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Transport

Private vehicle, plane, boat, hiking, walking.

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

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Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Visit Mongkos Village, Muara Mongkos Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Nature Walk in Kubah National Park, Kuching. Arrival transfer. Excursion to a Bidayuh Tribal Village. Santubong River wildlife and dolphin cruise. Night walk in Mulu National Park. Boat excursion to Wind and Clearwater Caves. Walking excursion to Deer and Lang Caves. Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre visit. Visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Kinabatangan River and wildlife excursions on foot and boat. Tabin Wildlife Reserve excursions by jeep and on foot. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Accommodation

Hotels (7 nts), Lodge (4 nts)

Meals

11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 4 dinners

Not included:

Insurance

Flights

Others

Gunung Mulu National Park - Canopy Walk Tabin Wildlife Reserve - Tabin Rainforest Foot Soak

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Day 1 Day 1: Kuching
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Kuching

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.

Accommodation:
- The Waterfront Hotel (or similar).

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Kuching

Included Activities:
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2 Day 2: Kuching (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Kuching (1B, 1L)

Venture out of Kuching on a full-day excursion to a Bidayuh tribal village. The Bidayuh (also known as the Land Dayak) are the indigenous people of southern Sarawak, and we’ll spend time learning about their culture, history, and lifestyle. Alongside our local guide, visit a traditional bamboo longhouse, where several families typically reside, and take a stroll in the village farmlands, passing through rice fields and fruit orchards. Witness a traditional dance performance, and observe how the Bidayuh prepare a daily meal, using fresh, local ingredients.
This village is located near the Sarawak-Kalimantan border. Along the way stop at the colourful local market in the small town of Serian, which features a variety of jungle produce such as edible ferns, bamboo shoots, tropical fruits and more.

Accommodation:
- The Waterfront Hotel (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Kuching to Muara Mongkos 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Visit Mongkos Village
Day 3 Day 3: Kuching (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Kuching (1B)

Head to the verdant Santubong Peninsula this morning, crowned by the jungle-covered Mount Santubong. Embark on a cruise down the Santubong River, taking in the stunning mangrove scenery and keeping an eye out for proboscis monkeys and the endangered Irrawaddy dolphin. Spend the afternoon at leisure before joining an amphibian expert for an evening walk in fern-filled Kubah National Park. Enjoy a delightful jungle orchestra at nightfall and search for a variety of frog species, including the Kubah or Matang narrow-mouthed frog—one of the smallest frogs in the world.

Accommodation:
- The Waterfront Hotel (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Santubong River Wildlife and Dolphin Cruise
- Nature Walk in Kubah National Park
Day 4 Day 4: Kuching/Gunung Mulu National Park (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Kuching/Gunung Mulu National Park (1B)

Catch a flight to Mulu and transfer to our hotel near Gunung Mulu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its incredible biodiversity, old-growth tropical forest, and impressive karst features. The park is also home to the renowned Mulu Caves, one of the largest and most spectacular cave systems on Earth. Set out on a night walk with our local guide to look for the park’s nocturnal wildlife, spotting blinking fireflies and luminescent fungi along the way.
The Mulu Caves hold many world records in terms of size, height and length including the Sarawak Chamber; thought to be the largest known natural underground chamber. As well, considered the largest known cave passage in the world, the Deer Cave is home to a phenomenal 2-3 million bats. Finally, the Clearwater Cave boasts an extensive system of passages, currently known to be the longest in South-East Asia. To date approximately 100 km of the system has been explore, and much still remains a mystery.

Accommodation:
- Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Plane 01:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Mulu Night Walk
Day 5 Day 5: Gunung Mulu National Park (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Gunung Mulu National Park (1B, 1L)

Hop on a longboat and glide along the Melinau River to a Penan settlement for a short visit. The Penan are a hunter-gatherer tribe native to Sarawak whose traditional way of life is increasingly threatened by deforestation. Continue to the Wind Cave, observing its surreal calcite formations and the cool breezes that blow through. Climb up a series of steps to reach the breathtaking underground river in Clearwater Cave, the longest cave passage in Asia. After a picnic lunch, walk through delightful foliage to the Lang and Deer Caves. Marvel at Lang Cave’s magnificent stalagmites and stalactites, and tread with awe into Deer Cave—one of the largest cave passages in the world and home to more than three million bats. We’ll try to time our excursion to coincide with the bat exodus, when these nocturnal creatures fly out en masse to hunt for insects.

Accommodation:
- Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Included Activities:
- Wind and Clearwater Caves Exploration
- Deer and Lang Caves Exploration
- Bat Exodus Observation
Day 6 Day 6: Gunung Mulu National Park/Kota Kinabalu (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Gunung Mulu National Park/Kota Kinabalu (1B)

Spend the morning exploring Gunung Mulu National Park at leisure, and opt to discover the majestic landscape from Mulu Skywalk, the world’s longest canopy walk. This afternoon, catch a flight to Kota Kinabalu and enjoy the evening on your own.

Accommodation:
- Hotel Grandis (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Plane 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)
Day 7 Day 7: Kota Kinabalu/Kampung Bilit (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Kota Kinabalu/Kampung Bilit (1B, 1L, 1D)

Travel on an early morning flight to Sandakan and visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, where injured, orphaned, or rescued orangutans are cared for and then reintroduced into the wild. Orangutans are among the planet’s most critically endangered creatures, found only in Borneo and Sumatra. Later, head to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre to meet rescued Malayan sun bears. We’ll enjoy a talk on these elusive creatures—the smallest species of bear in the world—and learn about the efforts underway to protect them. Afterward, transfer to our lodge in the small village of Kampung Bilit and embark on an evening cruise on the Kinabatangan River, seeking out monkeys, birds, elephants, and crocodiles.

Accommodation:
- Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Plane 01:00 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle 02:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre Visit
- Kinabatangan River Evening Cruise
- Jungle Night Walk
- Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre Visit

Additional Notes: At the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre you may come in relatively close proximity to the orangutans, but you cannot touch or directly interact with them. Most primate care centres, especially those attempting rehabilitation and release in accordance with the IUCN guidelines, prohibit tourist and volunteer contact with any and all animals for two main reasons: risk of zoonosis (the risk of us passing diseases to our primate cousins) and habituation & behavioural implications (detrimental impact of having a large, ever-changing human presence around apes which might lead to a reluctance to return to their natural habitat).
Day 8 Day 8: Kampung Bilit (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Kampung Bilit (1B, 1L, 1D)

Located along a curve on the thriving Kinabatangan River, the small village of Kampung Bilit offers a wide array of wildlife-viewing opportunities. Set out on foot into the jungle with local guides and naturalists; then cruise the rich waterways of the river, keeping your eyes open for proboscis monkeys and orangutans, as well as the rare pygmy elephant.

Accommodation:
- Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Lodge (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Kinabatangan River Wildlife Cruise
- Guided Oxbow Lake Walk and Wildlife Spotting
Day 9 Day 9: Kampung Bilit/Tabin Wildlife Reserve (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Kampung Bilit/Tabin Wildlife Reserve (1B, 1L, 1D)

Drive to Tabin Wildlife Reserve and check in to our rainforest lodge. This stunning reserve is home to nine primate species, three species of cat, and hundreds of bird species. Embark on a hike along an elephant trail to the Lipad mud volcano, which provides a natural mineral lick for local wildlife, and climb to the top of the observation tower for incredible views of the surrounding forest. After dinner, enjoy a presentation on Tabin’s natural wonders, followed by a night safari in search of the reserve’s nocturnal creatures, such as the Horsfield’s tarsier, the clouded leopard, the slow loris, and more.

Accommodation:
- Tabin Wildlife Resort (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Lahad Datu to Tabin Wildlife Reserve 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Hike to Lipad Mud Volcano
- Night Safari
Day 10 Day 10: Tabin Wildlife Reserve (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Tabin Wildlife Reserve (1B, 1L, 1D)

Spend the day exploring Tabin Wildlife Reserve with local guides. Enjoy an early morning bird walk, seeking out the park’s colourful variety of avian species. After breakfast, trek through lush rainforest to the lovely Lipad Waterfall. Take a refreshing dip and shower here, or relax by the edge of the pool. In the late afternoon, set out on a wildlife drive through the reserve. After dinner, venture out on a night walk around our lodge in search of sleeping birds, frogs, and insects.

Accommodation:
- Tabin Wildlife Resort (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Morning Bird Walk
- Lipad Waterfall Visit
- Dusk Wildlife Drive
- Jungle Night Walk
Day 11 Day 11: Tabin Wildlife Reserve/Kota Kinabalu (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Tabin Wildlife Reserve/Kota Kinabalu (1B, 1L)

Spend the morning at leisure, opting to watch a video about Tabin Wildlife Reserve or fashioning a souvenir using mud from the Lipad volcano. Later, board a flight to Kota Kinabalu and enjoy free time to explore the bustling coastal city.

Accommodation:
- Hotel Grandis (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Tabin Wildlife Reserve to Lahad Datu
- Plane 01:00 Hr(s)
Day 12 Day 12: Kota Kinabalu (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Kota Kinabalu (1B)

Depart at any time.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of Borneo National Geographic Journeys

Day 1: Kuching

Day 2: Kuching (1B, 1L)

Day 3: Kuching (1B)

Day 4: Kuching/Gunung Mulu National Park (1B)

Day 5: Gunung Mulu National Park (1B, 1L)

Day 6: Gunung Mulu National Park/Kota Kinabalu (1B)

Day 7: Kota Kinabalu/Kampung Bilit (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 8: Kampung Bilit (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 9: Kampung Bilit/Tabin Wildlife Reserve (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 10: Tabin Wildlife Reserve (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 11: Tabin Wildlife Reserve/Kota Kinabalu (1B, 1L)

Day 12: Kota Kinabalu (1B)

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