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MALAYSIA'S NATURE & WILDLIFE
Featuring: Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Mt Kinabalu National Park, Sukau, Sandakan, Sandakan To Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur (departure)
Discover Malaysia’s unique and varied wildlife on a tailor-made multi-centre tour to the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak. Explore the colonial capital of Kuching; and visit the caves at Mulu, Sarawak’s largest national park. In Sabah your tour incorporates the majesty of Mount Kinabalu; a thrilling canopy walk, high above the jungle; the endangered turtles; unique proboscis monkeys along the Sukau River; and or course, the loveable orang-utans at Sepilok! End the trip with a short stop-over in Malaysia’s garden capital, Kuala Lumpur.
Day 2 - Kuching
Connect in KL with onward flight to Kuching. Transfer to the 4* Hilton Kuching. Check-in for 2 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
Accommodation options: Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort or Hilton KuchingDay 3 - Kuching
At leisure Kuching. Explore the busy streets and gracious colonial buildings, including the famous Sarawak Museum.
Accommodation options: Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort or Hilton KuchingDay 4 - Kuching
Fly Kuching/Miri to commence Mulu Magic Tour (full board)
Accommodation options: Royal Mulu ResortDay 6 - Kota Kinabalu
At leisure before flying back to Miri. Connect with flight to Kota Kinabalu. Transfer to Shangri-Lai 5* Tanjung Aru Resort. Check-in for 1 night in a Superior room.
Accommodation options: or Hilton Kuching or Shangri-La Tanjung Aru ResortDay 7 - Mt Kinabalu National Park
Depart KK for the 2-hour drive to Mt Kinabalu National Park. Take a walk with your guide along a nature trail, followed by a video presentation at the Park Headquarters. Enjoy a guided walk in the Mountain Garden in the afternoon. Overnight at Mountain Lodge (basic, but with private facilities).
Accommodation options: Mountain LodgeDay 8 - Mt Kinabalu National Park
Drive to Poring Hot Springs, developed by the Japanese in WWII. Relax in steaming, sulphurous pools and explore the various nature trails. There is also a canopy walkway, some 30 metres above the jungle floor: fascinating but not for the faint-hearted! Return to Mountain Lodge for overnight.
Accommodation options: Mountain LodgeDay 9 - Sukau
Depart overland for Sukau. En-route visit Gomantong Caves and explore the largest bird's nest cave in Sabah. Arrive at the village of Sukau on the Kinabatangan River. Enjoy an afternoon boat ride in search of the proboscis monkey. Overnight Sukau River Lodge (simple traditional style accommodation, with en suite facilities).
Accommodation options: Sukau River LodgeDay 10 - Sukau
An early boat ride to see the sunrise over the jungle and glimpse the abundant birdlife surrounding the ox-bow lakes. Take a walk through the riverine forest to spot more wildlife. In the afternoon, another boat trip along the Kinabatangan River. Overnight Sukau River Lodge.
Accommodation options: Sukau River LodgeDay 11 - Sandakan
Depart Sukau for Sandakan and transfer to the jetty for a 30-minute boat ride to Libaran. Enjoy a river cruise in a mangrove forest before overnight in Libaran Island Lodge (basic accommodation).
Accommodation options: Libaran Island LodgeDay 12 - Sandakan
In the morning, wander around a local village to observe the local rural lifestyles. Time for swimming or snorkelling at a nearby island, before departing for Selingan Island, one of three where Green and Hawksbill turtles come ashore almost nightly throughout the year to lay their eggs. The rest of the day is free for snorkelling or to explore the island's jungle interior. Most activity is after dark, but flash photography is strictly forbidden. A Park Ranger will take you to see the turtles laying their eggs and the newly-hatched creatures making their way to the sea for the first time. Overnight in simple chalet style accommodation, with communal bathroom facilities.
Accommodation options: Selingan IslandDay 13 - Sandakan To Kuala Lumpur
Return to Sandakan and drive to Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary, just 15 miles away. The Sanctuary, covering around 4,000 hectares, is one of only four orang-utan sanctuaries in the world. Orphaned orang-utan are taken here to be rehabilitated for return to the wild. You can visit at feeding time (currently 3 times daily) and see some of these magnificent creatures at close hand (although touching is not permitted): the feeding platform is around a 10 minute walk from the Centre. Other animals that you might spot include long-tail macaques, ground squirrel, butterflies and tree lizards. Fly Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. Connect with flight to Kuala Lumpur. Transfer to the 4* New World Wing, Renaissance Hotel. Check-in for 2 nights in a Superior room on a bed
Accommodation options: Renaissance Kuala LumpurDay 14 - Kuala Lumpur
At leisure Kuala Lumpur. Explore behind the modern, high-rise, well-organised exterior and discover a charming, colourful melting pot of Indian, Chinese and Malay cultures. Highlights include: Chinatown, the splendid Moorish architecture of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, the Petronas Twin Towers and the Lake Garden.
Accommodation options: Renaissance Kuala Lumpur
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