Accommodation
Guesthouses/hotels (5 nights), basic tribal villages (1 night), National Park lodges/mountain hut (3 nights).
Transport
Mini-bus, local bus, taxi, speedboat, longtail boat, plane, on foot.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Iban Longhouse and Camp 5.
Staff
Group leader throughout.
Age Restriction
To travel independently you must be at least 18 years of age. There are no upper age limits on our tours however travellers aged 70 years or older are required to complete a medical questionnaire. This standard (non-family) adventure is open to children aged 12 years or older when accompanied by a parent (max. two children per adult).
What To Bring
You will be on the move a good deal, so pack as lightly as possible (under 10 kg/22lb). It is to your advantage as you are expected to carry your own luggage, though distances are never great. We do not allow the use of video cameras when staying in the villages as it can be perceived by the local people as highly obtrusive. Most travellers carry their luggage in a pack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice. Suitcases are not appropriate for this particular trip! You need to bring your main piece of luggage as well as a small to medium backpack for overnight trips (30-35 litres/8-9 gallons), for Mt Kinabalu, the jungle camp and for Mulu. In this you will need to carry a change of clothes, torch, toiletries, warm clothes and any other essentials. While climbing Mt Kinabalu, we leave our main piece of luggage at park Headquarters and return following the trek. Please note that it is difficult to buy alcoholic drinks other than beer in Borneo.
Checklist:
Travel documents: passport, visa, travel insurance, air tickets and vouchers
Health requirements arranged
Travellers cheques/cash/credit card
Money pouch
First aid kit including blister treatment
Day pack (30-35 liters/8-9 gallons) for over night stays - waterproof rubber bags with a water-tight roll down neck (kayak/canoe bag style) work well in Borneo! (Good as a day bag and back pack liner)
Alarm clock
Torch (a head-torch is the best to leave hands free)
Spare globe and batteries
Mosquito repellent
Ear plugs
Sun cream/hat
Durable walking shoes/boots with ankle support and good grip - they will get wet!
Small towel
Raincoat/poncho
Sleeping sheet/inner sheet/back-pillow
Heavy duty plastic bags for waterproofing gear and valuables - ziplock plastic food-bags work well in the rain-forest for cameras etc
Thin/quick drying clothing
Group Size
Maximum 15, Average 10
Other Information
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The itinerary is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
There may be a weight restriction for the internal flight on this tour. Each passenger is allowed to carry one checked bag with a maximum weight of 15 kg (33lbs). Additional bags or excess weight charges may apply. These charges are the responsibility of the passengers.
Operator Remarks
Allow USD110 for meals not included.
A local payment of USD150 is payable on arrival.
