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Australia Sabah ...... 4 Land of the Orang Utans Tour...... 5 Wildlife Tour of Borneo ...... 6 Overland Experience Sabah Tour ...... 7 Treasures of Sabah...... 8 Malaysia Holidays offer great value airfares when combining Discover Sandakan Tour ...... 9 air travel with hotel and tour arrangements. Adventure Tour of Borneo ...... 10 Longhouse and Rainforest Tour ...... 11 Malaysia Holidays can Journey Through Borneo Tour ...... 12 arrange car hire from most Borneo in Depth Tour ...... 13 Malaysian cities. Contact Sabah Mini Stays ...... 14, 15 reservations for details. Sabah Honeymoon Packages ...... 16 Sabah Day Tours ...... 17, 18, 19, 20 Independent Touring Sabah Hotels and Resorts ...... 20, 21, 22 When you book transfers with Malaysia Holidays, on Diving...... 23 arrival, after clearing Customs, you will be met by your local guide who will assist with your luggage and take you directly Sarawak ...... 24 to your hotel. Sarawak Explorer Tour...... 25 Tours are managed as a small group adventure. Most of the Sarawak Day Tours...... 26 tours depart daily and these departures are guaranteed. Sarawak Mini Tours...... 27 Local guides and drivers provide professional commentary and Sarawak Hotels and Resorts...... 28 are the experts on nature, history and culture of Malaysia. You can expect the best experience possible in their hands. Brunei ...... 29 Brunei Rainforest Tour...... 30 We strongly suggest you pre-book tours as early as possible as some accommodation and flights in conjunction with tours Brunei Hotels and Day Tours...... 31 have limited capacity. Terms and conditions...... 32

2 Borneo Holidays Introduction WELCOME TO BORNEO 3

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Borneo Holidays Introduction Borneo Holidays Visitors to Borneo must be in to Visitors Try it all! A diverse range of of range it all! A diverse Try Malaria treatment is not required unless required is not Malaria treatment & seldom visited spending time in remote own your contact you suggest We areas. own your for doctor or travel physician circumstances. best for the warm, humid climate. Sandals humid climate. the warm, best for rainforest for necessary shoes are or walking of When visiting & places trails. shoulders your cover to it is polite worship and knees. Malaysian curries, local fruits and vegetables fruits and vegetables local curries, Malaysian Most eateries place. in no other found are is food night. at Western until late operate restaurants. and many resorts at available in Borneo. customary Tipping is not cannot – alcohol Brunei is a ‘dry’ country allowed are you however be purchased, in for be brought to allowance an alcohol personal consumption. possession of a valid passport with a a valid possession of the 6 months beyond of minimum validity do not Most nationalities stay. period of social or business visits if a visa for require check best to It’s less than 60 days. staying apply to may agent on what travel with your departure. prior to you you never know when a tropical afternoon afternoon when a tropical know never you repellent Mosquito occur. may thunderstorm areas, the coastal some of is needed around be relatively can but surprisingly rainforests mosquitoes. of free is used. Sarawak’s monsoon season is October– season monsoon Sarawak’s is in period wettest while Sabah’s February be deterred! Don’t and October. September – and but intermittent heavy be may The rain cooling. it’s between range temperatures Daytime Mount Kinabalu22 and 32ºC whilst in the 15–22ºC . to drops the temperature region What else? What What to Wear: Wear: to What Health: Food: Electricity: Climate: Currency: Visas: Travel tips Travel or Money Changers found in major shopping Changers found or Money 2.75 is approximately $1AUD centres. cheques and Ringgit.Malaysian Travellers all hotels, at accepted are cards most credit and restaurants. major department stores in Kota available readily machines are ATM and Brunei. Kinabalu, Kuching

Brunei Brunei treasures, unexpected of A Sultanate parks, national rainforest, of a variety offers village and water mosques, magnificent Brunei and heritage traditions. rich cultural everyone for holds something Darussalam lush to 5-star accommodation – from walks. and canopy rainforests Lemanak River up jungle river longboat by Journey Iban and visit a traditional highways the and experience Stay longhouse. of with the ancestors life of longhouse way headhunters. traditional where just about anything imaginable just about anything where and bought. is also be found Kuching can stalls selling a variety hawker its for famous foods. of Park Mulu National the Mulu is home to In Northern Sarawak, ancient rainforests caves, largest world’s accessible All this is easily and jungle rivers. built in the Mulu Resort the Royal from the rainforest. of heart Miri to Miri is the gateway city of The coastal its spice for known Well Northern Sarawak. the point to it is also the jump off markets scenic Park. Explore Mulu National famous villages and longhouses roads, countryside and traditions. life Borneo’s displaying Island top the as one of rated Sipadan is regularly easily and is now in the world sites 5 dive on resorts dive excellent through accessible Islands. Mabul and nearby Sarawak Kuching old is home to Sarawak of The capital buildings, era Raj White Chinese temples, museums and Chinese shop-houses

Turtle Island Marine Park Turtle Sandakan, on Selingan 40km north of Lying Island is the most important turtle marine overnight stay can you park in SE Asia. Here their lay to ashore come turtles and watch sea. to returning eggs before Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Abdul Rahman Tunku Kinabalu, 5 idyllic Kota from shore Just off crystal beaches, beautiful islands provide diving, for snorkelling perfect waters clear a picnic for getaway and swimming. A great by lunch only 20 minutes BBQ or seafood the city. from ferry Approximately 2 hours from Sandakan, 2 hours from Approximately longest, Sabah’s River, the wildlife of has the highest concentration trip boat On an afternoon in Malaysia. gather monkeys curious proboscis watch see to bank & a good chance the river by wildlife & other birds species of numerous hornbills, macaques, including elephants, and crocodiles. egrets kingfishers, otters, Kinabatangan River Kinabatangan Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary Sepilok Orang Sandakan, the from drive A 20 minute Utan Rehabilitation Orang largest world’s set reserve in a forest is located Centre, orang for centre aside as a rehabilitation or abandoned captivity from utans rescued to is a platform There their mothers. by the forest in from utans come orang watch 10am and 2.30pm – a great at feed to opportunity. photo Kinabalu National Park Kinabalu National mountain inMt Kinabalu, the highest 4101 park at the over Asia, towers Southeast kilometres, 754 square Covering metres. the has one of Park Kinabalu National world. in the flora richest and most diverse climb the mountain, a planning to If you’re Hot is 3 days. timetable comfortable Japanese-style baths open-air Springs features aching ease a dip to take can you where is exceptional. here walk The canopy muscles. Sabah of Borneoof Highlights Sabah Come and explore the hidden treasures of Sabah ...

Sabah – on the northern tip of Borneo, has some of the Layang Layang world’s most amazing natural wonders. From soaring Sulu Sea Mt Kinabalu, to virgin rainforest, pristine beaches, Turtle Islands Park incredible wildlife and underwater spectacles, Sabah Poring Hot Springs Kinabalu Park Sandakan Mamutik Island Sepilok is nature’s paradise. Relax at leading 5 star resorts or KOTA KINABALU Gomantong Pulau Tiga Island Papar Caves Sukau er Beaufort K Riv experience the nature, wildlife and diverse flora and fauna inabatangan Danum Valley in a lodge on the edge of the Kinabatangan River. Brunei Sabah Sabah is an adventure for everyone. Sipadan Island Sarawak Indonesia Mulu National Park

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4 Borneo Holidays Sabah SABAH LAND OF THE ORANG UTANS

Land7 days / 6 nights Code: AZ001 Starts in Kota Kinabalu and ends in of the Sandakan. Tours depart daily. Includes all accommodation, meals and transport as indicated, internal flight, park entrance fees, English speaking local guide. Orang EXTENSION TOURS AVAILABLE: • 2D/1N Summit Trail Tour (from Kinabalu Park) • 1D/1N Selingan Turtle Island Tour (from Sandakan) Utans

marches to in WWII. The memorial Overnight at Sepilok. (B/L/D) Poring Hot Springs features four beautiful gardens – Australian, Kinabalu Park English, Borneo and Contemplation Garden and Day 6 SANDAKAN Sandakan KOTA KINABALU Sepilok Pool. Overnight Mountain Lodge. (B/L/D) Rainforest Discovery Centre/ Village Life /

Gomantong Caves Mangrove Cruise r Sukau Ki ve nabatangan Ri Day 3 KINABALU PARK/ KINABATANGAN RIVER Gomantong Cave/ Sukau/ Kinabatangan River Morning, visit the Rainforest Discovery Centre Brunei within the Sepilok Forest Reserve. Beautiful trails Drive through scenic countryside to Sandakan Sabah and paths through huge dipterocarp trees are following the Death March route, where almost ideal for bird watching. View the rainforest from 2000 Australian POW’s died (only 6 escaped). the treetops on a 343m long suspension bridge. Sarawak Visit Gomantong Caves where the bizarre Indonesia edible bird’s nest is harvested. The caves are Afternoon, visit a village outside of Sandakan, Day 1 KOTA KINABALU – KINABALU PARK home to over a million bats and local birdlife stopping en-route at an oil palm plantation. Nabalu Market/ Kinabalu Park/ Dusun Local is particularly rich, with crested serpent Tour the village school and a house made of House / Market eagles, kingfishers, Asian fairy bluebirds and traditional materials in Malay style. This village Depart Kota Kinabalu and travel 2 hours along leaf birds often sighted. Continue the journey houses the Blind Centre for the State of Sabah. the ridges of the Crocker Range to Kinabalu to Sukau at the Kinabatangan River where the Residents are taught handicraft and trained Park. Explore one of the many trails that lead greatest concentration of wildlife in Malaysia as massage and reflexology therapists. It is through tropical Montane Oak and Chestnut can be found. Overnight at a river lodge. believed they make very good therapists due Forest. Kinabalu is a botanist’s paradise and (B/L/D) to their sense of touch. Visitors are able to buy the bird life is equally fascinating. En-route handicrafts and have a massage before a simple Day 4 KINABATANGAN RIVER visit the Nabalu Handicraft market. lunch of the local delicacy. Note: School visit not Boat trips for the day to view numerous Visit the local Dusun tribe and learn about available on weekends, school or public holidays. species of wildlife – orang utans, macaques, their culture, visit their bamboo house and red and silver leaf monkeys, elephants, Proceed to the jetty for a boat ride to the experience the local hospitality. crocodiles, civet cats, otters and the famous Mangrove Forest. A good chance to see Stopover at Kundasang Market where you proboscis monkey, found only in Borneo. The macaques, birds, reptiles and other wildlife. will see the locals selling their daily harvest bird life includes egret, kingfisher, oriental Overnight Sepilok. (B/L/D) ranging from fruits, vegetables, flowers, raw darter, bee-eater, hornbill and many more. honey etc. Overnight Mountain Lodge. (L/D) Overnight at a river lodge. (B/L/D) Day 7 SANDAKAN Sandakan City Tour / POW Memorial Day 2 KINABALU PARK Day 5 KINABATANGAN RIVER/ SANDAKAN Get a bird’s eye view of Sandakan from the Poring Hot Springs /Sabah Tea /Kundasang Sepilok Orang Utan Centre / Jungle at Night Observation Pavilion. Visit the Central Market, War Memorial Visit Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre Chinese Temple, colonial-style St. Michael’s Travel by road for an hour to Poring Hot where once captive orang utans learn to Church and Sim Sim, with its houses on stilts Springs and wander the Canopy Walkway, fend for themselves. The semi-wild orang above the water, occupied by local tribes. suspended 40 meters above the forest floor, utan return for milk and bananas twice daily. Visit the Australian Prisoner of War Memorial, for a bird’s eye view of the tropical rainforest Visitors get a close up view of these orang and wildlife in the canopy. Travel on to the utans and are able to photograph them. A few where the Sandakan – Ranau Death Marches Sabah Tea plantation, surrounded by pristine pig tail and long tail macaques will often join commenced. A commemorative pavilion has a rainforests in the cool mountain air. the orang utans, hoping for a free meal. scale model of the original POW camp. Wander through the park past preserved wartime relics Visit the On an evening night walk in the Sepilok commemorating the Australian and British jungle you may see varies species of spiders, and the commemorative obelisk. POWs who died in Sandakan and the death insects, frogs and certain nocturnal mammals. Transfer to the airport for departure flight. (B/L)

BorneoBorneo HolidaysHolidays SabahSabah 55 Wildlife tour7 days of/ 6 nights Tour Code: AZ002 Starts in Kota Kinabalu. Ends in Sandakan. Tours depart daily. Includes all Borneo accommodation, meals and transport as indicated, internal flight, park entrance fees, English speaking local guide.

Turtle Poring Hot Springs Islands Park Kinabalu Park Sandakan KOTA KINABALU Sepilok

Gomantong Caves WILDLIFE TOUR OF BORNEO WILDLIFE TOUR SABAH r Sukau Ki ve nabatangan Ri Brunei Sabah

Sarawak Day 1 Kota Kinabalu – Kinabalu Park Continue to the village of Sukau at the Day 6 SepilokIndonesia Orang Utan Centre/Jungle At Depart Kota Kinabalu and travel 2 hours along Kinabatangan River where the greatest Night the ridges of the Crocker Range to Kinabalu concentration of wildlife in Malaysia can be Boat transfer back to Sandakan mainland. Park, enjoying superb mountain views along found. Stay overnight at a riverside, traditional Take a short drive to the famous Sepilok the way. Explore one of the many trails style river lodge. (B/L/D) Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, where that lead through tropical Montane Oak and once captive orang utans learn to fend for Chestnut Forests. Kinabalu is a botanist’s Day 4 Kinabatangan River themselves. The semi-wild orang utan return paradise with over a thousand species of Boat trips today to view numerous species of for milk and bananas twice daily. Visitors get orchids, numerous rhododendrons and pitcher wildlife such as orang utans, macaques, red a close up view of these orang utans and are plants. The bird life is equally fascinating. Stay able to photograph them. A few pig tail and and silver leaf monkeys, elephants, hornbills, overnight at a mountain lodge. (L/D) long tail macaques will often join the orang crocodiles, civet cats, otters and the most utans, hoping for a free meal. Day 2 Poring Hot Springs – Kinabalu Park famous creature – proboscis monkeys. Found Proceed by road for an hour to Poring Hot only in Borneo, the male of this species has On an evening night walk in the Sepilok Springs at the Southern end of Kinabalu Park. a large pendulous nose, fat belly, thick white jungle you may see varies species of spiders, Lowland dipterocarp forest makes up most of tail and webbed feet. Bird life includes egret, insects, frogs and certain nocturnal mammals. the vegetation at Poring – an excellent place kingfisher, oriental darter, bee-eater, hornbill Overnight at accommodation at Sepilok. to view lowland birds and mammals. A short (B/L/D) trek to the Canopy Walkway for a bird’s eye and more. Overnight a river lodge. (B/L/D) view of the rainforest, suspended 40 meters Day 7 Rainforest Discovery Centre / Day 5 Selingan Turtle Island above the ground provides an opportunity to observe wildlife in the canopy. Return to an Drive to the jetty in Sandakan and take a Morning, visit the nearby Rainforest Discovery overnight at a mountain lodge. (B/L/D) boat ride to Selingan Island and the most Centre - one of Sabah’s most popular. Located important turtle breeding Marine Park in all within the Sepilok Forest Reserve, walk along Day 3 Gomantong Cave – Sukau – of South East Asia. It is a rare experience to the network of beautiful trails and paths ideal Kinabatangan River watch the huge green turtles lumber ashore for bird watching and discovering the huge Drive overland 4 hours to the district of every night and lay around 100 eggs. The dipterocarp trees. View the rainforest from the Sandakan. Visit the Gomantong Caves where rangers transfer these eggs to a hatchery for tree tops along a 343 metre-long Suspension the bizarre edible bird’s nests are harvested. Bridge. Transfer to Sandakan Airport for your incubation for 50-60 days before hatchlings The caves are home to over a million bats onward flight. (B/L) and local birdlife is particularly rich, with break out of their shells, scramble up through crested serpent eagles, kingfishers, Asian the sand and make their way to the sea. Note: Sequence of the itinerary can be altered fairy bluebirds and leaf birds often sighted. Overnight at Selingan Island Chalet. (B/L/D) subject to room availability

6 Borneo Holidays Sabah SABAH OVERLAND EXPERIENCE TOUR Overland 6 days / 5 nights

Tour Code: AZ003 Starts and ends in Kota Kinabalu. Tours depart daily. Includes all accommodation, experience meals and transport as indicated, park entrance fees, English speaking local guide. Sabah

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Turtle Poring Hot Springs Islands Park Kinabalu Park Sandakan KOTA KINABALU Sepilok

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Sarawak Indonesia Day 1 Kota Kinabalu / Kinabalu Park Visit the Rainforest Discovery Centre and Depart Kota Kinabalu and travel along the experience the spectacular tropical rainforest ADD ON AN OPTIONAL TOUR ridges of the Crocker Range to Kinabalu Park. as you walk among giant dipterocarp trees. Explore one of the many trails that lead Overnight at Sandakan. (B/L/D) 2 NIGHTS SELINGAN ISLAND AND SANDAKAN (Tour Code: A066) through tropical Montane Oak and Chestnut Day 5 Death March / Poring Hot Spring Forests. Kinabalu is a botanist’s paradise with Depart Sandakan overland along parts of Day 1 Sandakan / Selingan Island over a thousand species of orchids, numerous the infamous ‘Death March’ route to Ranau. different rhododendrons and pitcher plants. Morning transfer to the jetty to board a boat Along this route, over 1800 Australians lost Stay overnight at a mountain lodge. (L/D) to Selingan Island. Afternoon at leisure. After their lives in WWII. Your journey will take dinner, watch turtles laying eggs on the beach, Day 2 Sukau / Kinabatangan River you through the Sandakan War Memorial, Scenic countryside drive overland to the scenic countryside and villages who supplied the transfer of eggs to the hatchery and the district of Sandakan and the village of Sukau, food and shelter to Australian soldiers who release of hatchlings to the sea. Overnight by the Kinabatangan River, where the greatest escaped from the Japanese. Selingan Island Lodge. (B/L/D) concentration of wildlife in Malaysia can be Proceed to Poring Hot Springs. A short trek found. In the late afternoon, boat trip to Day 2 Village Walk / Mangrove to the Canopy Walkway for a bird’s eye view watch proboscis monkeys gather by the river Depart Selingan Island and return to Sandakan. of the rainforest. Visit Kundasang Market and bank. A good chance to see numerous species Proceed to a village just outside of Sandakan Kundasang War Memorial, at the end of the of birds and other wildlife. Dinner. Stay Death March, built as tribute to the Australian town, stopping en-route at an oil palm overnight at a river lodge. (B/L/D) and British POWs who died in Sandakan, plantation. Tour the village school and a house Day 3 Sukau / Kinabatangan River Ranau or during the Death Marches and to the made of traditional materials in Malay style. Take another boat trip, this time, to the ox- locals who rendered assistance. Transfer to a This village houses the Blind Centre for the State bow lakes where birds abound. Freshwater mountain lodge for overnight. (B/L/D) of Sabah. Residents are taught handicraft and fish, otters and sometimes wild elephants Day 6 Kundasang/Kudat/Kota Kinabalu trained as massage and reflexology therapists. may be sighted. Trek in the riverine rainforest Proceed North to Kudat. Visit the Gong It is believed they make very good therapists and return to the Lodge. Overnight at a river making cottage industry. Stop by a honey bee lodge. (B/L/D) due to their sense of touch. Visitors are able to farm. Visit a traditional Rungus longhouse buy handicrafts and have a massage before a just outside Kudat. Observe the way of life, Day 4 Sepilok Orang Utan Centre /Rainforest simple lunch of the local delicacy. Proceed to the Discovery Centre Drive overland to the Sepilok dress and living quarters of the Rungus tribe, jetty for a boat ride to the Mangrove Forest. A Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. The semi- renowned as highly skilled artisans for their wild orang utans return to the centre for milk colourful beaded necklaces, basketry and good chance to see macaques, birds, reptiles and and bananas twice a day. Visitors get a close cloth weaving. After the tour, transfer to your other wildlife. Overnight Sepilok Nature Resort. up view and the chance to photograph them. hotel in Kota Kinabalu. (B/L) (B/L/D)

Borneo Holidays Sabah 7 Treasures 7 daysof / 6 nights Tour Code: AZ004 Starts in Kota Kinabalu. Ends in Sandakan. Tours depart daily. Includes all Sabah accommodation, meals and transport as indicated, internal flight, park entrance fees, English speaking local guide. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Day 1 Kota Kinabalu presentation and take a guided walk to the Arrive Kota Kinabalu Airport, meet, transfer Mountain Garden to see a rare collection of and overnight Horizon Hotel. mountain plants and flowers. Return to Kota Kinabalu. Overnight Horizon Hotel (B/L) Day 2 Kota Kinabalu City Tour / Walking Tour TREASURES OF SABAH TREASURES SABAH Pick up from your hotel for an introductory Day 4 Kota Kinabalu / Sandakan / City Tour tour of Kota Kinabalu. Observe a bird’s eye Transfer to airport for short flight to Sandakan. Kinabalu Park view of Kota Kinabalu from Signal Hill. Sandakan Afternoon, proceed to the Observation KOTA KINABALU Sepilok Proceed to Sabah Foundation Building, one of Pavilion for a bird’s eye view of Sandakan. the few hanging structures in the world. Stop Gomantong Caves r Sukau Visit the Central Market, Chinese Temple, Ki ve nabatangan Ri at the Buddhist Temple. Visit the Sabah State colonial-style St. Michael’s Church and Sim Museum and pass by the State . Drive Brunei Sim, where you can see houses on stilts Sabah to and its long sandy beach. above the water occupied by local tribes. Afternoon, proceed on foot to the most Visit the Australian Prisoner of War Memorial, popular mall in Kota Kinabalu. Continue to the where the infamous Sandakan – Ranau DeathSarawak central market where most housewives buy Marches commenced. See a scale model of After lunch, visit the nearby Rainforest their fruits, vegetables, meat and seafood. Indonesia the original POW camp and wander through Discovery Centre. Located within the The next door Philippino market is known for the park past preserved wartime relics and Sepilok Forest Reserve, walk along the their unusual souvenirs and local handicrafts. the obelisk erected to commemorate those network of beautiful trails and paths ideal Proceed to the Waterfront where open air who died. Overnight at Four Points Sheraton. for bird watching and discovering the huge restaurants serve local and international (B) dipterocarp trees. View the rainforest from the cuisine and bars open till late. Cultural dances tree tops along a 343 metre-long suspension can be seen while you are sunset dining. Day 5 Sepilok Orang Utan Centre / Rainforest bridge. Overnight at Four Points Sheraton. The night market opposite the Waterfront is Discovery Centre (B/L) an interesting visit for bargain shoppers. Morning, transfer to the famous Sepilok Orang Overnight Horizon Hotel. (B) Utan Rehabilitation Centre where once captive Day 6 Sandakan / Kinabatangan River orang utans learn to climb and fend for At midday, depart on a journey to the village Day 3 Kinabalu National Park Tour themselves, with the hope that one day they of Sukau at the Kinabatangan River where the Pick up from your hotel for a 2 hour drive may return to the forest. During rehabilitation greatest concentration of wildlife in Malaysia along the Crocker Range to Kinabalu Park. In the semi-wild orang utan may return for milk and possibly all of Borneo, can be found. spectacular scenery, walk on guided nature and bananas twice a day. Visitors will get a trails to discover the numerous species of close up view of these orang utans and have Late afternoon, boat trip along the river to flora and fauna. After lunch, watch a video the chance to photograph them. view numerous species of wildlife such as orang utans, macaques, red and silver leaf monkeys, elephants, hornbills, crocodiles, civet cats, otters and the most famous creature: the proboscis monkeys. Found only in Borneo, the male of this species has a large pendulous nose, fat belly, thick white tail and webbed feet. The bird life includes egret, kingfisher, oriental darter, bee-eater, hornbill and many more. After refreshments, return to Sandakan. Overnight at Four Points Sheraton. (B/R)

Day 7 Sandakan / Departure Pick up from hotel and transfer to Sandakan Airport for your departure flight. (B)

8 Borneo Holidays Sabah SABAHSABAH DISCOVER DISCOVER SANDAKAN SANDAKAN TOUR

Discover7 days / 6 nights Tour Code: AZ005 Starts and ends in Sandakan. Tours depart daily. Includes all accommodation, meals and transport as indicated, internal flight, Sandakan park entrance fees, English speaking local guide.

Sandakan KOTA KINABALU Sepilok Gomantong Caves r Sukau Ki ve nabatangan Ri Brunei Sabah

Day 3 Village Life in Borneo Church and then to Sim Sim where you can Sarawak Depart your hotel and proceed to a village see houses on stilts above the water occupied just outside of Sandakan town, stopping by local tribes. Day 1Indonesia Sandakan arrival / en-route at an oil palm plantation. Tour the In the afternoon, visit the recently restored, Food Tour & Seafood Dinner village school and a house made of traditional famous Agnes Keith’s house. Learn about life Arrive Sandakan, meet and transfer to the materials in Malay style. This village houses in the colonial days for Agnes and Harry Keith. Sabah Hotel. Evening, depart for a local food the Blind Centre for the State of Sabah. Proceed to the nearby English Tea House and tour. You can see how the famous Malaysian Residents are taught handicraft and trained Restaurant for afternoon tea and scones. Enjoy satay, chicken wings, drum sticks and fish are as massage and reflexology therapists. It is the tranquil surrounding and the spectacular prepared in the traditional Malay style. The believed they make very good therapists due view of Sandakan town or play a game of highlight will be a seafood dinner cooked to their sense of touch. Visitors are able to croquet. Stop by the Australian War Memorial in Chinese style. Overnight at Four Points buy handicrafts and have a massage before a before being transferred to your hotel. Sheraton Hotel. (D) simple lunch of the local delicacy. Overnight Overnight Four Points Sheraton Hotel. (B/L) Four Points Sheraton Hotel. (B/L) Day 2 Sepilok Orang Utan Centre / Day 6 A walk in the rainforest Labuk Bay Day 4 Gomantong Caves / At 8.30am, depart from your hotel in Morning, pick up from your hotel in Sandakan Kinabatangan River Sandakan for the Sepilok Forest Reserve. and transfer to Sepilok Orang Utan Centre. Depart your hotel and proceed on a 2 hour Upon arrival, walk along the jungle trails with Witness the feeding of the orphaned orang drive to Gomantong Caves by road. Explore experienced naturalists through undisturbed utans. Walk along a jungle trail and observe the biggest bird’s nest caves in Sabah. riverine and lowland dipterocarp forest. Continue the journey to Sukau by the the tropical lowland rainforest. Numerous This is the habitat of the orang utans that also Kinabatangan River. Upon arrival at Sukau, wildlife may be seen. supports many other animals that thrive in this take a boat trip to watch the curious Proboscis rainforest. It is in this forest vegetation that After lunch, proceed overland to Labuk Bay monkeys gather by the riverbank. A good the largest and tallest Borneo hardwood trees Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary. This privately- chance to spot some different species of of millions of years old in certain species are owned sanctuary located within an oil palm birds. After cruise, refreshments at Sukau found and how this vegetation and animals estate gives you the chance to observe River Lodge. Transfer back to your hotel in in it co exists. A good chance to photograph the unique Proboscis Monkey up close and Sandakan. Overnight Four Points Sheraton wildlife in this pristine jungle vegetation and personal. The remarkable males sport big Hotel. (B/L/D) dangling noses and pot bellies. See both unlimited bird watching of rainforest species. young and adult Proboscis Monkeys leaping Day 5 Sandakan City and Colonial Tour Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight Fourpoints from tree to tree and coming down to feed Morning pick up from your hotel and proceed Sheraton Hotel (B) on young leaves, plants and rice cakes. After to the Observation Pavilion for a bird’s eye tour, transfer to your hotel. Overnight Four view of Sandakan. Visit the Central Market, Day 7 Sandakan departure Points Sheraton Hotel. (B/L) Chinese Temple, colonial style St. Michael’s Transfer to airport (B)

Borneo Holidays Sabah 9 Adventure 10 days / 9 nights Tour Code AZ006 Starts in Brunei. Ends in Kota Kinablau. Minimum 2 persons. Includes all accommodation, meals as indicated, internal flights, park entrance fees, tour of English speaking local guide. Borneo

Sandakan KOTA KINABALU Sepilok

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BANDAR SERI Tenom BEGAWAN Sabah Limbang Brunei Temburong NP Sarawak Indonesia ADVENTURE TOUR OF BORNEO ADVENTURE TOUR SABAH EXCLUSIVE! walkway to see the rainforest scenery, Waterfront, where open air restaurants serve orchids, birds and insects. Back on land, cool local and international cuisine and bars open off in the waterfall. Depart Temburong and till later. Cultural dances can be seen while proceed to Lawas in Sarawak and then enter you are dining at sunset. The night market Day 1 Sindumin in Sabah. Drive to Tenom along opposite the Waterfront is an interesting On arrival at Brunei airport, meet & transfer to the mountain range with spectacular views. visit for bargain shoppers. Overnight at Ming Orchid Garden Hotel. (D) Overnight Hotel Juta . (B/L/D) Garden Hotel. (B)

Day 2 Brunei City and Water Village Tour Day 5 Tenom – Beaufort Day 8 Sepilok Orang Utan Centre / Visit the spectacular Jame’ Asr Hassanil Visit the Sabah Agriculture Park with its Labuk Bay Bolkiah Mosque, made of Italian marble, amazing collection of native and introduced After lunch, proceed overland to Labuk Bay gold mosaic and English stained glass with flora in beautifully landscaped gardens. Visit Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary. This privately- craftsmanship that reflects classical Islamic the coffee, cocoa and rubber factories before owned sanctuary located within an oil palm architecture. The Royal Regalia Exhibition Hall continuing your journey to Beaufort. Overnight estate gives you the chance to observe displays collections of Borneo Ethnography, Melde Hotel, Beaufort. (B/L/D) the unique Proboscis Monkey up close and natural history and Islamic art that document personal. The remarkable males sport big the origins of much of Brunei’s culture. View Day 6 Klias Wetland Sunset & Fireflies Cruise dangling noses and pot bellies. See both the magnificent Istana Nurul Iman, official Morning at leisure. Afternoon, pick up from young and adult Proboscis Monkeys leaping residence the Sultan. After lunch continue Melde Hotel and drive through scenic villages. from tree to tree and coming down to feed to Kampung Ayer, where 30,000 people live At Kota Klias village jetty, light refreshments will on young leaves, plants and rice cakes. in houses on stilts along the banks of the be served before boarding your wildlife cruise. After tour, transfer to your hotel. Overnight Brunei River. The village includes schools, fire You may see Proboscis monkeys, varieties of Sandakan Hotel. (B/L/D) brigade, police station and shops. Overnight birds & monitor lizards. After cruise, enjoy a Orchid Garden Hotel. (B/L/D) Malay traditional buffet dinner then take a Day 9 Sandakan City / Kota Kinabalu short cruise to the swamp area for a glimpse of Get a bird’s eye view of Sandakan from the Day 3 Brunei – Temburong National Park the fireflies. Continue on to Kota Kinabalu and Observation Pavillion. Visit the Central Market, Depart Brunei for Temburong National Park. overnight at Ming Garden Hotel. (B/D) Chinese Temple, colonial style St. Michael’s En-route visit Limbang and its museum, Church and Sim Sim, where local tribes live in Chinese temple and local market where they Day 7 Kota Kinabalu markets & shopping houses on stilts above the water. After lunch sell jungle produce, their catches and wares. Morning at leisure. In the afternoon proceed transfer to the airport for your flight to Kota Drive to Temburong National Park in the virgin in foot to the most popular mall in Kota Kinabalu and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon at rainforest. Overnight Resthouse. (B/L/D) Kinabalu, continue to the Central Market, leisure in Kota Kinabalu. Overnight at Le Meridien where most housewives buy their fruits, Hotel (B/L/D) Day 4 Temburong – Tenom, Sabah vegetables, meat and seafood. The next door Take a longboat to Park Headquarters and Philippino Market is known for its unusual Day 10 walk up the 1,226 steps to the canopy souvenirs and local handicrafts. Proceed to the Hotel pick up and transfer to the airport.

10 Borneo Holidays Sabah SABAHSABAH DISCOVER LONGHOUSE AND RAINFOREST SANDAKAN TOUR TOUR Longhouse 8 days / 7 nights andTour Code: AZ007 Starts Brunei. Ends Kota Kinabalu or Miri. Includes all accommodation, meals as Rainforest indicated, internal flights, park entrance fees, English speaking local guide. tour Minimum 2 passengers.

Miri

Brunei

Mulu NP Sarawak

Day 1 Day 4 Iban Longhouse and City Tour the subterranean river. Afternoon at leisure. On arrival in Brunei transfer to Empire Hotel Visit an Iban Longhouse for an insight into a Evening motorised longboat trip to see & Country Club, beside the South China Sea, way of life evolved from the days of head- fireflies dance at the riverbank. (B/L/D) hunting. You will be greeted by the longhouse originally built by the Brunei royal family Day 7 Nature Walk & Penan Longhouse Chief and entertained by traditional dancers. for family guests. Enjoy unrivalled facilities On a rainforest walk you’ll learn jungle Return to Miri for lunch and a city tour. Visit including a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, survival skills. Return to the resort for lunch. the “Grand Old Lady”, the first oil well in tennis, squash and badminton courts, fitness Travel by longboat to a remote Penan Malaysia, a Taoist Temple and local market. centre, spa, sauna, freeform pool, theatre, Longhouse to visit the last remaining semi- Overnight Miri Marriott Resort and Spa. nomadic people in Malaysia. Their lifestyle bowling, snooker and cinemas. Each luxurious (B/L/D) is a microcosm of the manners of the past. bedroom has a private balcony, marble tiles, (B/L/D) ensuite baths and imperial king-sized beds. Day 5 Miri – Mulu Transfer to the airport to fly to Mulu for a Overnight Empire Hotel & Country Club. (D) Day 8 3-night stay at the Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa Free at leisure until your flight to either Miri in the heart of the world-heritage Gunung Day 2 Brunei City & Water Village Tour or Kota Kinabalu. (B) Mulu National Park. In the Rainforest Spa Visit the Jame’ Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque you can indulge in pampering treatments. and The Royal Regalia Exhibition Hall. View Be entertained with music and dancing and Istana Nurul Iman, official residence of the enjoy activities such as cycling, Kayaking, Sultan. After lunch visit Kampung Ayer, rock climbing, caving and jungle walks with the world’s largest water village, home to an expert naturalist. Mulu is famous for one 30,000 people on the banks of the Brunei of the world’s largest and most spectacular River. Overnight Empire Hotel & Country Club. limestone cave systems. This afternoon visit (B/L/D) Deer Cave and see millions of bats soar out of the caves at dusk. (B/L/D) Day 3 Brunei – Miri Day 6 Wind and Clearwater Caves Depart for Miri via Seria, the oil town of Depart the resort by longboat then walk Brunei. Visit the Oil Exploration Centre. Back through the forest with an expert birdwatcher. enroute to Miri visit a pottery factory and fish Visit Wind Cave, with its impressive stalactites market. Check into Miri Marriott Resort & Spa, and stalagmites then travel on to Clearwater overlooking the South China Sea. (B/L/D) Cave and swim in the still, clear water of

Borneo Holidays Sabah 11 12 SABAHSABAH JOURNEY ADVENTURE THROUGH TOUR BORNEO OF BORNEO TOUR Borneo Holidays Sabah local guide. Minimum2passengers. park entrance fees, Englishspeaking accommodation, meals asindicated, done inreverse order. Includesall in Kota Kinabalu,andcan alsobe Tour commences inBruneiandfinishes Tour Code BZ002 4 days /3nights Brunei BEGAWAN BANDAR Limbang SERI Sarawak Temburong NP Beaufort Tenom KOTA KINABALU Journey Indonesia Sabah (B/L/D) plantations. Overnight Perkasa Hotel Tenom. valleys, forest, villages, rice fields and rubber mountain range withspectacularviews of Sindumin inSabah.Drive to Tenom alongthe proceed to Lawas inSarawak andthenenter or gofor aswim.DepartTemburong and and proceed to thewaterfall to cool off Orchids, birds andinsects. Return to base walkway to seetherainforest scenery, and walk upthe1,226 steps to thecanopy Experience thelongboat to Park Headquarters Temburong –Tenom, Sabah Overnight Resthouse. (L/D) National Park inthevirgin rainforest. catches andwares. Drive to Temburong centre where they jungleproduce, sell their Chinese temple andlocal market intown buffaloes alongtheroad. Visitthemuseum, villages, rice fields, mud volcanoes and water in Sarawak where you can seecountryside, road. En-route enter into thetown of Limbang Depart Bruneifor Temburong National Park by Brunei –Temburong Day 2 Day 1 Borneo

through your hotel inKota Kinabalu.(B/L) overseeing theSouthChinaSea. Transfer to fields, onstilts, villages water buffalo and Kinabalu alongcountryside roads, withrice Starcavich.to ThomasL. Drive to Kota jungle produce andtheWW2monument the local market famous for pineapple and Explore theshopsonstiltsinBeaufort. Visit Beaufort –Kota Kinabalu Overnight MeldeHotel, Beaufort. (B/L/D) before continuing viaroad to Beaufort. Visit thecoffee, cocoa andrubberfactories diversity withmore than400plantspecies. the evolution of plantsto today’s incredible Borneo. Discover themagic of thetropics from the bestlandscaped gardens inMalaysia and hoyas andcannas inthemostbeautifully and introduced flowers andplants, suchasorchids, boasts anamazingcollection of native and Visit theSabahAgriculture Park which Tenom –Beaufort Day 4 Day 3

tour SABAHSABAHXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX DISCOVER BORNEO IN DEPTH TOUR SANDAKAN TOUR Borneo 7 days / 6 nights in Tour Code: AZ009 Starts Sandakan. Ends Lahad Datu. Includes all accommodation, transport and Depth meals as indicated, park entrance fees, English speaking local guide. Minimum 2 tour passengers.

Turtle Islands Park

Sandakan KOTA KINABALU Sepilok

Sukau r Ki ve nabatangan Ri Brunei Lahad Datu Sabah Danum Valley

Day 1 Sandakan Proboscis Monkeys gather by the river bank.Sarawak A Arrive in Sandakan and transfer and overnight good chance to see numerous species of birds Indonesia at Four Points by Sheraton, Sandakan. and other wildlife until nightfall. Dinner and Day 6 Danum Valley a slide show. If weather permits, a night walk A morning jungle trek to the Kadazandusun Day 2 Selingan Turtle Island to search for stick insects, frogs and beetles. burial site at Coffin Cliff before proceeding Drive to the jetty in Sandakan and take a Overnight at a river lodge. (B/L/D) to view point for a bird’s eye view of the boat ride to Selingan Island and the most area. Descend to the jungle Jacuzzi Pool for a Day 4 Ox-bow Lake / Nature Trail important turtle breeding Marine Park in all refreshing dip. of South East Asia. It is a rare experience to At 0600 hrs breakfast then take another boat watch the huge green turtles lumber ashore trip, this time, to the Ox-Bow lakes. Birds Afternoon jungle treking or go for a relaxing every night and lay around 100 eggs. The abound in all shapes and sizes. The lakes session of ‘tubing’ down the Danum River. rangers transfer these eggs to a hatchery for are the abode of freshwater fish, Otters and After dinner, a night walk in search of incubation for 50-60 days before hatchlings sometimes - wild elephants may be sighted. nocturnal animals. Overnight at Borneo break out of their shells, scramble up through Trek in the Riverine rainforest and return to the Lodge. After lunch, follow our nature trails Rainforest Lodge. the sand and make their way to the sea. to see more wildlife. Dinner and overnight at Overnight at Selingan Island Chalet. (L/D) a river lodge. (B/L/D) Day 7 Danum Valley – Lahad Datu Morning birdwalk and nature trails before Day 3 Sepilok Orang Utan Centre / Sukau Day 5 Sukau / Danum Valley transferring to Lahad Datu for departure flight. Boat transfer back to Sandakan mainland Drive to Lahad Datu and on to Danum Valley (B) and take a short drive to the famous Sepilok and Rainforest Lodge. This is the largest Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre where protected area of lowland dipterocarp once captive orang utans learn to climb and rainforest in Sabah, covering 43,800 hectares. fend for themselves, with the hope that one day they may return to the forest. During After lunch, a slide presentation followed rehabilitation the semi-wild orang utan may by an afternoon trek and introduction to return to the platform provided by the Centre the forest through nature trails and a tree for milk and bananas twice a day. Visitors top Canopy Walkway providing a close-up will get a close up view of these orang utans observation of the rainforest. and have the chance to photograph them. After dinner a Night Drive in an open-top Continue to Sukau on the Kinabatangan vehicle in search of nocturnal animals. River. Enjoy a boat trip to watch the curious Overnight Borneo Rainforest Lodge. (B/L/D)

Borneo Holidays Sabah 13 14 SABAH MINI STAYS Borneo Holidays Sabah Mini Stays Kota Kinabalu.(B) Transfer to theairport for flightback to where numerous wildlife may beseen. observe thetropical lowland rainforest utans. Walk alongajungletrail and Utan Centre to seethefeeding of orang After breakfast departfor SepilokOrang Sepilok Orang UtanCentre –Sandakan Day 3 (B/L/D) & beetles. Overnight at ariver lodge. night walk to search for stickinsects, frogs a slideshow and,ifweather permits, a birds &wildlife untilnightfall. After dinner, riverbank andachance to seenumerous curious proboscis monkeys gather by the Sukau. Afternoon boat tripto watch the Transfer to Sandakanandoverland to Selingan Island–Kinabatangan River Day 2 Day 1 Island. (L/D) hatchlings to thesea. Overnight Selingan of eggsto thehatchery andrelease of turtles laying eggsonthebeach, transfer snorkelling andswimming.Evening, watch to SelinganIsland.Free at leisure, ideal for board boat for a1hrand15minute ride flight to Sandakan. Transfer to thejetty to Pickup from your hotel andtake ashort Sandakan /SelinganTurtle Island A067 A064 3 days /2nights Centre Orang Utan Sepilok Kinabatangan River/ Selingan Turtle Island/

Day 2 Day 1 2 days /1night Orang Sepilok Utan Centre Selingan Turtle Island/ Day 1 2 days /1night Orang Sepilok Utan Centre Kinabatangan River/ Day 2 Airport transfer for flight to Kota Kinabalu.(B) along ajungletrail where wildlife may beseen. Centre to witnessthefeeding of orang utans. Walk After breakfast, departfor SepilokOrang Utan (L/D) hatchlings to thesea. Overnight SelinganIsland transfer of eggsto thehatchery andrelase of Evening, watch turtleslaying eggsonthebeach, at leisure, ideal for snorkelling andswimming. a 1hrand15minute rideto SelinganIsland.Free Sandakan. Transfer to thejetty to board boat for Pickup from your hotel andtake ashortflight to beetles. Overnight at ariver lodge. (L/D). night walk to search for stickinsects, frogs and dinner, aslideshow and,ifweather permits, a of birds andother wildlife untilnightfall. After bank andagoodchance to seenumerous species watch thecuriousproboscis monkeys by theriver trip to theRiver Lodge. Afternoon boat tripto Transfer by road to Sukaujetty for ashortboat Pickup from your hotel for flight to Sandakan. EXTENSIONS TO THISTOUR AREAVAILABLE. Kota Kinabalu.(B) walk ajungletrail. Transfer to airportfor flight to Centre to seethefeeding of orang utansand After breakfast departfor SepilokOrang Utan A066 A065

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return airfare. Kinabalu. (B/L)Minimum2passengers. Includes to Kota Kinabalu.Transfer to your hotel inKota After lunch,transfer to airportfor departure flight see theIstanaNurulIman–Sultan’s Palace. Mosque, Jame’ Mosque & AsrHassanalBolkiah the BruneiMuseum,SultanOmarAliSaifuddin displays Royal Bruneianartifacts of thethrone, Day 3:VisittheRoyal Regalia Buildingwhich Garden Hotel orEmpire Hotel. (B/L) longboat &water taxi to thecity. Overnight Orchid tops &return to theriverside for lunch.Return by bridge, climbthecanopy walkway to above thetree variety of insects, flora & fauna. Cross thesuspension of elevated walkways where you seeawide will Ulu Temburong National Explore Park. thenetwork a nature briefing. Continue upriver by longboat to transfer to for anIbanvillage morningtea aswell as Day 2:Board alocal water taxi to Bangartown & Orchid Garden Hotel orEmpire Hotel. and several shops. Transfer to hotel. Overnight several schools, afire brigade, apolice station of BandarSeriBegawan. includes Thevillage along thebanksof theBruneiRiver intheheart 30,000 peoplelivinginhousesonstiltssnaking East”. Itistheworld’s largest water with village proceed to Kampong Ayer, the“Venice of the flight to Brunei Darussalam. Inthe afternoon, Day 1:Pickupfrom your hotel andtake ashort Brunei Tour KotaKinabalu Pick up fromPick up and return to your

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Pick up from and return to your Mini Stays from Kota Kinabalu Tours are managed as a small group adventure. Kota Kinabalu Hotel

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Mulu National Park Danum Valley Selingan / Sepilok / 3 days /2 nights 3 days /2 nights Day 1: Lahad Datu – Danum Valley Kinabatagan River / Day 1: Kota Kinabalu – Mulu National Park Pick up from Lahad Datu and drive to Danum Val- Danum Valley Tour Hotel–airport transfer for short flight to Mulu ley. Trek in the oldest remaining rainforest in the National Park. In the afternoon, 3km plankwalk world. See wildlife from an exciting suspension 6 days /5 nights to Deer Cave and Lang Cave enroute visiting walkway. In the evening, take a night drive in an the canopy skyway to see the rainforest and open jeep with a spotlight in search of wildlife. wildlife 30m below. Late afternoon see millions Overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge. (L/D) of bats coming out of Deer Cave – a memorable Day 1: Sandakan / Selingan Island experience. Return to and overnight Mulu Marriott Day 2: Danum Valley Hotel–airport transfer for short flight to Resort and Spa. (L/D) Nature Walks with experienced naturalists through Sandakan and boat to Selingan Island. After riverine and lowland dipterocarp forest. A good Day 2: Mulu National Park lunch, proceed to Selingan Turtle Island chance to photograph wildlife in this pristine Long boat up river to Wind Cave via a Penan and afternoon at leisure. After dinner, jungle vegetation and unlimited bird watching of settlement and explore the limestone formations watch turtles laying their eggs, transfer rainforest species. Overnight at Borneo Rainforest of this unique ecosystem. Continue by plank walk of the eggs to the hatchery and release of Lodge. (B/L/D) to Clearwater Cave. Rajah Brooke butterflies hover hatchlings to the sea. Overnight at Selingan at the river and entrance of the caves. Return to Day 3: Danum Valley – Lahad Datu Island Chalets. (L/D) and overnight resort. (B/L/D) Morning bird walk, followed by more nature trails Day 2: Selingan Island/Sepilok/ before transferring to Lahad Datu. (B) Day 3: Mulu National Park – Kota Kinabalu Kinabatangan River Transfer to for your return flight. (B) EXTENSION NIGHTS AVAILABLE. Return to mainland and proceed to Sepilok Orangutan Centre to see the feeding of orangutans. Walk along a jungle trail and A033 A034 observe the tropical lowland rainforest where numerous wildlife may be seen. After lunch, proceed to Gomantong Caves. Continue overland to Sukau. Dinner and slideshow followed by guided night walk to search for insects and frogs. Overnight at a river lodge. (B/L/D) Day 3: Ox-bow Lake / Nature Trail Boat trip to Ox-bow Lake, home to prolific wildlife. Dinner and overnight at a river lodge. (B/L/D) Day 4: Lahad Datu / Danum Valley Drive to Danum Valley. Trek in the world’s oldest remaining rainforest. Experience an Kinabalu Park / Summit Trail exciting suspension walkway in the canopy. At night, drive in an open jeep with a Poring Hot Spring (Mt Kinabalu) 2 days /1 night 2 days /1 night spotlight in search of wildlife. Overnight Borneo Rainforest Lodge. (B/L/D) Day 1: Kota Kinabalu – Kinabalu Park Day 1: Kota Kinabalu – Summit Trail Depart your hotel and travel 2 hours along the Day 5: Danum Valley Depart your hotel and travel 2 hours along the ridges of the Crocker Range to Kinabalu Park. ridges of the Crocker Range to Kinabalu Park and Nature walks with naturalist guides provide the start of the summit trail. Trek up to Laban Check into your accommodation and after lunch, unlimited bird watching and a good chance Rata – look out for the pitcher plants and orchids explore one of the trails in the Park. Dinner and to photograph wildlife. Overnight at Borneo along the way. Dinner and overnight at Laban Rainforest Lodge. (B/L/D) overnight at a mountain lodge. (L/D) Rata Resthouse. (L/D) Day 6: Danum Valley / Lahad Datu Day 2: Poring Hot Springs – Kota Kinabalu Day 2: Summit Trail – Kota Kinabalu Morning bird walk, followed by more nature After breakfast, transfer to Poring Hot Springs. At 3am, proceed to the summit of Kinabalu, trails before transfer to Trek to the canopy walkway and see wildlife from arriving at sunrise. Return to the Resthouse for for return flight to Kota Kinabalu. (B) the canopy. Return to Kota Kinabalu by 1700. breakfast before descending. After lunch, return to (B/L) Kota Kinabalu and transfer to your hotel. (B/L)

Borneo Holidays Sabah 15 Honeymoons HONEYMOONS SABAH

Shangri-La Resort Shangri-La Beautifully situated, Gaya Island Resort Rasa Ria Resort is set amidst lush rainforest with Tanjung Aru Resort Pristine beaches and magnificent views, Set in 25 acres of award-winning gardens breathtaking views of the wonders Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort is truly an along the sweeping bay with a private created by nature over thousands of years. intimate holiday to discover romance beach overlooking the islands of Tunku surrounded by amazing culture and Ancient rainforest and protected mangroves Abdul Rahman National Park. magical sunsets surround the idyllic villas set in the hills. Contemporary rooms provide modern Spacious, tactile and modern yet respectful On 3km of white sandy beachfront, luxury in two separate wings overlooking of local Sabahan elements, each villa uses surrounded by 400 acres of tropical the mountain or stunning South China Sea. local materials that blend harmoniously rainforest, the Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort with the natural environment. Villa The resort offers a wealth of recreational is a true international standard 5 Star interiors are designed with a contemporary facilities and features a 2,000m2 pool with resort. With its own Orang Utan Sanctuary elegance and offer a variety of views tapered shoreline, jacuzzi beds and infinity (extra charge) you can view these famous including mangrove, canopy, tropical section.The renewed and iconic Sunset Bar inhabitants of Sabah without even leaving rainforest and the South China Sea. offers the perfect spot for catching Borneo’s the Resort! breathtaking sunsets. Each 47 square metre villa features a Honeymoon Offer: spacious bedroom, a flat screen television With seven restaurants and bars, the resort • FREE Room Upgrade from Superior with satellite channels, a large open offers a multitude of dining experiences Rainforest View to Deluxe Garden View bathroom with an oversized bathtub and and is also home to the award winning • Daily breakfast two vanity units, and an outdoor verandah CHI, The Spa. with day beds. • Return airport/hotel transfers Honeymoon Offer: Honeymoon Offer: • Welcome fruit basket in room • FREE Room Upgrade from Mountain (replenished daily) • 15% off all couples spa treatments. View to Kinabalu Sea View • 20% off Spa • Champagne and flower bath on arrival. • Daily breakfast • Bottle of wine on arrival • Upgrade from Bayu to Canopy Villa • Return airport/hotel transfers (subject to availability at time of • Welcome fruit platter reservation). Canopy Villa is situated • Welcome cocktail on a hillside amidst lush rainforest, the villas offer a peaceful setting with • His and Hers beach sarong leafy views ranging from the rainforest canopy to the tropical mangroves.

16 Borneo Holidays Sabah SABAH DAY TOURS Tours are managed as a small group adventure

Pick up from and return to your Day Tours Kota Kinabalu Hotel

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Sepilok Orang Utan Centre Sepilok Orang Utan Centre / Sepilok Orang Utan Centre/ / Labuk Bay Rainforest Discovery Centre Colonial Sandakan Tour Wildlife spotting tour Orang Utans and rainforest experience A taste of colonial life Duration: 13 hours Duration: 13 hours Duration: 13 hours Departure: 5:30am daily Departure: 5:30am daily Departure: 5:30am daily Pick up from your hotel and transfer to airport for Pick up from your hotel and transfer to airport for Hotel to airport transfer for your flight to a short domestic flight to Sandakan. After visiting a short domestic flight to Sandakan. After visiting Sandakan. After visiting the Sepilok Orang Utan the Sepilok Orang Utan Centre and lunch, proceed the Sepilok Orang Utan Centre and lunch, proceed Centre and lunch, drive to Agnes Keith’s house, to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary. This to the nearby Rainforest Discovery Centre - one of recently restored to its formal glory and now privately-owned sanctuary gives you the chance Sabah’s most popular centres. Within the famous a museum. Learn about colonial life for Agnes to observe the unique Proboscis Monkey up close Sepilok Forest Reserve, here you can walk along and Harry Keith, the first conservator of the and personal. The remarkable males sport big the network of beautiful trails and paths and Forestry Department in Sabah, instrumental in the dangling noses and pot bellies. You will have a discover the rain forest from the tree tops along formation of Sepilok Orang Utan Centre. Agnes chance to observe the Proboscis Monkeys both a 343 m-long Suspension bridge and from the wrote many books on life in Sabah before the young and adults leaping from tree to tree and ground.(L) war that have become part of Sabah’s history. eventually coming down to feed on young leaves, NB: This tour can also commence from Sandakan. Proceed to the nearby English Tea House and plants and rice cakes. Transfer to Sandakan airport Restaurant for afternoon tea and scones. Enjoy for your return flight to Kota Kinabalu. Transfer tranquil surroundings and views of Sandakan or back to your hotel (L). play a game of croquet. Transfer to the airport NB: This tour can also commence from Sandakan. for your return flight to Kota Kinabalu and your hotel. (L) NB: This tour can also commence from Sandakan.

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Sepilok Orang Utan Centre Kinabalu National Park/ Kinabalu National Park Orang Utans and jungle walk Poring Hot Springs Spectacular views Duration: 10 hours Spectacular views Duration: 8 hours Departure: 5:30am daily Departure: 5:30am daily Duration: 12 hours Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the Departure: 7:00am daily Pick up from your hotel and depart on a 2 hour drive along the Crocker Range to Kinabalu airport for a short domestic flight to Sandakan. Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Poring Upon arrival, transfer to Sepilok Orang Utan National Park. In spectacular scenery, walk on Hot Springs. Upon arrival at Poring, proceed to guided nature trails with your nature guide to Centre where you can witness the feeding of the canopy walkway through nature trails of the the orphaned orang utans. Numerous wildlife discover the numerous species of interesting lowland forest. Observe wildlife and the tropical flaura and fauna. After lunch, a video presentation may be seen while walking along a jungle trail, rain forest from the canopy. You may be able to observing the tropical lowland rainforest. Transfer at Park’s Exhibition Hall and a guided walk to see birds and butterflies that fly below you. After the Mountain Garden to see the rare collection to Sandakan airport for an early afternoon flight lunch, depart Poring for Kinabalu National Park. back to Kota Kinabalu and transfer to your hotel. of mountain plants and flowers. Return to Kota Guided walk to the mountain garden to see rare Kinabalu and transfer back to your hotel. (L). NB: This tour can also commence from Sandakan. collection of mountain plants and flowers. Return to Kota Kinabalu and transfer back to your hotel. (L)

Borneo Holidays Sabah 17 Day Tours from Kota Kinabalu

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Kinabalu National Mamutik / Gaya / Sapi / Kiulu River Rafting Park /Kundasang Manukan Islands Manukan Island Duration: 8 hours Memorial/Sabah Duration: 6 hours Duration: 6 hours Departure: 8.30am daily Departure: 8.30am daily Departure: 8.30am daily Pick up from your hotel and transfer Tea Plantation Pick up from your hotel and Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Kiulu by road. Upon arrival at transfer to jetty to take a boat to the jetty for boat transfer to Kiulu, a light refreshment will be Duration: 12 hours ride to Mamutik Island, a peaceful Gaya Island. Take an interesting served. A transfer to the starting Departure: 7am daily and tranquil island with sandy walk in the lowland Dipterocarp point followed by short briefing Pick up from your hotel and beaches. You may snorkel, swim or forest and mangrove plankwalk on safety precautions and rafting travel 2 hours along the ridges relax on the beach or take a walk which reveals insight of a mangrove techniques by your guide before of the Crocker Range to Sabah around the island. Beach mat and swamp forest. A boat will transfer commencing rafting down the Kiulu Tea Plantation. Nestled in the snorkelling gear included. Transfer you to Sapi Island where snorkeling River. Lunch will be served at the lush tropical wilderness of one to Manukan Island for a BBQ gear and beach mat are provided ending point. Return to Kota Kinabalu of the world’s richest rainforests, lunch and more snorkelling before for your leisure on the beach. BBQ by road and transfer back to your this plantation is the largest returning to the mainland. (L) lunch is served on Manukan Island. hotel. (L) (Subject to minimum 3 single commercial tea plantation (L) passengers in the raft) in Borneo and one of the few tea plantations in the world that produce certified organic tea. Have a scrumptious lunch at the A076 A001 A024 Sabah Tea house, overlooking the valley and . After lunch, visit the traditional Rungus longhouse. Depart Sabah Tea and proceed to Kundasang War Memorial. Established as tribute to the memory of the 2,428 Australians and British POWs who died in Sandakan, Ranau or during the Death Marches. Kota Kinabalu Kudat Long House Proceed to Kinabalu National City Tour Duration: 11 hours Park, the home to numerous Wildlife Park Departure: 7.00am daily Duration: 4 hours Duration: 3 hours species of interesting flora Departure: 9am daily Departure: 9.00am daily Pick up from your hotel and drive & fauna. Explore one of the north to Kudat where villages, Pick up from your hotel and transfer Pick up from your hotel for an many trails that lead through rice fields and country scenery are to Lok Kawi Wildlife Park. The park introductory tour of Kota Kinabalu, to tropical Montane Oak and the predominant views. Visit a is a combination of a zoo and a the State Capital of Sabah – The Chestnut Forest. Kinabalu is traditional long house in a village botanical garden. Sprawled over Land Below The Wind. Observe a a botanist’s paradise with just outside Kudat to observe the 280 acres of land, animals can be bird’s eye view of Kota Kinabalu over a thousand species of way of life, the dress and the living seen roaming wild within their from Signal Hill. Proceed to Sabah orchids, numerous different quarters of the Rungus tribe. Return rhododendrons and pitcher enclosure. Foundation Building – one of the few hanging structures in the to Kota Kinabalu and transfer back plants. The birdlife is equally There are over 88 animals in the park to your hotel. (L) fascinating with most species including orang-utans, sun bears, world, the Buddhist Temple & visit being montane including a clouded leopard, elephants, proboscis the Sabah State Museum (closed number of endemics. Guided monkeys, tigers, mouse deer, barking on Fridays), which displays artifacts walk to the Mountain Garden to deer, various species of birds and from Sabah’s past & modern works see rare collection of mountain Sumatran rhinoceros. Return to your of art. Pass by the resplendent State plants and flowers. hotel by 1.00pm. Mosque with its majestic domes & gold motifs & drive to Tanjung Aru Return to Kota Kinabalu and to see the imposing sights of the transfer back to your hotel. long sandy beach.

18 Borneo Holidays Sabah from SABAH DAY TOURS Sandakan Tours are managed as a small group adventure. Pick up from and return Pick up from and return to your Kota Kinabalu Hotel to your Sandakan Hotel

A073 A004 A025 Sepilok Orang S001 UtanHalf day Tour. Centre Sepilok Orang Utan Centre helps once captive Orang Utans learn to climb and fend for themselves in the wild with the hope that one day they may return to the forest. The semi-wild Orang Utans return to the platform provided for milk and bananas Kota Kinabalu Mari Mari twice a day during the process of returning to the forest. Visitors will by Night Railway Cultural Village get a close up view of these Orang Duration: 2½ hours Duration: 4 hours Duration: 4 hours Utans and have the chance to Departure: 6:30pm daily Departure: Wednesday & Saturday Departure: 9.00am daily photograph them at close range. Pick up from your hotel and visit mornings Pick up from your hotel and transfer the night market where you can Transfer from your hotel in Kota to the village. Upon arrival you will see various types of goods and Kinabalu to Tanjung Aru Railway be briefed on the Village Rules. S002 local produce being sold at bargain Station for a ride in the only Entering via a suspension bridge, visit Sandakan prices. A number of food stalls steam locomotive in Borneo. The each tribe’s traditional house and do CityIn the afternoon, Tour proceed to the sell satay, where you can see the colonial train ride stops at Papar some in house activities and stop at Observation Pavilion for a birds traditional Malaysian cuisine being for sightseeing. On the return trip, demonstration huts. eye view of Sandakan. Visit the cooked in the open air. Drive up to a tiffin lunch is served on board. After a cultural performance, you Central Market where produce from Signal Hill for a night view of Kota Transfer back to your hotel. will be led to the Dining Hall. Enjoy the hinterland and fresh seafood Kinabalu during the sunset before delectable traditional and fusion are sold. Drive up to the Chinese dinner at a local restaurant with cuisines for lunch. Time to bid a Temple where you can see the cultural show. (D). primordial farewell to the village and colourful interior decoration of this depart back to your hotel. (L) magnificent temple. Continue to the colonial style St.Michael’s Church. Drive to Sim Sim where you can A062 A026 A027 see houses on stilt above the water occupied by local tribes. Mangrove S003 ForestIn the afternoon, River proceed Cruise to the jetty for a boat trip to the mangrove forest. Observe species of plants in this unique vegetation and explore how mankind benefit from it. A Brunei City / Historical Village good chance to see macaques, birds and reptiles towards the later part Water Village Tour Labuan Tour Adventure of the afternoon. Return to jetty and Duration: 10 hours Duration: 11 hours Duration: 4 hours transfer back to your hotel. Departure: 7.00am daily Departure: 5.30am daily Departure: 9.00am daily Hotel pick up for flight to Brunei. Pick up from your hotel and transfer A unique Borneo experience of the Visit the spectacular Jam’e Asr to the airport to board flight for most unusual kind. Pick up from your S004 Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque – made Labuan. Upon arrival, you will hotel and proceed to a local village Colonial of marble, gold mosaic and proceed to the tour of historic on the Moyog River about 20km SandakanAfternoon hotel pick up for the stained glass. The Royal Regalia Labuan where Japanese Soldiers from KK. Enjoy the scenic drive to drive to Agnes Keith’s house, Exhibition Hall displays collections surrendered to the Allied forces the heartland of the Kadazan tribe. restored to its former glory and of Ethnography, natural history and during World War Two. Visit Peace Experience the fresh crystal clear now a museum. Learn about life Islamic art. View Istana Nurul Iman, Park, the War Monument, the shallow water of this unspoilt river. in the colonial days for Agnes and official residence of the Sultan of Commonwealth Memorial Park, Feed the thousands of tropical fish Harry Keith, the first conservator of Brunei Darussalam. On to Kampung Chimney and Tunnel, Labuan Square and enjoy a fish massage on your the Forestry Department in Sabah Ayer, the world’s largest water and Coal Museum. After lunch, feet. With good weather, you may and instrumental in the formation village and home to 30,000 people, transfer back to the airport to board visit the village farms. of Sepilok Orang Utan Centre. On on the Brunei River in the heart of for Kota Kinabalu. Transfer to your Enjoy a picnic lunch under a shaded to the nearby English Tea House . Return flight hotel. (L) trees next to the river in the tranquil and Restaurant for afternoon tea to Kota Kinabalu and your hotel. (L) atmosphere of this unique village and scones in tranquil surroundings. Includes return airfare. setting. You are welcome to take a Enjoy the view of Sandakan town or dip in this refreshing water. (L) play a game of croquet. Stop by the Australian War Memorial.

Borneo Holidays Sabah 19 Pick up from and return to your Sandakan Hotel Day Tours from Sandakan Sandakan S005 Labuk Bay S006 Rainforest at S007 Village life S011 War Memorial Proboscis Monkey Night Sights & in Borneo Morning, pick up from your hotel Pick up from your hotel and proceed Depart your for the village of to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sounds in Sandakan and proceed to the Evening departure for a forest Muhibah just outside of Sandakan. Sanctuary. This privately-owned Enroute visit an oil palm plantation. Australian Prisoner of War Memorial, reserve nearby. Hear the sounds of sanctuary within an oil palm estate where the infamous Sandakan – numerous insects as you walk the Visit the village school (school days gives you the chance to observe the Ranau Death Marches commenced well defined trails by torch light. You only) and tour the interior of a house unique Proboscis Monkey up close in 1945. A commemorative pavilion may see varies species of spiders, made in traditional Malay style. and personal. The remarkable males holds educational material and stick insects and frogs. Snakes which includes a scale model of the original spot big dangling noses and pot This village houses the Blind Centre DAY TOURS DAY SABAH bellies. See the Proboscis Monkeys may be sighted in this vegetation are for the State. Here, residents are POW camp. A path winds through the normally harmless. Night birds might park past preserved wartime relics leaping from tree to tree and taught to make handicraft and are eventually coming down to feed on be seen along the branches of the trained to become body massage and towards the obelisk of black trees along with nocturnal mammals. granite, erected to commemorate young leaves, plants and rice cakes. and foot reflexology therapists, due those who died. to their sense of touch. Visitors are S010 welcome to buy the handicraft and S009 Food Tour and try out the massages before a simple S008 A Walk in the lunch of local delicacies prepared and Sukau Seafood Dinner cooked by the local tribes. (L) MorningRainforest departure forof the Borneo Sepilok Late afternoon depart your hotel to Kinabatangan Forest Reserve. 4km walk along see how local food is prepared and River Cruise well marked jungle trails with cooked in open air food stalls and Afternoon, pick up from hotel and experienced naturalists through local restaurants. You’ll see Malaysian proceed on a 2 hr drive to Sukau undisturbed riverine and lowland satay, chicken wings, drum sticks, by the Kinabatangan River. Upon dipterocarp forest. This is the habitat numerous type of fish prepared arrival, boat trip to watch the curious of the orang utans that also supports and barbecued in the traditional Proboscis monkeys gather by the many other animals that thrive in Malay style as well as the colourful, riverbank. A good chance to spot this rainforest. A good chance to traditional Malay cakes and Chinese some different species of birds. After photograph wildlife in this pristine style fried noodle, dumpling and cruise, refreshments at Sukau River jungle vegetation and unlimited bird pork dishes. The highlight of the tour Lodge. (Refreshments included) watching of rainforest species. is a Chinese style seafood dinner. (D)

Accommodation

KEY TO SYMBOLS: Jesselton Hotel ✪ ✪ ✪ $$ $$ Under $150 per room per Business/Conference Centre night including breakfast (based on single/twin share) Diving Family/connecting rooms $$$ Under $200 per room per night including breakfast Fitness Centre/Gym (based on single/twin share)

Golf Course Deluxe $$$$ Under $250 per room per Jungle Trekking night including breakfast Delightful colonial-style boutique hotel in the city centre. (based on single/twin share) Kids Club/Babysitting 10 minutes from Kota Kinabalu airport and a short walk to the city

SABAH ACCOMMODATION SABAH Luxury accommodation – centre. $$$$$ Nature Reserve – Orangutans over $250 per room per This boutique-styled hotel treats guests to a glimpse of the night including breakfast Swimming pool country’s serene bygone days. With stylish hints reminiscent of an (based on single/twin share) elegant English country house, The Jesselton fuses the charms of a *Pricing guide is based on lead in Spa rich colonial past with the comforts of a luxurious present. rooms for all hotels Watersports

20 Borneo Holidays Sabah SABAH Hyatt Regency ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ $$$ Le Meridien ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ $$$ ACCOMMODATION

Twin

Deluxe BONUS: Stay 6 Pay 5. Breakfast chargeable on free nights.

City location, great for shopping, eating and sightseeing. Superb views of the city, Mount Kinabalu and the South China Sea. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu is located in the heart of the city of Kota Located at the heart of the city’s vibrant retail and entertainment Kinabalu, facing the South China Sea. districts. Only 15 minutes from Kota Kinabalu Airport, the hotel sits in the 306 sophisticated guest rooms, including 31 suites, boast spectacular hub of the shopping and entertainment districts. views of the city or South China Sea, state-of-the-art technology, serene The hotel is famous for its diverse and colourful range of food and bedrooms, and sumptuous marble bathrooms—for a stay as stylish as it beverage outlets including the famous Shenanigans Fun Pub with is comfortable live music each night.

Horizon Hotel ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ $$$ Gaya Island Resort ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ $$$$

Superior Twin BONUS: Stay 7 Pay 6. Breakfast chargeable on free nights.

Be renewed at this urban retreat for both business and leisure Set amidst lush rainforest with breathtaking views. travellers alike. Located 15-minutes off Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Pulau Gaya. Set in the heart of the city of Kota Kinabalu within 15 minutes from Kota Kinabalu International Airport and walking distance to Each villa uses local materials that blend harmoniously with the natural the famous Gaya Street “Sunday Market”, , environment. Villa interiors are designed with a contemporary elegance shopping malls, restaurants and bars, and commercial business and offer a variety of views including mangrove, canopy, tropical rainforest and the South China Sea and feature a spacious bedroom, district. a large open bathroom with an oversized bathtub and an outdoor verandah with day beds.

Sutera Harbour Resort ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ $$$$ Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ $$$$

Deluxe Tanjung Wing Seaview Room BONUS: Stay 7 Pay 6 (applicable low season only). BONUS: Stay 6 Pay 5 (low season only). Breakfast chargeable on free nights.

Two hotels in one resort setting, only 5 minutes to the city. Centrally located resort in relaxed setting. In the heart of the capital of Kota Kinabalu facing Manukan Island, Only 10 minutes from Kota Kinabalu and the airport, Shangri-La’s the Sutera Harbour Resort comprises the city-style luxury hotel Tanjung Aru sits on 25 acres of beachfront overlooking nearby islands. accommodation of Pacific Sutera and resort-style Magellan Sutera. Fantastic for those who enjoy a relaxed resort atmosphere yet wish to With an international standard marina, 17 food and beverage be close to the colour and life of the city to explore it’s shopping, eating outlets, a bowling alley, 27 hole floodlit golf course, 9 tennis courts, and culture. A full range of restaurant and leisure facilities are within the 2 squash courts, 4 pools and a Mandara Spa Centre, this property is resort including a Kids Club and spectacular new Chi Spa. an entertainment complex in itself.

Borneo Holidays Sabah 21 Shangri-La Rasa Ria ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ $$$$ Gayana Eco Resort ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ $$$$$

Deluxe BONUS: Stay 7 Pay 6 (low season only). Breakfast chargeable on free nights. Bakau Villa

Family favourite, tropical resort paradise 40 mins to the city. Striking the perfect balance of ecology and indulgent luxury, Gayana pampers both the body and the enlightened soul. On 3km of white sandy beachfront, surrounded by 400 acres of ACCOMMODATION tropical rainforest complete with its own Orang Utan Sanctuary! Gayana Eco Resort rests serenely at the edge of lush jungle forest on a coral reef island just 50 minutes from Kota Kinabalu airport. All the facilities you would expect are here, including kids club, spa, golf course and numerous food and beverage outlets. The Ocean 52 over-water villas capture the soothing sounds of the surf and Wing features a level of luxury accommodation not seen before in views to Mt. Kinabalu on the distant horizon. Passionate about Sabah and bathtubs on the ocean view balconies. protecting and re-generating the marine environment, Gayana has its own Marine Ecology Research Centre where guests participate in restoring life to damaged ocean floors. SABAH

Bunga Raya Resort ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ $$$$$ The Nak Hotel ✪ ✪ ✪ $$ SANDAKAN

Double Harmony

Bunga Raya Island Resort is a romantic and luxurious jewel set Family-own landmark hotel with Chinese history on a coral reef island off the coast of Borneo. 24 rooms with a distinctive Asian antique style ranging from cosy A secluded island hideaway of 48 timber hillside villas, framed by single to spacious family room or extravagant suite. From the 8th white sand beach on one side and virgin jungle on the other. floor rooftop bar enjoy a view of the Sandakan coastline during Villas range from simple dwellings to opulent 3 bedroom, multi-level sunset. With modern fittings and amenities like satellite TV and units with wrap around decks and private plunge pools. A hilltop Spa, international calling. with exotic private pavilions, blends the finest of Traditional Asian and Western treatments which capture restorative powers of indigenous plants and oils.

Sabah Hotel ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ $$ SANDAKAN Four Points Sheraton ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ $$$ SANDAKAN

Standard Deluxe

The best accommodation in Sandakan. Sandakan waterfront’s newest hotel. Only a short taxi trip to Sandakan town centre and 15 minutes Located on the Sandakan Harbour Square waterfront pedestrian from the airport. promenade, overlooking the Sulu Sea and adjoining an indoor Featuring a restaurant and cafe, conference facilities, gym, tennis marketplace and retail within the new Sandakan CBD. and squash courts, sauna, spa and swimming pool and 120 rooms All the facilities you’d expect from Sheraton including a spa, an outdoor and suites. There are 2 non-smoking floors. TV, airconditioning, tea/ pool with a pool bar, lobby lounge, restaurant, gym, business centre coffee making facilities, minibar, hairdryer. and conference/special events areas.

22 Borneo Holidays Sabah DIVING Tours are managed as a small group adventure

Pick up from and return to your Kota Kinabalu hotel unless specified Diving IN BORNEO Borneoin

A074 Extensions and other resorts available. Note: Divers should wait a minimum of 12 hours after diving before they fly. Divers nationality, passport number, sex, diver certification and its level are required to book these diving tours. All divers must show proof of diver certification from an Internationally A080 A083 Kapalai Resort Diving and Recognised Diver Training Agency upon 4 days/3 nights from Tawau Orang Utans arrival or they will not be allowed to dive 4 days/3 nights without first taking a dive course. Diving Tawau / Semporna / Kapalai Day 1 at Sipidan is not guaranteed and subject Upon arrival in Tawau, transfer by coach to Day 1 KK–Tawau–Semporna–Mabul Island to permits issued at the resort. Semporna and then by boat to Kapalai. Check Pick up from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu and in and have lunch. Afternoon, orientation transfer to airport for a flight to Tawau. Upon beach dives with a dive master. Overnight at arrival, transfer by coach to Semporna and chalet. (L/D) then by boat to Mabul Island. Check in and have lunch. Afternoon, orientation beach dives Days 2 & 3 Diving with a dive master. Overnight at chalet. (L/D) After breakfast, proceed to Sipadan, Mabul or Kapalai for two morning dives. Back to Day 2 Diving Kapalai for lunch. Afternoon one boat dive After breakfast, proceed to Sipadan, Mabul or on either Sipadan, Kapalai or Mabul island. Kapalai for two morning dives. Back to Mabul Overnight at chalet. (B/L/D) for lunch. Afternoon one boat dive on either Sipadan, Kapalai or Mabul island. Overnight at A081 Day 4 Kapalai / Semporna / Tawau Pleasure Scuba chalet. (B/L/D) After lunch transfer to Semporna and then to Duration: 6 hours Departure: 9am daily for departure flight. (B/L) Day 3 Mabul Is–Semporna–Tawau–Sandakan Pick up from your hotel for boat to Mamutik Island. Pleasure dives with a dive master to see coral reef After lunch, transfer to Semporna and on to and fish by boat on this Island. Lunch and diving Tawau for your flight to Sandakan. Transfer to gear are included. (L). Minimum 2 passengers. Sabah hotel. Overnight at Sabah hotel. (B/L)

Day 4 Sepilok Orang Utan Centre Visit Sepilok Orang Utan Centre to witness the feeding of the orphaned orang utans. Walk along a jungle trail and observe the tropical lowland rainforest. After tour, transfer to Sandakan for your flight back to Kota Kinabalu and transfer to your hotel. (B) Minimum 2 passengers. Discover Scuba A082 Duration: 6 hours Departure: 9am daily Pick up from your hotel for boat to Mamutik Island. Lesson in Discover Scuba followed by a beach dive with a dive master. Lunch and diving gear are included. (L). Minimum 2 passengers.

Borneo Holidays Sabah 23 Sarawak A world of peace & tranquility, of colours & festivals - its a place like no other

Malaysia’s largest state, Sarawak is located on the northwest side of Borneo. With 27 indigenous groups, Sarawak invites you to experience a colourful ethnic diversity & a fascinating array of attractions. Explore historical Kuching & discover the legends of the White Rajahs, or seek an authentic ‘jungle’ experience with a variety of nature, culture & adventure offerings. Sarawak is renowned for it’s long,

Kinabalu wide rivers, & the longboats used to Park travel these water highways to the South China Sabah Sea Brunei deep interior. Miri Lambir Hills Niah Caves Mulu National Park Niah Loagan Banul Sarawak Kuching Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Sibu Kapit Max ºC 29 30 31 32 32 32 32 32 32 31 31 30 Tanjung Bako Damai Datu National Beach Park Min ºC 22 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 Batang Ai Bettong KUCHING Lanjak Entimau Rain Wildlife Sanctuary 666 494 342 278 254 209 194 224 263 334 353 475 Matang (mm) Wildlife Centre Indonesia

24 Borneo Holidays Sarawak SARAWAK EXPLORER TOUR Explorer 7 days / 6 nights tour Tour Code: K013 Starts Kuching. Mulu /Miri or Kota Kinabalu. Minimum 2 persons. Includes all accommodation, meals as indicated, internal flights, park entrance fees, English speaking local guide.

Sabah South China Brunei Sea Miri Lambir Hills

Mulu National Park

Sarawak

Bako National Park Sarawak Cultural KUCHING Village Matang Wildlife Centre Indonesia

Day 1 Kuching – Semeonggoh Orang Utan will gain a comprehensive insight into the Day 6 Mulu National Park Centre, Matang Wildlife Park, City Tour colourful traditions and cultures of the various Take a long boat with your guide through Morning departure for the Semenggoh Wildlife races in Sarawak and watch live traditional winding rivers to a tribal Penan settlement. Rehabilitation Centre. See rescued orang utans dance performances of the people of Continue up river to the enchanting Wind & being rehabilitated before release into the Sarawak. This afternoon, fly to Miri. Overnight Clearwater Caves. Wind Cave is famous for wild. At the Matang Wildlife Park see how Miri Marriott Resort & Spa. (B/L/D) the naturally sculpted column and pillars of the authority deals with animals and wildlife. the King’s Chamber while Clearwater Cave Day 4 Miri – Longhouse, Lambir Hill Return to Kuching city for a historical tour was formed by the waters of this 118km long A scenic countryside drive to a longhouse in of the attractions and a visit to the Sarawak cave system. Take a dip in the cool waters. which about 95 Iban families live. Observe Museum. Overnight in Kuching (L/D) A highlight of this visit is seeing the Rajah them go about their daily chores and farm Brooke Butterflies hover around the river Day 2 Kuching – Bako National Park the land. Tour the longhouse where a cultural and cave entrances – proof of nature well Depart to Bako Village and continue by performance will welcome you. At Lambir Hill protected and conserved. Overnight Mulu motorised boat along the coast to Bako National Park, take a walk under the dense Marriott Resort & Spa. (B/L/D) National Park. Trek through mangrove forest canopy of the tropical rainforest. Birds, insects to observe the mud skippers, blue fiddler and animals may be sighted. At a waterfall, Day 7 Mulu/Miri crabs, proboscis monkey, various botanical you can admire the nature, swim and relax At leisure until your transfer to Mulu airport delights and pitcher plants. Journey back to with a picnic lunch. At Miri, see the first oil for your departure flight to Miri or Kota the jetty, then by boat to Boak Village and well and oil town of Miri from Canada Hill. Kinabalu. (B) return by car to Kuching. Explore the city and Overnight Miri Marriott Resort & Spa. (B/L/D) shop for unique souvenirs and handicraft of Sarawak. Overnight in Kuching. (B/L/D) Day 5 Miri/Mulu National Park A short flight to Mulu National Park and a Day 3 Kuching –Sarawak Cultural Village, Miri guided 3km plank walk through the tropical A morning departure for the Sarawak rainforest ending at Lang Cave with its Cultural Village, a refreshing and unique beautiful formations. Walk through Deer Cave – “living museum” at the foothills of Mount the world’s largest cave entrance and visit the Santubong. It has seven representative ethnic canopy skyway, 30m above ground. Relax at houses built according to authentic styles, the open-air observatory and see the nightly replete with traditional artefacts and natives exodus of millions of bats from the caves.. residing and making handicrafts. Here you Overnight Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa. (B/L/D)

Borneo Holidays Sarawak 25 26 SARAWAK DAY TOURS Day Tours Borneo Holidays Sarawak passengers. conditioned theatre Minimum2 people of Sarawak from anair- the many vibrant dances of the daily live performances highlighting the various races inSarawak. Watch colourful traditions andcultures of a comprehensive insightinto making handicrafts. You gain will houses withnatives residing and has seven representative ethnic on asprawling 17acre site. It isa“livingmuseum” Village The award winingSarawak Cultural Departure: 9:00amdaily Duration: 4hours Village Sarawak Cultural passengers. the finestin world. Minimum2 Museum –acknowledged asoneof Law Court HouseandtheSarawak palace of White Rajah, oldColonial at theMosque, seetheformer Malay housesbuiltonstilts. Stop suspension bridgeandtraditional the Syariah theSatok Court, JosephCathedral, St. Building, , CivicCentre Town, theTua Pek Kong Temple, the mascot of Kuching city, China historical city. View theCat Statue, See mostof theattractions of this Departure: 9:00amdaily Duration: 3hours Museum Kuching City/ K005 K001

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village. Minimum2passengers. built onstiltsandaChinesefishing Place, traditional Malay houses Mosque, Brooke Dockyards, Market such asFort Margherita, theAstana, historical andbeautiful landmarks Waterfront Esplanade, themany The cruisepassesthrough the waterfront retains still itsoldcharm. view of Kuching Citywhere its 1893. Thetripoffers apanoramic he saileduptheSarawak River in adventurer JamesBrooke when Retrace thehistoric route of English Departure: 9:00amdaily Duration: 3hours Cruise Minimum 2passengers. a swimbefore return to Kuching. (L). flower). Depart to Pandan Beach for biggest flower inthe world ( the fauna, flora andperhapsfindthe through theprimaryforest to study and theFairy Cave. trek At thePark, route visitBau–aDayak trading town Gunung GadingNational Park anden Depart Kuching for two hourdrive to Departure: 9amdaily Duration: 8hours National Park Gunung Gading K007 K004 Tours are managed asasmallgroup adventure

Pick up fromPick up and return to Kuching change. (Packed lunchincluded). there are facilities to shower and trip endsat Kg.Semadangwhere in refreshing mountainstreams. The breaks alongthejourney to swim to Class2rapids. There be will is punctuated by Class1 thrilling over time. Thepeaceful flat water spectacular limestone shaped hills The river meanders between Stop to visitaBidayuh village. journey through magical rainforests. and betransported away ona a river inthePenrissen Highlands Kayak through therainforests on 40 minutes overland to Kg.Bengoh. From your hotel inKuching we drive Departure: 8.30am Duration: 5hours Borneo Rainforest available. Minimum2passengers. to Kuching. (L)Overnight stays Journey backto thejetty andreturn for bird watching andother wildlife. eastern sectionof rainforest trees plants. After lunch,explore the climb to theplateau to seepitcher Look for Proboscis monkeys and crabs.mud skippersandblue-fiddler end through mangrove forest to see National Trek Park. to thewestern by boat for 30minutes to Bako to Bako FishingVillage. Continue Depart Kuching for a45mindrive Departure: 9amdaily Duration: 8hours Bako National Park K015 K008 SARAWAK Tours are managed as a small group adventure

Mini Tours Pick up from and return to Kuching

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Mulu National Park Lemanak River Safari/ Headhunters Trail Tour 3 days /2 nights Longhouse 5 days /4 nights 2 days /1 night Day 1 Extension night available Day 1 On arrival at Mulu airport, transfer to Miri – Mulu National Park Tour can be upgraded to stay at the Royal Mulu Resort. After lunch visit Deer Cave and Hotel–airport transfer for short flight to Mulu Hilton Batang Ai Lang Cave. Trek back to the Park HQ by torchlight. National Park. In the afternoon, 3km plankwalk Return to the hotel. (L/D) to Deer Cave and Lang Cave enroute visiting Day 1 the canopy skyway to see the rainforest and 9:00am pick up for a 4 hour drive to Lemanak Day 2 After breakfast, travel up-river to wildlife 30m below. Late afternoon see millions jetty with three stop-overs enroute at Serian – a Clearwater & Wind caves. Continue for Long of bats coming out of Deer Cave – a memorable Dayak trading town, a Chinese farmhouse to see Litut by longboat. After lunch, trek to Camp 5. occurrence. Return to and overnight Mulu Marriott how pepper and cocoa are grown and Lachau Overnight at Camp 5. (B/L/D) Resort and Spa. (L/D) for lunch. On arrival at the river jetty, proceed by Day 3 After breakfast, stroll the surrounding Day 2 motorised longboat up river to the Longhouse and jungle on the Headhunter’s Trail. Return to Camp Mulu National Park check in at the guesthouse. Tour the longhouse 5 for lunch. Later in the afternoon, proceed the Long boat up river to Wind Cave via a Penan and watch the natives at work making mats, Melinau Gorge (good weather only) or hike to the settlement and explore the limestone formations baskets, handicrafts and mending fishing nets. Mulu Limestone Pinnacles. Overnight at Camp 5. of this unique ecosystem. Continue by plank walk After dinner, return to the longhouse for a social (B/L/D) to Clearwater Cave. Rajah Brooke butterflies hover gathering with the Longhouse dwellers. (L/D) at the river and entrance of the caves. Return to Day 4 Trek to Kuala Terikan. Proceed down and overnight resort. (B/L/D) Day 2 river by boat to Rumah Penghulu Sigah or Rumah After breakfast, witness cock-fighting, a blowpipe Bala Lasong, an Iban longhouse. Overnight in the Day 3: Mulu National Park – Miri demonstration and a jungle walk with guide Longhouse. (B/L/D) Transfer to Mulu airport for your return flight. (B) highlighting the various plants which the natives Day 5 Depart longhouse by boat to Nanga use for food, making traditional medicine and Medamit. Then proceed to Limbang Town by van. handicraft. Return downriver and by coach to Drop off in the early afternoon at Kuching. (B/L) Minimum 2 passengers. for departure. Flights are available to Miri, Kota Note: dress casually, wear sand shoes or thongs, Kinabalu, or transfers to Brunei (extra costs) (B/L) swim suit, insect repellent, torch and light Minimum 2 passengers. raincoat.

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Grand Margherita Hotel ✪ ✪ ✪ $$ Pullman Hotel ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ $$

Superior Standard BONUS: Daily breakfast BONUS: Daily breakfast

Great value high rise hotel. Located in the heart of Kuching on top of the hill. A great base to discover the fascinating city of Kuching, on the 389 spacious guest rooms are each complete with the latest ACCOMMODATION banks of the Sarawak River. technological in-room connectivity devices and other signature Within walking distance is the Kuching waterfront esplanade and features. Sarawak Plaza. Rooms at the Grand Margherita are spacious and Boasts the largest hotel banquet hall in Sarawak, high speed comfortable. internet connection and Wifi, fashionable bars, restaurants, fitness centre, business centre and a spa facility with 7 treatment rooms.

SARAWAK Damai Puri Resort & Spa ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ $$$ Kuching Hilton ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ $$

Deluxe Standard BONUS: Daily breakfast BONUS: Daily breakfast.

A resort experience just outside of Kuching. City centre located deluxe hotel. Damai Beach is a resort destination one hour outside of Kuching for This 4-star high rise hotel located in the heart of the city features nature lovers and adventurers alike. ceiling to floor windows allowing great views. Damai Puri Resort & Spa is located with the South China Sea on one Easy walking distance to shopping and entertainment and featuring side and the famous rainforest of Borneo on the other. The hotel boasts a great range of facilities in-house such as several restaurants and of one of the largest lagoon swimming pools in the region and a huge bars, outdoor swimming pool, and a fitness centre. range of facilities.

Miri Marriott Hotel ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ $$$ Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ $$$

Deluxe Standard BONUS: Daily breakfast BONUS: Daily breakfast

A relaxing haven in the city. Surrounded by nothing but rainforest. The Miri Marriott is in a beachfront location with a lovely large Uniquely located within the World Heritage Listed Mulu National Park, free form swimming pool. The Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa is built in traditional Malay style on wooden stilts above the ground. Only 10 minutes from , the Miri Marriott is a great place to relax after a day of sightseeing. We highly recommend a The resort is a 4-star nature and activities destination, offering a Longhouse tour to meet the locals who are preserving traditions comfortable combination of resort activities, nature and comfort. The resort is located near lush rainforest walks and some of the most passed down from generation to generation. amazing cave systems in the world.

28 Borneo Holidays Sarawak Please refer to page 20 for key to accommodation symbols Brunei Undiscovered treasures...

Brunei

Sarawak

Although a small country, Brunei is rich in natural and cultural heritage. An unexpected treasure, with an ancient culture, charming tradition, fascinating countryside and lush rainforest. ‘Must see’ sights include the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, the Royal Regalia Museum’s collection of royal artefacts, Istana Nurul Iman – the world’s largest residential palace, Kampong Ayer water village and Temburong National Park.

Climate Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Max ºC 30 30 31 32 32 31 31 31 31 31 30 30 Min ºC 22 23 23 24 24 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 Rain 121 64 64 118 220 292 278 272 301 339 298 231 (mm)

Borneo Holidays Brunei 29 Rainforest 5 days / 4 nights Tour Codetour BZ001 of Starts in Brunei, ends in Miri. Includes all accommodation, meals as indicated, internal flights where applicable, park Borneo entrance fees, English speaking local guide. Departs daily. Minimum 2 adults.

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Day 2 Day 4 Temburong National Park Mulu National Park After breakfast, a long-boat ride will take you Transfer to the park and go for a 3 km walk along the river up to Ulu Temburong National on raised boardwalks to the caves. En-route Park HQ. Explore the network of elevated visit the canopy skyway and see the rainforest walkways where you see a wide variety of and wildlife 100 feet below you. See Lang’s insects, flora and fauna. Cross the suspension Cave’s beautiful formations, and walk through bridge and climb the canopy walkway above the entrance to Deer Cave the world’s largest caves. After the caves, proceed to the bats the majestic crowns of the primary tropical observation platform and wait for millions of rainforest. Return to the river and enjoy lunch bats to spiral out of the caves and into the by the riverside. Return to the lodge and after evening sky (weather permitting). Return to dinner, do a nightwalk in the rainforest and and overnight chalet. (B/L/D) listen to the “orchestra” come alive. Look for the stick-insects, leaf-insects, etc. Overnight at Day 5 lodge. (B/L/D) Mulu National Park / Miri In the morning take a longboat that will bring Day 3 you through the winding rivers to the tribal Day 1 Temburong and Mulu National Parks Penan’s Settlement. Continue upriver to the Brunei / Temburong National Park After breakfast, travel for an hour via Brunei enchanting Wind and Clearwater caves. The Transfer from your hotel in Brunei to Kianggeh and Limbang immigration posts to Limbang Wind Cave is famous for the natural formation Jetty for a 40 minutes boat ride to Bangar. of columns & pillars of the King’s Chamber Proceed by van on a 20 minute drive to Ulu airport, where you will board a 40 minute whilst the Clearwater Cave is formed by the Temburong and check in at the lodge. After flight to Miri. Lunch at a local restaurant, then waters of the 118 km long cave system. You lunch, go for nature walk along secondary a 30 minute afternoon flight to Mulu. Upon may take a swim at refreshing Clearwater. rainforest. Learn from the local guide the arrival, transfer to Mulu National Park Chalet Look also for the Rajah Brooke birding wonders of the plants of the rainforest. for check in. Take a short hike up a hill to see butterflies, hovering around the river and The guide will point out the edible plants, bird life and enjoy the excellent view from entrance of the caves. Return to chalet. medicinal plants and also share stories on the top. After dinner, do a night cruise along how their ancestors lived in the rainforest. the river and see the trees illuminated by the Transfer to Mulu Airport for flight back to Miri Return to lodge for overnight stay. (L/D) fireflies. Overnight chalet. (B/L/D) airport where tour ends. (B/L)

30 Borneo Holidays Brunei BRUNEI ACCOMMODATION & DAY TOURS 31 $$ $$ Deluxe Superior $$$ Executive Minimum of adults two Borneo Holidays Brunei Borneo Holidays B005 Brunei Countryside Brunei Countryside 3 hours Duration: 9:00am daily Departure: and drive hotel your Pick up from of countryside the beautiful through villages, will see Malay Brunei. You and and egrets buffaloes water lifestyle about countryside learn private a typical with a visit to will be introduced you Here house. jungle medicinal plants, to and fruit trees local vegetables, and ‘mini’ palaces many pass by before market a seaside by stop to road coastal back by heading hotel. your B007 Proboscis Monkey Proboscis 3 hours Duration: afternoon Late Departure: pick up from afternoon late Daily to in Brunei and transfer hotel your – taxi” a “water take to the jetty the world’s ride cruising through village on the Brunei water largest the mangroves Cruise through River. of the call detect may and you amidst the chorus of a monkey Observe chirping insects and birds. only found Monkey the Proboscis back, On the way pass in Borneo. heading before palace the Sultan’s your to the city and transfer back to in Brunei. hotel (B/fast chargeable free nights) free chargeable 6 (B/fast 8/Pay 3; Stay 4/Pay Stay breakfast. : Daily BONUS : Daily Asian breakfast. : Daily BONUS

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Duration: 10 hours Duration: 7:00am daily Departure: taxi pick up and water Hotel via a Bangar town to transfer Visit Batang waterways. of network morning for Duri, an Iban village, long boat by upriver Continue tea. rapids River the Temburong through Park. National Ulu Temburong to to walkways the elevated Explore fauna. & flora of see a wide variety and the suspension bridge, Cross Lunch walkway. climb the canopy Bandar to Return the riverside. by (L) Seri Begawan. Temburong Temburong Park National

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Convenient location in the city centre of Bandar Seri Begawan. Bandar of in the city centre location Convenient modern amenities and on-site best of with the very renovated Recently styling. and spectacular views attractions major local to distance Within walking rooms.100% in all available wi-fi Free the city and the lush jungle. of non-smoking facility. Centrally located, walking distance to shopping. Newly refurbished. shopping. Newly to distance walking located, Centrally of the city centre in Bandar Seri Begawan, is located The Brunei Hotel the Airport. from Brunei, 15 minutes for and ideal located centrally renovated, newly hotel, A budget stopover. a brief Good for foot. city by the discovering shopping and Empire Hotel & Country Club & Country Hotel Empire Hotel Radisson Hotel Brunei An opulent destination in itself that must be seen! in itself that An opulent destination Hotel the Empire and furnishings of surroundings the regal Experience Club. and Country 18 hole flood lit Jack Nichlaus golf alley, a bowling With 3 cinemas, man made swimming lagoon and much and 11000m square course all who stay to “a must do experience” is in the lobby High tea more. Hotel. Empire the at B001 City & Water Village & Water City 6 hours Duration: 9:00am daily Departure: Asr Visit the spectacular Jame’ The Royal Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque. Hall displays Exhibition Regalia documenting the origins collections This culture. Brunei’s much of of of will also include a view tour to the Istana Nurul Iman. Proceed the of the “Venice Ayer, Kampung water largest East”. It is the world’s people living in vilage with 30,000 houses on stilts snaking along the in the the Brunei River banks of Bandar Seri Begawan. of heart

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