Day 1 - Sandakan
On arrival in Sandakan you will be met and transferred to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure.
Hotel: Sabah Hotel, Sandakan
Private Tour Guide
Borneo Highlights
8 day Private Tour - from £1115
With flights from £1952
A truly fascinating journey through the island of Borneo, showing you the best of its mosaic indigenous tribes, rich history, ancient rainforests and diverse wildlife.
Highlights:
- Admire the views during a rainforest canopy walk
- Relax at the hot springs of the Kinabalu National Park
- Witness turtles coming to lay their eggs at Turtle Island
- Visit Sepilok to see Borneo’s most famous resident, the amazing Orangutan
- Discover unique wildlife on a exciting river cruise
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Your Itinerary
Day 2 - Turtle Island
This morning, after breakfast, board a boat for the short cruise to Turtle Island. Once you have checked in, there is time to swim and snorkel or simply soak up the sun. In the evening you’ll be called to witness the fascinating spectacle of turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs. You may be lucky enough to have some little ones ready for release for their first journey into the sea.
Hotel: Turtle Island Resthouse
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3 - Sepilok
It’s time to bid farewell to the island and its turtles and head back to Sandakan after breakfast. On arrival take a city tour showing you the water village, central market and Buddhist temple. After lunch transfer to Sepilok Nature Resort where you will spend the evening.
Hotel: Sepilok Nature Resort
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4 - Sepilok region
After breakfast travel to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre where you will take a boardwalk tour through the forest to witness orphaned primates feeding. Continue through traditional timeless countryside to your lodge for a late afternoon river cruise in search of wildlife.
Hotel: Sukau Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5 - Sukau
Wake up early to the calls of nature this morning! Cruise on the river to view birds and primates on their early morning adventures. Weather permitting, you can take a jungle walk before breakfast. Later visit Gomantong Cave, famed for their edible bird’s nests where you will take the boardwalk to the cavern.
The afternoon is free until an evening wildlife cruise where you may be lucky and see the famous Proboscis Monkey swinging from the trees.
Hotel: Sukau Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6 - Mount Kinabalu Area
After breakfast, head off towards the Mount Kinabalu area, where you’ll spend the night at the Sabah Tea Garden. En-route stop at Kg Luanti for Fish Massaging and learn about the tagal fish conservation.
After lunch, check in to your room and spend the rest of the day at leisure. You may participate blowpipe & batik painting at Sapaon Recreational Area or relax before dinner at Tea House.
Hotel: Sabah Tea Cottage
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 7 - Kota Kinabalu
Wake up early today for a walk to see the sun rise over Mount Kinabalu and the surrounding tea plantations. After a tea factory tour, continue on to Poring Hot Springs where you can take a dip in the hot sulphur springs, before a canopy walk 100-200 feet above the forest floor.
Continue to Kinabalu Park for a guided nature trek along one of the many trails, offering a fascinating insight into the fauna and flora of Borneo, before heading to the city of Kota Kinabalu for an overnight stay.
Hotel: Horizon Hotel, Kota Kinabalu
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8 - Farewell
After breakfast and free time, take a city tour of Kota Kinabalu before transferring to the airport for your flight. Alternatively why not extend your stay on one of Borneo’s beautiful beaches?
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
For a longer tour that includes the Sarawak side of Malaysia, please see our Borneo Adventure tour.
8 day Private Tour - from £1115
With flights from £1952
OPTIONS
- Add extra nights in Sandakan, Sakau, and Kota Kinabalu
- Extend your holiday to include a relaxing beach stay
- Choose to fly Economy, Premium, Business or First Class
All prices are per person, based on 2 sharing a twin or double room. Seasonal variations may apply, please call Freedom Destinations for more information and availability.
Your Touring Experience
Touring at its very best with a private driver/guide and vehicle and time to explore at your own pace.
Your private tour includes:
- 7 nights accommodation
- Private tour guide/vehicle
- Arrival/departure transfers
- Sightseeing & entrance fees as detailed in the itinerary
- Breakfast daily, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
Departure dates:
Tour departs daily.