Best of Borneo

Itinerary

Day 1 Kota Kinabalu

Arrive in Kota Kinabalu at any time.

Day 2 Mt Kinabalu National Park

Travel to the foothills of Mt Kinabalu. Explore the many trails and rest up for the big hike.

Days 3-4 Mt Kinabalu

Lace up your hiking boots and tackle the mighty Mt. Kinabalu, the highest peak in South East Asia. Find yourself with your head above the clouds whilst enjoying the sunrise over the South China Sea.

Day 5 Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre

Come face to face with the original 'wild men of Borneo', the orangutans. This centre is an excellent working example of active conservation, whose main focus is to re-introduce domesticated, injured and orphaned orangutans back into the wild.

Days 6-7 Kinabatangang River

Journey along the Kinabatangang river. Keep your eyes open for wild elephants, boar, otters, orangutans and other reclusive species on this unforgettable journey.

Day 8 Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Explore the former POW camp, infamously remembered for the 'Sandakan Death Marches.' Afterwards, move onto the lighter side of this historic town by going shopping along the bustling waterfront markets.

Day 9 Manukan Island

Today is a lazy day to rest & relax on Manukan Island. Snorkel, swim and explore the island, or just relax and soak up this tropical paradise.

Day 10 Limbang

Climb aboard the express boat to Limbang. Take your time to explore the town before heading off to the jungle region of Mulu National Park.

Day 11 Iban Long-house

Head down the river on longtail boats to the Iban community. Interact with this fascinating indigineous tribe, learn about their way of life and maybe make some new friends while sharing some traditional rice wine.

Day 12 Headhunters Trail

After saying farewell to our Iban hosts, trek through lowland forest along the headhunters trail.

Days 13-14 Mulu National Park

Explore some of the world's largest caves and witness the incredible nightly phenomena, when millions of bats leave the entrance to Deer Cave in a mass exodus.

Days 15-16 Kuching and Bako National Park

Fly south to Kuching, Malay for 'cat', Sarawak's capital city. This charming laid-back city is full of things to see and do. Spend the rest of the day exploring the waterfront markets and pretty side streets. The following day, we head to Bako National Park, renowned for it's secluded beauty and wildlife spotting opportunities.