Borneo round trip

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Your highlight today: Get to know your fellow travelers personally!

Welcome to Borneo! After your arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your local guide and driven to your hotel, where you can settle in. Get to know your group and look forward to the upcoming Borneo adventure together!
In the afternoon we start with our first program point, a tour of Kuching. We start the tour at the Kuching Waterfront with a visit to the Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple. From the temple, we stroll along traditional store houses and historical buildings and monuments. We continue our tour to India Street, a pedestrian commercial center with colorful textile stores, followed by Masjid India, a 19th century mosque. Our next stop is Brooke Dockyard and Dockyard Lane, passing the old fire station, now a bustling market, and a brief visit to St. Thomas Cathedral.
We then round off the first day of our Borneo round trip with a welcome dinner.

Dinner

Private transfer (approx. 12km/35min.)

Grand Margherita Hotel

Your highlight today: Go on an exciting night hike

Well fortified by a hearty breakfast, we make our way to Bako National Park. This is an excellent place to observe wild animals in their natural environment. Common sightings include Borneo's endemic proboscis monkeys, silver langurs, crocodiles and wild boar.
The park also has an impressive variety of forest types, from mangroves to kerangas (heath forest), tropical swamp vegetation and the park's spectacular coastline is dotted with small coves, caves and beaches. We spend the day exploring the park's many hiking trails with our guide and looking for wildlife. After dinner in the park restaurant, an exciting night hike with flashlights is also on the program.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Private transfer (approx. 25 km/ 35 minutes), boat (25 minutes)

Bako National Park Guesthouse

Your highlight today: Explore the Bako National Park

Today we go on another hike in the morning to discover rare migratory birds, reptiles, langurs and to look for the rare and shy proboscis monkey, a primate that can only be found on Borneo. We then have lunch in the park before returning to Kuching in the early afternoon, where we have the rest of the day at leisure.

Breakfast, lunch

Private transfer (approx. 25 km/35 minutes), boat (25 minutes)

Grand Margherita Hotel

Your highlight today: Help with the work of the Heart2Heart Foundation and experience orangutans up close

Today we have something very special planned. We are taking part in the Heart2Heart Foundation's orangutan enrichment program and supporting associated research work. First, we receive a briefing on the program before continuing with a guided tour of the wildlife center. We are introduced and given tasks such as cleaning cages and preparing food for the orangutans. At the end of the day, we will also receive a Heart 2 Heart certificate of participation to recognize our contributions to the center's activities. In addition, we have the opportunity to play another role by adopting one of the center's orangutans.

Breakfast, lunch

Private transfer (approx. 65km/ 1.5 hours)

Grand Margherita Hotel

Your highlight today: Enjoy the heavenly tranquillity and your beautiful surroundings on a kayak tour on the Semadang

Today is another day dedicated to Borneo's unique nature. The day begins with the "Semadang Discovery Kayaking" tour, on which we can experience Borneo from a completely new perspective - from a kayak on the picturesque Semadang River. We immerse ourselves in the breathtaking landscape and enjoy the tranquillity of the rainforest. No stress, no hustle and bustle - just us and the untouched nature.
After this relaxing morning on the water, we head to the Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Here you have the unique opportunity to observe semi-wild orangutans that have been rescued from captivity and now live in the surrounding forest reserve. As these are animals that have been released into the wild, sightings are unfortunately not guaranteed. Nevertheless, a highlight of this excursion could be the sight of a mother orangutan with her little baby - a heart-warming experience that will live long in the memory.

Breakfast, lunch

Private transfer (approx. 60km/1.5 hours)

Grand Margherita Hotel

Your highlight today: Discover the capital of the small state on your own

Today we are heading to the small state of Brunei. Before we head to the airport, we still have some time to explore Kuching on our own or to start the day in a relaxed manner. After arriving in Brunei, we are taken to our hotel and can enjoy the rest of the day at our leisure.

Breakfast

Airplane, private transfer (approx. 15km/ 30 minutes)
The Centrepoint Hotel

Your highlight today: Immerse yourself in the daily life of the water villagers

Today we explore the main city of Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan, which is full of cultural treasures. The highlights of the tour are undoubtedly a scenic boat ride around the largest Malay water village in the world and a visit to a local house where we can observe the daily life of the villagers who live in the houses built on stilts.
Our tour continues to Morning Kianggeh Market, a lively market where you can buy everything from local produce, fresh fruit and vegetables to handicrafts and everyday items. We also stop at the impressive Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, the majestic entrance to the Royal Palace and the magnificent Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque.
The tour ends with a traditional lunch at a local restaurant before we continue our journey to Kota Kinabalu.

Breakfast, lunch

Boat, private transfer (approx. 190km/ 5 hours)
 Grandis Hotels & Resorts

Your highlight today: Enjoy the beautiful beaches of the lively coastal town

On day eight of our trip, we explore the vibrant capital of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu! The day starts with a short tour as we drive through the picturesque streets of the city that was once known as Singgahmata or "the place where the eye lingers". We immerse ourselves in the fascinating history and architecture of Kota Kinabalu as we visit the imposing Sabah Foundation Building, also known as Wisma Tun Mustapha. The City Mosque, an architectural gem, rises majestically on the waterfront and is an impressive symbol of the city. We also explore the Sabah Museum Complex, which showcases science and technology, local heritage and indigenous cultures in a fascinating interplay.

After this inspiring dive into the history and culture of Kota Kinabalu, we return to the hotel at midday and the rest of the day can be spent as we wish. How about a beach day, including sunset, on one of the beautiful beaches or a visit to the market?

Breakfast

Grandis Hotel & Resort

Your highlight today: Explore the jungle on a night hike

Today we are embarking on a very special adventure. Over the next 3 days, we will learn everything we need to know to survive in the jungle at a Rainforest Survival Camp.
In the morning we drive to Kota Belud. There we will be given a brief introduction to village life and the exciting activities that await us. The subsequent hike to the base camp takes about 2 hours and offers the opportunity to learn survival techniques along the way, such as setting animal traps and identifying edible and medicinal plants.
After a refreshing lunch break at the MSC, we continue our hike to learn even more about survival in the jungle. Back at the camp, you have the opportunity to refresh yourself at the nearby river or take a refreshing shower.
In the evening, we also go on a night hike to observe nocturnal animals and then end the day together around the campfire.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Private transfer (approx. 90km/ 2 hours), hike (4 hours) + trekking to learn survival skills

Miki Rainforest Survival Camp

Your highlight today: Learn how to find food and orient yourself in nature

Strengthened and full of energy, we set off on the rainforest trails in the morning to learn more about survival in the wilderness. During this 1-2 hour hike, we will familiarize ourselves with how to find food and orient ourselves in nature. After lunch, which will give us new energy for the rest of the day and a short break, we start our hike out of the camp area and back to the Kiao village. On the way, we marvel at the breathtaking scenery around us as we hike through the lush rainforest. But the day is not over yet! We set off on a nocturnal hike to discover nocturnal animals. Armed with flashlights, we explore the jungle and listen to the sounds of the night. Finally, we gather around the campfire and spend the night in camp, where we can enjoy the natural sounds of the jungle around us.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Hiking/trekking (approx. 4-8 hours)

Miki Rainforest Survival Camp

Your highlight today: Marvel at Borneo's unique wildlife on a river safari

In the morning, we set off from Kundasang and travel overland to Sukau, once again enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way. On the way, we make a stop at a local restaurant to have lunch and enjoy the regional cuisine.
After arriving at our accommodation, we have time to rest for a while and prepare for our next adventures. In the late afternoon, we go on a fascinating river safari along the Menanggul River, a picturesque tributary of the Kinabatangan.
After our exploration tour, we return to the lodge, where we enjoy a delicious dinner and round off the day together.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

private transfer (approx. 290km/5.5 hours), boat

Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge

Your highlight today: Marvel at the incredible biodiversity of the Kinabatangan River on a river safari

The call of gibbons and hornbills wakes us up very early today for another river safari. Our expedition by water takes us to Pitas Oxbow Lake to observe the wildlife of Borneo. The area is home to proboscis monkeys, the Borneo pygmy elephants, many different bird species, crocodiles and, with a bit of luck, we will also see orangutans here.
After returning to the lodge, a relaxed breakfast awaits us and we have free time to explore the area or relax on the sun deck and enjoy the river landscape.

In the afternoon, another boat safari is on our program. There is also the option of a hike.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Boat tour

Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge

Your highlight today: Experience the rare sun bears up close

Before we head back home today, we marvel once again at Borneo's unique wildlife. First, we visit the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center in the morning. At this center, we can watch the orangutans, the closest relatives of humans, being rehabilitated in their natural environment so that they can return to the wild. We then take a walk through the tropical lowland rainforest of Borneo.
We then continue our tour at the Sun Bear Conservation Center. The facility looks after sun bears that have been released from captivity and prepares them for release into the wild.

Then, unfortunately, our adventure really comes to an end and we make our way to the airport. Enjoy the last moments on this wonderful island on the way there. Unfortunately, it's now time to say goodbye to your new friends and take a lifetime of memories with you! On the way back, dream about the great time you had and look back on your trip. We are already looking forward to the next adventure with you!

Breakfast

Private transfer (approx. 130km/2.5 hours)

If you book your flights separately, you can flexibly plan your return flight on the day of departure. Don't forget to let us know about your departure so we can take you to the airport! We'd love to have you back for the next adventure!