Journeys: Best of Borneo
Journeys: Best of Borneo
$4249
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the "Journeys: Best of Borneo" tour, exploring the rich biodiversity and cultural heritage of Malaysia. This small group tour offers an upgraded experience, taking you from the vibrant city of Kuching to the coastal charm of Kota Kinabalu. Discover the traditional lifestyle of the Bidayuh tribe, cruise the Kinabatangan River in search of Borneo's unique primate species, and explore the awe-inspiring caves of Mulu National Park. Enjoy guided walks through lush rainforests, visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, and learn about conservation efforts at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. With a mix of private vehicles, planes, and boats, this journey promises an immersive experience in the heart of Borneo's natural wonders. Enjoy comfortable accommodations in hotels and lodges, ensuring a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Kuching
Location: Kuching
Accommodation Name: The Waterfront Hotel
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.
ACTIVITY: The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group. Check for the meeting time on the welcome note at the hotel. After introductions, your CEO will review the details of your tour. Please note that normal check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Day 2: Kuching
Location: Kuching
Accommodation Name: The Waterfront Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Venture out of Kuching on a full-day excursion to a Bidayuh tribal village. The Bidayuh (also known as the Land Dayak) are the indigenous people of southern Sarawak, and we’ll spend time learning about their culture, history, and lifestyle. Alongside our local guide, visit a traditional bamboo longhouse, where several families typically reside, and take a stroll in the village farmlands, passing through rice fields and fruit orchards. Witness a traditional dance performance, and observe how the Bidayuh prepare a daily meal, using fresh, local ingredients.
This village is located near the Sarawak-Kalimantan border. Along the way stop at the colourful local market in the small town of Serian, which features a variety of jungle produce such as edible ferns, bamboo shoots, tropical fruits and more.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle on the drive to the village and back.
ACTIVITY: Enjoy a full day excursion to Mongkos village of the Bidayuh tribe, a thriving rural community which is home to one of the few remaining traditional Bidayuh longhouses in Sarawak. The Bidayuh (or Land Dayak) are the second largest indigenous tribe in Sarawak and we spend the day learning about their culture, history, and contemporary life. Upon arrival the community will welcome us with a traditional dance performance, then visit the 24-doors traditional longhouse, which was made out of wood and bamboo in the 1950s. After enjoy a walk through the farmlands to see the rice fields (seasonal), pepper farm, rubber plantation, and tropical fruit orchards. You will also experience how the Bidayuh prepare a traditional lunch, cooked with simple natural “pots,” leaves and ingredients. Enjoy your local lunch of delicious and fresh dishes.
Day 3: Kuching
Location: Santubong Peninsula, Kubah National Park
Accommodation Name: The Waterfront Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Head to the verdant Santubong Peninsula this morning, crowned by the jungle-covered Mount Santubong. Embark on a cruise down the Santubong River, taking in the stunning mangrove scenery and keeping an eye out for proboscis monkeys and the endangered Irrawaddy dolphin. Spend the afternoon at leisure before joining an amphibian expert for an evening walk in fern-filled Kubah National Park. Enjoy a delightful jungle orchestra at nightfall and search for a variety of frog species, including the Kubah or Matang narrow-mouthed frog—one of the smallest frogs in the world.
ACTIVITY: Visit Santubong peninsula this morning, and embark on a river cruise. Explore the mouth of the Santubong river and mangrove forest of Kuching Wetlands National Park. Enjoy the stunning scenery of the mangrove swamp and learn how the various animals, like the proboscis monkeys, and the uniquely adapted mangrove trees develop a complex symbiotic eco-system. The rare Irrawaddy Dolphins are often seen here. While most commonly associated with the Mekong river delta and the Irrawaddy river (Myanmar), this dolphin is also found in coastal areas of the island of Borneo in estuaries close to mangrove forests. This slate gray dolphin species features a bulging forehead and short beak and only a very small dorsal fin. Increasing levels of bycatch and habitat degradation in recent years have led to decreasing numbers of this elusive animal and have driven it almost into extinction in some areas of its habitats in Southeast Asia.
FREE TIME: AFTERNOON Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to further explore your surroundings.
ACTIVITY: Visit Kubah national park for an evening nature walk with an amphibian expert. View rare ferns and orchids, as well as a wide variety of palm species. The recent discovery of a new tiny frog species at the park has made this place famous for frogging. Commonly refered to as the Kubah Narrow-mouthed Frog, this newly discovered species is one of the smallest frogs in the world at the size of a pencil’s tip. This frog is often found living in insect-eating pitcher plants and while these carnivorous plants kill insects, there is no harm to the frogs and their tadpoles grow in the liquid inside of pitcher plants. With our expert, we will search for this famous little creature as well as other popular amphibians such as the Bornean Horned Toad, several species of Sticky Frogs, White-eared Tree Frog, Wallace’s Flying Frog, Harlequin Tree Frogs and many more. While on the look-out for frogs and other amphibians, enjoy the stunning jungle orchestra during night fall, which made Kubah National Park the winner of the ‘Most Beautiful Sound in the World’ contest. The recording ‘Dusk by the Frog Pond’ by an Australian professional in photography and bioacoustics beat out hundreds of entries, standing out among the 11 other finalists that also featured nature recordings.
Day 4: Kuching/Gunung Mulu National Park
Location: Kuching, Gunung Mulu National Park
Accommodation Name: Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Catch a flight to Mulu and transfer to our hotel near Gunung Mulu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its incredible biodiversity, old-growth tropical forest, and impressive karst features. The park is also home to the renowned Mulu Caves, one of the largest and most spectacular cave systems on Earth. Set out on a night walk with our local guide to look for the park’s nocturnal wildlife, spotting blinking fireflies and luminescent fungi along the way.
The Mulu Caves hold many world records in terms of size, height and length including the Sarawak Chamber; thought to be the largest known natural underground chamber. As well, considered the largest known cave passage in the world, the Deer Cave is home to a phenomenal 2-3 million bats. Finally, the Clearwater Cave boasts an extensive system of passages, currently known to be the longest in South-East Asia. To date approximately 100 km of the system has been explore, and much still remains a mystery.
TRANSPORT: Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
ACTIVITY: Venture out into the lush Sarawak rainforest with a guide and flashlight to check out the wild jungle inhabitants at night, when they really come alive. Keep your eyes peeled and watch your step!
Day 5: Gunung Mulu National Park
Location: Gunung Mulu National Park
Accommodation Name: Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Hop on a longboat and glide along the Melinau River to a Penan settlement for a short visit. The Penan are a hunter-gatherer tribe native to Sarawak whose traditional way of life is increasingly threatened by deforestation. Continue to the Wind Cave, observing its surreal calcite formations and the cool breezes that blow through. Climb up a series of steps to reach the breathtaking underground river in Clearwater Cave, the longest cave passage in Asia. After a picnic lunch, walk through delightful foliage to the Lang and Deer Caves. Marvel at Lang Cave's magnificent stalagmites and stalactites, and tread with awe into Deer Cave—one of the largest cave passages in the world and home to more than three million bats. We’ll try to time our excursion to coincide with the bat exodus, when these nocturnal creatures fly out en masse to hunt for insects.
ACTIVITY: Visit Wind Cave, named for the breezes that blow through it, and the vast Clearwater Cave, home to a subterranean river. After checking out the caves, enjoy a refreshing swim and a picnic amongst the beautiful scenery of the rainforest.
ACTIVITY: Walk along a series of planks through the rainforest to reach Deer and Lang caves. Explore these impressive caverns (Deer cave is never less than 90 metres high or wide!), home to more than two million bats.
ACTIVITY: Head to the cave entrance or the bat observatory to watch as millions of bats exit the Deer Cave to hunt insects.
Day 6: Gunung Mulu National Park/Kota Kinabalu
Location: Gunung Mulu National Park, Kota Kinabalu
Accommodation Name: Hotel Grandis
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend the morning exploring Gunung Mulu National Park at leisure, and opt to discover the majestic landscape from Mulu Skywalk, the world’s longest canopy walk. This afternoon, catch a flight to Kota Kinabalu and enjoy the evening on your own.
FREE TIME: MORNING Enjoy you morning free, take some time to explore the rainforest.
TRANSPORT: Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Day 7: KOTA KINABALU/KAMPUNG BILIT
Location: Sandakan, Kampung Bilit
Accommodation Name: Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel on an early morning flight to Sandakan and visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, where injured, orphaned, or rescued orangutans are cared for and then reintroduced into the wild. Orangutans are among the planet’s most critically endangered creatures, found only in Borneo and Sumatra. Later, head to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre to meet rescued Malayan sun bears. We’ll enjoy a talk on these elusive creatures—the smallest species of bear in the world—and learn about the efforts underway to protect them. Afterward, transfer to our lodge in the small village of Kampung Bilit and embark on an evening cruise on the Kinabatangan River, seeking out monkeys, birds, elephants, and crocodiles.
Additional Information: At the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre you may come in relatively close proximity to the orangutans, but you cannot touch or directly interact with them. Most primate care centres, especially those attempting rehabilitation and release in accordance with the IUCN guidelines, prohibit tourist and volunteer contact with any and all animals for two main reasons: risk of zoonosis (the risk of us passing diseases to our primate cousins) and habituation & behavioural implications (detrimental impact of having a large, ever-changing human presence around apes which might lead to a reluctance to return to their natural habitat).
TRANSPORT: Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
ACTIVITY: Visit the conservation centre and see the world’s smallest bear. Learn more about the sun bears and the conservation efforts being made to protect them.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
ACTIVITY: Cruise through the crocodile-infested waters with an expert boatman. While wildlife-spotting can't be guaranteed there's a good chance you will spot some monkeys, birds and the occasional saltwater crocodiles.
ACTIVITY: Take a night walk on the trails near the Jungle Lodge and look for the unique creatures that are active at night.
ACTIVITY: The orangutans at the centre were either rescued as orphans or from illegal domestication. Once rehabilitated, they are set free to live in the wild. Watch these creatures being fed or roaming the grounds along with other animals such as macaque monkeys.
Day 8: Kampung Bilit
Location: Kampung Bilit
Accommodation Name: Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Located along a curve on the thriving Kinabatangan River, the small village of Kampung Bilit offers a wide array of wildlife-viewing opportunities. Set out on foot into the jungle with local guides and naturalists; then cruise the rich waterways of the river, keeping your eyes open for proboscis monkeys and orangutans, as well as the rare pygmy elephant.
ACTIVITY: Jump into a boat and explore the muddy river; keep your eyes peeled for monkeys, birds, and crocodiles.
ACTIVITY: Enjoy a guided trek along the lake and seek out proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, macaques, and gibbons.
Day 9: Kampung Bilit/Tabin Wildlife Reserve
Location: Tabin Wildlife Reserve
Accommodation Name: Tabin Wildlife Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Tabin Wildlife Reserve and check in to our rainforest lodge. This stunning reserve is home to nine primate species, three species of cat, and hundreds of bird species. Embark on a hike along an elephant trail to the Lipad mud volcano, which provides a natural mineral lick for local wildlife, and climb to the top of the observation tower for incredible views of the surrounding forest. After dinner, enjoy a presentation on Tabin’s natural wonders, followed by a night safari in search of the reserve’s nocturnal creatures, such as the Horsfield’s tarsier, the clouded leopard, the slow loris, and more.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
ACTIVITY: Hike from the Elephant trail to the active Lipad mud volcano, which provides a mineral salt lick for wildlife. Climb the observation tower and admire the contrasting landscape of the bare mud volcano to the surrounding lush forest, where birds are commonly seen. Try to identify the multitude of animal footprints here. The adventurous can try the effects of the volcanic mud, said to be beneficial for a glowing complexion.
ACTIVITY: A night safari is an excellent way to see wildlife that’s nocturnal, such as the Western Tarsier, the Slow Loris, the Clouded Leopard, Leopard Cat, Palm Civet, Mousedeer, flying lemur and Colugo. Care is taken not to disturb them with high-powered lighting.
Day 10: Tabin Wildlife Reserve
Location: Tabin Wildlife Reserve
Accommodation Name: Tabin Wildlife Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the day exploring Tabin Wildlife Reserve with local guides. Enjoy an early morning bird walk, seeking out the park’s colourful variety of avian species. After breakfast, trek through lush rainforest to the lovely Lipad Waterfall. Take a refreshing dip and shower here, or relax by the edge of the pool. In the late afternoon, set out on a wildlife drive through the reserve. After dinner, venture out on a night walk around our lodge in search of sleeping birds, frogs, and insects.
ACTIVITY: Tabin is a bird-watcher's paradise as the forest here attracts an amazingly rich diversity of birds, including rare and endemic species. The relatively low canopy with sufficient natural light makes birding and photography here a delightful experience.
ACTIVITY: Trek through the lush green rainforest known for its rich diversity of plants and animal species to visit Lipad Waterfall. Take a dip in the natural pool and enjoy a refreshing shower under the waterfall. Alternatively, explore the surrounding vegetation or just relax.
ACTIVITY: Set off on a dusk drive to look out for nocturnal wildlife and birds that come out to look for food during this time of the day.
ACTIVITY: Go for a night walk along the trail close to the resort in search of sleeping birds, frogs, and nocturnal wildlife.
Day 11: Tabin Wildlife Reserve/Kota Kinabalu
Location: Tabin Wildlife Reserve, Kota Kinabalu
Accommodation Name: Hotel Grandis
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Spend the morning at leisure, opting to watch a video about Tabin Wildlife Reserve or fashioning a souvenir using mud from the Lipad volcano. Later, board a flight to Kota Kinabalu and enjoy free time to explore the bustling coastal city.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
TRANSPORT: Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Day 12: Kota Kinabalu
Location: Kota Kinabalu
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depart at any time.
ACTIVITY: Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Hotels (7 nts), Lodge (4 nts) -
Meals
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Journeys Highlight Moment
Visit Mongkos Village and enjoy a nature walk in Kubah National Park.
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Arrival Transfer
An arrival transfer is included in the tour package.
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Bidayuh Tribal Village Excursion
Enjoy an excursion to a Bidayuh Tribal Village.
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Santubong River Cruise
Experience a wildlife and dolphin cruise on the Santubong River.
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Night Walk in Mulu National Park
Participate in a night walk in Mulu National Park.
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Boat Excursion to Wind and Clearwater Caves
Take a boat excursion to explore Wind and Clearwater Caves.
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Walking Excursion to Deer and Lang Caves
Enjoy a walking excursion to Deer and Lang Caves.
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Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre Visit
Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
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Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre Visit
Visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre.
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Kinabatangan River and Wildlife Excursions
Participate in wildlife excursions on foot and by boat on the Kinabatangan River.
What's Not Included
Tipping and Gratuities
Tipping and gratuities are not included in the tour package.
Transport
Private vehicle, plane, boat, hiking, walking.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stays in hotels for 7 nights and lodges for 4 nights, providing a blend of modern amenities and rustic charm amidst the natural beauty of Borneo.
Meals Included
11 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 4 dinners
Group Size
Max 16, avg 12
Solo Travellers
We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price. ...more ...less
Meals
Eating is a big part of travelling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally, meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what, and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally, food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. Included breakfasts will usually be Asian style consisting of noodles or congee (rice porridge) or bread and eggs. Vegetarians will be able to find a range of different foods, although in some areas the choice maybe limited. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets. ...more ...less
Mode of Transport
Travel through Borneo using a mix of private vehicles, planes, boats, and on foot, ensuring a seamless and adventurous journey across diverse landscapes.
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Local Dress
When packing be aware that dress standards are conservative throughout Asia. Malaysia is a predominantly Muslim country. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means covering shoulders and no short shorts. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate. Shorts should be knee-length. Singlets and tank tops are not acceptable. One-piece bathing suits are recommended and topless sunbathing is unacceptable. ...more ...less
Important Notes
ACCOMMODATION NOTE:
Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.
WEIGHT RESTRICTION
There may be a weight restriction for the internal flight on this tour. Each passenger is allowed one checked bag with a maximum weight of 20 kg (44 lbs) and one carry-on bag with a maximum weight of 7 kg (15 lbs). Additional bags or excess weight charges may apply. These charges are the responsibility of the passengers.
RAMADAN
According to the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between Feb 28th - Mar 29th 2025, and Feb 17th - Mar 19th 2026. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan, but generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-Muslims throughout the day. It is very important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who can't at that time.
TRAVEL WARNINGS TO EASTERN SABAH
Various nationalities have a travel warning for Eastern Sabah. Please visit your government website and check with your insurance that any warnings will not affect your insurance coverage, as travel insurance that covers the entire itinerary is mandatory on our tours.The safety of our travellers is our number one priority at G Adventures. We will continuously monitor the region and will continue to run itineraries to areas that we believe to be safe. Below are some shortcuts:
Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade - https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories
US Department of State - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/
UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office - https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - https://smartraveller.gov.au/
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/
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Group Leader
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEO) throughout. The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds. ...more ...less
About Accommodation
It should be stressed that in many instances, the nature of the accommodation may not be what you are used to back home. Accommodation can be simple and this is often due to the location (i.e. remote jungle areas). Accommodation is always clean and usually makes up in character and location, what it might not provide in glamour and additional services. ...more ...less
What to Take
We suggest that you pack as lightly as possible as you are expected to carry your own luggage. As a rule, we try not to have to walk more than 15-20 minutes with your bags which is why we recommend keeping the weight of your bags between 15kg/30lb. We recommend a backpack or rolling bag of small to medium size (no XXL ones please!). You will also need a day pack/bag to carry water, cameras and other electronics like iPods and mobile phones. ...more ...less
Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip. ...more ...less
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the tour?
During the tour, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including proboscis monkeys, Irrawaddy dolphins, orangutans, Malayan sun bears, pygmy elephants, and a wide array of bird species. The tour also offers opportunities to see nocturnal creatures such as the Horsfield's tarsier, clouded leopards, and slow lorises during night safaris. ...more ...less
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What activities are included in the visit to the Bidayuh tribal village?
In the Bidayuh tribal village, you will learn about the culture, history, and lifestyle of the Bidayuh people. Activities include visiting a traditional bamboo longhouse, witnessing a traditional dance performance, and observing the preparation of a daily meal using fresh, local ingredients. You will also have the opportunity to stroll through the village farmlands, passing through rice fields and fruit orchards. ...more ...less
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What is the significance of the Mulu Caves in the tour?
The Mulu Caves are a highlight of the tour as they are part of a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its incredible biodiversity and impressive karst features. The caves hold many world records in terms of size, height, and length, including the Sarawak Chamber and the Deer Cave, which is home to millions of bats. The Clearwater Cave is also part of the system, known to be the longest cave passage in Asia. ...more ...less
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What can I expect during the night walk in Gunung Mulu National Park?
During the night walk in Gunung Mulu National Park, you will venture into the lush Sarawak rainforest with a guide and flashlight to observe the park's nocturnal wildlife. You may spot blinking fireflies, luminescent fungi, and other wild jungle inhabitants that come alive at night. ...more ...less
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What is the experience like at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre?
At the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, you will see orangutans that have been rescued as orphans or from illegal domestication. The centre rehabilitates these orangutans and prepares them for release back into the wild. Visitors can watch these creatures being fed or roaming the grounds, along with other animals such as macaque monkeys. ...more ...less
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What is the purpose of visiting the Lipad mud volcano in Tabin Wildlife Reserve?
The visit to the Lipad mud volcano in Tabin Wildlife Reserve is to observe the natural mineral lick it provides for local wildlife. The hike to the volcano offers a chance to see a variety of animal footprints and the contrasting landscape of the bare mud volcano against the surrounding lush forest. Visitors can also try the effects of the volcanic mud, which is said to be beneficial for the skin.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
G Adventures was established in 1990
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Most of our trips do not have a single supplement. This means that the accommodation is on a twin share basis and, if travelling on your own, you will be sharing a room with another G Adventures traveller of the same sex. Some tours have an optional single supplement. An optional service that may be available is called "My Own Room". This service allows solo travellers to request their own room.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It's extremely difficult if not impossible to join a tour after it has begun. It is possible to leave a tour early however you will be responsible for your own arrangements from the moment you decide to leave the tour. You would also be responsible for all costs associated with joining a tour late or leaving one early. If you feel this may be necessary, please consult us before you book.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
https://www.gadventures.com/travel-with-confidence/
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
https://www.gadventures.com/about-us/core-values/
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We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of g adventures charges.
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Terms and Conditions
Journeys: Best of Borneo
12 Days Starting in Kuching, Malaysia and ending in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Visiting: Kuching, Santubong Peninsula, Kubah National Park, Gunung Mulu National Park, Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Kampung Bilit, Tabin Wildlife Reserve ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
24781
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Age range:
12-
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans
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