malaysia URBAN E NOMADS Wildlife in Borneo

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1 malaysia Wildlife in Borneo Photo courtesy of Joseph Reganit With an emphasis on wildlife viewing, this itinerary has been designed to maximize opportunities for wildlife spotting. Private sunset cruises, private wildlife viewing charters and the best hotels en route. For those looking to penetrate into the heart of Indonesian Borneo, Urbane Nomads offers trips with a pioneering, award-winning explorer that goes deep into newly discovered caves.

2 1 Kota kinabalu On your arrival in Kota Kinabalu you will be transferred by private vehicle to the Shangri-la Tanjung Aru Resort. Check in at the Kinabalu Club. In the late afternoon you can proceed to the Sutera Harbour Marina where a luxury motor yacht will be waiting for you. Dinner cruise on board motor yacht, returning to resort by 2130 hrs. (Sunset Cocktails, Dinner) Photo Courtesy of Shangri-la Tanjung Aru Resort 2 Morning at leisure with breakfast taken at the Kinabalu Club Lounge. Meet at the Kinabalu lobby where you proceed for your excursion down south to the Klias wetlands for a river cruise in search of the Proboscis Monkey. After a private dinner arrangement, return to Kota Kinabalu and your resort. (B,D) 3 After a leisurely breakfast taken at the Kinabalu Club Lounge, proceed to the Sutera Harbour Marina for your private boat ride to Gaya Island. On Gaya, you will be lead on a 90 minute trail through the heath forest learning about the plant and animal life. From Police Beach, ferry across to Manukan Island for a BBQ lunch. After lunch, you will be able to do take a 30 minute scuba doo (underwater) session followed by a private parasail session. Return to the resort in the late afternoon. Meet at the Kinabalu lobby for Chinese style-dining at the Shang Palace. (Breakfast, BBQ Lunch, Cocktails, Dinner) Photo Courtesy of Elbrich E

3 4 Mulu After a morning at leisure check out of Shangri-La and transfer to the airport for your flight to Mulu. Proceed directly to the Mulu National Park for your visit to Deer and Lang Cave. You will be taken along the Rainforest Discovery Walkway to these 2 caves. Only 100m apart, the two caves differ in size with the Deer Cave being the world s largest cave passage and Lang Cave being small and intimate. At dusk, move to the Bat Observatory and wait for the evening bat exodus where millions of bats leave the caves in search of food. Proceed to the Resort for check in followed by a private dinner arrangement.(b,d) 5 6 After an early breakfast, proceed on a trip to Clearwater and Wind Caves. Travel down the Melinau River on a private longboat to Wind Cave. At Wind Cave you will be taken to the Kings Chamber to learn about stalactite and stalagmite formation. Trek from Wind Cave to Clearwater Cave for a short visit followed by a picnic lunch by the riverside. After lunch, visit the Canopy Skywalk the world s longest tree-based walkway. Return to the resort in the late afternoon. Private dinner arrangement at the resort. (B,L,D) Kota kinabalu Morning at leisure. After lunch, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Check in at the Kinabalu Club Lounge, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort. Free at leisure for the rest of the day. (B,L)

4 7 Sandakan After breakfast at the Kinabalu Lounge, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Sandakan. Meet on arrival at the airport and proceed for a visit to the Sepilok Orang Utan Centre. After the afternoon feeding session, proceed on a 2 hour overland journey to the Lodge. Check in followed by dinner at the lodge. After dinner you will be taken on a night walk in search of nocturnal animal life. (B,D) 8 At sunrise take a private boat ride along the river for some early morning bird watching. Return to the lodge by mid morning for your breakfast and a break. In the afternoon after lunch, prepare for your afternoon river cruise for some animal spotting. The Kinabatangan Wildlife Plain is known for the diversity in animal life and you will have the opportunity to see orang utan, proboscis monkey, elephant, silver leafed monkey and a variety of birds. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner. (B,L,D) 9 Visit the Gomantong Cave after breakfast. The cave is known for the harvested delicacy birds nest. Here you will learn how the nests are harvested apart for more wildife spotting. In the afternoon after lunch, prepare for your afternoon river cruise for some animal spotting. The Kinabatangan Wildlife Plain is known for the diversity in animal life and you will have the opportunity to see orang utan, proboscis monkey, elephant, silver leafed monkey and a variety of birds. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner. In the evening, proceed for a night walk in search of wildlife. (B,L,D)

5 10 Kuala Lumpur Early morning breakfast followed by check out and overland drive to Sandakan for your flight to Kuala Lumpur. (B) Options This itinerary can be extended to end in a beach resort in Malaysia (East or West Coast depending on season) or in Thailand.

6 accommodation Kota kinabalu Shangri-la Tanjung Aru Resort Mulu Royal Mulu Resort

7 accommodation Sandakan Bilit Rainforest Lodge

8 KOTA KI NABALU SANDAKAN KUALA LUMPUR MULU Total Price (Indicative Only): USD31908 per person on double occupancy basis, 2 persons USD per person on double occupancy basis, 6 persons Price includes: All domestic transfers and tours mentioned. Accommodations and meals specified. Price excludes: All gratuities and tips, tours not mentioned and items of a personal nature.

9 Important Notes Trip Grading/Difficulty: This itinerary is done at a relaxed pace, with no strenuous or overtly physical activities and is suitable for all ages. Flights: It is essential that you give us your air schedule at least 60 days prior to departure, so that we may confirm your arrival and departure hotels. Health: You are strongly advised to contact your own GP or vaccination centre in respect of required vaccinations for Malaysia. Check on recommended immunizations as least a month before travel. Among the items you might pack are: sun creams (factor 12 and above), insect repellent, sting relief cream, antiseptic cream, a lightweight hat and sunglasses. Important Note: While we endeavor to make the itinerary as accurate as possible, it should be considered an approximate schedule of activities rather than a rigid schedule of events. Trip itineraries are subject to revision due to weather, road and trail conditions, government restrictions and other factors beyond our control.

10 Booking Conditions Booking your tailor-made holiday: A booking is accepted only after we receive the completed signed booking form and/or the non-refundable deposit required. If the booking is made within 60 days of departure, then full payment is required at the time of confirmation except over the Christmas & New Year period when the full itinerary amount must be made at the time of booking. The balance of payment due for your travel arrangements must bepaid by you not later than 60 days before departure; otherwise we may treat the booking as cancelled. Methods of payment: Payments for deposits and final monies for Travel Arrangements may be made by bank transfer. Cancellation: All cancellations must be advised in writing and will take effect the day we receive it. Urbane Nomads refunds all recoverable costs after cancellation, subject to third-party cancellation and refund policies and a USD500 administration and travel planning fee. In some cases hotels require prepayment in full for hotel rooms and services in the peak period. In such cases these deposits are non refundable. Travel Insurance It is a condition of booking the Travel Arrangements that You are adequately insured for the full duration of the your travel arrangements in respect of illness, injury, death, loss of baggage and personal items, cancellation and curtailment. The choice of insurer is the sole discretion of You. In signing the Booking Form or paying for your holiday you confirm to us that you either have or will have procured such insurance before the commencement of your travel arrangements. Further Terms and Conditions apply. In signing the Booking Form or paying the deposit you confirm to us that you have accepted the booking terms and conditions.