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9 Day Nature & Wildlife of Borneo Tour

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BLACK FRIDAY TRAVEL DEAL ~ ADD RETURN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS FOR $500! Experience world-class nature & wildlife on this Borneo tour! Visit Kota Kinabalu & Sepilok, Cruise the Kinabatangan River in search for wild Orangutans, Pygmy Elephants, Proboscis Monkeys & more. Travel until Nov 2025.

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BLACK FRIDAY TRAVEL DEAL ~ ADD RETURN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS FOR $500!

Experience world-class nature and wildlife on our Borneo tour. Starting in Kota Kinabalu you will experience this vibrant Asian city with two nights in a centrally located hotel. Travel overland through the stunning Borneo hinterland, stopping for a night at Mt Kinabalu National Park, enjoying breathtaking views. Delve into WWII history with an included visit to Kundasang War Memorial; dedicated to the Australian soldiers who died in the Sandakan POW camp during their death marches to Ranau.

Continue on to Sepilok to visit the Orangutan and Sunbear sanctuaries. Then, experience the real Borneo with two nights in a jungle lodge set on the banks of the Kinabatangan River. Here you will enjoy relaxing river cruises in search of Pygmy Elephants, wild orangutans, Macaques and more exotic wildlife. Head back to Sandakan and enjoy a visit to a local Fisherman village including a sunset cruise to see thousands of fireflies and dinner on your final night. If you want to stay longer we have a 3 day extension to visit the Turtle Islands National Park.

INCLUSIONS

Our Borneo tour includes 8 nights accommodation. Most meals, dedicated transport and professional English speaking guides. Entrance fees, river cruises and much more. Plus, you can extend your trip with our TURTLE ISLAND EXTENSION. We have travel dates available until November 2025 and you can secure your booking from just a 25% deposit. ADD FLIGHTS FOR $500 FROM SYDNEY OR MELBOURNE ~ SALE ENDS 15 DECEMBER. 

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Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrive Kota Kinabalu

upon arrival into Kota Kinabalu international airport, you will be met by our tour representative and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. If you arrive prior to check-in time, you are welcome to secure your luggage at the hotel and explore the city until your room is ready. A fabulous way of starting your holiday is to take an optional sunset dinner cruise on board North Borneo Cruises.

MEALS: None

OVERNIGHT: Grandis Hotel, Kota Kinabalu

OPTIONAL: North Borneo Sunset Cruise with Dinner [departing 4pm] $149pp

DAY 2: Kota Kinabalu ~ Free Day

Today you are free to spend the whole day at leisure exploring this modern city at your own pace from our centrally located hotel. Or take advantage of our optional Kota Kinabalu city tour with a visit to Mari Mari Cultural Village to an insight in local traditional tribal life.

MEALS: Breakfast

OVERNIGHT: Grandis Hotel, Kota Kinabalu

OPTIONAL: Kota Kinabalu City Tour & Mari Mari Cultural Village $149 pp OR Island Hopping day trip with BBQ lunch $99 pp

DAY 3: Kota Kinabalu ~ Kundasang ~ Kinabalu National Park

Today we journey overland to Sepilok. Departing the hotel at 8:30am we make a stop at the Kundasang War Memorial. The memorial is dedicated to the British and Australian soldiers who died in the Sandakan POW camp during their death marches to Ranau. In the afternoon we reach our accommodation. Sabah Tea Resort is set within a sprawling tea plantation surrounded by pristine rainforests, cool mountain air and views of Mount Kinabalu. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure and explore the stunning surroundings of the resort grounds.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

OVERNIGHT: Sabah Tea Resort, Ranau

DAY 4: Ranau ~ Sepilok

After breakfast and check out we continue our journey through the lush Borneo hinterland towards Sepilok. Upon arrival we will check in and enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Feel free to relax by the resort pool or take an afternoon excursion.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

OVERNIGHT: Sepilok Jungle Resort

DAY 5: Orangutans & Sun Bears

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 spend the afternoon at leisure, relaxing in the resorts pool and tropical surroundings. In the afternoon you will get a chance to visit the Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary or return to the orangutans for their afternoon feeding.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

OVERNIGHT: Sepilok Jungle Resort, Sepilok

OPTIONAL: Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary [afternoon feeding] $79

DAY 6: Sepilok ~ Kinabatangan River

After breakfast we travel overland to our wildlife 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, Bilit

OPTIONAL: Wildlife night jungle walk RM10 ($5) per hour payable on arrival

DAY 7: Kinabatangan River ~ Wildlife 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 you will have two choices; for trekkers: a guided jungle walk through the riverine forest. For non-trekkers; we participate in the batik painting. Relax for the afternoon and then just before dusk we embark on another river cruise in search for more wildlife. Spend the evening at leisure enjoying a cold beer and sharing your photos from the day with fellow travellers.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

OVERNIGHT: Bilit Adventure Lodge, Bilit

DAY 8: Kinabatangan River ~ Sandakan

After breakfast we depart Bilit and travel back to Sandakan city to stay at the Sabah Hotel. Enjoy some time to relax and have some lunch and take the optional Sandakan City Tour before the evening excursion the a local fisherman village. You will be transferred from the hotel to the village approx 4pm – 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 fire flies to light up the trees around us. End with a local dinner then transfer back to hotel for your overnight stay.

MEALS: Breakfast

OVERNIGHT: The Sabah Hotel, Sandakan

OPTIONAL: Sandakan Half Day City Tour & War Memorial $89

DAY 9: End of Tour ~ Departure

Enjoy a leisurely last morning in Sandakan before your transfer back to the airport for your flight home.

MEALS: Breakfast, In-Flight

OVERNIGHT: In-Flight

Description

BLACK FRIDAY TRAVEL DEAL ~ ADD RETURN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS FOR $500!

Experience world-class nature and wildlife on our Borneo tour. Starting in Kota Kinabalu you will experience this vibrant Asian city with two nights in a centrally located hotel. Travel overland through the stunning Borneo hinterland, stopping for a night at Mt Kinabalu National Park, enjoying breathtaking views. Delve into WWII history with an included visit to Kundasang War Memorial; dedicated to the Australian soldiers who died in the Sandakan POW camp during their death marches to Ranau.

Continue on to Sepilok to visit the Orangutan and Sunbear sanctuaries. Then, experience the real Borneo with two nights in a jungle lodge set on the banks of the Kinabatangan River. Here you will enjoy relaxing river cruises in search of Pygmy Elephants, wild orangutans, Macaques and more exotic wildlife. Head back to Sandakan and enjoy a visit to a local Fisherman village including a sunset cruise to see thousands of fireflies and dinner on your final night. If you want to stay longer we have a 3 day extension to visit the Turtle Islands National Park.

INCLUSIONS

Our Borneo tour includes 8 nights accommodation. Most meals, dedicated transport and professional English speaking guides. Entrance fees, river cruises and much more. Plus, you can extend your trip with our TURTLE ISLAND EXTENSION. We have travel dates available until November 2025 and you can secure your booking from just a 25% deposit. ADD FLIGHTS FOR $500 FROM SYDNEY OR MELBOURNE ~ SALE ENDS 15 DECEMBER. 

INCLUSIONS

 

8 Nights hotel accommodation

8x Breakfasts, 8x Lunches, 6x Dinners

Entrance to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

Entrance to Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre

3x Wildlife river cruises along Kinabatangan river

Guided walk in Kinabalu National Park

Visit  Kundasang War Memorial & Marakau POW Camp

Firefly Tour and local dinner

Tour of Sabah Tea Factory

Return airport/hotel transfers

English speaking local guides

AC transportation throughout

Small Groups Maximum 16 people

$2 Donation to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Wildlife Rescue Unit

 

TURTLE ISLAND EXTENSION:

All of the above, plus:

1 Night Sandakan

1 Night Turtle Island Chalet in AC room

Return island transfers by boat

2x Breakfasts, 1x Lunch, 1x Dinner

Subject to availability

 

EXCLUSIONS

 

International Flights ~ Add for $500. See ‘BLACK FRIDAY FLIGHTS’ tab for Details

Tourism Tax of RM10 (approx. $3) per room/night payable on arrival

Camera fees (Approx. $5 per 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 2025:

April: *4

May: 2, 30

June: 6,

August: 8, 29

September: *5

October: *3

 

Dates marked with a ^ incur a surcharge of $400 per person

HOTELS

 

3-4 STAR HOTELS:

Kota Kinabalu:  Grandis Hotel

Sepilok: Sepilok Jungle Resort

Kinabatangan: Bilit Adventure Lodge

Ranau: Sabah Tea Resort

Sandakan: The Sabah Hotel

 

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

 

**BLACK FRIDAY FLIGHTS**

Add flights for $500 per person from Sydney or Melbourne

BLACK FRIDAY FLIGHTS must be added at the time of booking

See Black Friday Flights tab for full details

 

UPGRADES:

No hotel 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 and airport transfers.

 

OPTIONAL TOURS:

DAY 2: North Borneo Sunset Cruise with Dinner – $149 per person

DAY 3: Mari Mari Cultural Village and Kota Kinabalu City Tour – $149 per person

DAY 3: Tunku Abdul Rahman (TAR) Island Half Day with Lunch – $99 per person

DAY 5: Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary – $79 per person

DAY 9: Sandakan Half Day City Tour & War Memorial- $89 per person

 

Optional tours must be added at the time of booking or at least 30 days prior to departure

Cancellation of optional tours is subject to standard cancellation policy

 

 

3 DAY / 2 NIGHT TURTLE ISLAND EXTENSION:

Selingan Island or also fondly known as Turtle Island, is a safe haven for the green and hawksbill turtles. Both turtle species are currently endangered but the island serves as place for them to safely lay their eggs.

Just 40 kilometres north of Sandakan’s coasts in the Sulu Sea, the island is a designated National Park and turtle conservation area, which you can visit and stay at to witness the amazing scene of turtle landings themselves!

Turtle landings happen throughout the year and the turtles normally go to shore after dusk to lay their eggs.

Besides witnessing the turtles laying eggs, you will also be able to see how the collection of eggs and tagging of the mother turtles is done. Another highlight of your visit would be witnessing the release of cute baby turtles back to the sea! Other activities that you can enjoy during your time at the island is swimming and snorkelling.

– $500 per person

Subject to availability 

 

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Return speedboat transfers to Turtle ‘Selingan’ Island

Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the island

1 Night accommodation on Turtle island

1 Night Sabah Hotel, Sandakan including breakfast

Educational talks and presentations with experience Ranger

Witness mother turtles come to shore at night to lay eggs and have the opportunity to release baby hatchlings back to the ocean

Airport transfer

 

*NOTE: Customers may be required to stay an extra night at their own cost due to flight scheduling

BLACK FRIDAY FLIGHTS

 

Add flights for $500 per person from Sydney or Melbourne

BLACK FRIDAY FLIGHTS are strictly booked to arrive and depart on tour start / end dates

Any modifications on arrival / departure city and / or travel dates will incur surcharges

Flights from other Australian cities will be quoted on a normal basis

Add BLACK FRIDAY FLIGHTS flights to your cart at checkout

Customers do not have a choice of airline

Airline used are at the discretion of our flights team and will be the best available for the departure date

If a specific airline is required, contact MyHoliday2. Surcharges will apply

Flights may be extended with the addition of our ‘Flight Extension’ for $200 per person

This offer will is due to end on 2nd December but may be withdrawn at any time

MyHoliday2 reserve the right to withdraw the offer at any time prior to flight ticketing

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

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 

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.

$500 per person

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 16 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 except airline taxes

Children aged 2-10 at time of travel will require a child voucher:

  • contact us for rates.

Children aged 11+ require an adult voucher

Child vouchers only apply if in addition to two full paying adults

Maximum room capacity is 2 adults and 2 children (1 in existing bedding, 1 in extra bed)

 

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.

 

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