- TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
• Singapore offers a fascinating blend of rich colonial history, iconic modern architecture, sensational shopping and endless dining and entertainment.
• Borneo offers some of the best nature and wildlife experiences. Borneo tours include jungle walks, river safaris and the chance to see wildlife like orangutans, sun bears and proboscis monkeys.
Itinerary at a Glance:
• 2 Nights Half-Board at Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort Kota Kinabalu
• 2 Nights Full Board atBillit Rainforest lodge Kinabatangan River
• 1 Night Full Board at My Nature Resort - Sandakan
• 3 Nights Bed & Breakfast at Furama River Front Hotel - Singapore
The best time to visit Borneo is between March and October, when the island is hot, humid, and at its driest. This makes it one of Southeast Asia's few summer destinations. It is also the best time to see orangutans in the wild, while turtles can be seen on Lankayan Island between June and September.
Our Borneo trips to see the Orangutans are appropriate for any time of year, however, March to October tend to be better as the chance of rain is slightly less.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Kota Kinabalu
Arrived Kota Kinabalu airport and meet your driver at the arrival hall transfer to the Resort. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort Kota Kinabalu [-/-/-]
Day 2: Full Day Mount Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring
After breakfast meet driver for a guided tour of the jagged granite peaks of Mt. Kinabalu (4095m) towers above one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world. Nominated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, Kinabalu Park is a natural wonder that offers day visitors a glimpse into the fascinating and often unique world of flora within the park. The montane oak-chestnut forest at Park headquarters gives way to lowland dipterocarp forest at Poring on the eastern boundary. Trek through the rainforest and witness life in the treetops as you walk along the 100ft high Canopy Walkway (If Canopy walkway is closed, it will be replaced with a visit to the Poring Garden). After tour, return to hotel and evening at own leisure. Overnight at Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort Kota Kinabalu [B/L/-]
Day 3: Depart Kota Kinabalu / Arrive Sandakan
Breakfast, check-out and meet driver for transfer to airport for your onward departure flight. Arriving Sandakan airport, you will be collected at Sandakan airport and proceed to the world famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre were situated in the Kabili- Sepilok Forest Reserve.
Upon arrival, a short brief will be advised by your guide. Then, watch a video show documentary on rehabilitation of orphaned Orang Utan before taking a boardwalk through the lowland rainforest to have a look for the Orang Utan feeding on the feeding platform. Witness the feeding of Orang Utan at 1000hrs. Next visit to Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Sun Bear is the smallest bear in the world where their height of the adult sun bear is approximately 120cm to 150cm while standing, weight with 27kg to 65kg. The size of male sun bear will be bigger than female sun bear about 10% to 45%. Its common name comes from the white or yellowish crescent marking on its chest, which many people think looks like the rising or setting sun. Each bear’s crest is individual—like fingerprints.
Embark your air-conditioned transport and enjoy your 2 hours ride through rustic countryside studded with villages to Bilit Rainforest Lodge which located beside the Lower Kinabatangan River in the village of Bilit, a base for easy exploration of the incredible diversity of plant, mammal, and birds at the Kinabatangan region. Upon arrival at Bilit Jetty, take a boat transfer to the lodge. Enjoy the welcome drink, short briefing and proceed to checkin. Lunch will be prepared at Bilit Restaurant. At 1530hrs, enjoy afternoon tea break and short brief by the tour guide. At 1600hrs, proceed to Kinabatangan River Cruise to discover the Proboscis Monkeys, rarest birds and other wildlife animals. After tour, free leisure time until 1900Hrs dinner at Bilit Restaurant. Overnight at Bilit Rainforest Lodge, [B/L/Tea Break/D]
Day 4: Cruise To Kinabatangan River - Billit Village Visit
Meet your guide at lobby and proceed with early Cruise to Sukau Ox-Bow Lake for bird watching. After your morning exploration returns to the lodge and enjoy your late breakfast. After breakfast proceed walking tour to Bilit Village, home to the local Orang Sungei community. Experience the living style of the local community The Orang Sungei, which translates to ‘River People’ are one of Sabah’s many indigenous communities and are very hospitable with a diverse cultural heritage. Buffet lunch at lodge restaurant and afternoon at client own leisure. At 1530 hours, afternoon tea with some local bites before embarking to cruise to discover the Kinabatangan River, Sabah’s longest river at 560km and one of the world's richest ecosystems Kinabatangan River in search of endemic proboscis monkeys, different species of birds & other wildlife along the riverbank. One may also catch a glimpse of wild Orangutans, leaf monkeys, gibbons, macaques or the newly discovered “Borneon Pygmy Elephants”. At 1930 hours buffet dinner at lodge restaurant. Join a night cruise in search of nocturnal animal. Overnight at Bilit Rainforest Lodge, [B/L/Tea Break/D]
Day 5: Depart Billit To Sabah Hotel Sandakan
Take a short boat depart Bilit Rainforest Lodge. Drive overland approximately 30 minutes to reach Gomantong Cave to explore the largest limestone and bird nests cave in Sabah where millions of swiftlets make the cave their home. Proceed to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary located in the centre of the mangrove forest of Semawang. You can observe up close Borneo’s indigenous Proboscis monkey’s natural habitat and witness the feeding of Proboscis monkeys at 1130 hours at platform B. Other animals often seen at Labuk Bay include silver-leaf monkeys and hornbills. Thereafter, proceed to Sabah Hotel Sandakan for check in and enjoy the rest of day at own leisure. Overnight at My Nature Resort [B/L/D]
Day 6: Depart Sandakan – Suggested Flight Departure
Breakfast, check-out and proceed with transfer to Sandakan airport for your onward flight. [B/-/-]
Price Includes:
- Meals: 05 Breakfast /04 Lunch/03 Dinner/ 2 Tea Break
- Drinking Water on Vehicle
- Sightseeing as per itinerary in private basis except cruise
- Cruise in Seat in coach basis as stated on itinerary.
- Return Boat in join basis from/to Billit Jetty - Billit Rainforest Lodge
- Transfers and tour in air-conditioned vehicle as per itinerary
- Services of English-Speaking driver/guide
- Portage for 1 piece of standard size luggage + 1 hand carry per person for arrival & departure transfer.
- Meals & entrance fees when stated.
- Sales & Service Tax
Price Excludes:
- All entrance fees to places NOT stated.
- All other meal arrangements NOT stated.
- All beverages during meals
- All personal incidentals
- Tipping & miscellaneous charges
- Peak Season surcharges
- Charges for others language guide (Other than English speaking guide cum driver
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