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City, Jungle and Mountain
Malaysia Adventure

Borneo ,Kuala Lumpur,Sabah

Starting from between £2,740 to £4,370 per person for 14 days depending on the time of year, type of accomodation and activities

Itinerary Highlights

  • Take a walking tour of Kuala Lumpur's highlights
  • Visit orphan orangutans and sun bears in Sepilok Nature Resor
  • Go wildlife spotting by river boat in Kinabatangan Wetlands
  • Visit Kinabalu Botanical Park with thousands of native flora species
  • Climb Mount Kinabalu, reaching the summit in time for sunrise
  • Relax at the glorious Gaya Island Resort or Bunga Raya
This fabulous combination of city highlights, jungle exploration and relaxation brings together all the best holiday elements for those with an adventurous spirit. Revel in heart-warming encounters with extraordinary wildlife and tick off that bucket-list essential: the ascent of Mount Kinabalu. Recharging your batteries at the luxurious island resort is the icing on the cake.
Gaya Island Resort - Kota Kinabalu - Malaysa © Gaya Island Resort
Gaya Island Resort - Kota Kinabalu - Malaysa © Gaya Island Resort
Beach - Malyasia © tuomaslehtinen/stock.adobe.com
Beach - Malyasia © tuomaslehtinen/stock.adobe.com
Thean Hou Temple - Malaysia © chalabala/stock.adobe.com
Thean Hou Temple - Malaysia © chalabala/stock.adobe.com
Gaya Island Resort - Borneo - Malaysia © Droits reservés
Gaya Island Resort - Borneo - Malaysia © Droits reservés
Gaya Island Resort - Borneo - Malaysia © Droits reservés
Gaya Island Resort - Borneo - Malaysia © Droits reservés
Malaysian street food - Malaysia © artitwpd/stock.adobe.com
Malaysian street food - Malaysia © artitwpd/stock.adobe.com
Komodo National Park - Indonesia © Droits reservés
Komodo National Park - Indonesia © Droits reservés
Forest and Lake - Malaysia © ahau1969/Getty Images/iStockphoto
Forest and Lake - Malaysia © ahau1969/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Itinerary

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Hop on a direct overnight flight from the UK to the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur. With a relaxing journey time of 12 to 13 hours, you'll have time to catch up on any movies you may have missed lately or indulge in that gripping novel you've been dying to read.

After a private transfer to the airport, board your direct flight to Sandakan in Malaysian Borneo, arriving just under three hours later. You'll be greeted and driven to the Sepilok Nature Reserve 30 minutes out of town, where charming timber chalets overlook a tranquil lake, surrounded by lush tropical rainforest. Within easy walking distance of your accommodation is the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, a wonderful place to see how young orphaned orangutans are taught the skills they need to survive in the wild. Go at feeding time to see them at their most adorable. It's also well worth visiting the Sun Bear Sanctuary adjacent to the resort to see tiny rescued sun bears. Then relax on your chalet balcony with views over the lake and rainforest before you're treated to a private two-hour guided night walk to discover the many nocturnal animals that inhabit this glorious ecosystem.

Today you'll leave the wetlands behind and take the boat back to Sandakan in time for a short domestic flight (50 minutes) to Kota Kinabalu. You'll be met on arrival for a two-hour private transfer into the World Heritage Listed Kinabalu Park, almost 300 square miles of incredibly diverse ecosystems, with the mighty Mount Kinabalu at its heart.

With your spacious accommodation located at the foot of the mountain, it's a good opportunity to relax, have dinner and get an early night in preparation for the coming days' activities.

Luxurious and jaw-droppingly beautiful Gaya Island Resort not only provides an incredible setting to round off your adventure with some wonderful R&R, its eco-credentials are a draw in themselves. Located on a stunning, mangrove-fringed island within a protected marine reserve and with Mount Kinabalu still visible in the distance, the resort is also home to a marine centre caring for injured turtles and coral reef conservation, not to mention harems of proboscis monkeys and dozens of other native species.

Accommodation is in elegant hillside villas overlooking the bay, with traditional Sabahan features in a contemporary setting. A magnificent pool, soul-soothing spa and top notch restaurants provide all you need for a rejuvenating stay. Activities on offer include deep-sea fishing trips looking for tuna, barracuda and wahoo; snorkelling and diving on local coral reefs; complimentary yoga sessions to rebalance body and soul; guided nature walks through the forest, and kayaking trips through the mangroves.

Depart from the resort late in the afternoon by speedboat back to the mainland (20 minutes) and on by car to the airport (30 minutes). Your flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur (roughly two and a half hours) will connect with an onward 14-hour overnight flight to London, arriving early the following morning.

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A rough idea of the price

Depending on the time of year, type of accommodation and activities

The estimated cost for this trip starts from £2,740 to £4,370 per person. The final cost of the trip depends on the way we tailor it especially for you. The final cost varies according to several factors, which include the level of service, length of trip and advance booking time. The exact price will be provided on your personalised quote. The average starting price for this trip is £3,495 per person.

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