TRAILS OF BORNEO
16 days from GBP2,308 to GBP2,999 including flights
Tripcode: AOB
An active exploration of Borneo - rainforest nature trails, huge caves, orang-utans, and an ascent of the Pinnacles and Mt Kinabalu
The great rainforests of Borneo offer the active and adventurous the chance to participate in a multitude of exciting activities. We journey into the depths of the equatorial rainforest at Mulu National Park where we explore the largest caves on earth, trek through the jungle and climb the incredible limestone 'Pinnacles' high above the rainforest canopy. We meet the loveable orang-utans at the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre and spend two days at a lodge in the Kinabatanagan Wildlife Reserve where orang-utans, elephants, proboscis monkeys and hornbills are commonly seen. We view the jungle from a walkway above the tree canopy (optional), and if we're lucky we may also see the beautiful Rafflesia flowers in bloom - the largest flowers in the world! A fitting end to this adventurous journey is a climb of Mount Kinabalu (4095 m), the highest mountain in SE Asia.
What makes this trip responsible?
Responsible Travel
We stay at a lakeside eco-lodge in Batu Puteh and support the 'MESCOT' Project. Please visit http://www.mescot.org/index.html for more information and to make a donation.
| Day 1 | Depart London. |
| Day 2 | Arrive Miri; afternoon free. |
| Day 3 | Fly to Mulu N.P.; jungle walks to Lang's Cave and Deer Cave, an incredible natural wonder, and home to some 10 million bats. |
| Day 4 | Take longboat to Clearwater Cave; continue to Melinau Gorge. |
| Day 5 | Climb the limestone 'Pinnacles' for views above the rainforest canopy. Return to camp. |
| Day 6 | Return to Mulu park headquarters. Free afternoon, optional caving or local village visit. |
| Day 7 | Dawn canopy walkway trip (optional); afternoon fly to Kota Kinabalu. |
| Day 8 | Fly to Sandakan, visit Sepilok Orang-utan Centre; on to Batu Puteh where we visit MESCOT project working to preserve the local environment. |
| Day 9 | Wildlife spotting on Kinabatanagan River, optional village homestay. |
| Day 10 | Transfer to Sabah tea plantation. |
| Day 11 | Morning walk; drive to mountain resort and prepare for ascent. |
| Day 12 | From Mt Kinabalu Park HQ climb to mountain hut at 3400m, via Mesilau Route. |
| Day 13 | Climb to summit of Mt Kinabalu for magnificent sunrise; descend and return to Kota Kinabalu. |
| Day 14 | Free day to relax, optional white water rafting or a boat trip to nearby islands. |
| Day 15 | Free day for last minute shopping or exploration; evening depart. |
| Day 16 | Arrive London. |
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Soaring at 4095 metres and growing about 5mm a year, Mount Kinabalu is indisputably the highest peak in South East Asia.
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