2 for 1 Borneo
From $4499 For 2 people | 10 Days
Sandakan, Manukan Island, Kota Kinabalu & more
Be a wildlife explorer & search for pygmy elephants & orangutans with a friend
Snorkel on azure islands, explore lush national parks, take river cruises & more
- Return international full-service flights
- 8 nights of hotel & lodge accommodation
- 19 meals including daily breakfast
- Professional English-speaking guides
TRAVEL PERIOD: 24 Jul 2024 - 25 Mar 2025
Wildlife lovers and nature seekers, this unforgettable 10-day adventure through Borneo is for you. Take a friend and discover the beauty of Borneo’s fauna and flora, immerse yourself in bustling local markets, and explore lush jungles like never before.
Arriving in Sandakan, Malaysia, you’ll head to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to observe a morning orangutan feeding in the forest and watch young orangutans socialise and play in the outdoor nursery. Marvel at the world’s smallest bear at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre before stopping by the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary where you might also be lucky enough to spot the Bornean Hornbill. Learn about the sobering history of the World War II Sandakan Death March at the Sandakan War Memorial Garden before taking a guided walk and bird-watching in lush tropical forests at the Rainforest Discovery Centre. Adventure awaits as you experience three river cruises in search of proboscis monkeys, macaques, Bornean pygmy elephants and other fascinating wildlife.
Stop by the sprawling Sabah Tea Garden Plantation, Borneo’s only organic tea farm, where you’ll enjoy lunch and shopping for Sabah’s finest tea. Feel the healing properties of a fish spa foot massage at Kampung Luanti, tour the Kundasang War Memorial Park commemorating brave Australian and British prisoners of war, spend an afternoon browsing local handicrafts at Nabalu Village Market and more. Afterwards, you’ll catch a boat to the tropical island of Manukan Island where you’ll spend a day swimming in turquoise waters, snorkelling with schools of fish and indulging in a buffet lunch. Immerse yourself in the soul of Sabah by visiting the Mari-Mari Cultural Village where you can enjoy unforgettable dance demonstrations, tour traditional homes, start a fire with a bamboo tree and so much more.
Bring your favourite travel buddy and experience the very best of Borneo with return international flights, eight nights of hotel and lodge accommodation, 19 meals including daily breakfast and more.
Want more? Add extra days to your itinerary with an extension package to the luxury Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort where you can soak up the sun, sand and sea.
2 for 1 Borneo
HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore Kota Kinabalu, Ranau, Sukau and beyond
- Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
- Witness a morning orangutan feeding in the forest
- Go snorkelling at beautiful Manukan Island in Sabah
- Explore Kinabalu National Park on a guided walk
- Delve into Borneo's past at Mari Mari Cultural Village
- Marvel at scenic views on a drive through Crocker Range
- Shop for handicrafts and souvenirs at Nabalu Village markets
- Visit the historic Kundasang War Memorial Park
- Experience a fish spa foot massage at Kampung Luanti
- See the world's smallest bear at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
- Enjoy up to three cruises along the Kinabatangan River
- Visit the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
- Photograph proboscis monkeys, macaque primates and more
- Look for Bornean pygmy elephants on a Kinabatangan River cruise
- Tour Sabah's fascinating Rainforest Discovery Centre
- Keep an eye out for exotic flora and fauna native to Borneo
- Visit Borneo’s only organic tea farm in Sabah
FLIGHTS
- Return international full-service flights (economy class), departure city surcharges may apply
ACCOMMODATION
- 8 nights in standard hotel and lodge accommodation
DINING
- Enjoy 19 meals including daily breakfast
ESSENTIALS
- Professional English-speaking guides
- Airline taxes and surcharges
- National park fees (unless otherwise specified)
TRANSPORT
- Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicles
TRANSFERS
- Return airport transfers
EXTENSION PACKAGE
All of the above plus the following:
- Two nights at the luxurious Shangri-La Rasa Ria resort
- Stay in a well-appointed Garden Wing Deluxe Room
- Indulge in daily buffet breakfast
UPGRADES AVAILABLE
- Arrive Early: Arrive up to 30 days before your tour starts (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
- Stay Behind: Return up to 30 days after your tour concludes (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
- Stopover Packages: Break up the long-haul flight with a stopover at a fantastic location (see checkout for details)
- Flight Upgrades: Upgrade to Business Class (see checkout for details)
- Guaranteed Airline: Fly with a guaranteed airline (see checkout for details)
- Please note: Extra charges may apply, see the Important Info section and checkout cart for fees and details
Itinerary 1 | From $4499 for 2 people
Day 1 Australia (or New Zealand) - Kuala Lumpur - Sandakan, Malaysia
Day 2 Sepilok Orangutan Centre - Sun Bear Centre - Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary & Sandakan War Memorial
Day 3 Rainforest Discovery Centre - Sukau, Kinabatangan
Day 4 Cruise Ox Bow Lake, Kinabatangan
Day 5 Sukau - Ranau - Sabah Tea Plantation - Kampung Luanti
Day 6 Kundasang War Memorial Park - Kinabalu Park National Park - Kota Kinabalu
Day 7 Manukan Island
Day 8 Mari-Mari Cultural Village Tour
Day 9 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia - Australia (or New Zealand)
Day 10 Arrive in Australia (or New Zealand)
Itinerary 2 | From $5399 for 2 people
Day 1 Australia (or New Zealand) - Kuala Lumpur - Sandakan, Malaysia
Day 2 Sepilok Orangutan Centre - Sun Bear Centre - Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary & Sandakan War Memorial
Day 3 Rainforest Discovery Centre - Sukau, Kinabatangan
Day 4 Cruise Ox Bow Lake, Kinabatangan
Day 5 Sukau - Ranau - Sabah Tea Plantation - Kampung Luanti
Day 6 Kundasang War Memorial Park - Kinabalu Park National Park - Kota Kinabalu
Day 7 Manukan Island
Day 8 Mari-Mari Cultural Village Tour
Day 9 Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort
Day 10 Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort
Day 11 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia - Australia (or New Zealand)
Day 12 Arrive in Australia (or New Zealand)
This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 25th March 2025.
This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share.
Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, no discounts apply (a full-priced voucher must be purchased).
Please note: Accommodation for single customers who are travelling on a tour or cruise package may be in a single room, depending on availability.
Departure Dates
2024
July: 3*, 24*, 31*
August: 7*, 14, 19, 21, 22, 28
September: 4, 5, 11*, 18*
October: 21*
November: 4*, 11*
December: 2**, 9**
2025
January: 20*^, 28*^
February: 3^, 11^, 17^
March: 3^, 11^, 17^, 25^
Please note: See checkout for live dates and availability.
Surcharges
Please note:
• Dates/months with a * incur a flight high season surcharge of $400 per person.
• Dates/months with a ** incur a flight high season surcharge of $650 per person.
• Dates/months with a ^ incur a land high season surcharge of $100 per person.Departure Cities
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane*, Adelaide*, Perth*, Auckland*
Departure City Surcharges
Brisbane & Adelaide: $380 per person
Perth: $130 per person
Auckland: $880 per person
International Full-Service Airline(s) Used
• Cabin Class: Economy Class.
• Airlines: Singapore Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, Qantas Airways, Thai Airways and any airline codeshare partners (subject to availability).
Please note: We cannot accommodate one-way flights. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation.
Missed Flights
If you fail to arrive for your outbound flight, you risk all flight and land arrangements in your destination being automatically cancelled by the airlines and land operator, respectively. Additional fees may apply to reinstate these services. If you will miss your flight for whatever reason, please contact us as soon as possible to make arrangements.
Guaranteed Airline Surcharge
• Cabin Class: Economy Class.
• Singapore Airlines: $800 per person.
Please note:
• Guaranteed airlines are subject to availability. If we are unable to fulfil your request, the above extra cost will be refunded.
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased guaranteed airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the guaranteed airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Guaranteed airline refers to the marketing carrier and could include codeshare partners.
Arrive Early Options
Sandakan, Malaysia - $300 per person.
High season dates range up to $700 per person, subject to availability.
Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• You may book a date to arrive early via our website but only a date that is within 30 days of the tour departure date. If you wish to arrive earlier than 30 days before your tour departure date, please call our friendly staff for availability and pricing. Additional costs may apply.
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high season arrive early can be purchased for up to $700 per person, subject to availability.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges (only available for purchase over the phone):
01 June 2024 - 14 August 2024
23 September 2024 - 20 October 2024
6 December 2024 - 31 January 2025
28 March 2025 - 27 April 2025
16 June 2025 - 20 July 2025
15 September 2025 - 12 October 2025
Stay Behind Options
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia - $300 per person.
High season dates: Up to $700 per person, subject to availability.
Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• A stay behind can only be booked up to one month after your package end date upon check-out. Should you wish to stay later, please contact us to request availability. Additional costs may apply.
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high season stay behind can be purchased for up to $700 per person, subject to availability.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges (only available for purchase over the phone):
01 June 2024 - 14 August 2024
23 September 2024 - 20 October 2024
6 December 2024 - 31 January 2025
28 March 2025 - 27 April 2025
16 June 2025 - 20 July 2025
15 September 2025 - 12 October 2025
Stopover Packages
* Kuala Lumpur
Twin share: $600 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $1,000 one way
* Singapore
Twin share: $1,200 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $1,800 one way
Includes:
• 2 nights in 4-star accommodation.
• Daily breakfast.
• Return airport transfers.
Please note:
• When a pre and post-tour stopover is chosen, the same stopover location must be chosen each way, due to the airline used.
• When selecting an Arrive Early or Stay Behind in conjunction with a Stopover Package, the stopover will take place after the departure date you select for your Arrive Early or Stay Behind.
• Stopover packages are subject to availability.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased guaranteed airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the guaranteed airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
Singapore Taylor Swift Concert: 01 - 10 March 2024
Singapore Grand Prix: September 2024 (dates to be confirmed)
Flight Class Upgrades
Business Class: For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
Please note:
• Flight upgrades are subject to availability and pricing changes (if we cannot fulfil your request, the upgrade cost will be refunded).
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed.Accommodation Used
Standard Properties
Sandakan: Elopura Hotel or similar
Kota Kinabalu: Hotel Shangri-La or similar
Ranau: Sabah Tea Garden Cottage or similar
Speciality Lodge
Sukau: Borneo Nature Lodge
Luxury Resort (Extension Package Only)
Kota Kinabalu: Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort
Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.
Extra Nights
Not available at check-out.
Please note: If you are interested in booking additional nights of accommodation pre or post-tour, please wait until you receive your travel documentation approximately 4-6 weeks before departure for the confirmed list of hotels. If booking your own additional accommodation directly with the hotel, please be aware that you may be required to change rooms at the start/end of your tour.
Maximum Room Capacity
2 people.
Child Policy
• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.
• Valid for children 6 years old and over.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.
Triple Share
Not available.
Bedding Configuration
Twin share or double bedding (subject to availability).Minimum group size 25, maximum group size 30 per vehicle.
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Visa fees and requirements.
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Domestic transfers and flights not stated in the deal offer.
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Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer.
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Gratuities/tipping.
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Optional activities/tours.
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Personal expenses.
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Travel insurance.
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Malaysian Tourism Tax (10 MYR per night, per room. Approximately $3 AUD)
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Professional/digital camera use at animal encounters (10 MYR; approximately $3 AUD)
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Borneo, Malaysia
A 90-day tourist visa will generally be granted upon arrival into Borneo, Malaysia if travelling on an Australian or New Zealand passport.
Important:
• Please start arranging your visa three weeks before departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.
• Visa rules may have changed since Covid-19. Some countries and airlines may require you to obtain an additional visa before arrival. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering.
Please note:
• Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.
• It is also important to note that some areas of employment, such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations, may have additional restrictions in applying for visas. This may, in turn, affect the type of application required.Voluntary Changes
Includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.
• Changes - $100.00 per booking + additional charges from the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
Name Changes Due To Passenger Error
• If the incorrect name has been advised to TWAC, charges of $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
Supplier Fees
In the event the Travel Offer you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Travel Offer due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. TWAC has committed to these costs as your Agent and will endeavour to recover all funds committed and/or paid for your Travel Offer, but this may not be possible in all circumstances. If refunds are unavailable from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. If TWAC cannot obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee. This fee is not revenue-raising and is paid to or withheld by our suppliers when recovering payments.
Although you should read all of the terms and conditions, the following is a summary of the most important:
- Our travel package is non-refundable, however you will receive a travel credit to be applied to our travel services.
- You, as our client, agree to check all documentation immediately for errors. Travel With A Cause (TWAC) does not take responsibility for incorrect dates or names supplied.
- Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change.
- Some confirmed bookings are non-refundable if cancelled by you and it is your responsibility to check if this applies.
- We will be entitled to retain our service fees even if a booking is cancelled or does not proceed for any reason which is not our fault.
- It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
- There may be some additional fees or other incentives from Suppliers.
- We are not liable for the recent updates of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures
CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TWAC website.
Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TWAC, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.
We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.
Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).
