Escorted Tours 2022-23

Day 1: UK to Sandakan Depart the UK on your scheduled, overnight flight, via Kuala Lumpur. Day 2: Sandakan On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Sandakan to explore at leisure. Overlooking the majestic Sulu Sea, this bustling coastal town enjoys a wealth of seafood specialities to sample including delicious fish mee noodles. Explore the town’s fascinating wartime history at the serene Memorial Park - a moving tribute to prisoners of war – and discover the house of author Agnes Keith, now a quaint museum displaying remnants of the Japanese occupation, followed by high tea at the neighbouring English Tea House. Day 3: Sandakan B/L This morning meet Borneo’s most famous residents at the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, where these endangered creatures are rescued and returned to the ancient lowland forest. Wander wooden walkways to observe these cerebral primates glide between trees and feast on pungent durian fruits. Situated adjacent to the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre is the Sun Bear Conservation Centre, whose charming native residents benefit from vast enclosures built to imitate their natural habitat. Renowned as the smallest bears in Southeast Asia, observe these delightful animals roaming their luxuriant territory before reaching the Rainforest Discovery Centre. Exhibiting native flora and fauna, its highlight is undoubtedly a spectacular 80ft canopy walkway, allowing a unique perspective of Borneo’s diverse avian inhabitants. Day 4: Sandakan to Sukau B/L/D Begin today by exploring the limestone Gomantong Caves, the fascinating domain of over a million wrinkle-lipped bats suspended from the 130ft limestone ceiling. Sharing this unique shelter are the swiftlets who dart overhead to construct the key ingredient for bird’s nest soup, a valuable delicacy within China. Travel to your lodge in the remote village of Sukau before a relaxing late afternoon motorboat cruise to witness the drooped nose proboscis monkeys, leaping from great heights into the Menanggul River with an amusing belly flop. Day 5: Sukau B/L/D Awake to the atmospheric melody of the surrounding jungle for a motorboat journey along Malaysia’s second longest river and centrepiece for Bornean wildlife, the Kinabatangan. Spot prehistoric monitor lizards, wandering pygmy elephants and leopard-like civet cats before reaching the tranquil Kelenanap river bend to spot Rhinoceros Hornbill, Tour highlights ✔ Stroll along treetop walkways in the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Sun Bear Conservation Centre ✔ View the magnificent Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple in Sandakan ✔ Spot exotic wildlife while cruising the winding, tranquil waters of Kinabatangan River ✔ Explore the Gomantong Caves, the fascinating domain of over a million wrinkle- lipped bats ✔ Gain a fascinating insight into Borneo’s indigenous people with a visit to a traditional Mari Mari cultural village ✔ Enjoy a guided nature walk through scenic Kinabalu National Park Borneo’s Jungles and Orangutans P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £99 Meet the hospitable Bornean orangutans, explore the bat-filled Gomantong Caves, sail alongside pygmy elephants and immerse yourself within the enchanting forest that surrounds the spectacle of Borneo’s highest mountain. Orangutans, Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre Kota Kinabalu Kinabalu National Park <  Sandakan Sukau Gomantong Caves     < Coach Air 44 Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details Southeast Asia