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Family holiday to Borneo

country:Borneo
location:Sabah & Sarawak 
departures:2010: 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 10 May, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 16 Aug, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 25 Oct, 20 Dec
2011: 3 Jan, 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 28 Feb, 21 Mar, 4 Apr
price:From £1070 (10 days) excluding flights. Domestic flights £115. We can arrange flights from the UK
vouchers:Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday
 
the amazing things you'll be doing
With its dense rainforests, tropical coastal islands, mysterious jungle valleys and abundant wildlife, Borneo is a rare place on this planet today. On our adventure, we relax on a tropical island, cycle through the Sabah countryside, experience a jungle canopy walk at Kinabalu Park and take a dip in the Poring Hot Springs. We also visit the Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre at Sepilok, which teaches survival skills to orphaned apes so they can be re-introduced into the wild. On our boat cruise down the Kinabatangan River, we keep our eyes open for a variety of wildlife - proboscis monkeys, macaques, hornbills, otters and elephants, to name just a few! We also spend some time planting trees in a special reserve - our small gesture towards helping replenish the Borneo rainforests.
day-by-day itinerary
Day 1:(Mon) Arrive in Kota Kinabalu and transfer to hotel.
Day 2:Day trip to tropical island in Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park. Beach and snorkelling.
Day 3:Drive to Kudat. Bicycle ride through villages. Overnight in traditional Rungus longhouse.
Day 4:Drive to Mount Kinabalu National Park.
Day 5:Nature walks around Mount Kinabalu National Park and treetop canopy walk at Poring Hot Springs.
Day 6:Drive to Sandakan. Afternoon city tour.
Day 7:Visit the Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre. Boat to first-class ecotourism rainforest lodge. Afternoon boat ride on Menanggul and Kinabatangan Rivers.
Day 8:Full day in jungle at Kinabatangan River. Join tree-planting project.
Day 9:Fly to Kota Kinabalu. Free time on the beach.
Day 10:Trip ends in Kota Kinabalu this morning (Wed).
small group family holiday
This is a 'small group family adventure' - typically you will join several other families and travel in a group of approx. 16 people. The trips are great value and a great way for you and your children to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of time to yourselves. Most adventure kids tend to be aged between 7 and 15, but some are younger (minimum age is usually 5) and some older (perhaps travelling as part of a larger family group). Please check with the operator to confirm the minimum age for this trip
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
Search for endangered wildlife in Borneo with the help of local eyes, as your tour leader gives you a first-hand insight into the rich tapestry that can be found in the wilderness. Visiting special reserves set aside in rainforest terrain leads to an awareness of Borneo’s rich natural heritage and ultimately garners further support that they be earmarked for protection so that they can be enjoyed and appreciated by future generations. Tourism also helps Borneo preserve vestiges of its rich cultural heritage. By visiting various villages and remote communities inhabited by various indigenous tribes, travellers get to appreciate the intricate diversity of this country as exemplified by the many and varied cultural experiences on offer. From looking for proboscis monkeys and hornbills on the Kinabatangan River to close encounters with orang-utan at a rehabilitation centre, travellers become acutely aware of the importance of conservation and become ambassadors for the continual protection of wildlife and wilderness the world over.

In their continuous support of tourism in Borneo this operator is training our tour leaders on a variety of issues, from environmental awareness to First Aid. This not only assists in the conduct of a tour but also provides leaders with important life skills. By only employing tour leaders born and bred in the regions they visit, they are supporting local economies. Through offering employment and steady revenue, tourism can ultimately make a real positive difference to local communities.

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