captivity, where they are nurtured and rehabilitated into their natural surroundings. Witness the feeding of the Orang Utans though sighting of these wild primates are not guaranteed. Enjoy a 4 ½ hrs journey to Batang Ai Dam passing rice fields, pepper plantations and local villages. Enjoy a boat journey for an immersive overnight longhouse stay experience with the Ibans natives who were once fearsome headhunters of Borneo. Mingle and participate in their daily chores or go for a dip in the river.
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

7

DAY 7 IBAN LONGHOUSE – KUCHING

After breakfast, take a short walk through the village’s garden and learn about traditional use of the plants. Depart by longboat downriver and across the lake to the jetty.

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
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.

Splendors of Borneo – Promotional flyer
Splendors of Borneo – Promotional flyer