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Wild Borneo
Wild Borneo
13 Days Starting and ending in UK
Visiting: Kota Kinabalu, Kinabalu National Park, Kinabatangan River, Gomantong Caves, Sandakan, ሀመር።
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Tour code:
TTBOR
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 1
Physical rating:
Faster
Age range:
16-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Titan with any specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
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$3919 (USD) including Flights from the UKThis tour is no longer available, please see similar tours below or send an enquiry
Tour Overview
Join us for a wild adventure to the rivers and rainforests of Borneo. We’ll discover the cultures that have influenced two of the island’s cities, breathe in the thick, humid forests and spy a variety of wildlife. Explore gardens of exotic flowers and climb into ancient tree canopies. Search for proboscis monkeys and pygmy elephants as we leisurely cruise remote rivers. And discover how centres are caring for the orang-utan and the world’s smallest bear. If you're looking for an unforgettable wildlife holiday, our Borneo tours are perfect.
Highlights
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Seeking out wildlife such as proboscis monkeys, orang-utans and pygmy elephants as you cruise along remote Kinabatangan River.
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VIP door-to-door travel service
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Itinerary
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Location: Kota Kinabalu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel (5-star)
Meals Included: No Meals
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your flight to Kota Kinabalu
Day 2 : Kota Kinabalu
Location: Kota Kinabalu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel (5-star)
Meals Included: No Meals
On arrival, we’ll transfer to our hotel on the South China Sea coast
Day 3 : Kota Kinabalu
Location: Kota Kinabalu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel (5-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A tour takes us through a city of old-world charm and modern hopes, friendly locals and a fine food scene ranging from street food to a revolving restaurant. The city mosque is a resplendent masterpiece large enough to hold 12,000 worshippers. The Sabah State Museum offers insight into the city’s rich history and modern art, while a stop at a handicraft market and bazaar shows the working life of the city.
Day 4 : Kinabalu National Park
Location: Kinabalu National Park
Accommodation: Nepenthes Lodge Mount Kinabalu National Park (3-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
We drive along the ridges of the Crocker Range to Kinabalu National Park, a UNESCO-protected area of tropical lowland and hillside rainforest dominated by Mount Kinabalu. It has an exceptionally rich variety of plants, including over a thousand species of orchid. The majority of Borneo’s mammals, birds, amphibians and invertebrates (many threatened and vulnerable) can be found here too.;We make our way along the mountain’s garden trails with naturalist guides, which showcase the diversity of plant life here. We’ll also visit a handicraft market, before arriving at our hotel for two nights - within the national park, in the heart of the action.
Day 5 : Kinabalu National Park
Location: Kinabalu National Park
Accommodation: Nepenthes Lodge Mount Kinabalu National Park (3-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
The Poring Hot Springs are an excellent place to view lowland birds and some mammals. Those with a head for heights and nature will love the Canopy Walkway, taking you 43m up into the treetops, where around 75% of rainforest animals spend their time. We then stroll around the Butterfly Garden, an excellent place to watch for beautifully coloured butterflies, birds, and maybe even a flying lizard;We proceed to the Kundasang War Memorial Park, dedicated to the British and Australian prisoners of war who perished on the Sandakan Marches during World War II. We&complete our day at Kundasang Market, where local farms sell their produce, including fruits unknown to the British table.
Day 6 : Kinabatangan River
Location: Kinabatangan River
Accommodation: Bukit Melapi Lodge Kinabatangan River (2-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Travel overland to the tiny village of Sukau on the Kinabatangan River, where we spend two nights in an authentic, basic wooden lodge deep in the Borneo jungle. The greatest concentration of wildlife in Malaysia is found in this area, including rare orang-utans, proboscis monkeys and endangered birds, pygmy elephants and saltwater crocodiles take a cruise along Menanggol River to see what we can spot, with our naturalist guide on hand for all your questions
Day 7 : Kinabatangan River
Location: Kinabatangan River
Accommodation: Bukit Melapi Lodge Kinabatangan River (2-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We have more opportunities to spot Borneo incredible array of wildlife as we cruise to a nearby oxbow lake this morning and along the river this afternoon. Maybe a gibbon, red or silvered leaf monkey, hornbill or Oriental darter will be on the cards today
Day 8 : Gomantong Caves - Sandakan
Location: Gomantong Caves, Sandakan
Accommodation: Hotel, Sabah (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
The Gomantong Caves support swiftlets and a million bats within the cathedral-like chamber, while serpent eagles, bat hawks and kingfishers can be seen lingering on the outer walls. The caves are harvested for the bizarre edible bird& nest.&Next we visit Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, the perfect place to watch a pendulous nosed proboscis monkey leaping amongst the trees or dining on young leaves. We stay in Sandakan, amidst the tropical rainforest.
Day 9 : Sandakan
Location: Sandakan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sabah Hotel (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
See orang-utans in their natural habitat at Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre. The centre was founded in 1964 to rehabilitate orphaned, injured or displaced orang-utans and return them to the wild. Today nearly 80 can be observed while roaming freely in the reserve, while others are cared for in nurseries.;Next is the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, which rehabilitates the world’s smallest bear. These bears continue to be threatened by forest degradation and poaching. Large forest enclosures provide a natural environment while the bears prepare for the wild.Our last visit is to the Rainforest Discovery Centre to learn of the tropical flora and fauna which attracts an astounding 300 species of bird to the reserve, plus unique forest mammals such as flying squirrels
Day 10 : Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu
Location: Sandakan, Kota Kinabalu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Shangri-La Rasa Ria Hotel, Kota Kinabalu (5-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Return to civilisation for a tour of Sandakan. Religious relics, colonial mansions and reminders of World War II dot the city, which has grown on trade.We visit the market and see the colourful interior of the magnificent Chinese Temple, before heading to Sim Sim, where the stilt houses of local tribes sit above the water.We transfer to the airport for our flight to Kota Kinabalu and our luxury property close to the tropical forest.
Day 11 : Kota Kinabalu
Location: Kota Kinabalu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Shangri-La Rasa Ria Hotel, Kota Kinabalu (5-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
A day to relax in our luxurious resort or on the beautiful two-mile crescent beach of pale sand
Day 12 : Kota Kinabalu
Location: Kota Kinabalu
Accommodation: In flight
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a free morning before we transfer to the airport for your overnight return flight to the UK.
Day 13 : Uk
Location: ሀመር።
Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
What's Included
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City tours of Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan
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Visit Kinabalu National Park
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Visit Canopy Walk & Butterfly Farm at Poring Hot Springs, and Kundasang Market
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3 cruises on Kinabatangan River
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Visit Gomantong Caves and Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
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Visit Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre, Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre & the Rainforest Discovery Centre
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Accommodation
10 nights in hotels and 2 in flight (accommodation as specified or similar)
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International and internal flights as detailed. Prices are based on return flights with British Airways from London Heathrow via Kuala Lumpur. Supplements may apply from other airports
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Meals
23 meals: 10 breakfasts (days 3-12) 7 lunches (days 4-10) 6 dinners (days 3-7 and 11)
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Included drinks between 6-9pm on days 4-5 and a glass of wine with dinner on day 11
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Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service
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Travel in destination by coach
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Porterage
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Fully Guided
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What's Not Included
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
16+ age people can go on this tour.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
2-3-4-5 Star
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Do I have to pay a Single Supplement?
In most cases a single supplement will apply. If the price for a Single room for sole occupancy is not shown, please ask our team for details and we will be able to check the details for you.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We've been taking our customers across the world on escorted tours for more than 40 years
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Our commitment to sustainable travel is part of our ethos. We love exploring the world and hope that, alongside our customers, we can be part of a bigger change in respecting the people and wildlife on our planet and minimising the impact we have on our environment.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
With some COVID-19 rules and restrictions still in place there are a few details that you need to know. This information is subject to change. It’s your responsibility to monitor changes and ensure you fulfil all relevant criteria for travel. Rest assured that we’re on hand to help and answer any questions you might have.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You’ll receive your Final holiday documents via email approximately 14 days prior to your departure.
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Reviews of this Operator
Recently returned from the great...
Recently returned from the great Indian rail journey.My wife and I could hardly believe the value for money.From pick ups from Durham to Heathrow and back,to the number of coach and train journeys , quality hotels, great choice of food throughout and our first night in Heathrow Hilton. What really made our trip a success was our guide, Prashant,who managed a party of twenty four very varied, sometimes a little unpredictable travellers with ease.Nothing was too much trouble for him and as a group we gelled and warmed to Prashant as he kept us safe, well informed and a little entertained by his mix of authority and humanity.Where do I begin with the tour itself ? India,a country of extremes.Poverty,wealth,order,chaos.Sometimes bleak,often breathtakingly beautiful.The people,the cities,art, architecture,flaura and fauna.Delhi,Jaipur, Amritsar,Agra, Ranthambore, Chandigarh and the icing on the cake that is Shimla. An absolute masterclass of man versus nature,the railway and buildings are an unbelievable feat,but wait until you see the dual carriageway being built on the mountainside.🤯I could go on for a very long time but I'll just post some photos.Thanks to Titan,thanks to the excellent Prashant and and a massive thanks to the other twenty two travellers who helped shape our holiday of a lifetime.🏁💜
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Danube cruise was great value. Well organised. Clear instructions from Titan prior to travel. Door to door service great.
Exceptional trip and service by Titan
Just returned from a fabulous tour of California & the golden west. It’s a full on tour with early starts but you see so much varied landscape from the ocean to the desert to Yosemite. My 2nd tour with Titan & my first solo tour. Thoroughly enjoyed it & met some great people. Grand Canyon was amazing would definitely recommend
TrustpilotNot merely a holiday, rather a memorable experience
I have used other travel operators; this was the 1st time of touring with Titan----Israel, The Holy Land, from being collected from home and returned at the end of the holiday this was an unforgettable experience; the Tour Manager, a PhD Archaeology made the whole tour so interesting, he enlightened us throughout each day from an historical, archeological and Biblical viewpoint, bringing each site we visited come to life, and went over and above his remit escorting us for evening trips around the local area; thanks also to our very patient driver who coped with the very busy traffic; our hotels were good, professional and pleasant staff and really good food; I would recommend Titan to anyone looking for a fascinating tour with excellent efficient service thank you Titan nor just for a holiday for a memorable experience
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We had a 2 weeks fantastic holiday arranged by Titan to Vietnam and Cambodia. Excellent,well organised Throughly enjoyed. Very good service by Vietnam Airlines, if you could afford book it in premium economy. We had a door to door service , picked up to airport from home and then dropped at home from airport, very convinient. Particular credit goes to our guide THI who is a caring, knolegeable, friendly down to earth man who made our trip a memorable one. I will not hesitate to book another holiday through Titan, their staff are friendly and helpful
We had a fantastic holiday...
We had a fantastic holiday in Mississippi. Right from our chauffeur driven car picking us up to the return journey, we had a great time. The first hotel The Gaylord was amazing,absolutely huge,first class. The second The Double tree in Memphis unfortunately wasn't, the hotel was tired and very basic, the only plus was where it is situated in the centre of town, we were only there two nights so it wasn't to bad. The American Queen Steam Boat was first class all the way, thoroughly enjoyed the seven nights sailing down the Mississippi. The last hotel the Sheraton New Orleans was very comfortable too. Our guide throughout our time away was Laura Tuttle. she was amazing, very knowledgeable, and helpful. We also had a coach driver Guil, who went over and beyond to give you the best time. Other coach guides included Jim,who was so funny, and also very knowledgeably. Very entertaining throughout. The entire itinerary itinerary was very well thought out, included a huge variety of visits to different Interesting locations. Highly recommend using Titan for all your holiday destinations.
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Just returned from a lovely week in Sorrento at the Grand Hotel Hermitage, we had an excellent guide Peter Macchristopher. we loved the hotel the staff were very nice especially in the dining rooms, the food was good and the room we had was really nice with a wonderful view. Altogether very good value holiday.we felt the trip to Pompei was very good also boat trip to Amalfi. I would recommend a walk to the village of St Agatha and a three hour ride on the Little Blue Train. Great fun.this can be booked at reception.
TrustpilotTHE GREAT INDIAN RAIL JOURNEY!!!!...
THE GREAT INDIAN RAIL JOURNEY!!!! (Dreadful) Avoid Titan and Saga at all costs. False descriptions of the tour and dreadful administration Returned to the UK last evening with a great sigh of relief after the worst holiday ever. 1. No block booking of airplane seats by Titan. (Husband and I sat apart on the long, overnight flight) 2. Unable to pre-book seats as Titan reference numbers did not coincide with anything. 3. Husband and I not sat together on any of the train journeys! In fact, on one occasion I was sat, alone on a sleeper carriage, a couple of carriages away from the rest of the group who were scattered over two or three carriages. Terrifying as a female to be sat alone in the midst of noisy locals!!!!! (Eventually the guide, Rahi, did come to rescue me and found a seat near the main group) 4. The guide, Rahi, would usually get off the coach and begin walking off without waiting for all the group to disembark the coach. (Spot the guide in the crowd!) 5. The guide, Rahi, refused to use any identifying prop such as a flag, hat, jacket or umbrella. Frightening to be in the manic crowds of Delhi and other crowded places to be unable to see the guide. 6. NO AUDIO HEADSET system on any excursion 7. The guide, Rahi, didn’t face the whole group, but stood sideways on and was unable to be heard by the majority. 8. OUTRAGEOUS behaviour by the guide when he enquired as to the whereabouts of my husband, whom I explained was in bed with an upset stomach and was feeling unwell. Rahi DID A REVERSE AIR PUNCH😳😳. This was in response to an earlier conversation when my husband had complained about our separate seating arrangements. TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL 9. When we arrived at Heathrow to find our aircraft seats were not allocated, we were advised to speak to our guide on arrival at Delhi. Rahi merely shrugged his shoulders and said he couldn’t do anything. 10. Tour pace incorrect - gruelling pace and only half a day relaxation due to the guide, Rahi, throwing in visits to shops and factories fie him to earn his commission as I head him tell another!!!!!!! 11. When off loaded the return flight due to illness, we were unable to get in contact with Titan/Saga. Left in Delhi without an hotel or flight!!! Found accommodation but didn’t remove shoes or clothes due to the poor standard. Final summary: Poor, disappointing, inefficient, incompetent, misleading, misrepresentations, are just a few words to describe.
Luxury VIP door to door...
Luxury VIP door to door travel! I don't think so....Titan sent a Toyota Prius uber to Stanstead for a return journey to Newport, S Wales. 4 adults plus luggage! the experience was anything but luxurious. Contacted Titan on the return journey and since return. They simply didn't seem interested and offered us a £300 travel discount off a future trip! After a lot of emails they converted it to a £300 cash refund. Give it a lot of thought before booking !
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Free Date Changes
Titan Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 75 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Titan Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform titan travel, 75 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Titan Travel requires a minimum deposit of 395 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of titan travel charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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