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South East Asia:
Borneo Discoverer (EXD) - 20 days
Showcasing the best of Borneo - wildlife, rainforests, tropical islands and unique peoples
 Borneo is home to some of the most diverse and beautiful wildlife in the whole of South East Asia. Starting with a visit to Semenggok's Orang-utan Centre, we continue to Bako N.P. - a nature lover's paradise - where Proboscis monkey can be seen, as well as other primates. We then visit world heritage Mulu Park, and marvel at the oldest rainforest in the world before moving onto Sabah, and Turtle Island. After a close up viewing of orang-utans at Sepilok we continue to the Kinabatanagan River region, where we stay with a local village. Next is the pristine Danum Valley Conservation Area, before we can relax on the tropical 'Survivor' island.
Profile
Travel by minibus, 4WD, boat and 5 internal flights.
Group & staff
Min. 6, max. 16, plus leader and appropriate local staff.
Accommodation
6 nights hotel, 9 nights park accommodation, 2 nights village homestay, 2 nights beach lodge.
Food
14 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 9 dinners included
Itinerary
| Day: |
Description: |
| 1 |
Start Kuching; afternoon free to explore. |
| 2 |
Visit Semenggok Orang-Utan Centre; visit local Bidayu tribal longhouse. |
| 3 |
Full day exploring Bako N.P., home to the proboscis monkey. |
| 4 |
Full day to look for wildlife; or swim and relax in this fascinating and diverse coastal park. |
| 5 |
Return to Kuching; fly to Miri. Free afternoon. |
| 6 |
Transfer along the Baram River to Mulu. Sunset walk to Deer Cave for spectacular 'million bat' exodus. |
| 7 |
Full day exploring; including tree canopy walkway. |
| 8 |
Free day to explore, relax or partake in optional activities. |
| 9 |
Transfer to Sandakan on the east coast of Sabah. |
| 10 |
Full day excursion to spectacular Turtle Island. |
| 11 |
Visit Sepilok Orang-Utan Sanctuary and Proboscis Monkey sanctuary. |
| 12 |
Travel along the mighty Kinabatanagan River to village of Batu Puti. Visit WWF MESCOT project working to protect and preserve the local environment. |
| 13 |
Excursions into forest where we hope to see elephants, monkeys, orang-utans and endemic bird life. |
| 14 |
Leave Batu Puti and visit Danum Valley Conservation Area, a vast area of protected lowland forest. |
| 15 |
A full day to explore this wonderful reserve with expert local guides. This region is at the forefront of tropical rainforest research, and is home to gibbons, orang-utans, elephants and hundreds of different bird species. |
| 16 |
Morning to explore; afternoon flight to Kota Kinabalu. |
| 17-18 |
Transfer to the tropical paradise of Pulau Tiga on day 18. Free to relax and explore - optional excursions are available. |
| 19 |
Return to Kota Kinabalu. Free afternoon, or optional excursions. |
| 20 |
End Kota Kinabalu. |
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NB: This itinerary is for 2007 departures. |
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