Complete Borneo

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Overview

The third largest island on the planet, Borneo is a land rich in natural and cultural highlights. Home to one of the oldest rainforests on earth, it can also boast spectacular biodiversity, UNESCO World Heritage landscapes and the immense limestone caverns of the Mulu National Park.

Along the way you will visit the rich landscapes of Bako National Park and the Iban tribes of Batang Ai, watch orangutans feeding in Sepilok and search for rare Irrawaddy dolphins along the Salak River....

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

How Tailor-Made Works

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Example Itinerary

This is an example itinerary. Our experts have all travelled widely in the region and will be happy to tailor any of our itineraries to suit your tastes and budget, or build a trip from scratch.

Day 1 Kuching: City Exploration

Arrive in Kuching and transfer to your hotel. This afternoon is free to enjoy exploring Sarawak's charming capital. This fascinating riverside city is filled with temples and colourful landmarks that date back to its colonial beginnings. You can stroll along the beautifully landscaped waterfront and explore the bustling vitality of the handicraft shops of the main bazaar.

The Waterfront Hotel

Day 2 Kuching: Bako National Park

Today you visit the rich ecosystems of Bako National Park, Sarawak's oldest and smallest protected reserve. One of the best places in Sarawak to see wildlife in their natural setting, Bako is home to proboscis monkeys, wild boars, monitor lizards and a rich collection of bird species. Accessible only by boat you will have a chance to trek along some of the jungle trails that snake through the park, before returning to Kuching.

The Waterfront Hotel Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 Kuching - Batang Ai: Orangutan Sanctuary

Departing Kuching this morning you drive on to the Batang Ai reservoir. Travelling via Semenggoh you will have a chance to watch the feeding of the orangutans, before continuing to the colourful market town of Serian. After lunch you continue to Batang Ai where, on arrival, you will board a longboat for a river cruise up to Mengkak Longhouse. After dinner you will visit an Iban longhouse for an evening of cultural interaction and some local rice wine.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Batang Ai: Jungle Trails

After breakfast you hike along the jungle trails and travel upriver by longboat to the for your picnic lunch (if weather permit). After a chance to relax, swim, explore and maybe even try your hand at fishing Iban style, you return to the longhouse. After a dinner sprinkled with delicious local delicacies, you have another opportunity to visit the longhouse.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Batang Ai – Kuching: Longboat Cruise

Taking a longboat back to the jetty, you return to Kuching this morning. This afternoon is free to relax or explore at leisure in Kuching.

The Waterfront Hotel Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6 Kuching – Gunung Mulu National Park: Deer Cave

Flying to Mulu this morning you enter the landscapes of the Gunung Mulu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site that encompasses some of Sarawak's most spectacular natural features. This afternoon you will visit the breath-taking wonder of Deer Cave, the largest limestone cavern anywhere on earth. Filled with incredible limestone formations, the cave is home to some 2 million bats, which exit the cave in search of food at sunset most evenings.

Gunung Mulu National Park Park Head Quarters Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 Gunung Mulu National Park: Cave Systems

Mulu is home to one of the largest cave systems in the world and this morning you will visit both the Wind and Clearwater Caves. These caves harbour unique species of flora, including rare orchids and pitcher plants, as well as delicate lace-like formations of stalactites and stalagmites.

Gunung Mulu National Park Park Head Quarters Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8 Gunung Mulu National Park - Kota Kinabalu – Sepilok: Travel to Sabah

Transfer to the airport for you flight to Sandakan in Sabah, via Kota Kinabalu. On arrival transfer to your hotel located just outside Sandakan.

Sepilok Nature Lodge Breakfast

Day 9 Sepilok - Kinabatangan (Abai): River Safari

This morning, visit the orangutans at Sepilok Nature Reserve, where you can observe them at their feeding stations and enjoy a short presentation on the Orangutan Rehabilitation Programme. Following the visit, you then travel by boat on to the Kinbatangan Sanctuary and the pristine mangrove forests of the Kinabatangan River Delta. Upon arrival at the Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort, enjoy lunch before setting off for an afternoon river expedition in search of wildlife in an open-topped river boat. You might get the opportunity to photograph wild orangutans, pygmy elephants, proboscis monkeys and other wildlife. After a few hours you will head back to the resort, if weather is good, we should be able to see and photograph fireflies at a very challenging low-light condition. After dinner, shall take a night stroll along the boardwalks on a lookout for nocturnal animals and interesting insects.

Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 Kinabatangan (Abai): In Search of Wildlife

An early morning boat ride takes you around the nearby Ox Bow Lake, for a chance to search out some of the abundant bird and animal life in the area. Returning to the lodge for breakfast, you then pay a visit to the Abai village, before returning to the river again to enjoy another waterborne safari in search of proboscis monkeys and more endemic wildlife.

Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11 Kinabatangan (Abai) - Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu: Morning Birdwatching

Early this morning, spend some time on the boardwalk for some birdwatching. Transfer by boat to Sandakan airport and in the afternoon fly back to Kota Kinabalu.

Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort and Spa Breakfast, Lunch

Day 12 Kota Kinabalu: Mt Kinabalu Nature Walk

Kinabalu National Park is one of the oldest in Malaysia. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the world's most important biological zones and surrounds the towering summit of Mount Kinabalu (4095 m). This morning you will visit the park and enjoy a guided walk with a park naturalist. Later you will explore the sumptuous Botanical Gardens and learn a little more about the incredible diversity of the region's flora, before returning to Kota Kinabalu.

Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort and Spa Breakfast

Day 13 Kota Kinabalu: Relax on the Beach

Day at leisure to relax and enjoy the beach at the hotel.

Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort and Spa Breakfast

Day 14 Kota Kinabalu: Departure

After a free morning you will transfer to the airport in time to catch your onward flight.

Breakfast

EXAMPLE ACCOMMODATION

Hotel Rating

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Hotel Rating

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Hotel Rating

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Hotel Rating

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Accommodation listed here is intended as a guide only, to give you a taste of what we can do. Our experts can tailor any aspect of this itinerary and accommodation to suit your budget and tastes.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

14 days from £3,370

MEALS

As specified in the itinerary, sampling some of the country's finest cuisine.

TRANSPORT

Private air-conditioned vehicles with experienced, dedicated drivers, unless otherwise stated.

ENTRANCE FEES

Tours and admission fees, including tickets specified in the itinerary.

EXPERT TEAM

Licensed English-speaking guides and a support team available 24/7.

ACCOMMODATION

As specified in the itinerary, using some of our favourite local properties.

WILD MILES

This tour will earn you 14008 Wild Miles

ACCOMMODATION

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Wild Miles Club

When you book a trip with Wild Frontiers you are awarded points, which are based on the return distance from London to the arrival city of your trip. Points are awarded for all our holidays, including both our escorted group tours and tailor-made trips. When you accrue points, you will qualify for the following discounts on all future bookings:

Blue More than 10,000 points 2.5% discount
Bronze More than 30,000 points 5% discount
Silver More than 45,000 points 7.5% discount
Gold More than 60,000 points 10% discount

This itinerary is aimed to give you an idea of what we can offer. The price shown above is per person, based on two people travelling outside of peak periods. As this itinerary is only a suggestion and can be tailor-made to suit your interests and budget, your final price may differ.

Positive Impact of this Trip

Tree
Ten trees are planted per passenger on this trip
Community
Supports Wild Frontiers Foundation community projects
Wind Turbine
A contribution to renewable energy projects

Making a Difference

Community Tourism

People and local communities have always been at the heart of Wild Frontiers and the travel experiences we offer. Through community tourism we have the opportunity to generate real positive impact, supporting people we visit through sustainable local development, and in turn help to alleviate poverty and protect culture and environments in often more vulnerable destinations. While doing so, our clients gain richer travel experiences and more meaningful connections with the people they meet.

Conservation and Climate Action

As a travel company, we hold a responsibility to minimise our environmental footprint and contribute to sustainability, and work closely with local communities to support their efforts. By implementing initiatives such as carbon measuring, tree-planting, reducing single-use plastic and promoting eco-friendly practices, we can help mitigate the negative impacts of tourism on fragile ecosystems and local communities. Additionally, prioritising conservation efforts helps preserve natural habitats and wildlife, ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy the wonders of our planet.

Wild Frontiers Foundation

The Wild Frontiers Foundation aims to provide a platform to create awareness, raise money and deliver funding to projects in countries where we operate as a travel company. Through the foundation, we are able to channel money into grass roots projects, which we have either established ourselves or support through charity partners. These include initiatives focused around education, the empowerment of local people and community conservation.

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