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Special Interest » Eco-journeys » Borneo » 8 Days Explore Sabah »
View down from Canopy walk
Highlights: Sabah is known for its uniquely diverse population, which consists of 32 ethnic communities, and also boasts some of the world's greatest wildlife treasures. Here you will find the highest mountain in South East Asia, Mount Kinabalu, located in the Kinabalu National Park, Also Malaysia's first World Heritage Site; the picturesque view of South China Sea meeting Sulu Sea at the "Tip of Borneo"; Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre;Sukau Rainforest Lodge; and you will also take a cruise on the Kinabatangan River, second longest river in Malaysia. Its dazzling beauty, wide variety of attractions, year-round pleasant climate and friendly people are the reason for it being truly "Borneo's Paradise".
ITINERARY: Tour Code: 7N BOR BET15 Ref No.: BB15
Day 1:Arrive Kotakinabalu Arrive Kota Kinabalu, meet and transfer to Hyatt Regency Hotel. In the evening, proceed for a brief sunset tour covering Signal Hill overlooking the city centre and the offshore islands and Tanjung Aru beach. Visit the night market to bargain for the wide array of local spices, souvenirs, fruits and vegetables. Proceed to a restaurant for dinner before we return. Overnight at Hyatt Regency Hotel. (D) Note: Due to access limitation, the visit to Signal Hill is only accessible by 8 seater van and not feasible for a group of 8 persons and above.
Day 2: Visit to Tuaran
Pick up from Hyatt Regency Hotel and proceed to Tuaran town and visit the central and fish market. Walk across the suspension bridge nearby and if weather permits, cycle (optional) through villages, orchards and rubber plantation. Have tea or coffee break at a local village. You can have an optional foot massage (at a surcharge) at the society for the blind centre. This is an opportunity to soothe tired legs and to contribute to the visually impaired. Transfer back to hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Overnight at Hyatt Regency Hotel (B)
Please bring along sun block lotion, personal toiletries, insect repellent, hat, torchlight, walking shoes, extra shirts, raincoat, and water bottle.
Day 3:Tip of Borneo Pick up from Hyatt Regency Hotel and 2½ hours journey past Dusun villages, paddy fields and palm oil plantations to the land of the last longhouses in Kudat. After lunch, set off for the Tip of Borneo where South China Sea meets the Sulu Sea.Visit the tranquil secluded beach of Kg. Kimihang for a swim. Proceed to Kg. Tinangol for our overnight guesthouse. Enjoy fresh coconut drink and witness cultural activities while mingling with the friendly local folks and children. Enjoy a traditional-style dinner followed by a colourful cultural performance by the local Rungus community. Overnight in Longhouse. Mattress and mosquito net are provided. (BLD)
Day 4:Kinabalu Park World Heritage Site Wake up to the calls of roosters and enjoy the tranquility of the village. Take your local breakfast before we trek to the nearby rubber estate. Test your skill at rubber tapping. Continue journey to Kinabalu Park. At Kinabalu Park World Heritage Site, visit the Education Centre and Mountain Garden, home to various species of the flowering Rhododendrons, carnivorous pitcher plants, orchids, ferns, oak trees and birds. Night temperature at the park is around 14°C - 25°C. If time and weather permits, take a guided walk on one of the trails in the cool surrounding to observe the montane forest. Overnight at Celyn Resort. (BLD) Please bring along sun block lotion, personal toiletries, insect repellent, hat, torchlight, walking shoes, raincoat, drinking water bottle, swimming attire and towel.
Day 5:Poring - Sandakan
After breakfast, continue 40 km overland journey to Poring, 1,500 ft above sea level, east of Kinabalu Park HQ. Explore tropical lowland rainforest and the jungle trail leading up to the treetop canopy walkways, suspended 41 meters above the forest floor across giant Mengaris trees (excludes camera/video fee). Proceed by overland to Sandakan. Overnight at Sepilok Nature Resort. (BLD)
Day 6:Sepilok - Sukau
Pick up from Sepilok Nature Resort and transfer to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre for a video show. Trek ten minutes through the rainforest on wooden plank walks to witness the feeding of the orang utans at 1000hrs. Continue to Sandakan jetty for 2½ hours boat journey to newly renovated multi awards winning Sukau Rainforest Lodge along Sabah's longest river, Kinabatangan with opportunity to view birds and wildlife in virgin mangrove, wetland and rainforest habitats. Late afternoon take a river cruise using electric motor in search of some of the 10 primate species. Sukau is home to Borneo pygmy elephants, orang utans, proboscis monkeys and all eight species of hornbill in Borneo. Return for solar heated hot shower, candle light dinner overlooking the riverbank and slide show conducted by naturalist guide. Overnight at the award winning newly renovated Sukau Rainforest Lodge, named by National Geographic Adventure magazine in 2009 as one of the top 50 jungle lodges in the world. (BLD)
Day 7:Sukau
Wake up to the calls of gibbons and hornbills. A 0600hrs morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to Kelenanap oxbow lake to view more birds and wildlife. After breakfast, proceed for an educational tour on the Hornbill Boardwalk located behind the lodge with our in-house naturalist. You also have the option to participate in our Kinabatangan Wildlife Corridor Regeneration Programme (KWICORP) by planting trees on our 65 acres adopted land. In the afternoon, we proceed for another river cruise for more wildlife. After dinner an optional night safari cruise (at a surcharge) spotting nocturnal animals, crocodiles and birds. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge. (BLD)
Day 8:Departure After breakfast, return to Sandakan by boat journey. Have lunch before we transfer to airport for flight back to Kota Kinabalu. (BL) B- Breakfast /L- Lunch/D-Dinner Tour Cost: USD 1305/-per person on double USD 980/-per child no bed USD 1270/-per person on triple USD 320/-Single room supplement
Rates valid till March 2011
Includes: Tours and transfers, accommodation and meals as specified, entrance fees and English speaking guide.
Excludes: - Domestic airfare and International fares - Malaysia Visa fees - Items not mentioned.
2-8 pax will travel on group joining basis.
9pax and above will have a private tour. Single traveller is charged at a
minimum of 2 persons. Private tour for 2-8 persons could be arranged at 100%
surcharge. A surcharge of 100% will be imposed for airport/hotel transfer
between 2300hrs - 0600hrs.
High season surcharge: Hyatt Regency Hotel : Additional USD 30 / room / night 16 Jul – 31 Aug, 01 – 07 Oct, 20 Dec 20 – 04 Jan 2011, 01 – 07 Feb 2011
Sukau Rainforest Lodge : Additional USD 101 / person July - August
