Sandakan & Borneo Tour (available for planning)

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1 Frank Taylor s Australian Military History Tours trading as KOKODA TREKS AND TOURS PTY LTD ACN "We Show The Way" ABN Australian Travel Agent s license Number 9TA LAGA COURT, STIRLING, WESTERN AUSTRALIA PHONE & FAX: (08) ITNL: MOBILE: Office: kttadmin@amnet.net.au kokoda@arach.net.au Website: Sandakan & Borneo Tour (available for planning) ITINERARY Day One Gather in Sandakan ( own flight arrangements ) at Accommodation Briefing, local town sight see Dinner Day Two 0800h dep for Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation centre and feeding Depart Sepilok and travel to PW Camp Site Memorial & Information Centre Lunch

2 Depart lunch stop visit St Michael s Church; Japanese section of Chinese Cemetery, Agnes Keith Museum House. Return to accom. Dinner at the English Tea Garden Day Three 0800h dep for Kundusang Lunch en route Arrive & check in to accom Depart accom for Kundusang War Memorial Garden 1730h return to accom., dinner Day Four 0800h dep for PW Camp sites & cemetery locations Ranau area Depart Ranau area for Tenom. Lunch en route Arrive Tenom accom & check in Depart accom for Tenom Agricultural Park & world class Orchid displays 1730h return to accom & dinner Day Five 0800h depart for Beaufort via Weston Arrive Weston, site see locations relative to Australian World War units Depart Weston for Beaufort and Starcevitch VC Memorial Lunch Beaufort Depart Beaufort for Menumbok ( small port ) marine ferry to Labuan Island Arrive Labuan Island, transfer to accom and check in Dinner Day Six Depart accom for half day sight seeing tour including Surrender point, Peace Park, Chimney Museum, coal mines, the Pocket Battle area, Brown Beach landing area etc and the CWG Cemetery Lunch Free afternoon in duty free Labuan Island Dinner Day Seven 0730h dep accom for Kota Kinabalu 0800h marine ferry Arrive Kota Kinabalu and transfer to accom Lunch

3 Half day tour Kota Kinabalu and area including orientation and sites relative to Allied PW s, local war history Return to accom & dinner Day Eight Free Day Kota Kinabalu Lunch & Dinner Day Nine Transfer to Kota Kinabalu airport for flight to Kuching, Sarawak Transfer to accom and check in; lunch Half day tour Kuching & surrounds including orientation and sites relative to World War 2, PW s. Visit location of PW plus internees Camp Return to accom and dinner Day Ten Free Day Kuching Lunch & Dinner Thurs 24 Feb Depending on flight chosen, transfer to Kuching Airport for return to home airports Notes: s only are included Land content only included Flights Required * ( date ) arrive Sandakan from home airport * ( date ) arrive Kuching from Kota Kinabalu * ( date ) depart Kuching for home airports All land and marine transport included Guide and commentary included All accom included (share twin basis single supplement required) Cost AUD$ to be re calculated to prices at date chosen MEDICAL & FITNESS

4 Few hotels, conveyances, sites and attractions we will be visiting on this tour are handicap friendly. If you have any disabilities, which cause you to require physical assistance of any kind, please advise us in writing at the time of initial inquiry before booking. Consult your medical practitioner for advice on any vaccinations or medication suggested for your travel in Borneo (Sabah and Sarawak) at the time of travel. Inquiring clients with mobility disabilities or limitations need to discuss with us their participation on this tour. Fitness and agility must enable participants to climb in and out of tour coaches and four wheel drives; climb and descend stairs, and do some moderate cross country walking to commentary positions several or many times every day. In some cases a travelling companion organised by the participant and totally responsible and able at all times for the effective mobility assistance required, may be sufficient. Discussion is welcomed, but the final decision as to eligibility rests with the tour operator with the best interests of all involved in mind. Clients are also needed to confidentially advise and discuss with us any medical condition which could impact on their welfare and ability to participate fully for the duration of this tour. An approval to participate letter from a registered medical practitioner may be required, and a competent travelling companion organised by the participant to be responsible for the monitoring and all assistance which may be needed. Please be aware areas of this tour are some hours away from full scale medical facilities. An appropriate amount of individual medication (and a small reserve) for the duration of the tour needs to be carried and, a copy prescription in case the medicine used is subject of possession limitations in Malaysia. CATERING All breakfasts are included in the package. Self pay meals are suggested at local cafes as selected for lunch stops, and dinner opportunities are at, and near, our overnight accommodation each night.

5 Top Spot local Food Hall Kuching Hotel

6 Harbourside dining, Kota Kinabalu TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Few hotels, conveyances, sites and attractions we will be visiting on this tour are handicap friendly. If you have any disabilities, which cause you to require physical assistance of any kind, please advise us in writing at the time of initial inquiry before booking. Consult your medical practitioner for advice on any vaccinations or medication suggested for your travel in Borneo (Sabah and Sarawak) at the time of travel. Inquiring clients with mobility disabilities or limitations need to discuss with us their participation on this tour. Fitness and agility must enable participants to climb in and out of tour coaches and four wheel drives; climb and descend stairs, and do some moderate cross country walking to commentary positions several or many times every day. In some cases a travelling companion organised by the participant and totally responsible and able at all times for the effective mobility assistance required, may be sufficient. Discussion is welcomed, but the final decision as to eligibility rests with the tour operator with the best interests of all involved in mind.

7 Clients are also needed to confidentially advise and discuss with us any medical condition which could impact on their welfare and ability to participate fully for the duration of this tour. An approval to participate letter from a registered medical practitioner may be required, and a competent travelling companion organised by the participant to be responsible for the monitoring and all assistance which may be needed. Please be aware areas of this tour are some hours away from full scale medical facilities. An appropriate amount of individual medication (and a small reserve) for the duration of the tour needs to be carried and, a copy prescription in case the medicine used is subject of possession limitations in Malaysia. Planning Assistance Please contact us for assistance with organising this tour. It is part of our folio of tours available for operation given minimum numbers and calendar compatibility. We can assist with packing suggestions for climate and activity requirements; plus help with accommodation for nights outside of operation of the programme.