Highlights of Sabah

Malaysia & Borneo, 9 Nights

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Meet local villagers
- Explore beautiful landscapes
- Come face to face with an orang-utan

Day 1 ­ - London/Kota Kinabalu
Board your overnight Malaysia Airlines flight from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu, via Kuala Lumpur.

Day - 2 ­ Kota Kinabalu
Arrive in Kota Kinabalu and transfer to Shangri-La¹s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa for four nights. Relax for the rest of the day.

Day 3 ­ - Kota Kinabalu
Enjoy a morning at leisure. This afternoon, visit the Heritage Village and Museum for a closer view of Sabah¹s ethnic diversity. Take a drive through the city, past the major landmarks such as the State and City Mosque, Tanjung Aru Beach and the highest building ­ Tun Mustapha Tower. Explore the colourful handicraft market, before returning to the resort.

Day 4 - ­ Kota Kinabalu
This morning, visit the Monsopiad Cultural Village and immerse yourself in Kadazan culture. Here you will learn about the bygone tradition of headhunting and see the 42 trophy skulls from the Kadazan hero, Monsopiad. Mingle with the locals at the market and learn about Kadazan life, before returning to the resort via St Michael¹s Church, the only stone church in Kota Kinabalu.

Day 5 - ­ Kota Kinabalu
Enjoy a morning at leisure, before travelling south to the Klias wetlands for a river cruise. Look out for the elusive long-nose proboscis monkey, the rare silver leaf monkey, mischievous macaques and myriad species of birds that inhabit this unique riverine environment. As dusk falls, spot crocodiles lurking by the riverbanks. On a moonless night, observe flickering fireflies. Enjoy dinner as you immerse yourself in the sounds of nature in this rustic setting.

Day 6 ­ - Kota Kinabalu/Sandakan/Pantai Dalit
Check-out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for an early morning flight to Sandakan (approximately 40 minutes flight). On arrival, drive to the epilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre, one of only three orang-utan sanctuaries in the world. Come face to face with the famed ŒWildman of Borneo¹ as you meet these remarkable creatures in their natural habitat, as they learn to survive once more in the teeming jungles of Borneo. A raised wooden walkway takes you to the observation deck where orang-utans slowly emerge from the rainforest to be fed by the rangers. Take in panoramic views of Sandakan from the magnificently adorned Buddhist temple, Puh Jih Shih, and have lunch before catching your flight back. Check-in to Shangri-La¹s Rasa Ria Resort for four nights.

Day 7 ­ - Pantai Dalit
Drive along Sabah¹s Crocker Range to Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here lies majestic Mt Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Malaysia. Enjoy the cool air as you trek in the foothills and learn about the different unique plants of Borneo, such as the carnivorous Nepenthes, rhododendrons and orchids. Cross a canopy walkway to view epiphytes growing on the treetops.

Days 8 to 9 ­ - Pantai Dalit
Enjoy two days relaxing at the resort.

Day 10 - ­ Pantai Dalit/Kota Kinabalu/London
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to London Heathrow, or extend your stay in Malaysia.