Can I join the tour late or leave early?

Joining late or leaving the tour early is possible, but please inform us in advance to make necessary arrangements.

Is there support for emergencies during the tour?

Emergency assistance is available throughout the tour as part of your travel support.

How are transportation needs handled between tour locations?

Transportation between tour locations is organized and included as part of your tour package.

What are the visa requirements?

Visa requirements depend on your nationality. Please check our website for documents needed for entry.

Can I request a room for an odd number of travelers?

If you're traveling alone, you can share a room with another solo traveler of the same gender at no extra charge or pay for a single supplement.

What group size can I expect?

Group sizes can vary, but tours are typically made up of small groups to enhance the experience.

How can I secure my booking?

You can secure your booking by selecting the 'Book Now' button on our website and following the instructions.

Does the tour price include flights?

Flights are not included in the tour price, please arrange your flights separately.

Do the accommodations have laundry services?

Laundry facilities are available at some hotels for a charge.

Is transportation provided from the airport?

An airport arrival transfer is included on the first day of the tour.

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NZ $5,344

Journeys: Best of Borneo National Geographic Journeys

12 days

•

From Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

4.5

4 traveler reviews

Journeys: Best of Borneo National Geographic Journeys - National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures

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Plan your adventure:

Active
Jungle Trekking
Wildlife
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Fully Guided
Explorer
Hiking & Trekking

Platinum Operator: National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Age range 12 to 99

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Highlights

Explore a Bidayuh tribal village
Cruise the Santubong River
Tour the vast Mulu Caves
Watch bats at Deer Cave
Visit Sepilok Orangutan Centre

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Kuching
Day 2 Kuching (1B, 1L)
Day 3 Kuching (1B)
Day 4 Kuching/Gunung Mulu National Park (1B, 1L)
Day 5 Gunung Mulu National Park (1B, 1L)
Day 6 Gunung Mulu National Park/Kota Kinabalu (1B)
Day 7 KOTA KINABALU/KAMPUNG BILIT (1B, 1L, 1D)
Day 8 Kampung Bilit (1B, 1L, 1D)
Day 9 Kampung Bilit/Tabin Wildlife Reserve (1B, 1L, 1D)
Day 10 Tabin Wildlife Reserve (1B, 1L, 1D)
Day 11 Tabin Wildlife Reserve/Kota Kinabalu (1B, 1L)
Day 12 Kota Kinabalu (1B)

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What's Not Included

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Insurance
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

The Waterfront Hotel
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3
Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa
Resort
Days 4, 5
Hotel Grandis
Hotel
Days 6, 11
Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort
Resort
day 7
Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Lodge
Lodge
day 8
Tabin Wildlife Resort
Resort
day 9
Tabin Wildlife Resort
Resort
day 10

Operated by

National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures

4.5

(291 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

12 to 99 years old

Response time

7 hours

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

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Excellent
4.5
Itinerary
Excellent
4.7
Guide
Excellent
5.0
Transport
Excellent
4.7
Accommodation
Excellent
4.3
Food
Excellent
4.3
Tour Operator
National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures
4.5

NE
Nahman
· April 13th, 2024
Two comments 1. To add the Urang Hutan...
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Trip date: March 2024
KA
Kathleen
· October 6th, 2023
Good, but I do have a few recommendations to...
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Trip date: September 2023
Ross
· June 2nd, 2023
Great tour, well organized.
Trip date: May 2023
RH
Rhonda
· October 18th, 2019
Great trip - loads of beautiful nature with...
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Trip date: October 2019

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12 days

Journeys: Best of Borneo National Geographic Journeys

From Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

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What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.

Can I join the tour late or leave early?
Joining late or leaving the tour early is possible, but please inform us in advance to make necessary arrangements.
July 29, 2024
Is there support for emergencies during the tour?
Emergency assistance is available throughout the tour as part of your travel support.
July 29, 2024
How are transportation needs handled between tour locations?
Transportation between tour locations is organized and included as part of your tour package.
July 29, 2024
What are the visa requirements?
Visa requirements depend on your nationality. Please check our website for documents needed for entry.
July 29, 2024
Can I request a room for an odd number of travelers?
If you're traveling alone, you can share a room with another solo traveler of the same gender at no extra charge or pay for a single supplement.
July 29, 2024
What group size can I expect?
Group sizes can vary, but tours are typically made up of small groups to enhance the experience.
July 29, 2024
How can I secure my booking?
You can secure your booking by selecting the 'Book Now' button on our website and following the instructions.
July 29, 2024
Does the tour price include flights?
Flights are not included in the tour price, please arrange your flights separately.
July 29, 2024
Do the accommodations have laundry services?
Laundry facilities are available at some hotels for a charge.
July 29, 2024
Is transportation provided from the airport?
An airport arrival transfer is included on the first day of the tour.
July 29, 2024

Good to Know

Tour ID: 102760

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Malaysia
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.
Type G
Malaysia
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Malaysia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before July 4th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 4th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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