Borneo - Jungle, Mountain and Beach Adventure - A 15 Day Safari - From £1,650 per person sharing

Day 1
Arrive and transfer to Rasa Ria [5 star]. They have orangs 'in-house' which provides a different view of "captive Orangutans". Meals etc are not included as there are a number of local restaurants that you may wish to try out!
O/N Rasa Ria

Day 2
In search of Orang Utans in and around Rasa Ria under your own steam. Imagine a private paradise cradled between forested hills and a long sweep of a 3 km long, untouched, pristine beach, washed by the South China Sea. Find your very own Shangri-La here at the Rasa Ria Resort, set on Pantai Dalit beach and surrounded by 400 acres of lush tropical vegetation including a unique nature reserve. Here you will meet Sabah's icon, the orangutan, amidst a remarkable array of indigenous flora and fauna. Surprising encounters with hornbills gliding right overhead, peacocks displaying during breakfast, a bear cat greeting you from a tree or the occasional iguana crossing your path are all part of the magic of this remarkable resort.
O/N Rasa Ria (B)

Day 3
Today you have the privilege of visiting Miki's village. Miki is a native of Borneo that we work with. Living in a village at the foot of Mount Kinabalu with three rivers bringing down crystal clear water from the mountain through his land. Miki admits he almost made the disastrous mistake of cutting down the entire forest for commercial fresh water fish ponds. We are in the vanguard of eco-tourism in this area through the work Miki and his people are doing to preserve the environment and develop a sustainable tourism product run by and for the benefit of the indigenous people. Start with a short trek uphill to have refreshment at Miki's house. Spend the day trekking with him or one of his brothers across mountain ranges, through rice fields and primary forest. A great day spent with the locals getting to know their culture, beliefs and the local environment. Having crossed several mountain streams you reach Miki's Campsite where you set up camp for the evening.
O/N This evening you spend the evening out in the jungle, a truly unique experience, helping to build your own camp in the jungle. Waking up to the sounds of the forest is a remarkable experience and one that you will truly never forget! (B,L,D)

Day 4
Jungle trek activities in the morning including spotting for wildlife and plants such as orchids, and pitcher plants etc. then back to your jungle guide house by mid afternoon. You then have the opportunity to either pass the night at Miki's House or alternatively we can transfer you to a local lodge in the area.
O/N Miki's House or Celyns Hotel (B,L,D)

Day 5
Today you set off on the climb of Mt Kinabalu! No visit to Sabah is quite complete without climbing this famous mountain which at 4,101m. / 13,455 ft makes it South-East Asia's highest peak. The mountain and its surroundings make up the Kinabalu National Park, a nature reserve covering a total area of 754 sq km or 291 sq mile. The 5.25 mile trail from Timphon Gate to Lows Peak, the summit, takes you through tropical rain forest, montaine forest, cloud forest to sub alpine vegetation at the peak. Any reasonably fit and energetic person can climb Kinabalu and the reward waiting at the summit is a spectacular sunrise.
O/N at Panar Laban 10,500 ft. or similar (B)

Day 6
Start trek for the summit at 0300 hours. Watch the spectacular sunrise from the highest point in South East Asia...! then head down to Park HQ and transfer back to Kota Kinabalu mid afternoon. Spend the day relaxing at your accommodation and having a wash! Alternatively experience the Poring Hot Springs; these are hot sulphur springs providing a therapeutic bath from where marked trails lead off into small waterfalls and caves - an excellent way to wind down after the last 24 hrs.
O/N Celyns Hotel (D)

Day 7
Overland transfer to Sepilok Nature Resort. Upon arrival here have a rest and then depending on how energetic you're feeling either go on a cultural visit to the Water Village & Chinese Temple or trek 10 minutes on wooden plank walks to witness the feeding of the Orangutans in the sanctuary. This is a great experience as previously captive Orangutans (through deforestation, poaching, etc) are being re-habituated to their natural surroundings for release when they are once again capable of supporting themselves.
O/N Sepilok Nature Resort (B/L/D)

Day 8
Early start for a morning jungle walk as you watch the jungle come to life. Return to the lodge for breakfast and then witness the morning and afternoon feeding of the Orangutans. A visit to the Sanctuary will allow you to come in close contact with the remarkable "man of the forest". It is interesting and exciting to watch as these large red apes are astonishingly gentle, highly intelligent and will gaze at you with almost disconcerting frankness. In the evening set off into the jungle in search of the nocturnal jungle wildlife.
O/N Sepilok Nature Resort (B/L/D)

Day 9
Land transfer to BILIT at Ulu Kinabatangan. BILIT offers you one of the best opportunities to see Orangutans in the wild! Similar to Sukau but not quite as developed BILIT rests on the banks of the Kinabatangan river and has the second highest density of wild Orangutans in Borneo. Today and tomorrow are spent exploring this area of mangrove and rainforest either on foot or by boat. The river safari visits a variety of fauna and flora along the banks of the Kinabatangan River including orangutans and proboscis monkeys! Guide, accommodation and meals are all included.
O/N Bilit Adventure Lodge - rustic but comfortable accommodation with ensuite bathrooms (B/L/D)

Day 10
Today you can opt for the river safari which visits a variety of fauna and flora along the banks of the Kinabatangan River including orangutans, proboscis monkeys, tree snakes, crocodiles, civets, monitor lizards macaques and much much more! Sumatran Rhinos have been spotted here (although fairly rare) and herds of wild elephant often pass through the park...
O/N Bilit Adventure Lodge (B/L/D)

Day 11
A final day to explore the wonders of Kinabatangan before departing back to Sepilok in the evening.
O/N Sepilok Nature Resort (B)

Day 12
Early start to transfer by road to the jetty and then transfer by boat (approx 2hrs) to Lankayan Island. You will arrive in time for a delicious lunch on the island and then have the afternoon at your leisure and plan how you want to spend the next couple of days on this idyllic island.
Overnight at Lankayan in private chalets located on the beach (B/L/D)

Day 13-14
Spend your day relaxing on Lankayan. For those that wish to, Lankayan is excellent for diving. August is also the optimum time for seeing hatching turtles as they have been nesting since the end of June/beginning of July. Lankayan is now widely respected as the preferred location to watch this spectacle. Alternatively one can relax on the beach, go snorkelling, swimming, hire sea kayaks or go windsurfing. A perfect location to relax and soak up some sun after the adventures of the last few days!
Overnight at Lankayan in private chalets located on the beach (B/L/D)

Day 15
Today you leave the idyllic island paradise and transfer by boat back to the mainland. With a short transfer to Sandakan you catch your return flight either directly to Kuala Lumpur and then home to the UK or via Kota Kinabalu.