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Borneo Family Adventure
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
11 days (ex Kota Kinabalu)
Highlights:
Discover the ancient legends and traditions of Sabah, Get up close to orangutans at the Sepilok Reserve, Spend a night in the wild on a jungle camp, Make local friends on a village homestay
Trip Code:
BFG
Group Size:
Minimum 2, Maximum 14
Price:
USD $915
*(plus local payment USD $200)
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Extras:
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Explore the hidden secrets and natural wonders of tropical Sabah. Learn how orangutans are rehabilitated, spot wildlife in steamy jungles and contribute to the preservation of the ecosystem. Along the way, make friends with local villagers, try delicious cuisine and enjoy plenty of time to swim, snorkel or simply relax.
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meals included: 9 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners
transport: Local bus, minibus, speedboat, longboat, walking
accommodation: Hotels/guesthouses (6 nts), basic homestay village (3 nts), Jungle Camping (1 nte)
budget: Allow USD $150 for meals not included.
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important notes:
1.Intrepid Family Adventures are designed for families. Minimum age for children is 6 years old. 2. Arrival airport transfer is included, so please advise flight details at time of booking
Day 1 Kota Kinabalu
Welcome to Sabah, a place where ancient traditions and exotic wildlife continue to thrive. At the Monsopiad Cultural Village, tour the mystical House of Skulls and learn about ancient legends. The nearby islands are great for snorkelling among a wide variety of colourful fish.
Days 2-4 Kinabatangan Jungle Camp/ Homestay
Our local homestay provides the opportunity to interact with villagers and learn about their unique way of life and how they contribute to the preservation of the area's ecosystem at the same time. You'll spend a night camping in the jungle - spotting wildlife such as macaques, proboscis monkeys, crocodiles and rare wild elephants!
Days 5-6 Sepilok Orangutan Reserve
Learn about nature the fun way at Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre, where orphaned orangutans are cared for before being released back into the wild. You could also venture into their natural habitat on any of the walking trails or head into Sandakan and check out the local fish market.
Day 7 Kinabalu National Park
From city life to mountain life as we head into Kinabalu National Park. Stretch the legs and take in the mountain views along the walking trails at the base of Mt Kinabalu; keeping an eye out for monkeys and colourful birds.
Day 8 Pulau Tiga National Park
Enjoy an entire day of beachside bliss at our idyllic island getaway, snorkelling, swimming or simply relaxing on the sand.
Days 9-11 Kota Kinabalu
Choose your own adventure: go on a picnic on the nearby island of Dinawan, catch a steam train past water buffaloes and paddy fields to cosy little Papar or take a memorable horse ride along the beach.
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Every day, hundreds of happy people return from Intrepid trips, and their comments are here for you to read. We do not screen the feedback on this site, all comments are posted here as they were written (unless they used inappropriate language).
GREAT TRIP - EXPERIENCE OF A LIFE TIME TRAVELLING WITH THE CHIDLREN. WE EMBRACED THE CULTURE AND LOVED THE VILLAGE STAY, THE MESCOT STAFF AND JUNGLE EXPERIENCE. HOWEVER, THE TRIP NOTES WOULD NOT HAVE PREPARED A FAMILY WELL ENOUGH FOR WHAT THEY WERE TO EXPECT - WE REALLY WENT WITH THE FLOW AND LIVING CONDITIONS AND LEARNT SO MUCH BUT OTHERS MAY FIND IT DIFFICULT TO ACTUALLY LIVE IN THEIR HOUSES - NEEDS MORE SPECIFIC INFO ABOUT WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE HOME STAY - EVERYTHING ELSE GREAT. THANK YOU
Liz Phillips
My daughter and I both really enjoyed the trip as it was very community based. We were very fortunate to see lots of animals in the wild , which was a truly unique experience.Megan particularly loved staying at our home stay and getting invoved in the local community activites. Thanxs for a great experience!!!!
Dianne Thompson
Fabulous opportunity to see the real Borneo. My daughter loved the jungle camp and our tour guide was brilliant. the homestay was wonderful too, it is basic guys but a real experience!
Ceri Harris
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