Wild Borneo
$ 4,660
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Amazing Singles Holidays Malaysia for Solo Travelers & Singles
Wild Borneo
Singles Holidays Malaysia for Solo Travelers & Friends: Borneo is a paradise for nature-lovers, and this adventure takes you into tropical rainforests to discover incredible flora and fauna, including the endangered orangutan.
Highlights:
- Experience Kadaza Dusun cuisine in a local restaurant
- Nature trek in Kinabalu National Park
- Poring Hot Springs & tree canopy walk
- World War II memorial visit
- Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre & Sun Bear Conservation Centre
- Cruise to the Lower Kinabatangan River Sanctuary
- Night-time cruise to see the fireflies
- Wildlife cruises & Nature Walks
- Abai village and tree-planting ceremony
- Sukau, where naturalist Sir David Attenborough has filmed
Duration & Price:
12 Days from about £ 3,749*
Itinerary*
Day 2 Kota Kinabalu
On arrival this morning we’ll transfer to out hotel. Kota Kinabalu is the capital of Sabah, one of two Malaysian states on the exotic island of Borneo and our base for the next three nights. Tonight we gather with your fellow travellers to enjoy a sumptuous Malaysian welcome dinner at a local restaurant, where you’ll be able to try the iconic Kadaza-Dusun cuisine and try unique Malaysian foods. After dinner enjoy a lively cultural performance of Sabah dancers.
Meals included: D
Day 3 Kota Kinabalu
Today you will visit the beautiful countryside of Kiulu. Entering a local village via a hanging bridge, we will have a scenic walk along the trails in this countryside area away from the crowds of the city. We will take a break at Native Dusun House in Tombung Village where the friendly host will welcome you to the house, and a light refreshment will be served. Visit the farm to experience rubber tapping and its process, and afterwards share life stories and local delicacies. Crossing another bridge the driver will transfer you to a riverside café. The trip ends and lunch is served before relaxing or having a cool dip in the river. We return this afternoon, where you have the opportunity to join our optional evening Sunset cruise. Get ready to become acquainted with the charms of Kota Kinabalu on a whole new level. Your evening unfolds along the sultry sun-tinged South China Sea, cruising pass the islands and water villages that dot Sabah’s west coast. You are free to wander around the vessel. Panoramic ocean views, warmth of the setting sun and gentle sea breeze grace the upper-deck while a live band serenades the ethnic themed air-conditioned restaurant below with acoustic favorites. As the sun sets and the stars come out, Kota Kinabalu’s coastline now comes alive with dazzling city night lights. The North Borneo Cruise will glide across the Waterfront as you indulge in dessert or your next glass of wine.
Meals included: B,L
Day 4 North Borneo
Todays fascinating excursion will be to the North of Borneo. Upon arrival, you will visit a local restaurant and start to help prepare your lunch with a local chef. The food is based on traditional a Rungus menu which is mostly pickling, poaching, and local preservation of food. Enjoy your lunch before proceeding for a walk to the very tip of Borneo. Enjoy the area where you will have time to visit the beach. Afterwards, we will bid farewell to the beautiful Tip of Borneo and head back to your hotel in Kota Kinabalu. This evening is spent free at your own leisure.
Meals included: B,L
Day 5 Kinabalu National Park – Ranau
Kinabalu National Park is home to a huge variety of flora and fauna native to Borneo, including several hundred species that are found only in the park itself. We’ll explore on our included guided nature trek along one of the many trails, and also catch a glimpse of Mount Kinabalu, which is South East Asia’s highest peak. After a stop at Poring Hot Springs, where we can take a dip in the soothing waters, perhaps take a thrilling walk more than 40 metres up in the canopy of the Menggaris tree – the ‘King of the Forest’ – for fantastic views.
Meals included: B,L,D
Day 6 Ranau – Sandakan
Enjoy scenic views of the Kundasang highlands as we travel by road to Sandakan. We’ll stop for lunch in a restaurant before we visit Sandakan Memorial Park. This was built in honour of the Prisoners of War who died in the Sandakan Death Marches during the Second World War.
Meals included: B,L
Day 7 Sandakan – Abai
Borneo is one of two places in the world where the endangered orangutan still lives in the wild, and we’ll visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to observe man’s closest relative and enjoy a walk in the tropical lowland forest. We’ll also head to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre to see these endearing animals, also known as honey bears, whose numbers are dwindling due to deforestation and poaching.
After lunch, we’ll transfer to the jetty in Sandakan, from where we’ll cruise up to the Lower Kinabatangan River Sanctuary. This wonderful journey takes us on the Sulu Sea and through magnificent mangrove forests. On arrival in Abai, we’ll check in at the Kinabatangan Abai Jungle Lodge where later this afternoon we’ll head off on a river cruise to search for wildlife. Watch the sunset whilst enjoying a cup of coffee and at night fall, continue the cruise to witness beautiful fireflies. A further treat comes tonight after dinner, when we take another cruise to discover the jungle at night with an expert nature guide.
Meals included: B,L,D
Day 8 Abai
Wake up to the wonderful sounds of the rainforest then cruise to the Pitas lake to observe wildlife. We’ll head back to the hotel for breakfast before we are invited to join a tree-planting project with the locals. A simple lunch will be arranged by the villagers at Abai village.
Back at the lodge perhaps take time to explore the boardwalk behind the lodge, you may be lucky and spot wild orangutan, silver leaf monkeys and many other types of wildlife. We will round off the day with another cruise to see more wildlife.
Meals included: B,L,D
Day 9 Abai – Sukau
During a free morning at the lodge, perhaps join some of your travelling companions and head off to explore your surroundings; stilted paths up to 800 metres long stretch into the forest, and animals often venture quite close.
After lunch, our wildlife search continues as we cruise up river to our next destination, Sukau, for an overnight stay. Here we’ll look out for primates, in particular orangutans, as well as pygmy elephants and exotic birds; some of the world’s most spectacular species are resident in Borneo.
After checking in to our lodge, we’ll take to the water again to enjoy wonderful views and search for exotic wildlife.
Meals included: B,L,D
Day 11 Sandakan – UK
Spend the day at leisure before leaving Sandakan, alternatively you may wish to see more of Borneo and one of its most fascinating sights – Gomantong Caves, an intricate limestone cave system, home to colonies of swiftlets and bats, before making our way back to Sandakan to catch our return flight home.
Meals included: B
Day 12 UK
You’ll arrive back in the UK today.
Additional Information
Please note – Due to the incredible natural surroundings of Borneo, the hotels we have selected are basic and remote. However, the hotels we have picked are optimised for the itinerary.
Included*
- Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide
- Return flights from London
- Use of an airport lounge in the UK
- 9 nights in lodges & 3 and 4-star hotels plus 2 nights in flight
- A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
- 22 included meals: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners including welcome & farewell drink & dinner
- Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage
Characteristics of this singles holiday*
- Classic Touring
- Walking
- All Breakfasts
- Flight Choices
- Max Group Size 25
Reasons to trust the UK based provider of this singles tour*
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