Borneo Tri X Challenge Conquer Borneo by Raft, Bike and Foot Our journey takes us from the iconic Mount Kinabalu to the bike tracks of the jungle and ends by rafting the white water rapids of the Padas River. Once a British Outpost, the states of Sarawak and Our epic challenge starts with a tough, breath- Sabah on the Islands of Borneo now form what is taking trek, summiting the prominent Mount known as eastern Malaysia. This lush tropical Kinabalu at 4102m this is followed by a two day paradise is South-East Asia at its most exotic and biking challenge enjoying spectacular backdrops of untouched, with vast areas of virgin forest and the jungle and Mount Kinabalu. The challenge unspoilt coastline awaiting discovery. finishes by conquering 5km of the raging Padas River. When not screaming over whiplashes of white water, take the time to enjoy the beauty of unspoilt nature at its best. Detailed itinerary Day 1: Depart London to Kuala Lumpur Day 4: Mount Kinabalu Climb Day 5: First day of biking challenge We depart the rest house early in the We have a short transfer back to the Day 2: Arrive Sabah, Borneo morning (approx. 2am) in time to reach Mount Kinabalu National Park where we Arrive in Kuala Lumpur early in the the summit (4092m) for sunrise. The will begin the ride. It’s main road, morning to connect with an onward flight ascent is steep in places, with downhill to our first turn off onto gravel. to Borneo. After transferring to Le breath-taking panoramic views. There are There is then 3km of gorgeous descent Meridian in Kota Kinabalu, we will have a ropes and ladders in places to assist us as before reaching a sealed road which takes free afternoon to explore the bustling we scramble up to the top of the granite you into the Kiau Valley. We then cruise cosmopolitan city and capital of Sabah and rock. The views from the top are along the side of a river for 17km prepare for the trek. Dinner in the hotel incredible and well worth the hard climb! enjoying excellent views of the jungle- where we meet our guides for a full Having reached the summit we return to clad valley and Mount Kinabalu. When we briefing about the challenges ahead. the rest house for breakfast and then get to the end of the trail, we put the continue back down the mountain taking bikes onto the truck and from here we Day 3: Mount Kinabalu Climb a scenic descent to Mesilau Gate where follow the river on foot for 5kms. During After an early breakfast we have a transfer we then transfer to the Kinabalu Pine the jungle trek, we make a few river to Kinabalu National Park HQ (1892m) Resort. crossings until we arrive at the padi fields where we will register for the mountain of Kampung Tambatuan where we over climb and start our ascent of the highest night in the village community homestay. mountain in South East Asia. The trail There are comfortable dorms and a huge leads through thick jungle, which changes veranda facing the granite walls of the into cloud forest and then to alpine western flanks of Mount Kinabalu. In the vegetation. It will be a slow climb up steep evening, there will be a sit-down dinner steps and over rocky sections. We spend of pasta with wine and beer available to the night in dormitories in the Laban Rata chat through the days thrills while the rest house (3272m). team service the bikes and get ready for the second days adventure. Detailed itinerary Day 6: Second day of biking challenge Day 7: Padas River – white water rafting Day 9: Depart for London This is a full day in the saddle. We head After breakfast in the hotel, we will depart Arrive London early morning north on mostly gravel roads for 43km, for the Padas River, for a days exhilarating stopping to swim in cool rivers and white-water rafting. Your challenge to *NB: We can organise an optional tour entertain the bemused locals. There are conquer the Padas begins as you flow to Poring Hot Springs. People can lots of cool drinks supplied by the downstream with your guides shouting enjoy a canopy walkway through support vehicle along the way. The ride instructions above the roar of the river for nature trials, observing the wildlife and finishes at the market town of Kota a distance of approximately 5 kilometres, tropical rainforest from a monkey’s eye Belud, a bustling town where tourists are down the confines of the Gorge. The view with birds and butterflies. After a rarely seen. This quaint town, famously more tranquil stretches of the river gives relaxing swim in the Hot Springs known as ‘Land of the Cowboys of the you the chance to take in the unspoilt people will return to Kota Kinabalu to East’; it is also one of the most scenic rainforest around you. In the evening you join the rest of the group to transfer to districts in Sabah, with its will return for dinner and overnight stay at the airport for the onward flight wonderful tapestry of cultures and the Le Meridian and gala dinner to home. customs; embracing those of the Bajau celebrate our achievements. Muslim majority and smatterings of the © Ultimate Challenges Kadazan Dusun and Irranun traditions. Day 8: Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur* This itinerary is complex and subject to For many centuries, Kota Belud has We have the day free to explore the city change played an imperative role as the cultural and take in some local culture before hub of Northern Borneo. There will be an transferring to the airport for our flight Challenge grade opportunity to dip in the river and wash home. Tough away the days sweat before driving for 2 hours back to Kota Kinabalu and a well Best time of year earned rest at Le Meridian. March to June .