14 Day Itinerary
£8,300pp
Dive deep into the Borneo rainforest to encounter baby orangutans, sun bear and an array of other birds and wildlife. Take in the sights of nature from the boardwalks of rainforest lodges, a river cruise and nighttime nature walks for the ultimate family wildlife experience.
Your trip starts in the cosmopolitan country of Singapore.
Stretching across 64 islands, the country is among the smallest in the world, yet silvered skyscrapers and sprawling botanical gardens spill across waterways, bridges and skywalks in a unique infusion of nature and man.
Staying the Fullerton Bay Singapore, you’ll have the perfect base for the first part of your stay, with location, views and amenities of all of the highest order.
Spend overnight at the Shangri-La Tanung Aru Kinabalu Hotel before driving to Sapulot the next day to begin your adventures.
Touch down in Sabah’s largest city – Kota Kinabalu – for a relaxing overnight stay at the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru. At the hotel you can enjoy a massage at the Spa, take the family to in-resort Water Park, Ice Cream Bar or lounge. Enjoy dinner in one of the resorts three restaurants before getting a late evening drink at the magnificent Sunset Lounge, considered one of the top seven places to view a sunset from the world.
For animal lovers, this is the chance to finally catch a glimpse of your first Orangutan and Sun Bear at the Sepilok Rainforest Reserve.
For the next part of your family adventure, you will fly to Sandakan Airport with a transfer to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Head to the Rainforest Discovery Centre to test your head for heights on the canopy bridge. Look out for some of Borneo’s spectacular birds and for the giant flying squirrel that comes out at dusk whilst high up in the trees. You will also be visiting the Sepilok Rainforest Reserve, home to one of only four orangutan sanctuaries in the world. At the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre you can learn about the battle to protect the Orangutans for encroaching deforestation, watch baby orangutans play in their jungle gym as well as catch a glimpse of some older rehabilitated orangutans during the morning feeding centre. Then you’ll head over to the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre to see the lesser-known and endangered Sun Bear- the smallest of the bear species.
A boat transfer takes you to your accommodation at the award-winning Sukau Rainforest Lodge.
You’ll head out into the wild for your late afternoon river safari in search of Borneo’s wildlife and birds, with dinner and presentations from a naturalist guides.
From the lodge, you will be able to take a river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to Kelenanap oxbow lake to view more birds and wildlife, with the opportunity to join a nature walk along the lodge’s Hornbill Boardwalk
with the in-house naturalist.
Discover the true extent of Borneo’s rich habitats and wildlife whilst exploring the Danum Valley and its protected rainforest.
From Sukau head to the Danum Valley – a wildlife-rich lowland rainforest home to some of Borneo’s rare and endangered animals as well as over 300 species of bird. Stay at the spectacular Borneo Rainforest Lodge set idyllically on the banks of the Danum River, the only lodge that sits within the valley’s conservation area. Spot a slow loris or bioluminescent fungi out on a guided night walk and look for tropical birds and swinging monkeys whilst exploring the canopy walkway high up in the trees. Hike through the trails of the forest for a chance to see a swinging wild orangutan before climbing to an ancient burial site to enjoy panoramic views over the valley. To escape the midday heat, cool off in a beautiful waterfall and its rock pools before spending the evening taking in the sights and sounds of the surrounding rainforest on the deck of your open lodge.
Spend four nights enjoying island life, picking from a huge variety of jungle explorations and sea adventures off Gaya Island.
Finish your family adventure on Gaya Island at the Bungaraya Island Resort – a secluded hideaway off the coast of Borneo. Here you and your family can simply enjoy island life, soaking up the sun on the sandy beaches or zooming through the island’s jungle canopy by zipwire. With a huge range of sea and jungle adventures, there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy. We recommend trying your hand at sailing on the calm waters of Polish Bay, spotting swimming turtles in the clear water and taking in the real beauty of the island. Take a break from island life with a pampering massage treatment at the resort’s wonderful spa before enjoying fresh seafood dishes prepared in a traditional Malaysian style at The Longhouse restaurant overlooking the rainforest.
Day Itinerary
£8,300pp
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