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22021Borneo24 DAY TOUR – 8 MAY 202124 DAY TOUR – 8 MAY 2021

TourTour INTRODUCTION

Adventure seekers, nature lovers and curious minds are all drawn to the lush rainforests, unique wildlife, peaceful villages, pristine mountains and delectable cuisines of Borneo.

Take in the rehabilitation work being done at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, cruise along the gentle waters of Kinabatangan River and spot cheeky monkeys on Oxbow lakes. This tour will see you enjoy one of National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World in the shadow of Mount Kinabalu and a stay in the heart of the Danum Valley. We’ll then whisk you away for a breathtaking 11-day journey aboard the iconic Star Clippers, setting sail to Singapore.

KUCHING FROM THE SARAWAK RIVER

DAY ONE 8 MAY 2021

We’ll pick you up from your home*

for an easy transfer to Sydney

Airport. We’ll depart in the evening

for an overnight flight to Kota

Kinabalu in Sabah.

(Meals: Meals in Flight)

DAY TWO9 MAY 2021

Welcome to Borneo! On arrival we

will be transferred to our hotel to

check in and recover from the flight.

This evening, our guide will take

us on a brief walking tour of Kota

Kinabalu, finishing with a local dinner

at the Filipino Night Market – a

bustling and colourful market by the

South China Sea.

(Meals: Meals in Flight, Dinner)

DAY THREE10 MAY 2021

Today we take a scenic journey into

Borneo’s rugged island interior.

Travel along winding roads, passing

paddy fields and local villages en

route to the Poring Hot Springs.

Take a walk around this beautiful

compound which takes its name from

the giant bamboo that surrounds

it. See Japanese-style outdoor hot

tubs, which are filled from natural

hot springs believed to possess

therapeutic effects!

Continue to nearby Kipungit Waterfall

to admire this spectacular natural

wonder. After lunch, stop at Mount

Kinabalu National Park for a guided

walk to learn about the vast array of

flora found in this lush park. Admire

views of Southeast Asia’s highest

peak – Mt Kinabalu – in the distance,

before returning to your hotel.

(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY FOUR11 MAY 2021

After breakfast, we will transfer to the

airport for our flight to Sandakan. On

arrival, stop by at Sandakan Memorial

Park, which commemorates the

sacrifice and suffering endured by

both Australian and British soldiers

who were held as prisoners by the

Japanese between 1942 and 1945.

Visit the Puu Jih Shih Buddhist

Temple, located on a steep hilltop

which affords magnificent views

overlooking Sandakan Bay and the

town centre, before we check in to

our accommodation

(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY FIVE12 MAY 2021

Today you will visit the world’s

largest orangutan rehabilitation

centre at Sepilok. Witness the

orangutans being fed by the rangers

and keep your camera handy as you

stroll the jungle-flanked wooden

walkways. We will continue to the

Bornean Sun Bear Conservation

Centre, where you can observe these

precious animals. There are currently

36 bears housed at the center,

which have been rescued from

poachers. This afternoon we will be

transferred along the Kinabatangan

River to reach the award-winning

Sukau Rainforest Lodge. Named one

of National Geographic’s ‘Unique

Lodges of the world’, immerse

yourself in the tranquillity of the

rainforest and the cacophony of

its inhabitants. We will spend two

nights’ here, starting our stay with

a candlelit dinner overlooking the

banks of the river.

(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY SIX13 MAY 2021

Rise early in the morning with the

birds and other animals of the river

for a cruise to Kelenanap Oxbow

Lake. The crescent shaped lake

formed when the river’s meandering

became so wide that it cut itself

off. After breakfast, proceed for an

educational tour along our Hornbill

Boardwalk located behind the lodge

with the in-house naturalist. In the

afternoon, we enjoy another river

cruise for more wildlife spotting.

(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY SEVEN 14 MAY 2021

Today we will travel into the thick

virgin rainforest area of Danum Valley

– one of the world’s most complex

ecosystems. On arrival at the Borneo

Rainforest Lodge, check in and enjoy

a late afternoon walk along the trails

and the 130-metre-tall, 300-metre-

long canopy walk. You will be high up

in the 130-million-year-old rainforest,

which is literally humming with jungle

sounds. This pristine rainforest is

also home to more than 340 species

of birds, 124 species of mammals,

72 species of reptiles, 56 species of

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amphibians and a staggering 200

species of plants per hectare.

Tonight, board one of the open-top

4WD vehicles for an exhilarating

night spotlighting tour. Accompanied

by a local guide who shines a light

into the jungle, spot a range of

nocturnal animals that inhabit the

reserve, from samba deer to civet

cats, leopards, and a stunning array

of insects and frogs.

(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY EIGHT15 MAY 2021

The morning chorus of the jungle is

a cacophony of sounds ranging from

birds to primates, such as the gibbon.

Taking a packed breakfast, travel to

a 200-year-old Kadazandusun Burial

Site, known as “Coffin Cliff”, along

the 2.6km Viewpoint Trail. The end of

this trail results in spectacular views

over a million-year-old jungle – a

truly spectacular sight. The return

journey includes a trip to waterfalls

for a refreshing dip in the Jacuzzi

Pool – with the added benefit of

nibbling fish! Enjoy lodge activities in

the afternoon, or simply relax before

venturing into the jungle on foot

after the sun sets. Quietly entering

the jungle reveals an amazing array

of wildlife, not to mention the variety

and size of the many insects that

flourish in the evening hours.

(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY NINE16 MAY 2021

Today we will fly back to Kota

Kinabalu, staying a further two

nights, but this time at a beautiful

five star beach resort.

(Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY TEN17 MAY 2021

Mari-Mari Cultural Village is located

deep in the countryside away from

the modern and developing Kota

Kinabalu city. The village operates

as a museum that preserves Borneo

ethnic culture. It aims to share the

knowledge, history, culture, and

tradition of Borneo with you, so

that it is not forgotten. Our visit

offers you the opportunity to see

and experience the culture and

lifestyle of how the indigenous

ethnic groups of Borneo used to live

when electricity had not yet been

introduced in their land.

(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)

DAY ELEVEN18 MAY 2021

Enjoy a morning of leisure before

climbing aboard the impressive

tall-ship, Star Clippers. We will be

cruising for the next 11 days, through

to Singapore.

(Meals: Onboard)

DAY TWELVE19 MAY 2021

Our first stop via ship is Tiga Island, a

group of small uninhabited islands in

Kimanis Bay, which is off the western

coast of Sabah, Malaysia. Formed by a

volcanic eruption near Borneo in 1987,

there’s plenty to see and do here.

Snorkel or kayak in the clear waters,

dive into the deep to find underwater

treasures or discover Pulau Toga,

famous for its therapeutic natural

volcanic mud.

(Meals: Onboard)

DAY THIRTEEN20 MAY 2021

Today we’ll explore the capital of

the Sultanate of Brunei, Bandar Seri

Begawan, host to the biggest water

village and one of the most peaceful

mosques in the world - Omar Ali

Salifuddien Mosque.

A long winding bridge leads from

the mosque, which is surrounded

by colourful floral gardens, to the

lagoon, where you can take in a

spectacular view of the water village.

(Meals: Onboard)

DAY FOURTEEN21 MAY 2021

Miri is the second largest city

in Sarawak and the main tourist

gateway for numerous wildlife

attractions, including the fantastic

caves and waterfalls of Niah National

Park. Find local gifts in the great

local shopping malls or see some of

the local sites, including Unity Tower,

Pustaka Miri, Petroleum Museum,

views over Miri city from the top

of Capital Hill, the San Ching Tian

Temple and the Esplanade Beach at

Luak Bay.

(Meals: Onboard)

DAY FIFTEEN22 MAY 2021

Today we visit Bintulu, formally

a fishing village that has become

industrialised due to the large

preserves of natural gas found

offshore.

Visit the local bars, restaurants and

nightclubs or see the crocodiles

and pythons in Taman Tumbina

zoo. Many visitors enter the park

simply to climb the hill and take in

the beautiful panorama of the South

China Sea.

(Meals: Onboard)

DAY SIXTEEN23 MAY 2021

A day spent enjoying the cuisine and

activities onboard.

(Meals: Onboard)

DAY SEVENTEEN24 MAY 2021

Today we stop in Kuching, famous

for its one-mile long promenade

that follows the Sarawak river. Take

a stroll along the historic waterfront

to the 19th-century Old Court House,

which today is a centre of culture.

Visit the various court buildings to

see local exhibitions, theatre, poetry

readings and live music or stop by

the waterfront coffee shops, street

food stalls or tribal handicraft shops

for a tasty treat or souvenir.

(Meals: Onboard)

DAY EIGHTEEN25 MAY 2021

We are stopped at Kuching until

3:00pm today, so take in the

opportunity to explore the thriving

waterfront community before we

spend a few nights at sea.

(Meals: Onboard)

DAY NINETEEN/TWENTY26-27 MAY 2021

Enjoy the activities and delicious

food aboard the Star Clippers Cruise.

(Meals: Onboard)

DAY TWENTY-ONE28 MAY 2021

Visit Nongsa Point Marina, home

to a charming Mediterranean-style

resort that offers a peaceful, tropical

backdrop surrounding a relaxing

nature cove.

(Meals: Onboard)

DAY TWENTY-TWO29 MAY 2021

Today we disembark the Star

Clippers Cruise in Singapore. See

the century-old temples, bustling

city centres and lush green spaces

of Singapore on a city tour.

Singapore’s extraordinary attractions

are as diverse as its calendar of

events, making this an enchanting

destination to visit.

DAY TWENTY-THREE/FOUR30-31 MAY 2021

Enjoy an easy flight back to Australia.

Our flight departs in the evening on

the 30th, arriving in Sydney on the

31st. Once bags are collected, you

will be transferred* back to your

home address.

(Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Meals in Flight)

IMPORTANT IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOWTHINGS TO KNOW

• Only 12 spots available!

• Inclusive touring

• Tipping Included

• 4 star accommodation

• Pick up from your home address in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and The Lower Hunter region*

• Pre-tour get together to meet your travelling companions

Secure your place by Secure your place by contacting Jayes Travel contacting Jayes Travel

on 1300 891 100 on 1300 891 100

*Jayes Travel Women includes home pick-ups from Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Valley. Outside of these regions, a supplement may apply. There is no reduction in tour cost if you choose not to use the transfers from Newcastle.

No shore excursions are included on the cruise, but you will get EURO200 per person in credit to use towards excursions.

BORNEO

SNORKEL NEAR UNINHABITED ISLANDS

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• Twin Share Cost per person $13,300

• Single Share Supplement $1,900 (cruise) $1,200 (land)

• All prices include 200EURO for shore excursions on Star Clippers

• Spot unique wildlife amongst the canopy of lushgreen rainforests

• See the amazing Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary and the rescued Sun Bears of Borneo

• Stay on Kinabatangan River and in the Danum Valley

• See and experience the culture and lifestyle of how the indigenous ethnic groups of Borneo used to live

• Admire views of Mt Kinabalu, Southeast Asia’s highest peak

• Relax on board an 11-day cruise to Singapore with EURO200 per person to use towards shore excursions

• Spend days snorkelling and exploring uninhabited islands

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