The Best of Borneo: Orangutans and Rainforests with a Singapore Add-On
Tour Overview
Head into the jungle and rainforests of Borneo for the chance to spot orangutans and pygmy elephants in the wild. Before heading homewards spend three nights in Singapore for a city break.
- Return flights from London
- 13 nights in 3 and 4 star hotels and lodges plus 2 nights in flight
- 13 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 8 dinners
Your Holiday Includes
- Return flights from London
- 13 nights in 3 and 4 star hotels and lodges plus 2 nights in flight
- 26 meals: 13 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 8 dinners
- Travelsphere Holiday Director
- Overseas transfers, internal flights, other transportation and porterage
Included Holiday Highlights
- Try local Malaysian Kadaza-Dusun cuisine
- Riverside walk in Kiulu Valley
- Sepilok wildlife spotting jungle walk
- Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
- Sun Bear Conservation Centre
- Cruise on the Sulu Sea and through mangrove forests
- Wildlife cruise by night to spot fireflies
- Pitas Lake cruise
- Three wildlife cruises from Sukau
- Stay at Rasa Ria Nature Reserve
- Singapore city tour
Itinerary
Accommodation (as specified or similar)
Horizon Hotel
This hotel is located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, the capital of the Sabah State and the international gateway to East Malasia.
Sepilok Rainforest Resort
Set in nature to make the most of it's rainforest location, the resort also features an outdoor swimming pool and restaurant with bar. Guest rooms are well appointed and benefit from air-conditioning.
Abai Jungle Lodge
Situated on Borneo's famous Kinabatangan River, Abai Jungle Lodge is in the perfect position only one hour boat journey from Sandakan and the Sukau village further upriver. It is built entirely on stilts and can only be accessed by boat. The lodge facilities include a restaurant, bar and rooms have private facilities.
Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge
Located on the Kinabatangan River, the Sabah's longest river, the Riverside Lodge was set up in 1994, working with and hiring local people. At the back of the lodge is a jungle trail where birds, red leaf monkey and wild orantugan are often spotted. The lodge has just 33 rooms in total, all with private shower room and ceiling fan.
The Sabah Hotel
The deluxe 4-star Sabah Hotel is nestled in one of the worlds beautiful rainforests. Hotel facilities include outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and bar. Bedrooms include private facilities, air-conditioning and a TV.
Shangri-La Rasa Ria
Where the sea meets the rainforest, this resort is located within 64 acres of nature reserve alongside 3kms of private beach. There is a range of choice for dining from authentic Malaysian street food to steak and seafood grill or even chinese and japanese international specialiities. For snacks, lighter bites and drinks, there is the beach bar, coffee terrace, ice cream bar and evening venue. As well as the beach there is a large outdoor pool for time relaxing or a huge range of activities including wildlife nature tours.
Optional Excursions
Experience even more of your destination by adding one or more optional experiences to your holiday before you set off. Take a look below at the extra trips you can enjoy on this tour
Kota Kinabalu - Evening Walking City Tour
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Sukau - Gomantong Caves
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Further Information
- Average group size of our tours
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Group sizes vary between tours - we have an average group size of 27. We endeavour to make sure the size of the group has a positive impact on each trip and our guests almost always say that the group was one of the highlights of the trip!
- Deposit information
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When you book a holiday, you will be asked to pay a deposit, this will be made clear at the time of booking. In most cases we will charge the following deposit amount;
- European Holidays - £200 Per person
- Worldwide Holidays - £250 or 10% whichever is the greater
- Ocean Cruises - £250 or 10% whichever is the greater
On some holidays we may charge a slightly higher deposit, to cover any costs we have to pay immediately to secure your booking with our suppliers. This will be made clear at the time of booking.
If you choose a tour that is within 84 days of departure you will need to pay the full balance when you book.
- Our cancellation policy
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If you decide to cancel your confirmed booking you must notify us (or your travel agent) in writing, as soon as possible. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum shown below.
- More than 75 days before departure - Loss of deposit only
- 43 - 74 days - 50% of tour price
- 29 - 42 days - 75% of tour price
- 15 - 28 days - 90% of tour price
- Day of Departure - 14 days - 100% of tour price
Our full cancellation policy can be found in our booking terms and conditions, section 8.
- How do I find out Entry and Health Requirements for my holiday?
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We have partnered with Sherpa, an on-line self service tool that allows you to search up-to-date information regarding travel entry requirements for all countries and also allows you to apply for eVisas or eTAs via their on-line portal. Just click on this link to find out more – Travel Requirements & Visa Service
You can also refer to the Foreign Travel Advice section on the gov.uk website: Foreign travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Click on your destination and then click on 'Entry Requirements'. For Health Requirements, the Department of Health also offers travellers health advice on www.travelhealthpro.org.uk, click on country information to locate your destination.
It is important to remember that passport, visa and health requirements can change before departure; therefore, we recommend you regularly familiarise yourself with the latest requirements before you travel. If you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport/entry/immigration requirements, we are unable to accept any responsibility.
For some destinations, it is not always discernable that a visa is required for entry at the border. For example, for some customers, to travel to the United States, an ESTA may be required. For Canada, an ETA and to India, an e-visa may be needed. Please do check your requirements to avoid any unnecessary cost and delays.
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