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10 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers
16 peopleMaximum group size
35 - 75 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
Starts
Sandakan, Malaysia
Ends
Kuching, Malaysia
Highlights
Get close and personal with Orangutans 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
Discover Kota Kinabalu’s culture and Malaysian cuisine
Enjoy the sophisticated city of Kuching from Chinese temples to carpenter shops
Enjoy the sophisticated city of Kuching from Chinese temples to carpenter shops
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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.
Meals
Breakfast in bed on selected daysWelcome DinnerA Unique & Varied Dining ExperienceFull Breakfast Daily (B=9);Lunches (L=7) and Dinners (D=4) as per itinerary
Transport
A sit-in-coach transfer from Sandakan pier to the airportFlight: Sandakan to Kota KinabaluFlight: Kota Kinabalu to Kuching
Guide
Airport Meet-and-Greet welcome service with local tour guide
Others
24/7 local assistance and travel guidanceGuaranteed departures with just two guestsSmall group with a maximum of 16 guestsA unique "local host" experience exclusively offered by Tweet World TravelComplimentary one-way Chauffeur-drive from your home to the airport within a 35 km radius*
Entrance fees at monumentsCruising excursionsWildlife safari on Kinabatangan RiverLocal host experienceVisit Sandakan Memorial Park to pay tribute to the fallen allied soldiers during World War 2Comprehensive sightseeing as per itineraryArrival and departure airport transfers in private air-conditioned vehiclesAll touring in air-conditioned vehiclesLocally based professional driversEnglish-speaking local tour guides who live and breathe the destination – they will bring your itinerary to lifeFor 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.Domestic Flights within the tour With Full Service AirlineAll flights in Economy Class with 20kg Luggage Allowance
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day 1 - Sandakan Arrival (d)
On arrival, you will be met by our driver and transferred to your hotel.
After check in the rest of the day is yours to explore Sandakan.
In the evening, meet in the hotel lobby for a brief outline of the itinerary with your Tour Guide and you will be taken out for your Welcome Dinner that celebrates the unique flavors of the region. Held at a charming local restaurant, this evening promises an unforgettable experience as we indulge in a menu featuring authentic regional dishes.
Overnight in Sandakan.
Important Information
We highly recommend that you download the Tweet Trip App before you travel. The app gives you easy access to your trip details and travel vouchers, and allows you to chat with our customer support team anytime, anywhere.It is very important that you attend the welcome briefing and dinner on this day. If you expect to arrive late, please contact our customer support directly through the Tweet Trip App. For details about the meeting location, simply ask the hotel reception.
Accommodation:4-Star Hotel In Central Location
Meals:Dinner
day 2 - Sandakan – Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre – Sun Bear Conservation Centre – War Memorial (b,l)
You will be picked up from your hotel and travel to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
At this Centre, observe man's closest relative, "the Orangutan", being rehabilitated to become wild in their natural habitat and experience a walk in the Tropical Lowland Dipterocarp Forest of Borneo. Witness the feeding of Orangutan at 10.00 am at the feeding platform and visit the Orangutan Nursery.
You will then move on to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre which has managed to improve the living condition of the rescued sun bears and encouraged their natural behaviors in the 2.5ha enclosed forest.
After having lunch, you will visit the Sandakan War Memorial Park. In there, you will have a chance to learn the history of World War II in Sabah and witness the wartime relics and remains.
Afterwards, you return to the hotel, and the rest of the day is yours at leisure.
Overnight at Sandakan.
Accommodation:4-Star Hotel In Central Location
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
day 3 - Sandakan – Kinabatanga Wetlands (b,l,d)
After you do the check-out of the hotel by 11.00am when you will be transferred to Sandakan Yacht Club Jetty for your boat for the journey to the Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort in Abai.
During the 1.5-hour cruise, you will see views of the different types of vegetation found along Sabah’s mighty Kinabatangan River, birdlife, and wildlife.
Upon your arrival at Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort, do the check-in. During your lunch break your skipper will conduct a briefing on the upcoming activities and advise you on recommended clothing.
After an afternoon refreshment, you will set off for the afternoon river expedition in search of wildlife.
There will be opportunities to see wild Orangutans, pygmy elephants, proboscis monkeys, and other wildlife (however, sighting of wildlife is not guaranteed).
As you head back to the resort, capture amazing shots of the river landscape at dusk. If the weather is good, you should be able to see and photograph fireflies in a very challenging low light condition. After dinner, take a night stroll along the boardwalks on a lookout for nocturnal animals and interesting insects.
Overnight at Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort.
Accommodation:4-Star Hotel In Central Location
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 4 - Kinabatanga Rivers (b,l,d)
Today you will join the early morning cruise to observe wildlife and birdlife. This cruise will take you to the nearby oxbow lake, Danau Pitas, where you can explore the area and enjoy a packed breakfast snack while taking in the natural surroundings.
Afterward, you will visit the local fishing village, Kampung Abai, where you can interact with the Orang Sungai (an indigenous tribe living along the river) and observe their daily activities in this quaint village.
You will then return to KWR Resort for breakfast and some leisure time.
In the late afternoon, you will set off on another cruise to explore mangrove species, river scenery, village landscapes, and more wildlife.
Following your return to KWR for dinner, you will embark on a night river safari to search for target species. Finally, you will return to the lodge for the night.
Overnight at Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort.
Accommodation:4-Star Hotel In Central Location
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 5 - Kinabatanga Rivers – Sandakan (by Boat) – Kota Kinabalu (by Flight) (b,d)
After breakfast, you are free to explore the nature board walk around the lodge area before checking out mid morning, and returning to Sandakan by boat. During the 1.5 hr cruise you will pass fishing villages along the coast and have a good chance to photograph Sandakan town from the seafront.
From the jetty, you will be transferred to Sandakan airport for your departure flight to Kota Kinabalu.
Upon your arrival in Kota Kinabalu, you will transfer to your hotel to check-in and rest as the remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Dinner will be at your hotel.
Overnight in Kota Kinabalu.
Accommodation:4-Star Hotel In Central Location
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
day 6 - Kota Kinabalu – Kundasang – Kota Kinabalu (b,l)
In the morning you will meet in the hotel lobby and travel by coach to Kundasang. The road leading to Kinabalu Park is dotted with rustic villages and carefree people selling fresh farm produce, handmade products, or home-cooked delicacies. A visit to Kampung Kiau will give you the opportunity to mingle with the Dusun natives and experience a different way of life and perspective.
Take a short village walk and then a short trek up to a viewing point. Enjoy a local cuisine and experience the coffee. After lunch you travel to a pineapple farm run by ladies who are committed to the production process which is divided into four products: pineapple juice, pineapple jam, sweet chutney, and anchovy chutney.
Overnight in Kota Kinabalu.
Accommodation:4-Star Hotel In Central Location
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
day 7 - Kota Kinabalu – Mari - Mari Cultural Village – Kota Kinabalu City (b,l)
After breakfast, meet in the hotel lobby and travel to the Mari Mari Cultural Village for a tour. Mari Mari Cultural Village offers glimpses into the lives of Sabah’s rich culture with its distinctive houses, costumes and traditional skills of five major Sabah ethnic groups; Dusun, Rungus, Lundayeh, Bajau, and Murut.
Enjoy a delectable fusion of cuisines for lunch then in the afternoon, you will visit the landmarks of Kota Kinabalu city such as the Wisma Tun Mustapha (Sabah Foundation Building), the University of Sabah, the State and City Mosque, and the Sabah Museum for the historical and cultural aspects of the indigenous people.
Enjoy a brief stop at Signal Hill for an awesome bird's eye view of the city skyline and nearby islands and there will be a chance to stop at a handicraft market if time permits.
Transfer back to the hotel after your tour.
Overnight in Kota Kinabalu.
Accommodation:4-Star Hotel In Central Location
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
day 8 - Kota Kinabalu – Kuching (b,l)
On the 8th day of the tour, you will depart to Kota Kinabalu Airport for your departure flight to Kuching.
Upon arrival at Kuching Airport, you will have a meet and greet by our local representative then enjoy a Kuching City Tour. There are many historical buildings in the city including the Square and Round Towers, the colonial Courthouse, General Post Office, Fort Margherita and the Astana.
According to the tour itinerary, you will visit Cat Monument, City Hall, and the Tua Pek Kong – the oldest Chinese Temple in the city. Thereafter, drive through quaint Malay kampungs (villages), and explore the center of the city passing through the colorful India Street and traditional shop houses.
Transfer to your hotel, check-in and the rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Kuching.
Accommodation:4-Star Hotel In Central Location
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
day 9 - Kuching – Sarawak Cultural Villages (b,l)
After breakfast meet in the hotel lobby and proceed to Sarawak Cultural Village, a unique award-winning living museum offering an excellent introduction to local cultures and lifestyles. It is located at the foothill of the legendary Mount Santubong, fronting the South China Sea. The village is also called the “Living Museum” because people live in the houses and create their handicraft and traditional snacks onsite. The Village has seven representative ethnic houses including –Bidayuh Longhouse, Iban Longhouse, Hut Orang Ulu Longhouse, Melanau Tall House, Malay House, and Chinese Farmhouse.
You can observe the lifestyle, arts, crafts, games, foods, clothes, and music of the seven major cultures of Sarawak. Enjoy yourself with a fascinating performance of the multi-culture dance in the village’s theatre.
Return to Kuching afterwards. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight in Kuching.
Accommodation:4-Star Hotel In Central Location
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
day 10 - Depart Kuching (b)
After breakfast you will have leisure time until your pick-up and transfer to Kuching Airport for your onward departure flight.
