WOB 02 | NATURALLY BORNEO

Day 1 KOTA KINABALU

Arrival in Sabah, greeting at airport and transfer to hotel.

 

Day 2 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 3 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 4 KOTA KINABALU - DANUM VALLEY

Fly to Lahad Datu. Drive 83km from Lahad Datu airport to Danum Valley through selectively logged forest, cocoa and soft-wood plantations before arriving at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge beside Danum River on the edge of 438 sq. km of undisturbed lowland rainforest. The Lodge is home to the full range of Sabah 's lowland fauna, including the rare Sumatran Rhinoceros, Elephants, Clouded Leopards, and Orang Utans. So far some 275 species of birds have been recorded in the area. Explore nature trail and nearby river. In the evening a slide show and if weather permits one can go spotlighting to view some of the nocturnal animals. Overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge. (BLD)

 

Day 5 DANUM VALLEY

Early morning birdwalk before breakfast. Spend the whole day exploring the forest for birds and mammals, leading up to an escarpment with ancient burial coffins. Trek to waterfall for a dip in refreshing rock pools. Return to lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, walk through trails leading to canopy walkway. Overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge. (BLD)

 

Day 6 DANUM VALLEY - BRUNEI

Fly to Bandar Seri Begawan via Kota Kinabalu. Overnight at Orchid Garden Hotel. (BL)

 

Day 7 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN - ULU TEMBURONG NATIONAL PARK

Pick up at hotel lobby and transfer to Kianggeh Jetty to board speedboat and proceed to Bangar town. Upon arrival to Bangar town, visit the local market and also the local convenience store for soft drinks and snacks. Then proceed to Batang Duri, upon arrival to Batang Duri, you will be given a briefing and introduction to equipment. Then proceed by long boat to National Park HQ. Upon arrival at National Park HQ, register and check into chalet and if you may want to Swim and enjoy the beautiful environment. Dinner will be served & after that you may proceed with night tour (bring along flash light). Overnight in National Park accommodation. (BLD)

 

Day 8 ULU TEMBURONG NATIONAL PARK - BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

Wake up call by the guide and proceed to canopy walk. Upon arrival at Canopy tower, proceed to climb to the top to enjoy the sunrise. Return to Bandar Seri Begawan for brief city tour. Overnight at the palatial Empire Hotel & Country Club. (BL)

 

Day 9 BRUNEI - MIRI

Enjoy the Empire Hotel & Country Club facilities. In the afternoon, travel overland to Miri. Enjoy a sumptuous seafood dinner. Overnight at Park City Everly. (BD)

 

Day 10 MIRI - BARIO

Transfer to Miri airport for flight to Bario. Meet on arrival at Bario airport and transfer to the lodge. Bario is also known as the highlands of Sarawak located deep in the interior of Baram. The locals are Kelabit and Penans.

 

After lunch, we take a trek along the well marked path to Ulung Pallang longhouse. Dinner and overnight at Lodge. (BLD)

 

Day 11 BARIO - PA' LUNGAN

Trek to Pa' Lungan, a Kelabit longhouse, along a trail littered with wild orchids and pitcher plants. (BLD)

 

Day 12 BARIO - MIRI - KUCHING

Fly to Kuching via Miri. Greet and transfer to Crowne Plaza Hotel. (B)

 

Day 13 SEMENGGOH ORANG UTAN - DAMAI

Morning tour to Semenggoh Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. After lunch visit the Sarawak Cultural Village with its replicas of traditional houses from Sarawak's major ethnic groups . Transfer to Damai Puri Resort. (BL)

 

Day 14 BAKO NATIONAL PARK

Visit the coastal Bako National Park, Sarawak's oldest, which offers the perfect introduction to Sarawak 's forest ecology and wildlife such as proboscis monkeys. (BL)

 

Day 15 DEPARTURE

Enjoy the facilities at the Damai Puri Resort until departure transfer 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.