Compare Borneo – East Sabah Adventure by G Adventures vs Borneo: On the Trail of the Headhunters by Audley Travel
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| Duration | 8 days | 14 days |
| Price From | $ 1,237 | $ 3,994 |
| Price Per Day | $ 155 | $ 285 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners | N/A |
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Between its intriguing wildlife, skyscraper-height jungle canopies, and gorgeous coastlines teeming with tropical fish, this magical stretch of Borneo is positively bursting with stuff to see and do. This eight-day adventure promises to keep you busy; time spent marvelling at nature’s glory on Libaran Island, close encounters with orangutans at a rehabilitation centre, prowling the streets of Kota Kinabalu by night, and otherworldly wonders in the jungle. Borneo has it all, and in east Sabah, it’s all close at hand. |
Visit the fascinating museums and wander the back streets in Kuching. Visit the Semenggok Orangutan Sanctuary. Spend the night in a native longhouse. Trek through the Mulu National Park jungle. Relax at the superb Shangri-La Rasa Ria. |
Day 1 Kota Kinabalu
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Kota Kinabalu to Kota Belud
From Kota Kinabalu, travel to Tambatuon village and meet the local community. Walk to a nearby river, exploring the landscape surrounding the village along the way. Visit a local farm and gather fresh ingredients for an included dinner. Learn how to cook some local recipes with the host.
Day 3 Kota Belud to Sungai Kinabatangan
Travel towards Sandakan and continue to the immersive jungle lodge on Kinabatangan River, Sabah's longest. After settling in, head out on a river cruise to experience the serenity of evening river life (keep your eyes peeled for birds and monkeys and crocodiles, oh my!). Enjoy dinner then opt for a guided night walk through the jungle.
Day 4 Sungai Kinabatangan
Begin the day with a river safari to witness the morning wildlife activity. After breakfast, visit the nearby oxbow lake with a professional guide and seek out proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, macaques, and gibbons. Enjoy another river cruise for a second chance to spot more wildlife (you never know what you may see) before returning to the lodge for dinner.
Day 5 Sungai Kinabatangan/Sepilok
Depart in the morning and travel to Sepilok - a wildlife haven. Enjoy a visit to the orangutan rehabilitation centre and the adjacent sun bear conservation centre.
Day 6 Sepilok/Pulau Libaran
Transfer to Sandakan and continue by boat to Libaran Island, also known as Turtle Island because thousands of sea turtles return to nest each year. Take a guided tour of the island's turtle hatchery and learn about the turtle conservation program. Later, visit the local village and experience what life is like on the island. Opt to go snorkelling or kayaking with some free time.
Day 7 Pulau Libaran/Kota Kinabalu
After breakfast, depart Libaran Island and travel back to the Sandakan jetty. From the jetty, transfer to Sandakan airport for a flight to Kota Kinabalu. On arrival, enjoy a free afternoon to walk and shop at Jesselton Point, a waterfront district lined with shops and street food. Opt to visit the famous Filipino market.
Day 8 Kota Kinabalu
Depart at any time.
Day 1 : International outbound flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Kuching.
Day 2 : Kuching
Arriving into Kuching you will be met and taken to your hotel in the heart of Kuching.This evening you might like to take a walk along the waterfront to try a local delicacy from one of the many street-food stalls.
Day 3 : Kuching
Get a taste of Kuching with a city walking tour with your guide learning about the history of the White Rajah's and the influence they had on Sarawak. Kuching means "cat" in Malay - you might spot a number of cat statues, and the cat museum, on your tour of the city.
Day 4 : Lemanak River
You're met by your driver and guide after breakfast and taken to the Lemanak River by road, stopping at Semenggok Orangutan Sanctuary for feeding time, a traditional market in Serian, a pepper farm and a local restaurant on the way. The final 40 minutes of your journey will be on the river, by longboat. On arrival at the Iban longhouse you will learn about the local customs, dine and dance with the families before bed.
Day 5 : Batang Ai
After breakfast, your guide will take you on a nature trail in the area surrounding the longhouse. You will also be given a blowpipe demonstration, which you are welcome to try for yourself. Weather permitting, lunch will be served on the riverbank where you also have the chance for a swim. Following lunch you will be transferred to the Batang Ai Hilton where you can relax and enjoy a hot shower. Your guide will take you on a nature walk in the area which includes a canopy walkway.
Day 6 : Kuching
You have a long day today as you are driven back to Kuching. Your driver will be able to stop along the way if you wish.On arrival in Kuching you have the rest of the day to relax. You might like to visit one of the evening markets where a range of handicraft products are sold.
Day 7 : Mulu National Park
Fly to Mulu today for your first taste of the sheer expanse of Borneo's rainforest. After checking-in to your jungle lodge you will head out to the show caves that the area is famous for. At dusk you will witness one of the most spectacular sights in Southeast Asia - the mass exodus of millions of bats.
Day 8 : Mulu National Park
Begin your journey through the rainforest with the first stop at Camp Five. Following the Headhunter's trail, your guide will be able to tell you the history of this well-journeyed trail. On route through the jungle you will see the fascinating flora and fauna that Borneo is famous for.This evening you will be camping with basic, but comfortable facilities.
Day 9 : Mulu National Park
Continue on through the stunning jungle scenery before reaching the village where you will spend the night at a local longhouse. The route is relatively flat, mainly due to the fact that Kayan headhunting parties used to drag their longboats with them.
Day 10 : Kota Kinabalu
You will journey down river to Limbang early today before taking a flight to Miri and on to Kota Kinabalu. Here you will be met and taken to the excellent Shangri-La Rasa Ria, for a well earned rest. Evening at leisure. The hotel has a number of different restaurants to try this evening, as well as a well-stocked bar.
Day 11 : Kota Kinabalu
Full day at leisure. Your hotel is on a 3km (1.9 mile) stretch of private beach. You might like to take a walk, or enjoy the large swimming pool and spa.
Day 12 : Kota Kinabalu
Second day to enjoy the facilities of the hotel. There are a number of excursions available to enjoy at your hotel including horse riding, golf, yoga and cooking lessons. There are also daily walks into the surrounding jungle.
Day 13 : International return flight
A final day to relax before your transfer back to Kota Kinabalu for your flight home.
Day 14 : International return flight
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
