WOB 03 | MYSTICAL BORNEO

Day 1 KUCHING

Arrival in Sarawak , greeting at airport and transfer to Crowne Plaza Hotel.

 

Day 2 SARAWAK CULTURAL VILLAGE / DOLPHIN CRUISE

Visit the Sarawak Cultural Village with its replicas of traditional houses from Sarawak's major ethnic groups. After lunch, transfer to Santubong and take a boat cruise to spot the Irrawady Dolphin. In the evening we will take a boat cruise along the mangrove at Kuching Wetlands National Park in search of wildlife like Proboscis Monkey, Silver Leaf Langur and estuarine crocodile. Return to Kuching late evening. (BL)

 

Day 3 KUCHING - MUKAH

Fly to Mukah. Meet on arrival at Mukah airport and transfer to Lamin Dana ethnic homestay. In the evening we will take a river cruise along the Telian River to see the sago cottage industry and experience the Melanau culture. Overnight at Lamin Dana. (BLD)

 

Day 4 MUKAH - MIRI

Take a morning cruise to the mangrove forest for trekking. Fly to Miri. Transfer to Park City Hotel for overnight. (BLD)

 

Day 5 MIRI - MULU NATIONAL PARK

Fly to Mulu, a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. Take the 3 km plankwalk to explore Lang's and Deer Caves. Overnight at Royal Mulu Resort. (BLD)

 

Day 6 MULU NATIONAL PARK - MIRI - BRUNEI

Continue tour to Wind and Clearwater Caves. Fly to Miri and travel by road to Bandar Seri Begawan, exploring the places of interest along the way. Overnight at Orchid Garden Hotel. (B)

 

Day 7 BRUNEI HERITAGE TOUR

Full day Brunei Heritage tour including the open market, Brunei Museum, Jame Asr' Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, Royal Regalia Building, Istana Nurul Iman (The Royal Palace) and Kampong Ayer (water village) by boat, with tea at a water village house. (BL)

 

Day 8 SELIRONG ISLAND TOUR

Take a 45 minutes boat ride from Bandar Seri Begawan to Selirong Island . Enjoy the walk within the mangrove swamp – the natural breeding place of many sea creatures. Listen to the singing of the different species of birds and the chirping sound of the clams as they clam up when the tide ebbs. Very ideal place for birdwatchers to spend the day. High tea at The Empire Hotel & Country Club. (BL)

 

Day 9 BRUNEI - KOTA KINABALU.

Enjoy the facilities at the Empire Hotel & Country Club. Fly to Kota Kinabalu. Greet and transfer to Hotel. (B)

 

Day 10 MANUKAN ISLAND

Spend the day of sun, sea and sand on an offshore coral island. Transfer to jetty for 20 minutes boat journey to Manukan Island for a day of relaxation and explore jungle trails on your own. Snorkel in crystal clear water among coral reefs and rainbow-coloured fishes before returning at 1500 hours. (Snorkeling gear available for hire at a surcharge. Only packed lunch and transfers provided)

Please bring along towel, hat, walking shoes, insect repellent, water bottle, swim wear and sun block lotion. (B, Packed Lunch)

 

Day 11 KINABALU PARK KINABALU PARK AND WAR MEMORIAL

Drive 2 hours overland (88 km) through paddy-fields and Dusun villages over the ridges of the Crocker Range to the foothills of Mt. Kinabalu at 5,000ft. Short stop at roadside stall to savour the taste of local fruits. 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. Temperature at the park is around 14 - 25° C. The tour ends with a short visit to Kundasang War Memorial. (BL)

The Memorial takes the form of a walled garden and it was built to honour all those killed in the death marches of the Second World War. The death marches were ordered by the Japanese in January to April 1945, whereby 2,500 prisoners-of-war (1,800 Australian and 700 British soldiers) were marched from Sandakan to Ranau, a distance of 240 km. All but six who escaped with the help of locals survived the torturous trek across mountainous and forested terrain.

 

Day 12 KOTA KINABALU - TABIN

Fly to Lahad Datu. Transfer to Tabin Wildlife Reserve. In the afternoon, visit the Lipad mud volcano located nearest to Tabin base. After trekking through the jungle for twenty minutes, arrive at the elevated bare area of the mud volcano that is known to be frequented by deer, wild boars, elephants and birds. Look out for and identify footprints of animals. Those adventurous can experiment the effect of the volcanic mud said to be responsible for fine complexion. After dinner, there will be night activities to look out for nocturnal wildlife and birds. Overnight at Tabin Wildlife Lodge. (BLD)

 

Day 13 TABIN - SUKAU

Drive to Kinabatangan River with opportunity to view birds and wildlife in mangrove, wetland and rainforest habitats. Late afternoon take a river cruise using electric motor in search of some of the 10 primate species including Proboscis monkeys. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge. (BLD)

 

Day 14 SUKAU

Join a 0600hrs morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to view more birds and wildlife. Proceed to the Kelenanap ox-bow lake for a short jungle walk (if weather permits).You have the option to visit our 64 acres Kinabatangan Wildlife Corridor Regeneration Program (KWICORP) site to learn about reforestation of degraded riverine reserve. 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. (BLD)

 

* Try the lodge's rejuvenating Foot Spa Treatment (with a service fee)

 

Day 15 SUKAU - SEPILOK - KOTA KINABALU

Drive to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre for video show. Trek ten minutes through the rainforest on wooden plank walks to witness the feeding of the orang utans at 1000hrs. Fly to Kota Kinabalu for International flight, or start optional extension program. (B)

 

Includes : Domestic airfare, tours and transfers, meals as specified, entrance fees and English speaking guide.
Excludes : Camera fee and items not mentioned.