The Natural Wonders of Borneo - Journeys of Distinction Light

14-DAY BORNEO ENLIGHTENED TOUR

No trip to Borneo is complete without visiting the wonderful Orangutans, but you’ll also see the other natural wonders of Borneo, as well as its characterful towns.

So much is included in the price
• Return flights to and from the UK, and internal flights with Malaysian Airlines including all UK taxes
• Visits to Kuching, Serian, Batang Ai, Mount Kinabalu, Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Kinabatangan River and Sandakan
• Sightseeing as specified with transfers and entrance fees included
• Local guides who’ll share their knowledge of the country, its history and culture
• Free time to explore independently
• 10 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 3 dinners
• Quality hotels throughout

Extend Your Holiday
Once the travel bug bites you, it’s hard to return to normal life; but you can always put it off for a bit longer by booking an extension to give yourself a few more days’ holiday and a wealth of different experiences.

Kuala Lumpur Extension

Day 1 Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur
You’ll fly to Malaysia, to the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur.

Day 2 Kuala Lumpur

A free day to explore, taking in the Petronas Towers, Independence Square, the historic mosques and local trading stalls.

Day 3 Depart Kuala Lumpur

After another full day to yourself, you’ll transfer to the airport for your flight home tonight, arriving the following day.
Meals: 2 breakfasts, in-flight
Hotel: 2 nights Capitol

From £95 per person

Langkawi Beach Extension

Day 1 Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur
You’ll arrive in Malaysia’s capital city and transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi
After a free morning to explore Kuala Lumpur, you’ll fly to Langkawi.

Days 3 & 4 Langkawi
You have two full days to revel in your sublime surroundings and explore the island of Langkawi.

Day 5 Langkawi
This evening, you’ll transfer to the airport for your flight home, via Kuala Lumpur arriving the next day.
Meals: 4 breakfasts, in-flight
Hotel: 1 night Capitol, 3 nights Federal Villa Beach Resort.

From £295 per person.

Tour itinerary

Day 1 Depart Heathrow
Your overnight flight takes off this evening.
Meals: In-flight

Day 2 Arrive Kuching
When you land in Kuala Lumpur, you’ll take an internal flight to Kuching.
Meals: In-flight
Hotel: Grand Margherita

Day 3 Kuching
On a morning tour, you’ll visit the White Rajah colonial buildings, open markets, temples and mosques.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Grand Margherita

Day 4 Kuching to Batang Ai
Your journey to Batang Ai starts early this morning, stopping en route at Serian to visit the open market. You’ll also stop at a pepper farm before continuing to Lachau village to browse the handicrafts and have lunch. When you arrive at Batang Ai jetty, you’ll transfer to your hotel by boat. This evening, join your fellow travellers for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Hilton Batang Ai

Day 5 Batang Ai
This morning you’ll visit Batang Ai longhouse, an authentic dwelling of the local Iban tribe. You’ll find out about the lifestyle of these indigenous villagers, watch a traditional dance and a demonstration of a blowpipe; an ancient hunting weapon. After lunch, you’ll return to the hotel for a free afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Hilton Batang Ai

Day 6 Batang Ai to Kota Kinabalu
After breakfast, you’ll transfer back to Kuching and fly to Kota Kinabalu, landing mid-afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Sabah Oriental

Day 7 Kota Kinabalu
Today you’re free to do as you please. You also have a choice of optional excursions; a visit to a marine park, a Garama river safari, or a fishing trip.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Sabah Oriental

Day 8 Kota Kinabalu to Mount Kinabalu
On a full day trip to Mount Kinabalu, you’ll drive past paddy fields and villages as the majestic mountain draws closer. You’ll then walk along the Mesilau Nepenthes Trail looking for carnivorous plants. After lunch in a local restaurant, you’ll descend to the park’s botanical garden.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Mount Kinabalu Heritage Resort

Day 9 Mount Kinabalu to Sandakan
After breakfast, you’ll head for Sandakan, visiting Poring Hot Spring on the way. You can then choose to visit the Kipungit waterfall or follow a nature trail to an exhilarating tree canopy walk. You’ll have lunch then continue to Sandakan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Sepilok Nature Resort

Day 10 Sandakan to Bilit
Today’s full day wildlife adventure starts with a visit to the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre at Sepilok, where you’ll watch feeding time and stroll into the tropical lowland jungle. You’ll continue on to the outstanding new Sepilok Rainforest Discovery Centre, with its lush garden and Canopy Walkway. After lunch, you’ll cruise the Kinabatangan River, watching for proboscis monkeys, elephants, hornbills, gibbons and many beautiful birds.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Bilit Rainforest Lodge

Day 11 Bilit
Early this morning you’ll cruise up to the Oxbow Lake to birdwatch and trek through the lush forest. After lunch at the lodge, you’re free to explore, or join an optional excursion to Gomantong, Borneo’s largest cave system, a famous source of swiflets’ nests used for making Bird’s Nest Soup. Weather permitting, you’ll venture out on a night walk.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Bilit Rainforest Lodge

Day 12 Bilit to Kota Kinabalu
You'll arrive in Sandakan late morning and enjoy a tour of the main sites before your transfer to the airport and your flight back to Kota Kinabalu where you'll enjoy a last night in Borneo.
Meals: Breakfast 
Hotel: Sabah Oriental

Day 13 Depart Kota Kinabalu
Today is at leisure.  A late check out has been arranged so relax at your hotel or explore the town before your flight to Kuala Lumpur.  Here you either connect to your flight home, or continue on to your extension destination.
Meals: Breakfast, In-flight

Day 14  Arrive Heathrow
Your flight lands this morning.
Meals: In-flight