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No Single Supplement: 8 Day Discover Borneo

from

$1,799
Per Person

Typically $2,799
With NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT, see wild orangutans, visit Turtle Island, search for Pygmy Elephants and more on our week-long wildlife lover’s adventure!

the tour

At only $1799 with NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT, experience the ultimate wildlife holiday with our 8 Day Discover Borneo tour! Visit iconic wildlife hotspots including the famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Take an overnight trip to the stunning Selingan “Turtle” Island where you will bear witness mother turtles coming to shore to lay their eggs.  If we are lucky, we may also see baby turtles hatching, then finding their own way to the ocean.

You will complete your wildlife adventure by spending 2 nights in our jungle lodge along the Kinabatangan River. Here we search for wild orangutans and pygmy elephants with multiple included wildlife river cruises. Cruise along the river at dawn and dusk and experience the pure essence of Borneo. In additional to orang-utans, your experienced guide will look for many other types of monkeys, exotic birds, crocs and more! You will also have the opportunity to take a night jungle walk with a local expert guide in search for nocturnal wildlife including the unusual mouse deer and big-eyed tarsier.

INCLUSIONS

Almost all your meals are included as well as airport transfers, professional English-speaking guides, wildlife river cruises and entrance fees. MyHoliday2 specialise in Borneo packages and to get the most of your wildlife viewing experience, we operate small groups. Our 8 Day Discover Borneo tour has a maximum of 20 people in each group for intimate sightseeing. Secure your booking from only a 25% small deposit. You can pay overtime with our selection of payment plans. Book online or Call us to find out more. See tabs below for a full list of inclusions.  

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Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrive Sandakan, Borneo

Upon arrival into Sandakan airport (SDK) you will be met by our tour representative and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your own leisure. On arrival, check-in, unwind, and relax for the rest of the day in the pool and the beautiful natural surroundings of the resort.

MEALS: Dinner

OVERNIGHT: Sepilok Jungle Resort

DAY 2: Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre ~ Sun Bear Conservation Centre

This morning we visit Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in time for the morning feeding and learn about the conservation and rehabilitation efforts of Sepilok. Witness the majestic orangutan swing through the forest towards the feeding platform and watch as these beautiful creatures enjoy their breakfast. Afterwards we make a visit to see the World’s smallest bear in their natural habitat at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Enjoy lunch back at the resort and relax in the resorts pool and tropical surroundings until 3pm when you can go back to the afternoon feeding at the orangutan sanctuary. The afternoon is a much less busy time to see these incredible animals and take photos. Evening at leisure in the Jungle Resort.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

OVERNIGHT: Sepilok Jungle Resort

DAY 3: Sepilok ~ Selingan “Turtle” Island

After breakfast (8:30am) we transfer to the Sandakan Jetty and board the boat to Selingan Island (10:00am). The trip takes around 50 minutes and on arrival you will check in and enjoy free time to explore this beautiful quiet island, relax on the decking or take a stroll along the long stretch of sandy beach, or enjoy the afternoon for swimming & snorkelling (extra hire cost). At 6:00pm there will be a briefing about the turtle’s conservation program, followed by a visit to the hatchery and an opportunity to release baby turtles back to the Sulu Sea. Have dinner and watch a documentary, then, a waiting game for the ranger call for the mother turtle sighting. If we are lucky enough, we will witness mother turtles coming to shore to lay their eggs in the sand.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

OVERNIGHT: Selingan Island Resort

DAY 4: Selingan Island ~ Bilit, Kinabantangan River

Early start at 8:00am we head back to the mainland. Once back in Sandakan proceed to Sandakan War Memorial Park before heading overland to our adventure lodge on the banks of the Kinabatangan River. On arrival into Bilit we have a spot of lunch before jumping on our first wildlife boat cruise down the river. Keep your eyes peeled for wild orangutans, Proboscis monkeys, Pygmy Elephants and lots of exotic birdlife! Evening free at leisure or take an optional guided night jungle walk to spot the nocturnal wildlife.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

OVERNIGHT: Bilit Adventure Lodge

OPTIONAL: Night Jungle Walk RM10 per hour

DAY 5: Bilit, Kinabatangan River Cruises

Early morning start as we cruise along the Kinabatangan River at 6:00am in search for more wild and wonderful wildlife, then back to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast we visit a local village and take part in a tree planting activity to do our part for the conservation of the jungle. Then we take a guided jungle walk through riverine forest and search for bird life. Trek back to Bilit Lodge, freshen up, have lunch and enjoy the second river cruise of the day in search for more wildlife. Spend the evening at leisure enjoying a cold drink and sharing your photos from the day with fellow travellers.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

OVERNIGHT: Bilit Adventure Lodge

OPTIONAL: Night Jungle Walk RM10 per hour

DAY 6: Bilit ~ Sandakan

After breakfast, we depart Bilit by 8:30am and return to Sandakan. Have lunch in the hotel and enjoy the afternoon and evening at your own leisure or take our optional excursion to the Fisherman’s Village and Firefly River Cruise.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

OVERNIGHT: Sabah Hotel, Sandakan

OPTIONAL: Fisherman’s Village & Firefly River Cruise with Dinner

DAY 7: Sandakan Free Day or Optional Day Tour

Enjoy a full day in Sandakan today to explore the city at your own pace or simply relax in the hotel grounds and pool. Alternatively, you can take an optional full day tour to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, followed by Sandakan City Tour

MEALS: Breakfast

OVERNIGHT: Sabah Hotel, Sandakan

OPTIONAL: Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary & Sandakan City Tour (Lunch

DAY 8: End of Tour ~ Departure

After breakfast and check out you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Unfortunately, your holiday to Borneo has come to an end, unless you decided to stay longer with an optional extension!

MEALS: Breakfast

Description

At only $1799 with NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT, experience the ultimate wildlife holiday with our 8 Day Discover Borneo tour! Visit iconic wildlife hotspots including the famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Take an overnight trip to the stunning Selingan “Turtle” Island where you will bear witness mother turtles coming to shore to lay their eggs.  If we are lucky, we may also see baby turtles hatching, then finding their own way to the ocean.

You will complete your wildlife adventure by spending 2 nights in our jungle lodge along the Kinabatangan River. Here we search for wild orangutans and pygmy elephants with multiple included wildlife river cruises. Cruise along the river at dawn and dusk and experience the pure essence of Borneo. In additional to orang-utans, your experienced guide will look for many other types of monkeys, exotic birds, crocs and more! You will also have the opportunity to take a night jungle walk with a local expert guide in search for nocturnal wildlife including the unusual mouse deer and big-eyed tarsier.

INCLUSIONS

Almost all your meals are included as well as airport transfers, professional English-speaking guides, wildlife river cruises and entrance fees. MyHoliday2 specialise in Borneo packages and to get the most of your wildlife viewing experience, we operate small groups. Our 8 Day Discover Borneo tour has a maximum of 20 people in each group for intimate sightseeing. Secure your booking from only a 25% small deposit. You can pay overtime with our selection of payment plans. Book online or Call us to find out more. See tabs below for a full list of inclusions.  

INCLUSIONS

 

8 Day fully guided wildlife tour

*No Single Supplement*

7 Nights in 3-4 Star accommodation

7x Breakfasts, 5x Lunches, 5x Dinners

Return airport/hotel transfers

English speaking local guide

Entrance to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

Entrance to Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre

Boat transfers to Selingan “Turtle” Island

Overnight stay on “Turtle Island” to witness mother turtles lay eggs

3x Wildlife River cruises along Kinabatangan River

Tour of Sandakan War Memorial

AC transportation throughout

Small Groups MAXIMUM 20 people

EXCLUSIONS

 

International Airfares

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: 19

March: 11

April: 15, 29

May: 13, 27

June: 10, 17

July: 8

August: 5, 19

September: 2, 16

October: 14, 28

November: 11

 

 

HOTELS

 

HOTELS USED:

Sepilok: Sepilok Jungle Resort

Bilit: Bilit Adventure Lodge

Turtle Island: Selingan Island Resort

Sandakan: Sabah Hotel

 

In the unlikely event that the listed hotels are fully booked, alternative hotels of the same standard will be used.

UPGRADES & OPTIONS

 

UPGRADES:

No upgrades available with this package

 

OPTIONAL TOURS:

DAY 6: Fisherman Village & Firefly Evening River Cruise – $139pp

Late afternoon 4:15pm we transfer from the hotel to a local fisherman’s village. Meet the villagers and sample some local snacks and sugary tea while chatting with the locals and playing games with the kids. At dark, take a river cruise through the mangroves and wait for the thousands of fireflies to light up the trees around us. End with a local dinner then transfer back to hotel for your overnight stay. (Evening – Includes Dinner)

 

DAY 7: Sandakan City Tour & Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary – $170pp

Pick up at hotel at 10am. Begin tour with a visit to Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple, before heading to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary for the 11:30am feeding. Head back into Sandakan Town and the tour will continue with visits to the Central Market and Agnes Keith Museum. Stop for a delicious lunch at the English Tea House, then after lunch, visit to St. Michael’s Church, Liberation Monument and head back to the Hotel around 4pm. (Full Day – Includes Lunch)

 

EXTRA NIGHTS:

Book extra nights pre or post tour – If your package includes flights extra hotel nights are payable in addition to the Tour Extension Fee.

 

PRE-TOUR

Sepilok: Sepilok Jungle Resort: $120

 

POST TOUR

Sandakan: Sabah Hotel: $180

 

Prices are based per room per night and include breakfast and airport transfers.

INFORMATION

 

VALIDITY:

Voucher valid until 14 October 2024

Voucher valid for 1 person

Bookings must be made at least 60 days prior to travel.

Bookings are subject to availability.

 

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:

Not applicable for this deal

 

GROUP SIZE:

Minimum of 4 people

Maximum 20 people

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Travel insurance is recommended. MyHoliday2 takes no responsibility for any travel issues that may arise.

Minimum numbers for this tour to depart is 4. If we have not met minimum numbers, you will be asked to change dates. If no other dates are suitable, you may receive a credit or refund based on our ‘Money Back Guarantee’ policy.

It is the customers responsibility to obtain the correct visa for their destination and cover all fees associated.

It is the customers responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport for travel and must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the period of intended stay.

We offer a 7 Day Money Back Guarantee. See Refund policy for details.

After 7 days from purchase, travel vouchers/tour packages are non-refundable.

Travel vouchers are non-redeemable for cash.

Travel vouchers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer/promotion.

Travel vouchers must be redeemed within the validity period or will be deemed void.

MyHoliday2 pricing reflects current market rates, so package prices may fluctuate from day to day. This is the nature of the tourism industry, and MyHoliday2 is not obliged to refund you to match any subsequent price reductions after purchase.

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