Honeymoon in Borneo
| country: | Malaysia, Borneo |
| location: | Sabah & Sarawak |
| departures: | This trip can be tailor made to suit your requirements |
| price: | From £1835 (15 days) excluding flights. Minimum group size 2 people. Price depends on the exact details of the booking and time of year. We can arrange flights from the UK |
the amazing things you'll be doing
If it’s adventure you seek - then look no further.
Sabah is a land rich with lush, tropical vegetation, mountainous terrain, meandering rivers, wetlands and untouched mangrove swamps. Indulge your wanderlust and immerse yourself in an adventure that will take you from the highest peak in Southeast Asia to some of the world’s best dive sites.
Meet orang-utans, lose yourself in dense jungle and visit some of the 30 ethnic groups that populate Borneo, to experience colours and culture like no other. If you’re lucky you may see the world’s largest flower, the Rafflesia, some of the 1200 species of orchids, the unusual proboscis monkey or even wild elephants.
Sabah is a land rich with lush, tropical vegetation, mountainous terrain, meandering rivers, wetlands and untouched mangrove swamps. Indulge your wanderlust and immerse yourself in an adventure that will take you from the highest peak in Southeast Asia to some of the world’s best dive sites.
Meet orang-utans, lose yourself in dense jungle and visit some of the 30 ethnic groups that populate Borneo, to experience colours and culture like no other. If you’re lucky you may see the world’s largest flower, the Rafflesia, some of the 1200 species of orchids, the unusual proboscis monkey or even wild elephants.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Kota Kinabalu - Karambunai Peninsula Arrive at Kota Kinabalu airport and transfer to the Nexus Karambunai Resort, set in a stunning beachside location. |
| Day 2: | Karambunai Peninsula Free day to take advantage of the wonderful facilities available. (B) |
| Day 3: | Karambunai Peninsula - Mt Kinabalu This morning you will visit the fruit and handicraft markets at Pekan Nabalu en route to Kinabalu National Park. Those who wish can start to climb Mt Kinabalu today. If you choose not to climb the mountain you can enjoy a guided trek along some of the many extensive trails in its foothills. Overnight at the Perkasa Hotel. (BL) (BL) |
| Day 4: | Mt Kinabalu Morning trail walks in the National Park. Afternoon visit to Poring hot springs and the canopy walkway. (BLD) |
| Day 5: | Mt Kinabalu - Miki’s Jungle Survival Camp Short transfer to ‘Miki’s Village’ where you will trek across mountain ranges, through rice paddies and into primary forest to learn about survival in the jungle. Spend the night in a tent at Miki’s campsite. (BLD) |
| Day 6: | Sandakan Drive to the world famous Sepilok Nature Resort in Sandakan. In the afternoon you visit the orangutan sanctuary to see 'feeding time'. Later you will enjoy an evening jungle walk to search for other wildlife. (BLD) |
| Day 7: | Sandakan - Danum Transfer to the Borneo Rainforest Lodge, deep in the heart of the rainforest. In the afternoon you will trek along nature trails to the canopy walkway. Evening jeep safari. (BLD) |
| Day 8: | Danum Hike to a viewpoint offering a spectacular vista of the Danum Valley and Borneo's lowland rainforest. Later you can take a night walk in search of nocturnal wildlife. (BLD) |
| Day 9: | Danum - Sandakan Transfer back to Sandakan where the rest of the day is free to relax. (BLD) |
| Day 10: | Sandakan - Langkayan Transfer to a jetty for a boat ride to the Langkayan Island Resort for three nights of pure relaxation. (BLD) |
| Day 11-12: | Langkayan Two full free days to dive, snorkel and swim. (BLD) |
| Day 13: | Langkayan - Kota Kinabalu Transfer to Sandakan for a flight back to Kota Kinabalu. On arrival, drive to the Nexus Karambunai Resort. (B) |
| Day 14: | Karambunai Peninsula There is the option to take a day trip to the Kota Klias wetland for a rivercruise in search of proboscis monkeys and other wildlife, or to drive to Kota Kinabalu for a day of sightseeing. Alternatively, relax and enjoy the last day of your honeymoon in Karambunai. (B) |
| Day 15: | Karambunai Peninsula - Kota Kinabalu Transfer to the international airport for your onward flight. (B) (B) |
Highly Commended
This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2007 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society.Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.
how this holiday makes a difference
 The ultimate nature and adventure honeymoon. This itinerary tries to provide a more enjoyable experience for honeymooners through more meaningful connections with local people, and a greater understanding of local cultural and environmental issues. By utilising the likes of Miki’s Jungle camp and wilderness lodges in Sukau this itinerary blends some luxury with the main focus on sustainable tourism. This tour is organised through an independent tour operator with strong responsible travel policies who supports many local projects throughout the world. |
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