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Land of the Orang Utan - a Family Holiday in Borneo (12 days)

Jungle and Beach Holiday

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Orang Utans, Monkeys & Hot Springs
Flying to Borneo's east coast, we stay in a jungle lodge at Sepilok, our base for jungle walks and orang utan spotting. Cruising down the Kinabatangan River around Sukau, we hope to see unusual proboscis monkeys and, later on, to witness some of the hundreds of thousands of bats which live in Gomantong Caves. At Poring Hot Springs, there is the chance to relax and swim beneath the nearby waterfalls. A thrilling experience is the ascent into the rainforest canopy and walking along the 100-foot-high walkway which snakes through the treetops; brimming with wildlife, much of which is unique to this part of Asia.

Mount Kinabalu & Idyllic Beaches
Heading into the Gunung Kinabalu National Park, we explore the rainforest and experience its diversity of animal and plant life - pitcher plants abound and the birdlife at dusk and dawn has to be seen (and heard) to be believed. There's a chance for keen walkers to take a mountain trail up through the forest, eventually reaching the mountain hostel which affords spectacular views across the forest and up to the peaks above. Next morning, the more energetic also have the option to make a dawn ascent to South East Asia's highest peak: the summit of Mount Kinabalu. Finally, we plan to visit the paradise island of Pulau Tiga where we can relax on idyllic white sand beaches or spend our time swimming or snorkelling in the tropical seas.

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Itinerary

Day Itinerary Night stop
1 Join Kota Kinabalu.
2 Day trip to Manukan Island.
3 Fly Sandakan; drive Sepilok, visit orang utan sanctuary.
4 Drive Sukau via Gomantong Caves.
5 In Sukau; visit Oxbow Lake.
6 Drive to near Kinabalu NP via Poring Hot Springs.
7 In Kinabalu NP; walk to Laban Rata.
8 Optional ascent of Mt Kinabalu (4101m).
9 Drive to Kuala Penyu; boat to Pulau Tiga.
10 On Pulau Tiga.
11 Boat to Kuala Penyu; drive Kota Kinabalu.
12 End Kota Kinabalu.

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Holidays: Land of the Orang Utan - a Family Holiday in Borneo
(1/7) - Spotting monkeys by boat (from Tanya Durkin)

Great Reasons To Go

  • Discover Borneo's unique wildlife in stunning jungle settings
  • Chance to scale mighty Mount Kinabalu - South East Asia's highest peak
  • Relax on sun-drenched sandy beaches and swim in warm tropical seas

Quick Facts

Holiday Type

Adventure Holidays Wilderness Holidays Rainforest Adventure Holidays Family Adventure Holidays Family Adventure Holidays (Age 7+)

Travel Style

Small Group

Countries Visited:

Malaysia

Duration

12 days

Start Point

Kota Kinabalu

End Point

Kota Kinabalu

Accommodation

3nts hotel, 6nts chalets, 1nt hostel, 1nt lodge - Kota Kinabalu hotel graded comfortable, chalets and lodge as standard, mountain hostel as basic; 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 4 dinners included.

Operating Period

Aug, Sep

Level of Difficulty

Moderate

Holiday Code

FBN