This is a wonderful journey of discovery, which extends from the waters of the South China Sea to the summit of South East Asia's highest mountain. Magnificent scenery, superb rainforest lowlands, endangered wildlife and fascinating cultures are only a part of the charm of Borneo. We explore colonial cities, walk through tropical jungles, travel rivers by longboat, discover caves of unbelievable size and stay in the longhouses of descendants of the legendary Headhunters of Borneo. This is a trip for the adventurous traveller interested in experiencing one of the last wild places in the world.
You can also end your Borneo experience with a relaxing four days in a tropical beach resort at Pulau Tiga. See 'Itinerary Variation' in the Detailed Itinerary for further information.
Itinerary
| Day 1 |
(Fri) Arrive in Kuching and transfer to hotel. |
| Days 2-3 |
Visit Semenggoh Wildlife Centre. Boat ride up Lemanak River. Stay in Iban longhouses. |
| Day 4 |
Return to Kuching. |
| Days 5-6 |
Fly to Mulu National Park. Jungle riverboats and visit Wind and Clearwater Caves. Trek on Headhunters Trail. |
| Days 7-9 |
Jungle boat ride. Overnight in Iban longhouse. Travel by boat and bus to Kota Kinabalu. |
| Day 10 |
Day trip to Gaya Island in Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park. Jungle walk and mangrove forests. |
| Day 11 |
Fly to Sandakan. City tour including World War II memorial, then drive to Sepilok orang-utan sanctuary. |
| Day 12 |
Boat to ecotourism rainforest lodge. Afternoon boat ride on Menanggul and Kinabatangan Rivers. |
| Day 13 |
Wildlife river cruise on Kinabatangan River to oxbow lake. Jungle walk. |
| Day 14 |
Drive to Gomantong Caves, then on to Danum Valley. Overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge. |
| Day 15 |
Morning bird walk. Trek to Coffin Cliff and riverside trail in search of wildlife. Canopy walk. |
| Day 16 |
Morning walk, then fly to Kota Kinabalu. |
| Day 17 |
Trip ends in Kota Kinabalu this morning (Sun). |