Tour details :
• Seeing Orangutans in their natural
environment
• The North Borneo Steam
Locomotive Railway -
• The world class facilities at the 1st
Class Luxurious Le Meridian or
Pacific Sutera
Located within easy reach of Malaysia and
Singapore nestled in the South China Sea, is
the worlds third largest Island ,the island of
Borneo conjures images of rainforests
dating back to when time began unique and
rare wildlife, some of which is still being
discovered , and some of which has yet to be
discovered as well as some of the worlds
most rare fauna including the worlds
biggest flower and not forgetting its most
famous inhabitant, the Orang Utan. Your
holiday focuses on the state of Malaysian
Borneo - Sabah, previously known as
British North Borneo and one of the few
places where the Orang Utan can be seen in
its natural environment.
You will staying at the famous centrally
located Le Meridian with pool and all
amenities associated with a top 5 star Hotel
or the luxurious first class Pacific Sutrea
hotel, with a beautiful beach front and an
abundance of facilities located a stones
throw away from the state capital Kota
Kinabalu.
Accommodation:
Le Meridian :
Experience the best of both worlds at Le
Méridien Kota Kinabalu... a city hotel
strategically located in a resort destination.
with its unique charm, Le Méridien Kota
Kinabalu embraces both the aesthetic and
eclectic beauty of the capital of Sabah,
offering unsurpassed views of both the city
and the South China Sea. Step out of the
hotel lobby and you'll be pleasantly
delighted by the hotel's proximity to the
Waterfront Esplanade, Handicraft Centre,
commercial malls and retail facilities.
Guest Rooms Chic, modern and elegant, the guestrooms offer a sense of serenity and comfort, with panoramic views of the South China Sea or
the old charm of the city landscape. Each
guestroom is luxuriously appointed and
equipped to meet your needs, be it for
business or pleasure. Wired with 21st
century technology you, you find in each
room.
The lodge is built from local materials
consists of wooden huts built on stilts are
typical to this area. All rooms are typical to
this area. All rooms are with an attached
bathroom, hot water and fan. It has a
restaurant and a bar with a river facing view
which provides an ideal setting for dinner
and relaxing.
Suggested Extensions / Options
Sunday Native Market – Free *
An Escorted walk along the famous
colourful Gaya market where native tribes
and peoples from all over North Borneo
flaunt their wares. Be prepared to me
amused and amazed , some great bargains
to be had, and we will help you choose and
bargain!
Shop until you Drop – Free*
With an escorted shopping trip , we will
help you shop until you drop! assisting you
in purchasing those great bargains at a
fraction of UK prices , CDs, jeans, clothing,
24 gold jewelry made to order, native
handicrafts, souvenirs, batiks. electronic mountain in South East Asia is well known
for it diverse flora and fauna. It is home to
some of the innumerable species of exotic
plants, resplendent birds, insects and small
mammals which some are not found
anywhere else in the world. Kinabalu Park
surround by jungle trails enable visitors to
savor this rich experience in a relaxing
ambience. *** Kinabalu Park is a World
Heritage Site *** (NOTE: Please bring along
walking shoes, sweater, insect repellent &
raincoat)
Upon arrival at Poring Hot Spring, start
with a bit of jungle trekking up a slope to
the CANOPY WALKWAY for a better
appreciation of the rainforest. Try to catch
sight of the small mammals, reptiles and
insects during the trek. After finishing the
trek, take a dip in the Japanese style bath
tubs filled with running sulfured water
rising from the earth’s depth and soak in the
self-mixed warm water believed to have
therapeutic effect. Before departing the Hot
Spring for lunch, stop by at the vegetable
market in Kundasang. Lunch is served at a
local restaurant. After lunch, make a brief
stopover at the Kinabalu Park Headquarters
located at 1500m above sea level.
Horse riding along the Beach - Prices
£40.00
If you love horses this is for you! Ride along
the beach at sunset or to neighbouring
villages
Seasonal Extensions/Options - Prices on
request
Manukan Island 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT
Manukan is one of the five islands that’s
make up the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine
Park. Chalets, jogging trek, swimming pool
and restaurant can be found on the island.
This is an ideal place for peace and relaxing.
Golf courses that fire up your imagination
with it's exquisitely manicured greens &
fairways, sandy dunes & challenging traps
and undulating landscape. world class 18-
hole championship golf course designed by
the likes of Ronald Fream ,Ted Parslow and
Jack Niclaus .Sabah is an excellent venue for
golfing, with many 18 holes championship
golf courses for your selection. |
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You will be able to visit the Sepilok Orang
Utan Sanctuary (a short flight from Kota
Kinabalu) near the town of Sandakan -
offering you the chance to see our closest
relative. Established in 1964 to return
orphaned apes into the wild and is the
largest of its kind in the world.
Included is a trip through time - aboard the
North Borneo Railway. Powered by a British
Vulcan steam locomotive, the railway was
built by the British in the 19th century as
transportation for the plantations. Now
restored and renovated, your journey takes
you through the countryside of Sabah to the
small town of Papar with spectacular sights
of paddy fields, plantations, the coast,
villages and the locals going about their
daily lives.
Pacific Sutera:
Superior first class hotel with extensive
dining and recreational facilities. Rooms
feature Telephone, minibar, satellite TV and
tea and coffee making facilities.
The Pacific Sutera features 500 immaculately
appointed rooms and suites to offer the
ultimate in comfort and luxury in a relaxed
resort setting. This is carried through to the
design of the hotel itself with a grand
entrance and lobby with high ceiling and
commanding views of the sea.
An unquestionable highlight of The Pacific
Sutera's 500 deluxe rooms and suites is the
view. Immaculately appointed guest rooms
offer the ultimate in comfort and luxury,
with a subtle touch of elegance.
Sukau River Lodge:
Located approximately 2 hours drive from
Sandakan, this uniquely styled river lodge
built by the lower Kinabatangan River
which is about 500 kms long , the river has a
rich and varied wildlife – Wake up to the
sounds of hornbills, bizarre red long nose
proboscis monkey (endemic to Borneo
Island), orang utans, macaque, red and
silver leaf monkey, elephants, dozens of
beautiful exotic birds , crocodiles, civet cats
and otters.
Boat trip from the lodge is the most
convenient way to see the wildlife and the
tropical wilderness as well as the colourful
local villagers living along the meandering
river at the village of Sukau.
items as well as unique and rare items,such
as antiques and
Flavours of Borneo invitation to
Lunch/Supper- Free*
Please join us as our guests for a sumptuous
meal including the best that Borneo has to
offer in local Indian Malay Chinese Thai
food and beverages at a well known local
eatery as used by the locals.
Turtle Island and the Rainforest - Prices
from £120
Optional two night adventure to the east of
the island. From Sandakan we head into the
rainforest and the Sukau River Lodge! set on
the Kinabangtan River, with opportunity to
view birds and wildlife in virgin mangrove,
wetland and rainforest habitats. Late
afternoon take a two hours river cruise
using electric motor in search of some of the
10 primate species including Proboscis
monkeys as they settle down on treetops
along the Kinabatangan River. Return for
solar heated hot shower, candle light dinner
and slide show conducted by naturalist
guide.Selingan’s famous Turtle Island, set in
the Sulu Sea You will be Free at leisure to
explore island, swim and snorkel. After
dinner, wait for signal from the Park Ranger
before we proceed in small groups to watch
Green Turtle lay eggs on the beach,
transplanting of eggs to hatchery and
release of baby turtles to the sea. You are
welcome to assist. This island has been a
park conservation area since 1977 and
turtles have been nesting here every night
throughout the year.
Mount Kinabalu Mountain Lodge - Full
day or overnight at Mount Kinabalu -
Prices from £40.00
Set in a national park beneath the
impressive peak of Mount Kinabalu, the
tallest Mountain in SE Asia.
Drive through the scenic countryside and
witness the breathtaking view of our
Mountain Range. The drive will make a
brief stop at Nabalu, a typical roadside
market and the local tea plantations along
the way . "Mt. KINABALU" the highest
Day trip to a Runggus Native Village with
English speaking guide by car through rural
countryside with light lunch
City & museum tour with English speaking
guide; light lunch Cultural village tour with English speaking guide ; half day
Snorkel and picnic on nearby island ; half
day White Water Rapid Rafting Borneo has
great natural free flowing rapids to suit all
levels Helicopter ride Take a spectacular Birds eye
view of this paradise Island
Scuba warm water diving course [3 days]
PADI Certified
Save a fortune and become a PADI
qualified diver in beautiful clear warm
crystal waters in half the time and at a
fraction of the price in UK !
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