8 days tour

Borneo Expedition: Maliau Basin - Sabah’S Lost World Trek

$ 1,710 .00 USD

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Borneo Expedition: Maliau Basin - Sabah’S Lost World Trek

This tour includes:

Transport

Private mini van , on foot

Accommodation

Please note some of the multishare/dormitory accommodation can be mixed gender. Hotel (2 nights), Homestay (1 night), Dormitory (1 night), Camping under basic shelters (3 nights)

Guide

All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leader or local representative. The aim of the group leader or local representative is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced group leader or local representative however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your group leader or local representative is new to a particular region or training other group leader or local representative. Your group leader or local representative will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your group leader or local representative can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.

Others

Tambunan - Tambunan Rafflesia Center Tambunan - Kampung Sunsuron village tour Maliau Basin - Maliau Rim Observation Tower Maliau Basin - Stargazing activity Maliau Basin - Takob Akob Falls, Fowzi Falls & Giluk Falls trek Maliau Basin - Trek to Maliau Falls & Ginseng Camp Maliau Basin - Trek from Ginseng Station to Agathis Camp

Meals

7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners

Not included:

Flights

International flights not included.

Others

Other activities and services not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Borneo Expedition: Maliau Basin - Sabah’S Lost World Trek

  • Day 1 Day 1: Kota Kinabalu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Kota Kinabalu

      Selamat Datang! Welcome to Borneo, Malaysia. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm this evening. If you arrive early, you can immerse yourself in the history of this intriguing city between the Borneo jungle and the South China Sea at the Sabah State Museum.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Tambunan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Tambunan

      You’ll wake with excitement for your first full day of Intrepid adventure today. And, if it’s the right time of season, we’ll kick things off with a walk near the Tambunan Rafflesia Centre in search of the famous Rafflesia Flower, the largest flower in the world, with a local guide leading the way. Then, we’ll bid farewell to the modernity of Kota Kinabalu and make your way to tonight’s homestay, located in the district of Tambunan. You’ll arrive in Sunsuron Village and meet your Dusun hosts. While the government counts the Dusun people as part of the larger Kadazandusun indigenous group, they have a culture distinct from the Kadazan people. In the afternoon, you’ll join a walking tour of the village and explore a local bamboo house and skull house. After some time discovering the sights here, you’ll get a chance to cool off with a refreshing dip in a local river. This evening, feast on delicious home cooked treats.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Tambunan - Maliau Basin Conservation Area
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Tambunan - Maliau Basin Conservation Area

      After breakfast this morning, depart for the Maliau Basin Conservation Area by private vehicle. Today’s journey is on the longer side, so it’s a good idea to have a book, podcast, or some questions ready for your leader about the history of the area to pass the time. Arrive in the basin in the late afternoon and settle in at the Study Centre, a research base where you will spend tonight in dormitory-style accommodation. Later head to the Maliau Observation Tower. From here you’ll enjoy panoramic views over the area you’ll spend the next several days exploring.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Sabah’S Lost World Trek
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Sabah’S Lost World Trek

      After breakfast, make the drive to the starting point for your trek in Agathis camp and then listen to a briefing from a local trekking guide or ranger before starting the hike to Nepenthes Camp. Your trekking adventure begins with the most difficult portion, a seven-and-a-half-kilometre hike, uphill to the rim of the basin (elevation 1300 metres). Depending on the conditions, the time spent hiking today will be around 6 hours. You’ll hike over dense detritus while surrounded by towering trees, looking out for the incredible insects, flowers and mammal species that live among them. Today you’ll encounter your first set of metal ladders, there will be quite a few of these over the next couple of days. These are not for the novice trekker, you will need to have an adventurous spirit. These ladders are fixed to the ground, rock or tree trunks which help you to climb the steep terrain. Some ladders along the trail can be almost at a 90 degree angle. There are also fallen tree trunks used to cross the rivers. But don’t worry, while the going will be tough, you’ll be rewarded by the immense beauty of the environment. If time permits, it may be possible to stop at terraced Giluk Falls or cascading Takob Akob Falls. You’ll arrive at Nepenthes Camp in the late afternoon or early evening.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Sabah’S Lost World Trek
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Sabah’S Lost World Trek

      Today you’ll get the chance to check out not one, not two but three stunning waterfalls. And what’s best is you’ll hike your way to each one, making the cascading reward at the end even more worth it. After about 2 hours of trekking you’ll reach the first falls, Takob-Akob Falls, which plunge 38 metres into the rainforest below. Next up, hit the trail towards Fowzi Waterfall where you’ll sit down for a picnic lunch and enjoy the views. Finally, you’ll discover Giluk Waterfall, with an easy trek to finish the day. This evening you’ll head back to your camp at Nepenthes Camp to relax and rest your weary legs before another big day on the trails tomorrow.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Sabah’S Lost World Trek
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Sabah’S Lost World Trek

      Today’s trek is to Maliau Waterfall, continuing to Ginseng Camp in the evening. This 10-kilometre hike follows a relatively gentle trail to the seven-tiered falls. Listen out for the calls of Borneo gibbons, which are plentiful in the area (though hard to spot). Depending on recent rainfall, you may hear the thunder of the falls before you see them. The highest tier is 28-meters-tall, with each section set a fair distance forward from the last, making this a captivating sight.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Sabah’S Lost World Trek - Kota Kinabalu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Sabah’S Lost World Trek - Kota Kinabalu

      Set off in the morning and begin the final leg of the nine-kilometre trek to Agathis Camp (approximately 5—6 hours). Arrive at the camp hut at around 1 pm. Make the return drive by private vehicle to Kota Kinabalu and arrive at the hotel by 7 pm. Treat yourself to a shower, then choose whether to join your group for an optional final dinner together.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Kota Kinabalu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Kota Kinabalu

      Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if you’re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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