There are highlights every day on this journey, and while we imagine you are all expecting us to say Orangutan here as the main highlight, that is only partially true. Don’t get us wrong, there is absolutely no sensation in the world like looking a great ape in the eye, knowing that it sees almost exactly what we see. There is a genuine connection, something that stirs deep inside you and it is a truly authentic moment, one that almost reduces you to tears. The visit to Sepilok is moving and important and definitely one of the highlights, but it in no way trumps the rest of the trip. 

 

Spending the night in the heart of the Kinabatangan Sanctuary, right beside the slow-flowing chocolate-coloured river is breathtaking. On one short boat trip, you might see an Orangutan in the wild, such a beautiful, inspiring site, but you will definitely see the wonderful Proboscis Monkeys, which will quickly become your favourite animals ever. The number of birds, the calls of the gibbons in the trees, the camaraderie with your fellow adventurers over a beer at night. It is wild wild heaven. 

 

And then there is Kinabalu. Wandering through this park of incredible biodiversity is amazing. You are right amongst it, on foot, in an area where there are more species of plant than Europe and North America put together, including rafflesia, the biggest flower in the world, though to see this, you would have to be unbelievably lucky as it never grows in the same place twice.

Your trip begins in the Malaysian Borneo capital of Kota Kinabalu. After a couple of days here you start the true adventure. You head out to the hidden, traditional village of Kiau for a night in a local home, then you are off to Kinabalu National Park to explore its wonders. From there you will head to Sandakan, the jumping-off point for several wild adventures. From here we head out to Turtle Island for a night, then finish off with two nights in the Borneo Nature Lodge in the heart of Kinabatangan Reserve. We finish off in Sandakan, where you can take a connecting flight back to Kota Kinabalu to meet your international connection.

The hotels included in our Wild Borneo Discovery feature the following facilities:

 

• 24-Hour Reception Desk
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Air conditioning
• Restaurant
• Wellness Centre
• & Many More!

Exclusions

• Any airfares (domestic & international)
• Visas
• Optional activities/tours, personal expenses/transfers not mentioned
• Travel Insurance
• Tips & gratuities
  
  

Age restrictions

• The minimum age for this tour is 18
• Child rates are available on a request basis

Occupancy

• The minimum number for this tour to commence is two people
• Double bed/twin share
• Solo basis is available and a solo supplement will be applicable

Passport & visa requirements

• All visitors require a passport with a minimum validity of 3 months beyond your return travel date is required for all passengers (including children and infants)
• It is the visitor's responsibility to ensure they are holding the correct and current visa for the countries they are visiting
• If the visitor is a non-Australian passport holder, a valid re-entry visa may be required
• Important: Please start arranging your visa at least 6-8 weeks prior to departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours and processing times
  
  

Travel Insurance

• We recommend you purchase travel insurance as soon as possible after purchasing this package
  
  

Health & vaccination

• As border restrictions for countries begin to ease, being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will maximise the number of locations you can visit. So whilst you are not legally required to be vaccinated, and it’s also not a requirement to travel with us, it will limit some of the countries that you can visit and may make it harder to travel for the next 12-18 months.
• We highly recommend our travellers to look at the current travel restrictions of their destination, speak with a medical professional at least 30 days before departure or get in touch with our team for travel advice.
• Health care such as a doctor’s surgery, dentist and optometrists may not always be accessible on this tour
• It is advised that you ensure you have adequate health insurance cover as part of your travel insurance
  
  

Porterage

• Porterage is available throughout this trip, and a tip is recommended
  
  

Tipping

• Tipping and gratuities are not included in the package and are at your own discretion
  
  

Fitness requirements

• Travellers should have a good level of physical fitness and mobility. They must be able to partake unaided in their chosen activities/package tours/cruise etc. as outlined in the itinerary
  
  

Dietary requirements

• Any dietary requirements must be received by DealsAway at least 30 days prior to your scheduled departure date. Failure to provide these details by this date may result in an inability to cater for your requirements
• In most cases DealsAway can cater for special dietary requirements but please note that on occasion, this may not be possible due to location, lack of availability of ingredients, and other extenuating circumstances. It is always advised to carry supplies with you
  
  

Transfers

• You will be transferred throughout the tour, by coach and boat. Airport transfers are included at both ends.
  
  

Documentation

• Any applicable pre-trip or tour documentation will be emailed to you prior to travelling. Should you have any queries regarding this please feel free to contact us directly via email at support@dealsaway.com
  
  

DealsAway savings

• The value and comparative savings have been determined based on published rack rates and the value of inclusions. Please be advised that rack rates may not be reflective of actual rates being charged, dependent on the timing and manner of your booking and therefore are only indicative of the level of saving
  
  

Itinerary amendments & changes

• Occasionally our itineraries are updated prior to departure to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers’ feedback as well as updates from our ground operators. Please note that while we operate successful tours in this region throughout the year, some changes may be necessary due to inclement weather, public holidays, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities may also vary from time to time
  
  

Availability

• All DealsAway trips are available on a request-only basis and are subject to availability. Once booked you should receive a payment confirmation and receipt via email, followed by a booking confirmation normally within 72hrs of making a booking, sometimes this can take a little longer subject to supplier delay
• If you have not received your confirmation within 5 business days of payment confirmation please contact us immediately by email at support@dealsaway.com
• In the event that your trip is unavailable on the dates you have chosen, we will contact you by telephone to advise the next available dates
  
  

Surcharges

• Any prices quoted exclude specific costs/measures which may be introduced at a later stage as a result of Government changes due to COVID-19 health and safety restrictions. DealsAway will inform its guests of these changes as soon as possible, these additional charges will be passed on by DealsAway to the guest
  
  

AMENDMENTS & CHANGES

 

Name change or corrections

• Name corrections may incur a fee
• Name changes are not permitted
• After bookings are fully paid, any amendment has to be requested in writing and incurs a $69 fee per person from our supplier, plus any additional costs and administrative expenses incurred in arranging the amendment
  
  

Date changes

• Date changes are not permitted
  
  

Refunds

• Please refer to our booking conditions for all information on refunds
  
  

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