Explore Malaysian Borneo

Day 1 Depart UK

Today depart the UK on the Malaysian Airlines flight non-stop to Kuala Lumpur. (N)

Day 2 Arrive Kuala Lumpur

Arrive in Kuala Lumpur where you will be met and transferred to your accommodation. Capital of Malaysia, in little over a century and half Kuala Lumpur has developed from a small, rural trading outpost into one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities in South East Asia. (N)

Accommodation in Kuala Lumpur: Majestic Hotel (or similar)

Upgrade option: Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

Alternative upgrade option: Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

Day 3 Kuala Lumpur

Today explore Kuala Lumpur with your guide. The colonial centre of the city is particularly interesting and see the hundred year old Masjid Jamek, Sultan Abdul Samad Building and Merdeka Square. Also see the King’s Palace and excellent National Museum, then explore the Lake Gardens on foot where the National Monument has good views of the Malaysian parliament building. End the day by ascending KL Tower for a spectacular panoramic view of the city. (B)

Accommodation in Kuala Lumpur: Majestic Hotel (or similar)

Upgrade option: Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

Alternative upgrade option: Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

Day 4 Kuala Lumpur to Kuching – by air

This morning transfer to Kuala Lumpur airport in good time to catch the flight to Kuching. This afternoon visit Fort Margarita, which was built by Raja Charles Brooke in the 1870s, then head to the Sarawak Museum. Originally opened in 1891, the museum houses a fine collection predominately centred on the history and culture of Sarawak’s indigenous peoples. (B)

Accommodation in Kuching: Kuching Hilton Hotel

Alternative option: Ranee Boutique Suites

Day 5 Kuching to Batang Ai – 265kms

After breakfast leave Kuching and drive to the colourful market town of Serian and, following lunch at Lachau bazaar, take a scenic longboat ride up the Lemanak River. Visit a typical longhouse village before returning downriver to the jetty. From here continue your journey by road and boat to the Batang Ai Longhouse Resort. Established as a national park in 1991, Batang Ai is located in the heart of Sarawak and is only accessible by boat. (B/L)

Accommodation in Batang Ai: Batang Ai Longhouse Resort (or similar)

Day 6 Batang Ai National Park

Today experience Batang Ai with your guide and explore the tropical rainforest on foot. Home to the indigenous Iban, the pristine rainforest is home to wild orang-utan, gibbon, clouded leopard, civet cat, sun bear, porcupine, langur, macaques and slow loris. The reserve also supports over thirteen species of snakes and a wide array of birdlife including five species of hornbill. (B/L)

Accommodation in Batang Ai: Batang Ai Longhouse Resort (or similar)

Day 7 Batang Ai to Kuching – 265kms

This morning leave Batang Ai National Park and return to Kuching. The remainder of the day will be at leisure. (B/L)

Accommodation in Kuching: Kuching Hilton Hotel

Alternative option: Ranee Boutique Suites

Day 8 Kuching to Kota Kinabalu – by air

This morning transfer to Kuching Airport and fly to Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu is the gateway to the spectacular Kinabalu National Park. Dominated by the 4000m peak of Mt Kinabalu, the reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Malaysia’s oldest protected areas. (B)

Accommodation in Kota Kinabalu: Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort

Alternative option: Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort

Day 9 Kinabalu National Park

Today visit Kinabalu National Park which is one of the most biologically diverse areas on earth. With four different climatic zones and forest environments ranging from tropical to coniferous, the national park supports an extraordinary variety of plants and animals. Over 1000 species of orchid have been recorded here and the park is also home to rafflesia – the world’s largest flower – and carnivorous pitcher plants. Kinabalu National Park also supports orang-utan, lemur, wild pig, tarsier and slow loris as well as over 250 different species of bird. (B/L)

Accommodation in Kota Kinabalu: Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort

Alternative option: Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort

Day 10 Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan – by air/ Sandakan to Sukau – by boat

This morning return to Kota Kinabalu Airport and fly to Sandakan. On arrival proceed to the Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre which was founded in 1964 to look after orphan orang-utans. After visiting the centre it is a two hour journey by ferry along the Kinabatangan River to your hotel for the night which offers the opportunity to view birds and wildlife in their mangrove, wetland and rainforest habitat. (B/L/D)

Accommodation in Sukau: Sukau Rainforest Lodge

Day 11 Sukau

This morning take an early river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to the oxbow lake at Kelenanap where you will have the chance to view more wonderful birds and wildlife. After breakfast proceed for an educational tour along the lodge’s Hornbill Boardwalk with the resort's

in-house naturalist where you will get to learn about the regions eco-systems and local flora and fauna. In the afternoon, enjoy another memorable river cruise for more wildlife. (B/L/D)

Accommodation in Sukau: Sukau Rainforest Lodge

Day 12 Sukau to Lahad Datu – 140kms

After breakfast leave Sukau and drive to Lahad Datu – the gateway to the Danum Valley. The Danum Valley Conservation Area, located in the far north east of Sabah, is a remote area of undisturbed and protected lowland tropical rainforest. With no permanent human settlement the area is unique and supports an almost unrivalled diversity of tropical plants and animals. (B/L/D)

Accommodation in Lahad Datu: Borneo Rainforest Lodge (or similar)

Day 13 Danum Valley

Today explore the Danum Valley. The Borneo Rainforest Lodge provide all activities and options include jungle walks, bird-watching and night safaris. There is also a canopy walkway. The conversation area is home to orang-utan, gibbon, mouse-deer, tarsier and clouded leopard. There have also been reports of Bornean rhinoceros and Borneo pygmy elephant – both of which are extremely rare. Over 250 species of bird have also been recorded. (B/L/D)

Accommodation in Lahad Datu: Borneo Rainforest Lodge (or similar)

Day 14 Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu – by air

After breakfast return by road to Lahad Datu and fly to Kota Kinabalu. (B)

Accommodation in Kota Kinabalu: Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort

Alternative option: Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort

Day 15 Kota Kinabalu

At leisure to relax and enjoy your hotel. (B)

Accommodation in Kota Kinabalu: Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort

Alternative option: Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort

Day 16 Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur – by air

Today fly from Kota Kinabalu back to Kuala Lumpur where you will connect onto the Malaysian Airlines flight non-stop to the UK. (B)

Day 17 Kuala Lumpur to the UK

Arrive London Heathrow in the morning. (B)

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