12 days tour

Premium Borneo In Depth

This tour includes:

Guide

All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Premium leaders are Intrepidโ€™s most experienced, with in-depth knowledge and extensive local networks to make it a trip of a lifetime. Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. When not already included in your trip, your leader will be able to recommend a local guide service who can share more detailed or specialised information at specific sites should you be interested in delving deeper.

Meals

11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners

Others

Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer Kuching - Food Walk and Welcome Dinner Batang Ai - Nanga Sumpa Dinner Batang Ai - Lachau Bazaar Lunch Batang Ai - Jungle Forage and Cooking Class Batang Ai - Local Longhouse Visit Batang Ai - Waterfall Walk Kuching - Group Lunch Mulu National Park - Sunset bat experience Mulu National Park - Deer & Lang Caves guided walk Mulu National Park - Wind & Clearwater Caves guided walk Mulu National Park - Picnic Lunch Kota Kinabalu - Sunset Cocktail Kota Kinabalu - Seafood Market Dinner Kota Kinabalu - Local Market Tour Kinabatangan River - Afternoon Wildlife Spotting Cruise Kinabatangan River - Evening Wildlife Walk Kinabatangan River - Kinabatangan Wetland Resort Lunch Kinabatangan River - Kinabatangan Wetland Resort Dinner Kinabatangan River - Morning wildlife spotting cruise Kinabatangan River - Evening Wildlife Spotting Cruise Sandakan - War Memorial Sepilok - Rainforest Discovery Centre Sepilok - Sepilok Sun Bear Conservation Centre Sepilok - Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre Sandakan - Farewell Seafood Dinner

Transport

Boat,Plane,Private mini van

Accommodation

The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation. Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available. Lodge (4 nights),Hotel (5 nights),Resort (2 nights)

Hygieneprotocol

All Intrepid travellers 18 years and older and Intrepid leaders will be required to be fully vaccinated. Travellers must provide proof of vaccination to the leader at the group meeting on day 1 of the trip. All children 5 and above must provide proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or a negative COVID-19 test. Any high-risk customer who is unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons can apply for an exemption. Exemptions will be assessed on a case by case basis. Customers must provide a medical certificate from a medical professional.

Not included:

Others

Departure transfer Entrance fees Pre and post-tour accommodation Tipping Other meals, snacks and drinks

Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents. Please contact our team of Travel Experts for more information.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Please make sure you are adequately covered. TourRadar has partnered up with XCover so that you can travel with peace of mind. You can add TourRadar Travel Protection on the booking page for your tour.

Flights

Please note that the intra-flights for this tour are mandatory but are not included in your tour price. Please contact our Travel Experts for more information. As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed.

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Itinerary of your trip Premium Borneo In Depth

  • Day 1 Day 1: Kuching
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Kuching

      Welcome to Borneo! Your adventure begins in the animated city of Kuching. You will be collected from the airport and transferred to your hotel, where you'll meet your tour leader and small group for a 6pm welcome meeting. If you arrive early, you may like to take a stroll along Kuchingโ€™s scenic waterfront, stopping in at a local cafe to watch life unfold in front of you, or visit the Borneo Cultural Museum. After your meeting, your leader will help you get acquainted with the city on a walk to one of Kuchingโ€™s food courts thatโ€™s popular with the locals, where you can sample all manner of traditional delights under one roof. Perhaps try some grilled spiny lobster, or midin, a crunchy jungle fern prepared in a variety of styles. Kuching really is a food loverโ€™s paradise!Accommodation: Riverside Hotel or similar

  • Day 2 Day 2: Batang Ai National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Batang Ai National Park

      This morning, begin your journey to Batang Ai National Park. The remote and lush rainforests of this park are alive with the calls of hornbills and gibbons, and home to the highest density of wild orangutans in central Borneo. The Iban people have called these rainforests home for 400 years, with entire villages living under one roof in longhouses built alongside the river. Hidden away from the modern world, these communities have retained centuries-old traditions. Stop off at the native market in Lachau where you can pick up locally made goods like woven baskets and traditional Iban clothing, and something tasty for lunch. Then take a longboat down the Delok river to your accommodation for the evening. Arrive at the serene and secluded Nanga Sumpa lodge, tucked away among vegetation on the riverbank. The operator of the Nanga Sumpa Lodge has had a long-standing relationship with the community, creating jobs and involvement so people benefit from tourism, as well a scholarship fund to boost children's education in the community. Tonight, you'll enjoy a traditional dinner at the lodge.Accommodation: Nanga Sumpa Lodge or similar

  • Day 3 Day 3: Batang Ai National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Batang Ai National Park

      After a peaceful breakfast surrounded by nature, take a 2-hour walk through the jungle, passing local farms, orchards, and plantations as your leader shares stories from the region and teaches you about foraging for edible delights and local medicinal plants. Next, take a longboat up the river to the beautiful Enseluai waterfall. Keep your eyes open in case of a rare orangutan sighting! Here, you'll enjoy some time to relax, swim and soak up your idyllic surroundings. At a scenic picnic spot, you'll see how local ingredients turn into a wonderful meal. In the afternoon you'll cruise back to Nanga Sumpa and enjoy a village walk. After dinner, visit a traditional longhouse and spend time with the Iban people who will be happy to introduce you to their way of living. Hang out on the common veranda, share some rice wine and enjoy an unrivalled insight into the unique Iban culture.Accommodation: Nanga Sumpa Lodge or similar

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Tour leaving from Kuching

Kuching is the capital of Sarawak state in Malaysia. This charming city combines modernity with the rich cultural heritage of the region. With its beautiful river, colonial architecture, and delicious local food, Kuching is a destination you can't miss.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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