MALAYSIA | ULTIMATE BORNEO - 16 DAYS

ARRIVAL TO KUCHING, SARAWAK 

Upon arrival at Kuching airport, we will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in the middle of town next to the beautiful Sarawak River.

KUCHING CITY TOUR

Start your day with Kuching City tour. This tour will give you an introduction to Kuching – a charming, green and airy city offers a mix of well-preserved British Colonial Buildings and graceful modern architecture. Visit Chinese Temple, Colonial Centre and Sarawak Museum. Rest of the day free to explore more of the town on your own or relax at the pool.

KUCHING - NANGA SUMPA (L/D)
0800 hours pick up from hotel in Kuching and drive to Batang Ai reservoir. Along the way stop at Lachau Bazaar. Stroll around the shops and the small native market and have an early lunch in a local coffee shop. Then continue your journey, arriving at Batang Ai Lake around 1330-1400 hours.  Board a longboat and travel upriver to Nanga Sumpa, arriving at approx. 1530 hours, although the exact time will depend on river conditions. Settle in at Borneo Adventure’s lodge and have dinner. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at Nanga Sumpa lodge.

ENSELUAI WATERFALL - NANGA SUMPA (B/L/D)

Following breakfast hike the jungle trails along the river. Then continue upriver by longboat. Our destination is the scenic Enseluai waterfall.  Arrive at the waterfall and have time to relax, swim and enjoy the rainforest surroundings. Enjoy a riverside BBQ lunch prepared by your Iban hosts. Return to the lodge. After dinner visit Nanga Sumpa longhouse. Relax on the ruai (common verandah), spend time with the Iban people and enjoy some local rice wine. Overnight at Nanga Sumpa lodge.

NANGA SUMPA - KUCHING (B/L)

Breakfast in the lodge. 0830 hours travel downriver to the Batang Ai Lake jetty, arriving around 1030-1100 hours. Then travel overland back to Kuching with lunch en route. Arrive in Kuching approx. 1630 hours and be dropped off at your hotel.

KUCHING / MULU 

Pick up from your hotel in Kuching and transfer to Kuching Airport to catch the flight to Mulu. Upon arrival at the Mulu Airport, you will be meet and transferred to your accommodation at Mulu Marriott Resort. In the afternoon, trek for 3km on a plank walk to Deer Cave and Lang Cave. Late evening, witness the exodus of thousands of bats at the observatory before we return.

MULU CAVES AND NATIONAL PARK 

After breakfast, proceed by longboat to Batu Bungan, a Penan Settlement for a visit. Continue the boat journey to Wind cave and Clearwater Cave. Enjoy picnic lunch and swimming at the Clearwater spring before returning to Mulu for overnight.

MULU / SANDAKAN

Departure from Mulu and fly to Sandakan. Pick up from the airport and transfer to Four Points by Sheraton in the middle of town.

SEPILOK ORANGUTAN CENTER / SUKAU RAINFOREST LODGE

Pick up in the morning from your hotel. Transfer to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Watch a short video documentary of the rehabilitation activities before taking a boardwalk through the lowland rainforest to witness the feeding of the Orang Utan at 1000hrs. After that we proceed to visit the Sun Bear Conservation Centre.

After lunch, we head to the Sandakan jetty where we’ll embark on a speedboat for a 2½ hours boat journey up the Kinabatangan River to the multi awards winning Sukau Rainforest Lodge. Don’t worry as the ride is not choppy and it won’t be just boat ride as there will be opportunities along the way to view wildlife and birds, and if you’re lucky, even the shy Bornean Pygmy Elephants. Take a few moments to savor afternoon tea before we head out into the wild on your first river safari. Every boat is equipped with eco friendly outboard engines (used along the main river where the current is strong) and electric motor (used during wildlife viewing in the small tributaries) in search of wildlife and birds. Take loads of photographs as the wildlife extravaganza puts on a show. Return for a solar heated hot shower after sunset before enjoying a candle light buffet dinner overlooking the mighty river. Dinner is followed by a slide show and interpretation by our in-house naturalist guide. Overnight stay at Sukau Rainforest Lodge, which in 2015 was awarded by National Geographic to be one of the most Unique Lodges in the World. Stay overnight at the Sukau Rainforest Lodge.

SUKAU

Wake up to the calls of gibbons and hornbills and hot Sabah tea. 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 our own in-house Hornbill Boardwalk located behind the lodge with our in-house naturalist. In the afternoon, we proceed for another river cruise for more wildlife. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge.

SANDAKAN / DANUM VALLEY 

Today, your journey begins with an overland transfer to Lahad Datu.
After lunch, you will go on a 70 kilometer journey on gravelled road to Danum Valley. The area covers a sprawling 438-square kilometer undisturbed area of lowland dipterocarp rainforest in Sabah.

Have your first introduction of the forest in the afternoon through “Nature Trails” and the 300m tree top “Canopy Walkway” for a close-up observation of the rainforest. Danum Valley is home to many species of Borneo’s unique lowland fauna such as the Clouded Leopards, Sumatran Rhinoceros, Pygmy Elephants and Orang Utans. After dinner, proceed for a night drive in an open-top vehicle in search of nocturnal animals. Overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge.

BORNEO RAINFOREST LODGE 

Spend the whole day exploring the rainforest for more chances of spotting birds and mammals. Trek to the ancient Kadazandusun burial site aka “Coffin Cliff” before continue trekking to the “view point” for a bird’s eye view of the valley. Take your time to catch your breath and relax before descending the hill to the “Jacuzzi Pool” for a refreshing dip in rock pools. Return to the lodge for lunch. Another jungle trekking in the afternoon or you can opt to go ‘tubing’ down the Danum River. A night walk after dinner for more wildlife watching experience. Overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge.

BUNGA RAYA ISLAND RESORT & SPA

Relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Snorkel, dive, kayak, jungle trekking or just simply relax at the pool or sea. It’s up to you!

DEPARTURE FROM KOTA KINABALU 

Boat and land transfer to Kota Kinabalu Airport.