Armchair Borneo
A Tour into Natures Wonderland that is Sabah and Sarawak.
Flora, Fauna, Outstanding Landscapes and a Cultural delight
A Great Experience in Comfort and Style
Day 1
Meet and transfer from Airport to Sabah Hotel. Free at Leisure for the day.
1900 hrs meet at the hotel lobby for dinner transfer to Tropicana Restaurant at Trig hill.(D)
Day 2
0800 hrs meet at lobby for a full day Sepilok and City tour of Sandakan. Depart hotel to Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre for Orang Utan encounter. Upon arrival at Sepilok, we will proceed to audio visual building for the 25minute documentary film viewing. This documentary film will give you an overview and better understanding of what is the function and objective of the rehabilitation centre. At 0900hrs, proceed to platform A to witness the feeding of the semi-wild Orang Utan in the natural Rainforest of Borneo. It will be an experience to witness the Orang Utan in the wild at their natural habitat. All this Orang Utan have gone through a process of rehabilitation programs and stages to regain back their knowledge to survive back in the jungle.
After the close encounter of the Orang Utan, proceed to Ocean King Seafood Restaurant for lunch. In the afternoon after lunch, continue journey to explore the city of Sandakan. Visit the Puh Jih Shih Chinese Buddhist temple, walk in town of Sandakan, visit the oldest but modernise water village and Australia War Memorial. Return to hotel after the tour and freshen-up for dinner and depart at 1900hrs to English Tea House. (B,L,D)
Day 3
Transfer to Sandakan airport for your flight to Kota Kinabalu (suggested flight - SDK/BKI : MH 2043, etd 0820 / 0905 hrs).
0905 hrs- Pick up from Kota Kinabalu International Airport for about 3 hrs drive through scenic countryside to the North of Kudat, passing views of paddy fields, villages, oil palm plantation, local stalls selling handicraft and food items. Continue journey to Kudat Golf & Marina Resort for lunch and check in
En-route visit Sumangkap Village,well known for its "Gong" making skill by its local artisan. Proceed to the Honey Bee Farm at KG. Gombizau famous for their honey bee industry. Later proceed to Bavanggazo Longhouse built entirely using local materials, it is a home to the Rungus people community, a sub-tribe of the indigenous kadazandusun. The rest of the day is free at your leisure. Dinner and overnight Kudat Golf & Marina Resort. (B,L,D)
Day 4
0730 hrs - After breakfast, depart for Kota Belud market. This is the largest "Tamu" or native market. The route passes through scenic country side of rice fields, rubber trees and villages which take about 1 1/2 hours journey.
At the Tamu, natives from the mountains mingle with coastal people to buy and sell their produce. At 1130 - 1200 hrs, return to Kudat Golf & Marina Resort and rest of the day free at leisure.
The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at Kudat Golf & Marina Resort. (B,D)
Day 5
0900 hrs- After breakfast, we will depart for Kota Kinabalu for 3 hour journey and transfer to Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort for check in. Rest of the day is free at your leisure.
1900 hrs- Depart for your dinner at Kampung Nelayan. Enjoy an array of native dances while savouring delicious Malaysian cuisine. The colourful attire of the different ethnic groups and the rhythm and beat of the local musical instruments will leave lasting memories of Borneo's cultural diversity. After the dinner, return to your hotel.
Overnight at Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort. (B,D)
Day 6
0900 hrs-Pick up from hotel lobby for a drive through to Kota Kinabalu city. Begin with an introduction of the city. Visit Signal Hill where you can have a bird's eye view of Kota Kinabalu city and its surrounding five islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.
Proceed to our tallest building in Sabah, the Sabah Foundation Building. Pay your respect at the Pu Toh Tze Chinese Buddhist Temple before visiting the State Museum. This museum stores the state's rich cultural heritage & antiquity since the fist recorded settlement of some 40,000 years ago.
Lunch at Atmosphere Restaurant before return to your hotel.
Overnight at Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort. (B,L)
Day 7
Free at leisure & overnight at Shangri La Tanjung Aru Resort (B)
Day 8
Breakfast in the morning, then check out from Shangri La Tanjung Aru Resort at 10.00 and at 10.30 am meet with your guide at the resort lobby for your tour departure and proceed to Langkah Syabas for lunch. At 1400 hrs start your journey heading south of the city and witness the picturesque scenery of the countryside, passing by the 'rice-bowl' of Sabah, Papar.
At 1600 hrs estimated time of arrival at Klias River, where you will board on the boat for an exciting river cruise to search for the odd nosed proboscis monkeys found only on Borneo Island! You might see Proboscis Monkeys having an afternoon snack by the riverside including other primates such as the long tail macaque and silver leaf monkey!
As the evening light dims, you might see bats in search of fruits, flying across the skies and the mangrove forest will start sparkling with fireflies. Fireflies are a rare sight in today's modern world! Seeing them brings back childhood memories and stimulates the imaginative mind as they look like Christmas lights, tiny space ships or a starry sky.
Sample a local dinner at Klias Jetty before your journey to Tempurung Seaside Lodge which takes about 45 minutes drive.
Overnight at Tempurung Seaside Lodge (B,L,D)
Day 9
Breakfast and Lunch at Tempurung Seaside Lodge. Check out at noon. At 1300 hrs start your journey about 2 1/2 hrs land transfer to Menumbuk jetty for your Ferry transfer (carrying passenger & vehicle type ferry) departing at 1600 hrs to Labuan island (2 hrs ferry transfer).
At about 1730 hrs, arrive at Labuan Island, transfer from ferry terminal to Sheraton Hotel. At 1930 hrs proceed to Mawilla Restaurant for dinner. Overnight at Sheraton Hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 10
Early breakfast at the hotel, at 0800 hrs proceed for *Labuan Island Tour for sightseeing. Places of interest to be visited are the Bird Park, Chimney, Botanical garden, Labuan Square, Labuan War Cemetery & Peace park. This tour would take about 2-3 hrs.
At 1200 hrs proceed for Lunch at the Water Village.
1400 hrs transfer back to town for Shopping spree.
1600 hrs transfer to Sheraton Hotel.
1900 hrs Dinner and overnight at Sheraton Hotel. (B,L, D)
Day 11
Breakfast & transfer to Labuan International Airport in the later afternoon for Kuching (suggested flight MH 2819 etd 1745/2000 hrs).
Meet upon arrival at Kuching International Airport and transfer to Hilton Kuching. (B)
Day 12
AM Today depart for 3 Days / 2 Nights Deluxe Batang Ai Tour from Kuching by air-conditioned van / coach for Hilton Batang Ai Resort, 166 miles from Kuching City, passing through scenic countryside consisting of quaint little towns, villages, padi fields, pepper and oil palm plantations interspersed with secondary and virgin jungle as the road starts to wind and undulate as you go deeper into the interior. Stop for lunch at Lachau, a small town on the way to the resort. Arrive at the Hydro lake at Lubok Antu. Board a shuttle ferry for the resort situated on the southern bank. Overnight at Hilton Batang Ai, home for 2 nights and island surrounded by magnificent scenery. (B,L, D)
Day 13
AM Depart Hilton Batang Ai for Lemanak Longhouse (Daytrip) with Lunch (Remarks : We don't visit Skrang Longhouse any longer as the place have lots of concrete Longhouse). Overnight at Hilton Batang Ai. (B,L, D)
Day 14
After breakfast depart for Kuching via the same route as your arrival. Stop for lunch at a small roadside town before continuing your journey to Kuching Arrive at the Hilton Hotel Kuching early afternoon for overnight. (B,L, D)
Day 15
AM Kuching City Tour (3 hrs )
Lunch at Local Restaurant. Overnight at Hilton Kuching. (B,L,)
Day 16
Free at Leisure. Overnight at Hilton Kuching (B)
Day 17
Departure transfer to airport for flight.
Meet at Mulu Airport. Transfer to Royal Mulu Resort. Afternoon explore Lang's and Deer caves. Return to Resort. (B,L)
Day 18
Depart by boat and visit Batu Bungan, Penan Settlement, Wind and Clearwater. Swim and lunch at Clearwater Hut. Return to the Resort. . (B,L)
Day 19
Free at Leisure until transfer to the airport (B)
Cost: $3625 per person twin share
Rates Inclusive:-
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All accommodation twin share as per itinerary
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Tours, meals as stated in the itinerary & English speaking guide throughout.
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Return transfer from airport to hotel throughout
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entrance fees as per itinerary
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