Budget Special: “The Best of Borneo” in Two Weeks (EB-BOR01)

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Introduction

This itinerary will take you first to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (North Borneo) with its beautiful coral islands and towering 14,000 ft mountain, beckoning you from the clouds. Here you have a choice of either climbing the mountain or visiting the East Coast of Borneo and seeing the wildlife there plus the Orang Utan Sanctuary at Sepilok. Then on into the jungles of Sarawak, travelling from the dry sandy beaches of the South China Sea at Miri to the mountains and caves of Mulu National Park, amongst unspoilt rainforest deep in the interior of Borneo.

Itinerary

Day 1

– Meet at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) and transfer to a 2-3 star city hotel in Kota Kinabalu. 

Day 2 – 4

– Accommodation at a city hotel in Kota Kinabalu.

Based at the the heart of Kota Kinabalu city, you can make your own choice of day trips (self-guided) to:

* Kinabalu National Park (self-drive hire car or long distance bus)
* Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park (the “coral islands”) from the Jetty downtown
* Monsopiad Cultural Village by taxi
* White water rafting trip in Padas or Kiulu
* Visit the Tambunan Rafflesia Centre

NOTE: Or you can also arrange guided tours at extra charge

Day 5 – 7

Option 1:
* 3D/2N Sandakan Tour (similar to EB-SDK08 but plus 1 extra night at Sukau)
(refer sample URL: http://www.e-borneo.com/travel/tours/eb-sdk08.shtml )
Extra Charge (incl. return KK-Sandakan airfare, accommodation, all transfer and meals where indicated in the sample itinerary)

OR

Option 2:
* 3D/2N Mount Kinabalu Climb
(refer sample URL: http://www.e-borneo.com/travel/tours/eb-kk14.shtml )
Extra Charge (incl. land transfer, entrance fee, permits, certificate of achievement, mountain guide, meals as stated in the sample itinerary)

NOTE: Depending on availability at Mount Kinabalu mid-summit.

Day 8

– Pick up from hotel and transfer to KKIA for flight to Miri, Sarawak
– Meet on arrival at Miri airport and transfer to accommodation.
– Overnight at Telang Usan Hotel (3-star), a hotel that is conveniently located between Miri Airport and the town centre, and has breath-taking views of the Lambir Hill range.

Day 9

– Accommodation at Telang Usan Hotel

Based at the Telang Usan Hotel, you can make your own choice of day trips (self-guided) to:

* Lambir Hills National Park
* Niah Caves

NOTE: Or you can also arrange guided tours at extra charge

Day 10 & 11

– Meet at hotel lobby and transfer to Miri airport for flight to Mulu
– Meet upon arrival at Mulu airport and transfer to Park Headquarters
– Overnight at Park Headquarters in twin-share “cabin” with its own bathroom

NOTE: Visits to the caves are self-arranged and at extra cost

* Upgrade to 2D/1N Relaxing in Mulu at the plush Royal Mulu Resort package
(Refer sample itinerary at http://www.e-borneo.com/travel/tours/eb-mzv01.shtml )
Extra Charge (incl. boat trips, guide, meals as stated in the sample itinerary, and airport transfers).

Day 12

– Flight to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) from Mulu/Miri
– Transfer to Seaside Travellers Inn, Kinarut, a family-run establishment located in Kinarut, about 20km south of Kota Kinabalu City (KK) along the Papar road, in a village called Kampung Laut Kinarut. It is 12km from KK Airport Terminal 1 and 18km from Terminal 2.
– The Inn is situated in a peaceful area, surrounded by palm trees and a lovely garden. The Beach House is built right at the edge of Kinarut seashore with a scenic view of the South China Sea and the beautiful islands in the horizon.
– Overnight at Seaside Travellers Inn

Day 13

– Free at own leisure
– Overnight at Seaside Travellers Inn, Kinarut

Day 14

– Meet at Seaside Travellers Inn and transfer to KKIA for international flight to onward destination or home

END OF TOUR