Escorted Tours 2023 - 2025

Kota Kinabalu Kinabalu National Park <  Sandakan Sukau    < Coach Air Nights 2 3 2 2 Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to Borneo with Malaysia Airlines (via Kuala Lumpur) ✔ Where you’ll stay Sandakan, 4 H Sabah Hotel Sandakan Sukau, Bilit Rainforest Lodge Kota Kinabalu, 4 H Horizon Hotel ✔ 15 meals ✔ 11 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Intermediate 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 at the airport before travelling to the serene Memorial Park. Continue to the house of author Agnes Keith, now a quaint museum, 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. Situated adjacent 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 the day with a visit the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary. After visiting the sanctuary begin your journey to remote village of Sukau. After lunch, embark upon a relaxing late afternoon motorboat cruise to witness the drooped nose proboscis monkeys leaping from great heights into the main river. After dinner, join a night cruise to see the nocturnal wildlife of the river. Day 5: Sukau B/L/D Today enjoy 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. Explore the jungle by foot in search of enchanting wildlife under the watch of macaque colonies. Exuding blissful serenity and nestled within a remote region of dense forestland, spend the afternoon at leisure in Sukau before heading back out onto the river. Day 6: Sukau to Kota Kinabalu B/L Today, travel back to Sandakan and visit the spectacular Puu Jih Shih Temple. Following a tasty lunch, fly to Kota Kinabalu. Day 7: Kota Kinabalu B/L This morning, discover the home of five tribes at the Mari Mari Cultural Village to gain a fascinating insight into Borneo’s indigenous people. Following lunch, spend an afternoon at leisure exploring the many sights that Kota Kinabalu has to offer. Day 8: Kota Kinabalu B/L Journey to Kinabalu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia’s highest mountain. Enjoy a guided nature trek of Borneo’s dynamic bio-diversity including the unusual Nepenthes rajah, a carnivorous plant that attracts birds and small mammals into its deadly urn-shaped trap. Continue to the nearby Poring Hot Springs to relax in the natural warm baths, before traversing a 134ft Menggaris tree canopy walkway, which provides a breathtaking view across one of the oldest rainforests in the world. Return to Kota Kinabalu for your final evening in Borneo. Day 9: Kota Kinabalu to the UK B Depart for your return flight, via Kuala Lumpur or continue on to your chosen extension. Borneo’s Jungles and Orangutans What you’ll see ⚫ Meet the residents of Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Sun Bear Conservation Centre ⚫ Spot exotic wildlife while cruising the Kinabatangan River ⚫ Visit a traditional Mari Mari cultural village ⚫ Enjoy a nature walk through scenic Kinabalu National Park 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. Small Group Tour - 25 or less All departures guaranteed Extend your tour Kuala Lumpur city stay, 3 nights, 4 H B&B from £329 Kota Kinabalu beach stay, 3 nights, 5 H B&B from £429 Departures & from prices Sep 2023 £2,099 Feb 2025 £2,699 Oct 2023 £2,299 Mar 2025 £2,699 Feb 2024 £2,399 Apr 2025 £2,799 Apr 2024 £2,599 May 2025 £2,299 May 2024 £2,099 Jun 2025 £2,399 Jun 2024 £2,199 Jul 2025 £2,799 Jul 2024 £2,599 Aug 2025 £2,799 Aug 2024 £2,599 Sep 2025 £2,499 Sep 2024 £2,299 Oct 2025 £2,599 Oct 2024 £2,399 Nov 2025 £2,699 Nov 2024 £2,399 • Lead-in price based on 13 Sep 23 & 15 May 24 • Tipping paid locally $35 pp per tour • A single supplement starts from just £379 P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £299 64 East Asia Hundreds of escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk