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Borneo’s Beaches & Rainforests: A Gentle Family Journey

Tailor Made Sample Itinerary No.1

Borneo Family Wildlife Holiday

Ideally suited to families with younger children who enjoy a gentle pace and a high degree of comfort.  The two luxury beach resorts offer doorstep wildlife watching, safe beaches and family-friendly facilities; the waterways of the Kinabatangan River will provide myriad sightings of wild orang-utans and other rainforest creatures;  Selingan Island affords unforgettable encounters with egg-laying turtles, whilst Sepilok gives a good insight into the lives of orang-utans. Wildlife  and beach relaxation in perfect harmony.

 

 Day 
  1. Depart London.
  2. Arrive Kuala Lumpur and connect with flight to Kota Kinabalu. Tfr to hotel. O/n Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort, BB.
  3. Full day at leisure. Optional:  snorkelling, rainforest walks, watersports, swimming. O/n Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort, BB.
  4. Full day at leisure. O/n Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort, BB.
  5. Fly to Sandakan. Board boat to island. Evening turtle watching. O/n Selingan Island, BB.
  6. Return to Sandakan and tfr to Sepilok for morning orang-utan feeding. Boat along the Kinabatangan River to Sukau. Afternoon wildlife boat trip. O/n Sukau Rainforest Lodge, FB.
  7. Exploration of waterways by boat and on foot. O/n Sukau Rainforest Lodge, FB.
  8. Exploration of waterways by boat and on foot. O/n Sukau Rainforest Lodge, FB.
  9. Return to Sandakan by boat. Fly to Kota Kinabalu. Tfr to hotel. O/n Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort, BB.
  10. Full day at leisure. Optional: visit Kinabalu National Park and/or Poring Hot Springs, local markets, swimming. O/n Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort, BB.
  11. Full day at leisure. O/n Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort, BB.
  12. Full day at leisure. O/n Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort, BB.
  13. Depart Kota Kinabalu. Connect at Kuala Lumpur.
  14. Arrive London.

 

2011 Prices  

Adult Price From £2424 per person 

Child Price (under 12yrs) From £1875 per person 

Prices are based on 2 adults and 2 children sharing two double / twin rooms throughout.

Please contact us for a definitive quote based on your requirements.

NB: Prices are based on flights with Malaysia Airlines

 

THE MEANING OF TAILOR MADE

Our tailor-made tours offer full date flexibility and freedom of choice regarding locations and content (subject to logistics and availability).  The above itinerary is a good example of what is possible but can be altered and/or extended to suit your individual preferences.  Please contact us by email or telephone to discuss your requirements and one of our friendly and expert travel consultants will be pleased to design your perfect itinerary.

Ideally suited to families with younger children who enjoy a gentle pace and a high degree of comfort.  The two luxury beach resorts offer doorstep wildlife watching, safe beaches and family-friendly facilities; the waterways of the Kinabatangan River will provide myriad sightings of wild orang-utans and other rainforest creatures;  Selingan Island affords unforgettable encounters with egg-laying turtles, whilst Sepilok gives a good insight into the lives of orang-utans. Wildlife  and beach relaxation in perfect harmony. Find out more...

Ideal for adventurous families with older children, this itinerary uncovers the rich diversity of Borneo’s reefs and rainforests. Sepilok provides the perfect introduction to Borneo’s most famous ape inhabitants. Lankayan Island boasts white sand beaches, nesting turtles and great snorkelling.  While at Sukau, explore the Kinabatangan River before venturing deep into the exquisite rainforests of the Danum Valley in search of wild orang-utans, pygmy elephants, hornbills, flying squirrels and the elusive clouded leopard. With time for relaxation as well, this tour has it all.    Find out more...