Borneo Discovery
10 day Holiday (with Private Guide) – from £1195
With flights from £2084
This well balanced tour combines the highlights of Sarawak in Malaysian Borneo, with time to relax on the beach in Kota Kinabalu.
Highlights:
- Explore the jungles of Batang Ai National Park
- Visit the Semenggoh Orangutan Sanctuary
- Cross the Hydro Lake in a longboat to visit a traditional longhouse
- Marvel at the stalagmites and stalactites of Lang Cave
- Enjoy three days by the beach in Kota Kinabalu
Your Itinerary
Expand AllYou can customise your Borneo holiday by adding extra nights or destinations. Just let us know what you would like to do.
On arrival in Kuching you will be met and transferred to your hotel where the rest of the day is at leisure.
Pullman Kuching
Day 2 – Sri Aman
After breakfast head for Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, which provides a home for orangutans that have been illegal kept as pets, orphaned or found injured in the rainforest. Following their rehabilitation, the animals are released into a 653 hectare protected forest, though many still return to the centre for lunch! Orangutans are South East Asia’s only great ape and are endangered. You’ll be amazed as they swing through the trees. Later travel to Sri Aman, passing through quaint little towns and villages and stunning countryside.
Seri Simanggang Hotel (Premier Room)
Day 3 – Batang Ai
Take a thrilling ride by motorised longboat to visit a traditional Longhouse. The journey will take you across the lake into the Engkari River, before arriving at Mengkak Longhouse, which is nestled on a hill beside the river. Enjoy a short cultural performance and a blow pipe demonstration. After lunch there may be time for a short jungle walk around the grounds of the longhouse.
Seri Simanggang Hotel (Premier Room)
Day 4 – Kuching
After breakfast depart for Kuching where the rest of the day is yours at leisure, to relax or explore the city.
Pullman Kuching
Day 5 – Mulu Caves
Today, make an early start for your flight to Mulu. On arrival transfer to your hotel where lunch is spent, before heading out to Mulu Caves National Park this afternoon. Here you will be able to take a 3 km plank walk through the rainforest to the entrance of Deer Cave whose entrance is the largest in the world. You might be lucky enough to see the flight of many thousands of bats as they head out to feed.
Afterwards travel to Lang Cave famous for its stalagmites and stalactites. Return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Mulu National Park HQ – Deluxe Bungalow or Rainforest Lodge
Day 6 – Mulu Caves
Head out in an open longboat to explore Wind and Clearwater caves making a stop at a local Penan Village en route. Wind Cave is famous for its rock formations whilst Clearwater is great for swimming in the shade of the rainforest. Enjoy lunch al fresco and then travel back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Mulu National Park HQ – Deluxe Bungalow or Rainforest Lodge
Day 7 to 9 – Kota Kinabalu
Spend a morning at leisure until you depart for the airport and flight to Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a relaxing three nights there with time to explore the area and the superb local beaches.
Nexus Resort, Kota Kinabalu
Day 10 – Farewell from Borneo
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Why not extend your holiday with a few nights in Singapore or Kuala Lumpur before heading home?
Your Itinerary
You can customise your Borneo holiday by adding extra nights or destinations. Just let us know what you would like to do.
Day 1
| Kuching
On arrival in Kuching you will be met and transferred to your hotel where the rest of the day is at leisure.
Pullman Kuching
Day 2
| Sri Aman
After breakfast head for Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, which provides a home for orangutans that have been illegal kept as pets, orphaned or found injured in the rainforest. Following their rehabilitation, the animals are released into a 653 hectare protected forest, though many still return to the centre for lunch! Orangutans are South East Asia’s only great ape and are endangered. You’ll be amazed as they swing through the trees. Later travel to Sri Aman, passing through quaint little towns and villages and stunning countryside.
Seri Simanggang Hotel (Premier Room)
Day 3
| Batang Ai
Take a thrilling ride by motorised longboat to visit a traditional Longhouse. The journey will take you across the lake into the Engkari River, before arriving at Mengkak Longhouse, which is nestled on a hill beside the river. Enjoy a short cultural performance and a blow pipe demonstration. After lunch there may be time for a short jungle walk around the grounds of the longhouse.
Seri Simanggang Hotel (Premier Room)
Day 4
| Kuching
After breakfast depart for Kuching where the rest of the day is yours at leisure, to relax or explore the city.
Pullman Kuching
Day 5
| Mulu Caves
Today, make an early start for your flight to Mulu. On arrival transfer to your hotel where lunch is spent, before heading out to Mulu Caves National Park this afternoon. Here you will be able to take a 3 km plank walk through the rainforest to the entrance of Deer Cave whose entrance is the largest in the world. You might be lucky enough to see the flight of many thousands of bats as they head out to feed.
Afterwards travel to Lang Cave famous for its stalagmites and stalactites. Return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Mulu National Park HQ – Deluxe Bungalow or Rainforest Lodge
Day 6
| Mulu Caves
Head out in an open longboat to explore Wind and Clearwater caves making a stop at a local Penan Village en route. Wind Cave is famous for its rock formations whilst Clearwater is great for swimming in the shade of the rainforest. Enjoy lunch al fresco and then travel back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Mulu National Park HQ – Deluxe Bungalow or Rainforest Lodge
Day 7 to 9
| Kota Kinabalu
Spend a morning at leisure until you depart for the airport and flight to Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a relaxing three nights there with time to explore the area and the superb local beaches.
Nexus Resort, Kota Kinabalu
Day 10
| Farewell from Borneo
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Why not extend your holiday with a few nights in Singapore or Kuala Lumpur before heading home?
This Tour Includes
Flights & More
With FREEDOM, you can book your Borneo Discovery holiday (with private guide) and flights together, as an ATOL protected package. Our Travel Experts can find the best priced Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for you.
You can also personalise your holiday. Why not add:
- Extra nights in Kuching, Mulu or Kota Kinabalu
- A Singapore or Kuala Lumpur city break before or after your tour
Next Step
Please get in touch with our Asia Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.
Borneo Discovery
10 day Holiday (with Private Guide) – from £1195
With flights from £2084
All prices are per person and based on two people sharing a double or twin room. Prices are subject to seasonal changes.
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