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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. 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 Journey to Kinabalu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to Mount Kinabalu. 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 warm baths before traversing a 134ft Menggaris tree canopy walkway, which provides a breathtaking view across one of the oldest rainforests in the world. Day 8: 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. Witness the sculpting of blowpipes, learn traditional bamboo cooking, sample the curiously shaped Jala ‘net’ cake and encounter the Murut people who were the last tribe to renounce headhunting. Following lunch explore Kota Kinabalu at leisure. Travel back to Kota Kinabalu for your final evening in Borneo.. Day 9: Kota Kinabalu to the UK B Depart for your return flight, 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 ⚫ View Puu Jih Shih Temple ⚫ Spot exotic wildlife while cruising the Kinabatangan River ⚫ Enjoy a nature walk through scenic Kinabalu National Park On this 9-day adventure, meet the hospitable Bornean Orangutans, sail alongside majestic pygmy elephants and immerse yourself within the enchanting forest that surrounds the dramatic spectacle of Borneo’s highest mountain. Extend your tour Kuala Lumpur city stay, 3 nights, 4 H B&B from £299 Kota Kinabalu beach stay, 3 nights, 5 H B&B from £419 Departures & from prices Apr 24 £2,599 Mar 25 £2,499 May 24 £2,099 Apr 25 £2,199 Jun 24 £2,199 May 25 £2,099 Jul 24 £2,599 Jun 25 £2,199 Aug 24 £2,599 Jul 25 £2,599 Sep 24 £2,299 Aug 25 £2,599 Oct 24 £2,399 Sep 25 £2,499 Nov 24 £2,399 Oct 25 £2,499 Feb 25 £2,499 Nov 25 £2,499 • Lead-in price based on 15 May 24 & 14 May 25 • Tipping paid locally $35 pp per tour • A single supplement starts from just £379 Save £100 on selected departures with code TOUR100 P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £299 66 East Asia Hundreds of escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk