BORNEO WILDLIFE DISCOVERY - 10 DAYS FOR $2,299* PER PERSON TWIN SHARE
- Return international full-service flights
- 8 nights hotel & lodge accommodation
- Enjoy 23 meals
- Return airport transfers
TRAVEL PERIOD: 14 Sep 2023 - 18 Sep 2024
Discover the wildlife & wonder of beautiful Borneo
Visit Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Sabah & more
Calling all wildlife lovers! This incredible 10 day adventure to Borneo is back by popular demand - giving you the ultimate opportunity to uncover the beauty of Borneo’s fauna and flora. Witness a morning orangutan feeding in the forest; learn about sun bears, the world's smallest bear, while observing them at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre; and visit the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary to see this unique primate up close.
The fun doesn't stop there. On this tour, you'll explore the jungles, the beaches and the markets of Borneo. Enjoy three cruises along the Kinabatangan River, explore Kinabalu National Park on a guided walk, tour the fascinating Rainforest Discovery Centre and even go snorkelling at beautiful Manukan island. Plus, take the opportunity to visit the Sandakan War Memorial Park, the Nabalu Village markets and the Mari Mari Cultural Village among many other local attractions. Includes return international flights, eight nights hotel and lodge accommodation, 23 meals (including a dinner in a Colonial-style teahouse), English-speaking tour guides and more.
Extend this incredible adventure on a 12 day tour with Luxury Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort Extension.
BORNEO WILDLIFE DISCOVERY
- Explore Kota Kinabalu, Ranau, Sukau and more
- Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
- Witness a morning orangutan feeding in the forest
- Go snorkelling at beautiful Manukan Island in Sabah
- Explore Kota Kinabalu National Park on a guided walk
- Delve into Borneo’s past at Mari Mari Cultural Village
- Enjoy the 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 3 cruises along the Kinabatangan River
- Visit the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkeys Sanctuary
- Search for Proboscis Monkeys, Macaques and more
- Enjoy a guided city tour of Sandakan
- Tour Sabah’s fascinating Rainforest Discovery Centre
- Search for exotic flora and fauna native to Borneo
FLIGHTS
- Return international flights (economy class) ex SYD/MEL/PER/*BNE/*ADL/*AKL
ACCOMMODATION
- 8 nights standard and lodge accommodation
DINING
- Enjoy 23 meals including a dinner in an English-style tea house
TRANSPORT
- Transportation by private A/C vehicles
12-DAY BORNEO WILDLIFE DISCOVERY WITH LUXURY RESORT EXTENSION
All of the above plus the following:
Accommodation:- 2 nights luxury resort accommodation at the Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort
- Stay in a well-appointed Garden Wing Deluxe Room
Dining:- Daily Buffet Breakfast
Itinerary 1
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: Ox Bow Lake Kinabatangan – Afternoon River Cruise
Day 5: Sukau – Ranau – Sabah Tea Plantation Cottage – 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
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: Ox Bow Lake Kinabatangan – Afternoon River Cruise
Day 5: Sukau – Ranau – Sabah Tea Plantation Cottage – 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 - Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort
Day 10: Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort
Day 11: Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort - Kota Kinabalu - Australia (or New Zealand)
Day 12: Arrive in Australia or New Zealand
This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 18th September 2024.
This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share.
Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement applies.
• 10 Day Package: $600
• 12 Day Package: $950
Departure Dates
2023
August: *14, *21
September: *2, 4, 11, 14, *18, **25
October: *2, 9, 16, *23
November: 6, 13, 20, *27
December: **4, **11
2024:
February: *7, 21
March: 6, 13, 20
April: *10, *24
May: 1, 8, 22, 29
June: 5, 12, *19, *26
July: **3, *24, *31
August: *7, 14, 21, 22, 28
September: 4, *11, *18
Please note: See checkout for live dates and availability.
Surcharges
• dates/months with a * incur a high season surcharge of $250 per person.
• dates/months with a ** incur a high season surcharge of $350 per person.
Departure Cities
Sydney, Melbourne, *Perth, *Brisbane, *Adelaide or *Auckland (New Zealand)
Departure City Surcharges
Brisbane or Adelaide: $200 per person
Auckland: $750 per person
Flights
Full-Service Airline(s) Used
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
• Airlines: Malaysian Airlines plus any codeshare partners (subject to availability).
Please note: TWAC 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.
Arrive early in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
$300 per person, subject to availability
Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• This option is not available through online checkout. Please contact our friendly staff by phone to purchase this optional extra.
• Arrivals before your selected departure date can only be booked up to one month before check-out. Should you wish to arrive earlier, please contact TWAC 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.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
• 31 March 2023 - 30 April 2023
• 16 June 2023 - 22 July 2023
• 15 September 2023 - 14 October 2023
• 7 December 2023 - 31 January 2024
• 31 March 2024 - 30 April 2024
• 23 June 2024 - 22 July 2024
• 22 September 2024 - 20 October 2024
Arrive early in Sandakan, Malaysia
$250 per person, subject to availabilityPlease note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• Arrivals before your selected departure date can only be booked up to one month before check-out. Should you wish to arrive earlier, please contact TWAC 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.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
• 31 March 2023 - 30 April 2023
• 16 June 2023 - 22 July 2023
• 15 September 2023 - 14 October 2023
• 7 December 2023 - 31 January 2024
• 31 March 2024 - 30 April 2024
• 23 June 2024 - 22 July 2024
• 22 September 2024 - 20 October 2024
Stay behind in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
$300 per person, subject to availability
Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• This fee does, however, include an internal flight from Kota Kinabalu to your destination. If you wish to forfeit this flight, please advise our friendly reservations team so we may secure your return flight back to Australia. Please note by choosing to forfeit your connecting flight, the cost does not change.
• This option is not available through the online check out. Please contact our friendly staff by phone to purchase this optional extra.
• 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 TWAC 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.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
• 31 March 2023 - 30 April 2023
• 16 June 2023 - 22 July 2023
• 15 September 2023 - 14 October 2023
• 7 December 2023 - 31 January 2024
• 31 March 2024 - 30 April 2024
• 23 June 2024 - 22 July 2024
• 22 September 2024 - 20 October 2024
Stay behind in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
$250 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 TWAC 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.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
• 31 March 2023 - 30 April 2023
• 16 June 2023 - 22 July 2023
• 15 September 2023 - 14 October 2023
• 7 December 2023 - 31 January 2024
• 31 March 2024 - 30 April 2024
• 23 June 2024 - 22 July 2024
• 22 September 2024 - 20 October 2024
Stopover Packages (Pre-Tour Only)
Twin share: $600 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $1000 one way
Locations:
* Kuala Lumpur
Includes:
• 2 Nights in superior accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Return airport transfers
Please note:
• Stopover packages are subject to availability.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
• 31 March 2023 - 30 April 2023
• 16 June 2023 - 22 July 2023
• 15 September 2023 - 14 October 2023
• 7 December 2023 - 31 January 2024
• 31 March 2024 - 30 April 2024
• 23 June 2024 - 22 July 2024
• 22 September 2024 - 20 October 2024
Flight Class Upgrades
Business Class: For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
Please note:
• Flight upgrades are subject to availability (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; subject to aircraft configuration.
Accommodation Used
• Standard Properties
Sandakan: Sabah Hotel
Kota Kinabalu: Hotel Shangri-la
Ranau: Sabah Tea Garden Cottage
• Speciality Lodge
Sukau: Borneo Nature Lodge
• Luxury Resort
Kota Kinabalu Area: 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
2 x Single Bed or 1 x Queen (subject to availability).
Adjoining/Interconnecting Rooms
Subject to availability and at the hotel's discretion. Please inquire upon booking if you require this option.
- Visa fees and requirements
- Domestic transfers and flights not stated in the deal offer
- Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer
- Optional gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Malaysian Tourism Tax: 10 RM (approx. $3.50 AUD) per room per night collected on tour
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
A 90 day tourist visa will generally be granted upon arrival into Borneo, Malaysia if travelling on an Australian or New Zealand passport.
Important:
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.
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.
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