Description
This best selling Borneo tour with flights, offers the very best of Sabah’s wildlife in a 10 night tour. You will begin by exploring the modern city of Kota Kinabalu before heading through the Borneo hinterland to Ranau. Here you will explore the tropical fauna of Kinabalu National Park and the impending Mount Kinabalu.
Continue on to Sepilok to visit the Orangutans and Sunbears and Proboscis Monkeys, then enjoy multiple river cruises along the Kinabatangan River in search for Wild Orangutans, Pygmy Elephants, Macaques and more exotic wildlife. To top off your holiday to Borneo you will take a relaxing day tour to the tropical islands of Pulau Sapi and Manukan, soaking up the sun and swimming in the crystal clear water. Here you will enjoy a BBQ lunch and included mask and snorkel hire.
INCLUSIONS
This 13 day Borneo tour with flights flights from Australia, includes 10 nights accommodation and almost all of your meals. An English speaking guide is provided, along with and all entrance fees. We operate small groups to enhance your wildlife viewing experience. We have travel dates available until December 2025, plus an optional extension to Turtle Island. You can secure your booking from a 25% deposit. Please see tabs below for departures, prices and a full list of inclusions.
INCLUSIONS
Return International Flights ex MEL/SYD/PER/*BNE
10 Nights hotel accommodation
10x Breakfasts, 8x Lunches, 7x Dinners
Entrance to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
Entrance to Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
3x Wildlife river cruises along Kinabatangan river
Entrance to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
Guided jungle walk to discover native wildlife
Visit Kundasang War Memorial & Marakau POW Camp
Enjoy a tantalising fish spa at Marakau (avoid if taking blood thinning medication)
Tour of Sabah Tea Factory
Island day trip to Pulau Sapi & Manukan
Mask and snorkel hire on island
Guided walk around Kinabalu National Park & Botanical Gardens
Return airport/hotel transfers
English speaking local guides
AC transportation throughout
$2 Donation to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Wildlife Rescue Unit
*Departures ex Brisbane incur a surcharge of $300 per person
EXCLUSIONS
Tourism Tax of RM10 (approx. $3) per room/night payable on arrival
Camera fees (Approx. $5 per person per attraction. Mobile phone cameras are free)
Beverages for all meals
Tips for guides and drivers (Recommended $5 per person per day but not mandatory)
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Optional tours
Other meals not included in itinerary
DEPARTURE DATES
DEPARTURE DATES 2024:
February: 16, 23
March: 1, 15
April: ^*5, ^*19
May: 3, 17, 31
June: 7, *21
July: *^12, ^26
August: ^2, ^16, 30
September: *6, *20
October: *11, 18, 25
November: 1, 15, 22
DEPARTURE DATES 2025:
February: 28
March: 14, 21
April: **11
May: 2, 16, 30
June: ^13, ^27
July: **11, 25
August: 8, 22
September: ^5, ^19
October: **10, 24, 31
November: 7, 14
Dates marked with an *, ^, ** incur the following surcharges:
* $100 land surcharge
^ $300 flight surcharge
** $400 land and flight surcharge
[please note these dates may change due to airline schedules]
HOTELS
3-4 STAR HOTELS:
Kota Kinabalu: Grandis Hotel – Superior Room (4*)
Kundasang: Sabah Tea Resort – Sabah Tea Cottage (3*)
Sepilok: Sepilok Jungle Resort – Superior Room(3*)
Kinabatangan: Bilit Adventure Lodge – Standard Room (3*)
Sandakan: Sabah Hotel – Standard Room (4*)
In the unlikely event that the listed hotels are fully booked, alternative hotels of the same standard will be used
Triple Share: Not all hotels offer triple share rooms. If a hotel does offer a triple share room, it may include a rollaway bed.
UPGRADES & OPTIONS
UPGRADES:
No upgrades available
EXTRA NIGHTS:
Extend your time overseas with pre or post tour accommodation
PRE TOUR:
Grandis Hotel, Kota Kinabalu: $200 per room
POST TOUR:
Sabah Hotel, Sandakan: $200 per room
Priced per room per night, including breakfast. Airport transfers are not included.
If your package includes flights, Flight Extension surcharge is also applicable.
OPTIONAL TOURS:
DAY 2: Sunset Dinner Cruise with North Borneo Cruises – $149 per person
DAY 3: Mari Mari Cultural Village & City Tour (Full Day) – $149 per person
DAY 8: Fisherman Village & Fireflies River Cruise with dinner – $139 per person
TURTLE ISLAND EXTENSION:
3 Day / 2 Night Extension to Selingan (Turtle) Island – $500 per person / Single supplement $140
INCLUDES:
Return Boat transfers to Selingan (turtle) Island
1 Night Accommodation Selingan Island Chalet
1 Night Sandakan Hotel
2 x Breakfasts, 1 x Lunch, 1 x Dinner
Airport Transfers
Subject to availability (not available in August 2024)
*Triple Share NOT available for Turtle Island Extension for people over 11 years of age.
*”Tour Extension” not applicable if adding Turtle Island Extension.
FLIGHT EXTENSION:
Extend your time overseas by including the Flight Extension surcharge to amend the flights to the dates of your choice.
Flight Extension cannot be purchased once tickets have been issued.
The Flight Extension does NOT include accommodation, transfers, or activities.
If amending arrival and departure cities, further surcharges and fare differences may apply.
Any changes are subject to airline scheduling and availability.
Advise of intended date or city changes in “Order Notes” when booking.
See FLIGHT INFORMATION tab for more information.
LAND ONLY OPTION:
To remove flights from your package, select the “Buy Land Package Only” option in the “Departure City” dropdown menu.
NOTE: Due to flight scheduling, some packages include extra accommodation. If flights are removed, the accommodation will also be removed.
The package includes return international flights from SYD/MEL/BNE/PER.
Surcharges may apply for select cities. Refer to the INCLUSIONS tab for details.
Airlines used include, but are not limited to, Malaysian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Batik Airlines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airlines, Qatar Airlines, Emirates, Etihad, QANTAS, Virgin Australia, LATAM, United Airlines, Jetstar, Scandinavian Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and other airlines and their codeshare partners.
Airlines are selected based on multiple factors. If a specific airline is required, notify MyHoliday2. Surcharges may apply.
The flight portion of the package is non-refundable. The 7 Day Money Back Guarantee does NOT apply.
MyHoliday2 is not notified of any flight schedule changes. Any changes will be directly communicated to the passenger by the airline.
MyHoliday2 recommends reconfirming flight schedules 24 hours prior to departure directly with the airline. MyHoliday2 is not responsible for missed flights.
Name changes are not permitted. All flight tickets are subject to the airline’s terms and conditions.
Flight extensions must be arranged prior to ticketing. Refer to Options and Upgrades for more information.
Flight upgrades can be requested once airline schedules are released. Fare differences will be invoiced to the customer prior to ticketing.
Layover times are subject to airline schedules and may exceed 7 hours.
E-tickets will be uploaded to online accounts, and notification will be sent via email.
Seat selection, Frequent Flyer, and meal requests can be made directly by the passenger on the airline’s website. Fees may apply.
Refer to E-tickets for baggage allowances. Note that if the tour includes internal flights, allowances may differ.
OFFER:
By purchasing this package, you agree to MyHoliday2’s Terms and Conditions and the specific terms detailed in each information tab of the package.
The package is valid for one person based on twin share.
Bookings are subject to availability.
SINGLE TRAVELLERS:
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement applies.
Accommodation for single customers on a tour or cruise package may be in a single room, subject to availability.
GROUP SIZE:
Minimum of 4 people
Maximum 24 people
If minimum numbers are not met, you will be requested to change to a different date.
Some tours can be guaranteed with fewer participants; however, surcharges will apply.
If you are unable to change dates, a credit or refund will be offered in accordance with MyHoliday2’s Refund Policy.
CHILDREN POLICY:
Children under the age of 2 travel free of charge in existing bedding
Children aged 2-10 receive a child discount.
Children aged 11+ are classified as adults.
Child discounts are only applicable if travelling with two full paying adults.
Maximum room capacity is 2 adults and 2 children (1 in existing bedding, 1 in extra bed)
Children policy is applicable to land only portion and are also subject to airline charges and taxes.
AMENDMENTS:
Any amendments are subject to the supplier’s terms and conditions.
Any changes will incur a $100 per person amendment fee PLUS any additional fees applied by the supplier.
All changes must be requested in writing.
No changes can be made within 90 days of departure. The standard cancellation policy will apply.
If unable to select new dates, a credit valid for 12 months may be offered.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellations are subject to MyHoliday2’s Terms and Conditions.
Refunds and credits will be offered in accordance with MyHoliday2’s Refund Policy.
PAYMENT PLANS:
MyHoliday2 offers a variety of payment plans based on your tour departure date. Refer to our Terms and Conditions for details.
All payment plans incur a 2% surcharge, paid with the deposit.
If the wrong plan is selected, a $25 fee will be charged to manually amend all invoices.
TOURS, DRIVERS & GUIDES:
Day tours included may involve joining larger groups.
Drivers do not provide information on tours.
Drivers may assist in organizing expert guides at certain locations.
Refer to INCLUSIONS for the type of guides included in this package.
For more information on guides, refer to the Terms and Conditions.
TRANSFERS:
Refer to INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS to determine if a transfer is applicable and the type of transfer included.
If you have booked your own flights, send flight details to booking@myholiday2.com.au to confirm transfers.
Contact details for our local tour operator can be found on your voucher in your online account.
Group Transfer
The timing of group transfers will be set to accommodate the majority of arrival and departure flights.
If you arrive early or depart late, you may need to wait or make your own way to the hotel or airport at your own expense.
As you clear immigration, look for a MyHoliday2 sign with your name.
Private Transfer:
As you clear immigration, look for a MyHoliday2 sign with your name.
OTHER INFORMATION:
A 25% deposit is non-refundable.
Prices are in AUD$.
Travel insurance is highly recommended; MyHoliday2 takes no responsibility for any travel issues that may arise.
MyHoliday2 pricing reflects current market rates which may fluctuate from day to day.
MyHoliday2 is not obliged to refund or match any subsequent price reductions after purchase.
Customers must obtain the correct visa for their destination and cover associated fees. Please check visa and travel requirements via the Smartraveller website.
For any medical-related information, refer to Smartraveller or contact a travel medical specialist.
Customers must ensure their passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.
MyHoliday2 pricing reflects market rates, so package prices may fluctuate, and refunds to match subsequent price reductions are not guaranteed.
Departures are not guaranteed until confirmation.
If advertised availability is not present post-purchase, another date selection is necessary.
