An exciting holiday combining the sophistication of Singapore with a fascinating journey through rural and exotic Borneo. If you are looking for a holiday with a difference, this unique adventure provides a memorable experience of lush rainforests, varied wildlife and stunning beaches.


ITINERARY
DAY 1 - LONDON TO SINGAPORE
Fly Malaysia Airlines from Heathrow to Singapore via Kuala Lumpur arriving the next day for three nights in dynamic Singapore.

DAY 2 - SINGAPORE
On arrival in Singapore transfer to the four star Traders Hotel for three nights in a Superior room. During your stay experience the fantastic shopping, night markets, cuisine, entertainment and wonderful mix of Asian cultures that Singapore offers in abundance. You may wish to prebook one of our excursions (please call for details).

DAY 5 - SINGAPORE TO KUCHING
Fly Malaysia Airlines to the beautiful city of Kuching in the East Malaysian state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo, legendary land of the Hornbill and Headhunter. Transfer to the Hilton Kuching for one night.

DAY 6 - KUCHING TO LEMANAK RIVER
This morning travel through paddy fields, rubber plantations, pepper and oil plantations and tiny local villages. Explore the lush rainforest flanked by towering mountain peaks, visit the Serian farmer's market and stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Enjoy a longboat ride up the Lemanak River to a traditional longhouse for a tour, cultural performance and blowpipe demonstration before an overnight stay at the Hilton Batang Ai, designed in the style of a traditional longhouse but with modern comforts.

DAY 7 - LEMANAK RIVER TO DAMAI
Rise early this morning and have breakfast in the longhouse before returning down river by road (approx 4 and half hours) and travelling on to the Damai Beach Resort, overlooking the South China Sea. Dramatically set on a beautiful sandy bay with Mount Santubong providing a majestic backdrop, the hotel has excellent bars, restaurants, sports and watersports facilities and offers a superb beachfront location to relax and unwind for the next two nights. During your stay, enjoy a game of golf, explore the surrounding jungle or perhaps make a visit to the Cultural Village.

DAY 9 - DAMAI TO KOTA KINABALU
Today fly Malaysia Airlines to Kota Kinabalu in the state of Sabah, Borneo and transfer to the beautiful five star Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort for a seven night stay in a Superior rainforest room.

DAY 10 - KOTA KINABALU
During your stay at Rasa Ria enjoy this excellent beachfront hotel and sample some of the many excursions. There is an orangutan sanctuary adjoining the hotel, which is a wonderful spot to watch the feeding of these beautiful animals up close. As one of our most popular Malaysian Beach resorts, you may choose to extend your stay here for a few extra days of indulgence and relaxation (please call for details).

DAY 16 - LOTA KINABALU TO LONDON
Fly Malaysia Airlines to Heathrow via Kuala Lumpur, arriving later the same day.


GUIDE The Borneo Adventure is escorted by a professional, local guide from arrival in Kuching on Day 5 to departure from Kota Kinablu on Day 12. Extensions are not escorted but assistance is provided in each destination by our local representative.

MEAL PLAN Prices include breakfast on Days 6 to 9, lunch on Days 6 and 7 and dinner on Day 6. No other meals are included. Meal supplements are available on request.

ACCOMMODATION A variety of accommodation is used to incorporate the best locations and experiences; this does involve moving between accommodation ranging from 3 to 5 star. Accommodation in Singapore, Kuching, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi and Hong Kong, is in 4 star hotels; at Lemanak River and in Damai it is 3 star and in Kota Kinabalu 5 star.

GROUP SIZE / MINIMUM NUMBERS Maximum 20 passengers. This tour is subject to a minimum number of passengers (please call for details).