Borneo — South East Asia — Explore Worldwide 2008/09 online holiday brochure

SOUTH EAST ASIA BORNEO Orang utan in Sepilok BORNEO The Pinnacles'/Claire Breakspear Sabah Naturewatch TREKKING GRADE B/C Ref BN Borneo Jungle Adventure TREKKING GRADE B/C Ref JA JFMAMJJASOND JFMA JFMAMJJASOND JFMA 11 DAYS HOTELS/HOSTEL/LODGE/CHALET JUNGLE, MOUNTAINS AND ORANG UTANS 15 DAYS HOTEL/CHALET/JUNGLE HUT/LONGHOUSE/HOSTEL TRUE ADVENTURE Traditional Longhouse We are privileged to stay in a traditional Iban longhouse; 300 metres long, it is literally a village under one roof. Transferring to the offshore island of Manukan, we stay in a chalet-style hotel right on the beach perfect for rest and relaxation. Discover Borneo's unique wildlife, impenetrable forests and unspoilt islands. Plus, the opportunity to scale mighty Mount Kinabalu. Mount Kinabalu From Kota Kinabalu we head into Kinabalu National Park and take the mountain trail up through the forest, hopefully spotting pitcher plants and some of the many bird species present within this park. Eventually we reach the mountain hostel which affords spectacular views across the forest and up to the peaks above. Next morning we have the option to make a pre-dawn ascent to the summit of Mount Kinabalu, Southeast Asia's highest peak. Monkeys, Orang Utans & Beaches Sabah is brimming with wildlife, much of which is unique to this part of Asia. We stay in a jungle lodge at Sepilok, our base for jungle walks and orang utan watching. Yellow billed hornbill/P. Copland We also explore the Kinabatangan River around Sukau, where we hope to see proboscis monkeys in the treetops. Returning to the west coast, we travel by boat to the idyllic island of Manukan for some relaxation, swimming and snorkelling in the clear blue waters. Mount Kinabalu Borneo Jungle Adventure Ref JA Medamit Bus to LIMBANG & ferry boat to MANUKAN ISLAND & KOTA KINABALU Madalam SARAWAK IBAN LONGHOUSE Longboat MAL AYSIA FACTFILE Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Miri. 2 Arrive Miri. 3 In Miri; fly Mulu National Park; visit Lang Cave and Deer Cave. 4 & 5 In Mulu; caving in Racer and Wind/Clearwater Caves, full instruction and equipment provided. 6 Longboat to Long Lutut; trek through jungle to Mount Api base camp. 7 Trek to the Pinnacles'; return to base camp. 8 In Mount Api base camp, optional walks. 9 Trek Headhunters Trail' to Mentawai. 10 Rafting down river. 11 Longboat to Iban Longhouse. 12 In Iban village; boat to Medamit; drive to Limbang. 13 Boat to Labuan then Kota Kinabalu; boat to Manukan Island. 14 Free on Manukan Island; late afternoon boat to Kota Kinabalu. 15 Fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 4nts hotel, 3nts chalet, 3nts jungle hut, 1nt longhouse, 2nts hostel; 12 breakfasts, 9 lunches & 9 dinners included. See insert p2. Mode of Travel: Flight/Ferry/4WD/Bus/Longboat/ raft. Comment: An adventurous trip with jungle trekking graded moderate to strenuous and a strenuous climb up to the Pinnacles. Some very basic sleeping conditions. The full day's caving is only for those deemed to be sufficiently fit and agile and instructor's decision regarding suitability final. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader, trekking guides and specialist caving instructor. Group Size: Approx. 12 to 16. BRUNEI MENTAWAI RANGER POST Kuala Terikan rafting Fly from MIRI MT API BASE CAMP Long Lutut Wind Cave Headhunters' Trail Api PARK HQ Pinnacles' trek Clearwater Cave Adventure Mulu caving 2376m MULU NP 0 Deer Cave Bats at sunset km 16 FACTFILE Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Kota Kinabalu. 2 Arrive Kota Kinabalu. 3 Bus to Kinabalu NP; visit Poring Hot Springs (550m). 4 In Kinabalu NP; walk to Laban Rata. 5 Optional ascent of Mt Kinabalu (4101m); drive to Sepilok. 6 Visit Orang Utan Sanctuary; drive to Sukau. 7 In Sukau; visit Oxbow Lake, cruise along Kinabatangan river. 8 Drive to Sandakan; fly Kota Kinabalu, boat to Manukan Island. 9 On Manukan Island. 10 Boat to Kota Kinabalu. 11 Fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 3nts hotel, 4nts chalet, 1nt hostel, 1nt lodge; 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners included. See insert p2. Mode of Travel: Bus/On foot/Riverboat/Ferry/Flight. Comment: With its fabulous wildlife, idyllic beaches, tropical jungle and the challenge of Mt Kinabalu this journey encapsulates the very best of Sabah. It is possible to opt out of all walks. For operational reasons this tour sometimes runs in reverse. You will be informed by your tour leader at the start of the tour. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s), boatmen and trek guide on Kinabalu. Group Size: Approx. 12 to 16. A unique trip inspired by an elemental desire many people have for extreme living. We trek through dense lowland jungle, explore Borneo's deep cave systems and float down muddy rivers by raft. Our sleeping quarters are jungle camps, as well as an Iban longhouse. Caving at Mulu We begin in the forests and caves of Gunung Mulu National Park. We visit Lang Cave with its crystal-like stalagmites and stalactites and observe two million or so free-tailed bats in Deer Cave. After a day in Racer Caves learning some simple caving techniques with qualified local guides, there is the opportunity to do some adventure-caving through the long tunnels of Wind Cave and Clearwater Cave where the warren of pathways open out into vast caverns. Jungle Trekking & Rafting We journey on foot through dense jungle terrain and ascend Mount Api to a viewpoint to see the Pinnacles' a vast sea of razorsharp limestone teeth that protrude high above the forest canopy. Next we join the ancient Headhunter's Trail to Mentawai from where we board rafts to float down the Terikan River. Combine your tour... Borneo Jungle Adventure + Ref Sabah Naturewatch LONGHOUSE/HOSTEL/LODGE JBN 22 DAYS HOTELS/CHALET/JUNGLE HUT/ Enjoy our in-depth adventure through Borneo; from the jungle to the sea. Relaxing in the South China Sea/Sean Nolan FACTFILE Itinerary Day 1 to 12 Same as Ref. JA. 13 Ferry to Kota Kinabalu. 14 Kinabalu National Park. 15 Laban Rata. 16 Sepilok. 17 & 18 Sukau. 19 & 20 Manukan Island. 21 Kota Kinabalu. 22 Fly Kota Kinabalu/London. Accommodation & Meals: 5nts hotel, 7nts chalet, 3nts jungle hut, 1nt longhouse, 3nts hostel, 1nt lodge; 18 breakfasts, 10 lunches & 11 dinners included. See insert p2. Trek length and gradients 1200m 1000m 800m 600m 400m 200m 0m Day 6 8km Mt Api Base Camp Mt Api Base Camp Mt Api Base Camp optional walk Day 7 2.4km Day 8 5km Day 9 11km For information, inspiration and latest tour availability visit www.explore.co.uk 189

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