Orangutans & islands of Borneo
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Kuching.
Arriving into Kuching you'll meet an Audley representative before being taken to your hotel by private transfer, with the rest of the today at leisure.You might like to head to Jalan Ban Hock, known locally as "new town", which has a hub of vibrant local restaurants and street stalls.
Explore Kuching on a private guided walking tour of this quaint riverside city. Your guide can show you the temple and churches as well as Fort Margherita and the stately Istana Palace. The Sarawak Museum is particularly fascinating, with an extensive collection of tr...
Today you will journey by land and boat to Bako National Park enjoying some light trekking before having a home hosted lunch in Bako Village.
Drive to the Lemanak River today, stopping at Semenggok Orang-utan Sanctuary for feeding time, a traditional market in Serian, a pepper farm and a local restaurant on the way. Accompanied by a private guide, it's a great way to explore the local area. The final 40 min...
After breakfast your private guide takes you on a nature trail in the area surrounding the longhouse. See a blowpipe demonstration, which you are welcome to try for yourself. Lunch is served on the riverbank where you also have the chance for a swim. You will then retrace your steps back to Kuching with your guide, with a final night to enjoy the ambience and great food.
This morning drive to the airport by private transfer to catch your short flight to Sandakan, with a short connection in Kota Kinabalu.On arrival in Sandakan you'll be met by an Audley representative and driven by private transfer to Sepilok Nature resort in time for dinner.
Enter Sepilok orang-utan rehabilitation centre this morning to see the 10am orang-utan feeding as part of a small group tour. After this, head in the jungle with a journey up the Kinabatangan River and on to your riverside lodge. The boat journey takes about an hour, ...
Rise early for a second trip on the river and the chance to visit the nearby ox-bow lake. The early morning is one of the best times of the day to spot wildlife. Breakfast is served back at the lodge.You have free time back at the lodge to catch up on some sleep or fo...
After breakfast travel back to Sandakan by boat to transfer to the airport for your flight to Kota Kinabalu with a small group of hotel guests.On arrival in Kota Kinabalu, you'll be met and transferred to the dock to catch your 25 minute shared speedboat to the tropical Gaya Island.
Today you are free to relax or explore the island. You might like to take a guided nature walk through the dipterocarp forest which surrounds the hotel with the resort's resident naturalist, with the opportunity to spot flying squirrels, proboscis monkey and other wildlife.
Today is free to relax. Located in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, Gaya Island Resort is surrounded by a vibrant array of marine life. On your free day today, you might like to visit the hotel's Marine Centre which focuses on turtle rescue and coral conservation. ...
A final day on Gaya Island today. A variety of excursions are available to book through the hotel including a guided kayak through the surrounding mangrove forests, or a private deep sea fishing lesson.
This morning catch a shared speedboat transfer back to Kota Kinabalu where you're met and driven to the airport for your onwards flights.
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
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