Flight: MH2504 Kuala Lumpur - Kuching 09.10 - 11.05

Meet & greet: Upon arrival in Kuching, you will be welcomed to Malaysian Borneo by your local guide and transferred to your hotel in a chauffeur driven car for a four-night stay.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Riverside Majestic (Deluxe Room)

Guided tour of Kuching: This morning, you will be taken on a tour of this riverside city established by Sir James Brooke, the first White Rajah of Sarawak. Many of the buildings in the city centre date back to the colourful days of Brooke’s rule including Fort Margherita and the former residence of the White Rajah. See Old Chinese temples and bustling markets on almost every corner and explore the mile long “waterfront” promenade. The stalls in the main bazaar offer an impressive collection of tribal carvings, handicrafts, antiques and souvenirs.

Afternoon at leisure: This afternoon is free to relax at your hotel or explore more of Kuching independently.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Riverside Majestic (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Full day tour of the Bako National Park: After breakfast this morning depart by road to Bako National Park. After visiting the Park's information and exhibition centre, start an easy trek through mangrove forest to observe the mud skippers and blue-fiddler crabs. You will then enter a forested trail where it is possible to see the curious looking proboscis monkeys, before arriving at the plateau which is home to various botanical delights and several species of the carnivorous pitcher plants. This is a fascinating hike through several different ecosystems and vegetation along the way, from mangrove swamp to rainforest, then kerangan and padang forest. Return to Kuching in the afternoon.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Riverside Majestic (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Morning Visit to Semonggoh Orangutan Centre:  Early this morning, set off for the Semonggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, located 22 km from Kuching. Set up in 1975, this sanctuary is set in 740-hectares of virgin forest and home to orang utans, honey bears, hornbills, porcupines, storks, barking deer and monkeys. Most of the animals were rescued from captivity and are being rehabilitated back to health in a natural environment. The highlight of the visit is to observe the orang utans being trained to fend for themselves before being released into the wild.

Highland Kayaking Adventure: After your visit to Semonggoh, continue driving south to Bengoh, the starting point of your kayak adventure. Float down a meandering river through the limestone hills amongst the tropical rainforest. Sections of flat water are punctuated by Class 1 to Class 2 rapids, offering a more thrilling ride. Take breaks along the way to savour the beauty of the jungle, visit a friendly Bidayuh Village and have a swim in the cold refreshing mountain water. Enjoy a light lunch on the sandy riverbanks. The trip ends at the picturesque village of Semadang, from where you return to Kuching by road arriving around 3pm this afternoon.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Riverside Majestic (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Private transfer: After breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to Kuching Airport for your flight to Mulu National Park.

Flight: MH3572 Kuching - Mulu National Park 10.05 - 11.40 

Private transfer: Upon arrival in Mulu National Park, you will be met by your local guide and taken to the Mulu Marriott Resort for a two-night stay.

Afternoon tour of the Mulu National Park: This afternoon, set off on a 3 km walk along raised wooden platforms to reach Deer Cave, the largest cave passage in the world. Also explore Lang Cave, regarded as the most beautiful cave formation in Mulu. If weather permits you will be taken to the bat observatory point to watch millions of bats flying out from Deer Cave at dusk.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Full day visit to Mulu National Park: After breakfast at your lodge, travel by longboat to visit Penan Settlement to witness the lifestyle of the Penan community. Continue by longboat to Mulu National Park and visit Wind cave, Young Lady Cave and Clearwater Cave. Take a picnic lunch at Clearwater Hut and if you wish, you may enjoy a swim at the Clearwater pool.

Mulu Skywalk: This afternoon, experience Mulu’s Skywalk, the world’s longest tree-based canopy walk. This 480 m walkway is suspended 20 m above the forest floor, and winds around the lush treetops. Get a glimpse of life high in the canopy, enjoy views of the river below and the soaring heights of the nearby limestone cliffs in the distance. This small group tour is conducted by a Mulu Park guide and takes around 2 hours.

Mulu Night Walk: This evening, join a small group led by an official Mulu Park guide on a tour of the forest at night. Walk along the 1.5 km plank-walk which meanders through kerangas forest, home to Borneo’s famous pitcher plants, riverine, swamp and limestone vegetation. The guide will use an audio transmitter to relay information without disturbing the timid wildlife. Immerse yourself in the night sounds of the rainforest; you may have the chance to see blinking fireflies floating before you or search for luminescent fungi. Quietly move through the forest looking for animals that hide during the day but emerge in the darkness which protects them from being seen by predators.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa (Deluxe Rainforest Room)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Private transfer: At the appropriate time today, you will be collected from the Mulu Marriott and transferred to the airport for your flight to Miri.

Flight: MH3631 Mulu - Miri 11.20 - 11.55

Private transfer: Upon arrival in Miri, you will be met by your local guide and taken to the Miri Marriott Resort & Spa for a two-night stay.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Miri Marriott Resort & Spa (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Full day tour of the Niah National Park: After breakfast this morning, set off on the 1.5 hours' drive to the Niah National Park, a 3,183 hectare area of rainforest and limestone hills. The park is famous for its Palaeolithic & Neolithic burial sites, ancient cave paintings and the spectacular entrance to the Great Cave. On arrival at the park headquarters, take a short boat ride across a narrow river. You will then set off on a 3 km walk along raised boards that wind through lowland forest to the mouth of the Great Cave. Along the way your guide can explain the wide number of plant species that inhabit the park, and will keep an eye out for birdlife and animals that you may encounter. The Great Cave sheltered human life 40,000 years ago, and some of the oldest human remains in Southeast Asia were found here in the 1950s along with many other relics of prehistoric man. Today the cave is home only to bats, swiftlets, and other specially adapted wildlife. Take your time to explore the Great Cave, which has a variety of tools made of stone, bone, and iron on display. Continue to Painted Cave where you can see prehistoric cave paintings and a number of wooden coffins in the shape of boats whose contents are displayed in the Sarawak Museum. After lunch back at the park headquarters, return to your hotel in Miri.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Miri Marriott Resort & Spa (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Road journey to Brunei: After an early breakfast this morning, set off by road for Brunei’s capital Bandar Seri Begawan, a drive of between 2-3 hours.

Boat journey to Ulu Temburong National Park: From the capital’s main jetty, set off in a local water taxi to Bangar town, a journey of around 45 minutes. Upon arrival at Bangar, you will be transferred by road to Batang Duri where you will board a longtail boat called a temuai – a vessel specially designed to navigate the shallow waters of the Temburong River in Brunei’s interior. Continue your journey upstream to the Ulu Ulu Resort, a thrilling river cruise lasting around one hour. You will be greeted at the Club Lounge with a welcome drink for the registration process, then served lunch at the Valley café. There will be some time to settle in to your room before this afternoon’s activities.  

Afternoon kayaking: Later this afternoon, set off on a guided kayaking trip from the Two River Terrace to paddle silently through the rainforest in search of wildlife. This activity will take approximately one hour and will end at the resort’s jetty.

Jungle Night walk: After dinner this evening, there is the option of a night walk through the rainforest looking for nocturnal wildlife. We recommend that you bring along your own flashlight for this excursion.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Ulu-Ulu Resort (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Nature hike in the Temburong National Park: After breakfast set off on a nature hike in the national park lasting approximately 2-3 hours. There are established forest trails through the park of around 4.5 miles along wooden walkways which protect the ground vegetation and help prevent erosion. Today’s walk takes you to the Belalong canopy walkway, famous for its 43m high tower. Climb up the steel structures for spectacular views over the national park. Walk between the five connected towers to observe the rainforest’s diverse treetop ecosystem. Return to the resort in time for a well-deserved lunch, and some time to relax.

Afternoon bird watching: This afternoon there will be a guided bird watching trip in the forest surrounding the resort. There are binoculars available for rent if you do not have your own pair.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Ulu-Ulu Resort (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Optional canopy walkway at sunrise: Rise early this morning for a light breakfast to return to the Belalong canopy walkway at sunrise, considered the best time to observe animal and bird life. Climb to the 43m high tower for the chance to see a spectacular sunrise over the dense forest below. Return to the lodge for a full breakfast.

Visit Ulu Mutong Waterfalls: After breakfast, take a short boat ride, then a short walk to the Ulu Mutong Waterfalls. The upper section of the falls has a deep pool which is suitable for swimming in the clear but cold water, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the rainforest. The slightly bigger main section below has a gentler flow and is home to the “Doctor Fish”, or garra rufa, a tiny freshwater fish that nibble the dead skin on your feet and legs. It is one of the few places in the world where you can experience a fish spa in a natural environment. Continue walking along the nature trails which lead back to the lodge.

Boat & road journey to Bandar Seri Begawan: Depart downstream to Batang Duri jetty by long boat and proceed to Bangar Town. Continue to Bandar Seri Begawan in a water taxi, from where you will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight to Kota Kinabalu.

Flight: BI6823 Brunei - Kota Kinabalu 15.50 - 16.35 

Journey to Gaya Island: On arrival at Kota Kinabalu airport, you will be met by staff from your resort on Gaya Island and transferred to Jesselton Point in the city. From Jesselton Point you will take the resorts shared speedboat to Gaya Island, a journey of just 10 minutes into the South China Sea.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Gayana Marine Resort (Rainforest Villa)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Days at leisure on Gaya Island: These days are at leisure to relax in comfort on this wonderful tropical Island. A large range of watersports, including diving and snorkelling can be arranged through your resort for those who don't want to simply relax by the pool or on the beach. Or if you feel like an outing, the city of Kota Kinabalu is just a 15-minute speedboat ride away.

Accommodation: Stay these nights at the Gayana Marine Resort (Rainforest Villa)

Meals: Breakfast

Journey to the airport: At the advised time today, join a shared boat to the mainland, then travel on to the airport in a private car.

Please note that you will have to check out of your hotel room in the morning but will be able to store your luggage and use the shared facilities until it is time to transfer to the airport. If you wish to book a late checkout from your room, please speak to your consultant at the time of enquiry.

Flight: MH2647 Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur 19.55 - 22.20

Flight: MH2 Kuala Lumpur - London Heathrow 23.30 - 05.55 (overnight)

Meals: Breakfast