Introduction
This tour will take you from
the dry sandy beaches of the South China Sea at Miri, into the interior at Mulu by light
aircraft to see the caves and unspoilt primary jungle, and then across into Sabah (North
Borneo) to Kota Kinabalu with its beautiful coral islands and towering 14,000 ft mountain,
beckoning you from the clouds. Then on to Poring Hot Springs where you can soothe your
aching limbs and lastly a flight to Sandakan on the East Coast of Borneo to see the Orang
Utan Sanctuary at Sepilok and cruise down the Kinabatangan River where there is the
greatest concentration of bird and wild life in 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
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6
- 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
7
- 9
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 )
(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
10
- 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 the 3-star Telang Usan Hotel (or equivalent), a hotel that is conveniently
located between Miri Airport and the town centre, and has breath-taking
views of the Lambir Hill range.
Day 11-13
- Accommodation at Telang Usan Hotel or equivalent
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 14 & 15
- Meet at hotel lobby and transfer to Miri airport for flight to Mulu
- Meet upon arrival at Mulu airport and transfer to Park Headquarters
- Relaxing in Mulu at the plush Mulu Marriot Resort package
(refer sample itinerary at
http://www.e-borneo.com/travel/tours/eb-mzv01.shtml )
(incl. tours, accommodation, boat trips, guide, meals as stated in the
sample itinerary, and airport transfers).
Day 16
- Flight to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) from Mulu/Miri
- Transfer to Seaside Travellers Inn, Kinarut (or equivalent), 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 17-20
- Free at own leisure
- Overnight at Seaside Travellers Inn, Kinarut
Day 21
- Meet at Seaside Travellers Inn and transfer to KKIA for international
flight to onward destination or home
END OF
TOUR
Note
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The above
package includes accommodation (for 20 nights), airport-hotel transfers
(for Day 1, 10, 16 and 21) and return KK-Miri-Mulu airflights
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The above
package EXCLUDES tours (unless stated), tour guide, entrance fees, and whatever items
not stated in the proposed itinerary
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Above
itinerary not necessarily in the order, as some arrangements are
dependent on flight schedules which vary, especially at weekends
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Tour
itinerary and sequence subject to availability of spaces,
accommodations, and specified/proposed tour sites
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Upon
confirmation, a detailed itinerary will be furnished
