10-DAY BORNEO DISCOVERY TOUR

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  • duration 10 days
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 35-79 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-34578
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Sandakan, Borneo/ Sarawak cultural village, Borneo
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Get close and personal with Orang Utans at the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre
  • Watch beautiful Sun Bears at the Sun Bear Conservation Centre
  • Stay at a jungle lodge wake up by the calls of gibbons and hornbills
  • Explore rivers, mangroves and ox bow lakes
  • Enjoy the sophisticated city of Kuching from Chinese temples to carpenter shops
The 10-DAY BORNEO DISCOVERY TOUR tour starts in Sandakan and ends in Sarawak cultural village. The 10-DAY BORNEO DISCOVERY TOUR is a wildlife tour that takes 10 days taking you from Sandakan to Sarawak cultural village and through other destinations in Borneo.

Discover Borneo in Malaysia, a multicultural state rich with tropical nature and wildlife. Borneo is home to some of the oldest living rainforests on the earth, with a vast array of plants and the world’s rarest and most impressive wildlife. Get up close and observe man's closest relative, "the Orang Utan" and other wildlife such as sun bears, hornbills, and proboscis monkeys.

This tour will take you to explore the natural beauty and history of this fascinating country as you visit the Gerama mangrove river, cultural villages and have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of local cuisines. With stays in premium hotels and a jungle lodge, this tour will highlight all that Borneo has to offer!
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ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Sandakan Arrival (d)
  • Day 2: Sandakan - Sepilok (b,l,d)
  • Day 3: Sukau - Kinabatangan River (b,l,d)
  • Day 4: Sukau - Kinabatangan River (b,l,d)
  • Day 5: Sukau - Sandakan - Kota Kinablu (b,l)
  • Day 6: Kota Kinabalu Park Discovery Tour (b,l)
  • Day 7: Kota Kinabalu City Tour & Mari Mari Cultural Village (b.l)
  • Day 8: Kota Kinabalu - Kuching - Kuching City Tour (b,l)
  • Day 9: Kuching - Sarawak Cultural Village (b, -, D)
  • Day 10: Kuching Departure (b)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Stay at excellent hand-selected high-quality 4-star accommodation in central location or adjacent to monuments or strategically at the edge of a wilderness. 
  • Internal flights within the tour in the economy cabin
Meals
  • Welcome & Farewell Dinner
  • A Unique & Varied Dining Experience 
  • Full Breakfast Daily; Selected Lunches and Dinners (B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner)
Transport
  • Arrival and departure airport transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles 
  • All touring in air-conditioned vehicles
  • A sit-in-coach transfer from Sandakan pier to the airport
  • Locally based professional drivers 
Guide
  • Airport Meet-and-Greet welcome service with the local tour guide
  • English-speaking local tour guides who live and breathe the destination – they will bring your itinerary to life
  • For a group of more than 10 people, on top of local tour guides, we will provide an experienced tour director. He or she will oversee your entire journey, accompany you every day and connect you to the people, places and encounters in a way you’ll never forget.
Others
  • Entrance fees at monuments
  • Cruising excursions
  • Wildlife safari on Kinabatangan River
  • Localhost experience
  • Visit Sandakan Memorial Park to pay tribute to the fallen Allied soldiers during World War 2   
  • Comprehensive sightseeing as per itinerary
  • 24/7 local assistance and travel guidance
  • Guaranteed departures with Just Two Guests
  • Small group with a maximum of 16 guests
  • A unique "local-host" experience exclusively offered by Tweet World Travel
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Sandakan and from Sarawak cultural village are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this 10-DAY BORNEO DISCOVERY TOUR tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this 10-DAY BORNEO DISCOVERY TOUR tour. You can cancel the tour up to 65 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 64 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 21 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 21 June 2024, a deposit of 30% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 64 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

10-DAY BORNEO DISCOVERY TOUR 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 10-DAY BORNEO DISCOVERY TOUR 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:

  • Thorough hygiene practices and general health & safety measures has been implemented on this trip to protect against COVID-19. Highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness will be followed in all the hotels and restaurants.
  • All travelers and tour guides, and drivers are required to use a mask to cover the mouth and nose during excursions, activities and on vehicles. Disinfectants will be available from tour guides during the tour.
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