Magic of the Orient

The holidays in our Orient section were previously operated by Magic of the Orient, which has now joined with its sister company Trips Worldwide.

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DIVE BORNEO

Featuring: Kota Kinabalu, Kapalai Island, Return

If you thought that it was all about monkeys in Borneo then you are wrong! Borneo hosts some of the most amazing diving in the world! This itinerary features Sipadan, a small oceanic island off the eastern shore of Borneo which is completely encircled by sheer drop-offs and walls. At Sipadan there is a high chance of seeing turtles as well as barracudas, travelleys, humphead parrotfish, sharks and much more.

If you do want to see the monkeys as well have a look at our step furthers or call one of our experts to see how you could add a visit on to this itinerary.

Day 1 - Depart

Depart London Heathrow with Malaysia Airlines non-stop to Kuala Lumpur.

Days 2-3 - Kota Kinabalu

Arrive KL. Aircraft change. Fly to Kota Kinabalu with Malaysia Airlines. Spend two nights relaxing.

Accommodation options: Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort

Days 4-9 - Kapalai Island

This morning you will transfer to the Dive Resort where you will spend the next six days.

A few minutes by boat from Sipadan lies Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort, sitting on stilts on the shallow sandbanks of the Ligitan Reefs.

Diving around Kapalai is exceedingly easy and shallow but quiet spectacular. The sandy bottom and the spare coral heads host an amazing array of small, often yet-to-be-classified, colourful subjects, making the diving here an unforgettable experience. The resort offers three dives a day plus, if requested, day trips at Sipadan.

Accommodation options: Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort

Days 10-11 - Kota Kinabalu

After 6 nights on the island, transfer back to the mainland and fly back to Kota Kinabalu and finish in style with a transfer to the Shangri-La's 5* Rasa Ria Resort

Accommodation options: Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort

Day 12 - Return

Depart Kota Kinabalu by air for Kuala Lumpur. Aircraft change with Malaysia Airlines non-stop to London Heathrow.

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