14 nights of adventure with a river cruise, night safari and meeting orangutans
Explore jungles, meet baby orang-utans, discover incredible wildlife, cruise along rivers and sleep in the heart of the Malaysian jungle – an adventure like no other.
Borneo is the perfect destination to experience flora, fauna, topography and tribes people of astonishing diversity. The dense tropical rainforest and mountain ranges of Sarawak are teeming with wildlife including orang-utans, which can be seen at the Sepilok Nature Reserve. Although sightings are never guaranteed (the primates are semi-wild) they have been rescued from captivity and most usually return to feeding stations at various times of the day.
Begin your adventure with a few days in Kuala Lumpur. Explore the city’s key highlights as well as some of its lesser known charms on a Heritage City Tour. Sample some local food along the way and get to grips with the city’s monorail.
Fly to the island of Borneo and on to Sepilok Nature Resort, set in the heart of the jungle rainforest, serrated by jagged peaks and carved by ancient rivers with sheer valleys protecting prolific wildlife and tribal peoples.
Enjoy a night walk at Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary to spot wildlife, including Orang-utans making their nests for the night. The forest comes alive at night with a cacophony of extraordinary sounds. Transfer to Turtle Island (Selingan) where you may spot turtles laying their eggs.
Cruise the Kanabatangan River to your jungle lodge, set on the banks of the river and surrounded by thick rainforest, perfect for wildlife-spotting. Transfer to Danum Valley: pristine rainforest that is home to an enormous variety of species including Orang-utans and pygmy elephants.
Spend the remainder of this tour relaxing on Bunga Raya Island: this luxurious and laid-back property is hidden away on an island and has spectacular scenery. Villas are hand-crafted by local tradesmen and private balconies offer jaw-dropping views of the beach below. Try scuba diving, visit the Marine Ecology Research Centre, explore or just relax before transferring back to Kuala Lumpur.
TOUR DETAILS
- 14 nights
- £POA
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Kuala Lumpur Heritage City Tour
- See orang-utans in the wild at Sepilok
- Stay on Turtle Island (Selingan) and look for turtles
- Cruise Kinabatangan River
- Night Safari in Danum Valley
- Relax on beach at Bunga Raya
ITINERARY IN BRIEF
- Kuala Lumpur x 3 nights
- Sepilok Nature Resort x 1 night
- Selingan Island x 1 night
- Kinabatangan River Lodge x 2 nights
- Borneo Rainforest Lodge x 2 nights
- Bunga Raya Resort x 5 nights
Prices include
- Return economy flights from London
- Accommodation for 14 nights in standard rooms
- Local transfers