Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kuala Lumpur
You'll be met at the airport and taken to your hotel to settle in. After that, there's a meeting with your Tour Manager and a welcome dinner starts at 6:30pm, so you'll have time to freshen up and meet the group.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at 6:30pm)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Welcome briefing with Tour Manager
- Day 2
Kuala Lumpur City Tour
Start with Thean Hou Temple, then drive past the Houses of Parliament and National Monument. You'll see the railway station on the way to Merdeka Square, check out Jamek Mosque, and take the elevator up KL Tower for views across the city. Back at your hotel by 4:30pm, the evening is yours to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Kuala Lumpur
- Visit Thean Hou Temple
- View Houses of Parliament
- Visit National Monument
- Visit Jamek Mosque
- Ascend KL Tower observation deck
Landmarks/POIs Thean Hou Temple Houses of Parliament National Monument Kuala Lumpur Railway Station Merdeka Square Jamek Mosque KL Tower - Day 3
Kuala Lumpur to Kuching
Fly to Kuching and get settled at your hotel. Wander around this town at your own pace during the day. Later, you'll head out on a sunset cruise along the Sarawak River to see the waterfront mansions and city lights before heading back for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight to Kuching
- Sunset cruise on Sarawak River
Optional Activities
- Explore Kuching town (free time)
Landmarks/POIs Sarawak River - Day 4
Kuching Walking Tour
Walk through historic Kuching starting in Chinatown where you'll find the famous Cat Statue. Continue to Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple by the water, visit the Chinese Historical Museum and Textile Museum, then check out Masjid India, Gambier Street, the Brooke Dockyard, and St. Thomas Cathedral at Merdeka Square. The afternoon is free to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Kuching
- Visit Cat Statue
- Visit Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple
- Visit Chinese Historical Museum
- Visit Textile Museum
- Visit Masjid India
- Visit Gambier Street
- Visit Brooke Dockyard
- Visit St. Thomas Cathedral at Merdeka Square
Landmarks/POIs Cat Statue Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple Chinese Historical Museum Textile Museum Masjid India Brooke Dockyard St. Thomas Cathedral - Day 5
Kuching to Batang Ai National Park
Drive through countryside with villages, rice fields, and palm plantations. You'll stop for lunch at a local spot, then head to Hydro Lake and board a boat at Lubok Antu jetty. The boat takes you to a remote resort at the edge of Batang Ai National Park where you can relax before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant en route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through countryside
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Boat trip from Lubok Antu jetty to Batang Ai National Park resort
Landmarks/POIs Batang Ai National Park Hydro Lake - Day 6
Mengkak Longhouse and Iban Culture
Travel by traditional motorized native longboat to Mengkak Longhouse in the hillside jungle along the river. Villagers welcome you with cultural performances and you'll learn about Iban traditions and see their handicrafts. After lunch, the boat returns you to Kuching in the late afternoon, leaving your evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorized native longboat journey to Mengkak Longhouse
- Cultural performance by villagers
- Learn about Iban people and community
- View handicrafts
Optional Activities
- Meet with villagers
Landmarks/POIs Mengkak Longhouse - Day 7
Kuching to Mulu National Park
Early flight from Kuching to Mulu, then transfer to a rainforest resort for lunch. Later, you'll go out to explore Mulu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through rainforest with streams and reach Deer & Lang Caves where you might see free-tailed bats take flight at dusk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Welcome lunch at resort), Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight to Mulu
- Excursion to Mulu National Park
- Walk in rainforest to Deer & Lang Caves
- Bat watching
Landmarks/POIs Mulu National Park Deer Cave Lang Cave - Day 8
Melinau River and Mulu Caves
Cruise by longboat on Melinau River to Wind Caves and see stalactites, stalagmites, and illuminated rock formations in the King's Room. Stop at a semi-nomadic Penan Settlement, then continue to Clearwater Cave where there's a plank walk along limestone cliffs and you can swim in the clear waters if you want. Picnic lunch before returning to the resort for an easy afternoon and dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Longboat cruise on Melinau River
- Visit Wind Caves
- Visit Penan Settlement
- Visit Clearwater Cave
- Picnic lunch
Optional Activities
- Swim in Clearwater Cave
Landmarks/POIs Wind Cave Penan Settlement Clearwater Cave Melinau River - Day 9
Mulu to Sandakan
Take a short flight to Sandakan. The rest of the day is open for you to walk around this coastal town and check out the views over the Sulu Sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight to Sandakan
Optional Activities
- Explore Sandakan town
Landmarks/POIs Sulu Sea - Day 10
Wildlife Sanctuaries
Visit Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in the morning to see orphaned orangutans being prepared for life in the wild. Then go to Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre to see the world's smallest bear. After lunch, head to Labuk Bay to visit Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary where over 400 acres of mangrove forest protect these unique monkeys.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
- Visit Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
- Visit Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary in Labuk Bay
Landmarks/POIs Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary Labuk Bay - Day 11
Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
Fly to Kota Kinabalu late morning and have time to relax at your hotel. In the evening, drive past the lit-up city landmarks on your way to a popular restaurant where you'll have dinner with traditional music and dance showing the different ethnic groups and colors of Borneo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner of Malaysian cuisine with traditional music and dance)
Included Activities
- Flight to Kota Kinabalu
- Evening drive past city landmarks
- Dinner with traditional music and dance
Landmarks/POIs Kota Kinabalu - Day 12
Kinabalu Park and Mount Kinabalu
See the sharp granite peaks of Mount Kinabalu at Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 5,000 plant species and 90 mammals. Take a short rainforest walk before lunch. After that, visit Mountain Garden to see rare plants and orchids including Rothschild's Slipper Orchid. Afternoon is at leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kinabalu Park
- Short rainforest trek through Kinabalu Park
- Visit Mountain Garden
- View rare orchids including Rothschild's Slipper Orchid
Landmarks/POIs Kinabalu Park Mount Kinabalu Mountain Garden - Day 13
Mari Mari Cultural Village
Drive through countryside to Mari Mari Cultural Village in the rainforest where you'll explore tribal culture and traditions of Sabah's indigenous people. Walk through this open-air museum watching tribal dances, learning about Borneo's groups, and joining in cultural activities. Afternoon free before a Farewell Dinner in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Mari Mari Cultural Village
- Watch tribal dances
- Learn about indigenous groups
- Participate in cultural demonstrations
Landmarks/POIs Mari Mari Cultural Village - Day 14
Departure from Kota Kinabalu
Transfer to Kota Kinabalu airport for your departure flight home.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
