Borneo Wildlife Discoverer with George Kourounis

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  • duration 15 days
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-36348
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Sandakan, Malaysia
  • Ends Kuching, Malaysia
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Orang-utan spotting
  • Luxury jungle lodge in Danum Valley
  • Proboscis monkey spotting
  • River cruising in Kinabatangan
  • Mulu N
  • With the impressive Deer Cave bat exodus
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The Borneo Wildlife Discoverer with George Kourounis tour starts in Sandakan and ends in Kuching. The Borneo Wildlife Discoverer with George Kourounis is a bird watching tour that takes 15 days taking you from Sandakan to Kuching and through other destinations in Malaysia.

Wildlife, rainforests, and tropical beaches– make your way through the wonders of Borneo led by renowned Nat Geo explorer, filmmaker, photographer, and Chapter Chair of the Explorers Club, George Kourounis. Whether it’s swapping travel and expedition stories from across the globe, learning about Kourounis’ work with National Geographic, or providing tips and training on photography techniques this epic adventurer will be there every step of the journey to share his expertise.

Borneo is home to some of the most diverse and beautiful wildlife in the whole of South East Asia. Starting in the historic port town of Sandakan, we then come face to face with orangutans at the Sepilok sanctuary, followed by one of the trip highlights - the pristine Danum Valley, a nature lover's paradise! We also stay at a bamboo longhouse in Sabah on a tea plantation and pay a visit to majestic Mt Kinabalu. The journey then continues in Sarawak and the World Heritage Mulu National Park with its immense cave system and the oldest rainforest in the world, before ending our journey in vibrant Kuching.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Start Sandakan
  • Day 2: Visit Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary en route to Sepilok
  • Day 3: Visit Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary; optional visit to Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
  • Day 4: To Danum Valley Conservation Centre; jungle walk and nocturnal safari
  • Day 5: Full day guided walk in Danum Valley
  • Day 6: Transfer to Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Day 7: Wildlife cruises on Kinabatangan River and forest walks
  • Day 8: To Gomantong Caves; transfer to Sabah Tea Plantation
  • Day 9: Visit Kinabalu N.P; transfer to Kota Kinabalu
  • Day 10: Free day; optional snorkelling and island trip, wetland birdwatching or cultural village
  • Day 11: Fly to Mulu N.P.; sunset walk to Deer Cave for bat exodus
  • Day 12: Full day exploring Mulu N.P.
  • Day 13: Early rise for dawn chorus in Mulu; fly to Kuching
  • Day 14: Day trip to Bako N.P. famous for Proboscis monkeys
  • Day 15: End Kuching
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • All accommodation
Meals
  • 14 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
Transport
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Group Arrival & departure transfer (available for clients able to join and must be requested with Exodus at least 1 month before departure)
Guide
  • Special host, George Kourounis & Local Tour leader throughout
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Borneo Wildlife Discoverer with George Kourounis tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 June 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Borneo Wildlife Discoverer with George Kourounis tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Borneo Wildlife Discoverer with George Kourounis tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
  • Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
  • All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.
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