Borneo and Kuala Lumpur: A 9-Day Tour with Orangutan Sanctuary Visit and Return International Flights

Valid for the following departure dates:

• 25 April 2020
• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 2020
• 6 June 2020
• 25 July 2020
• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 2020
• 5 September 2020
• 10, 17, 24, 31 October 2020
• 7 November 2020

The '7 day change of mind guarantee' does not apply for Tour bookings. Due to the high demand and limited departures any cancellation / refund requests must be made within 48 hours of purchase. Otherwise, the standard Refund Policy applies.

Booking Conditions: The tour operator will be in touch within 72 hours of purchasing the package. The booking forms must be returned to the tour operator within 7 days of purchasing the package. Reservations cannot be made until the booking form is returned to the tour operator.

Please note: Packages are not transferrable to any other person. The tour order, itinerary, departure dates and airlines cannot be changed after the tour has been confirmed in writing. Any changes to confirmed reservations will incur a A$150 change fee per person.

Twin-Share Package: The package is valid for ONE PERSON (based on twin share). If you are travelling with another person you must purchase TWO PACKAGES, otherwise please purchase a solo traveller package.

Travel insurance is highly recommended.

Flights:

Return international flights: Return international economy-class flights are with Malaysia Airlines from Melbourne, Sydney or Perth. Flights from Brisbane and Adelaide are available for a surcharge of A$100 per person. Flights from Hobart and Canberra are available for a surcharge of A$295 per person.

Internal flight: The one-way economy-class flight is from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur with Malaysia Airlines.

Guests may check-in 23kg of luggage each.

Upgrade to Singapore Airlines for a surcharge of A$375 per person.

Preferred Airline seating is the responsibility of the passenger. The customer will need to contact the airline to book and pay for any specific airline seats reservations. You will receive your booking number with your tour confirmation and then you can contact the airline. For those customers not wanting to pre-book reserved seats, the airline will seat you accordingly at time of check-in.

Change of return date fee is AU$200 per person before flight ticket booked.

A visa may be required. It is the traveller’s responsibility to ensure they’re holding a current visa for the countries they’re visiting. Also, if the traveller is on a non-Australian passport, a valid re-entry visa may be required.

Important: Please start arranging your visa at least 6-8 weeks prior to departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours and processing time.

A valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your return travel date is required for all passengers (including children and infants).

Name corrections may incur a fee. Name changes are not permitted.

Tour includes accommodation at the following hotels:

Four Star:

• Four Points Sheraton Sandakan or similar
• Mckey 66 Seri Bukit Ceylon Hotel Residence or Element Kuala Lumpur by Westin

Five Star:

• Four Points Sheraton Sandakan or similar
• Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur or similar

Accommodation is subject to availability and may be substituted for a hotel of a similar standard.

Maximum Room Capacity: The maximum room capacity is two adults.

Maximum tour capacity is 22 people.

Minimum traveller age is two years.

Please note, disability access is limited during the tour, please consider this when making your booking.

Travellers should have a good level of physical fitness and mobility and must be able to negotiate uneven surfaces and climb stairs.

Dining inclusions do not include beverages (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.

Not Included:

• Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary
• Optional activities/tours, personal expenses
• Single supplement surcharge
• Departure city surcharge for Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart and Canberra
• Travel insurance (Highly Recommended)
• Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre camera fee

Sepilok Orangutan Centre camera use: For any camera with zoom lens from 100 to 400mm, video camera or other video recording equipment for personal use, a cash-only fee of RM10.00 per unit applies. For any camera (fixed-lens - 400mm and above) or any film-making equipment, a cash-only fee of RM1,000.00 per unit applies. Mode of payment is cash only.

Please note: sunblock, insect repellent, a drink bottle, walking shoes, camera, hat and raincoat are strongly recommended for guests partaking in this tour.

Please note this tour is not operated by Luxury Escapes. You will be contacted post-purchase with further details.

Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to the website's terms and conditions.

Day 1: Depart Australia

Expect to have your breath taken away by unreal equatorial rainforest as far as the eye can see, glimpses of a wild orangutan swinging through lush forestry and astonishing wildlife in Borneo, as you make your own way to the airport to board your international flight.

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Day 2: Sandakan

Welcome to Sandakan! On arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Then the rest of the day is yours to explore this incredible trekkers paradise, teeming with a menagerie of gibbons, pythons and leopards at the outskirts.

Overnight: Sandakan

Meals: Breakfast

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Day 3: Orangutan & Sun Bear Encounter

Come face to face with the majestic orangutan hanging out in their natural habitat this morning as you transfer to the iconic Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Welcoming orphaned and injured orangutans before returning them to forest life, this retreat offers the chance to witness feeding time and watch young orangutans at play in the nursery.

Afterwards, visit the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre to learn about conservation of the world’s smallest bear. Along the way, your guide will share his insight and knowledge on two critically endangered species, including their habitats, habits and plight. After lunch on your own, return to Sandakan.

Please note: additional costs may apply for camera use at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. See the ‘Fine Print’ for details.

Overnight: Sandakan

Meals: Breakfast

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Day 4: Sandakan Primates Tour

One day was never going to be enough to see these incredible primates, so buckle-up as you prepare to visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, get another glimpse of the adorably small Bornean Sun Bear and visit the Labuk Bay Reservation Area, where indigenous primate life is particularly rich. Perhaps you’ll spy the iconic Proboscis Monkey or the Silver Leaf Langur. Keep your eyes peeled and camera ready!

Overnight: Sandakan

Meals: Breakfast

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Day 5: Sandakan Sightseeing Tour

Unearth the mesmerising beauty of Borneo today as you embark on a guided tour of one of Sandakan's major markets, visit the hilltop Puu Jih Shihh Buddhist Temple overlooking the bay and see St. Michael's and All Angels Church, one of the very few surviving pre-WWII buildings in the area. Explore the historic Agnes Keith House and the traditional Malay stilt village, Sim Sim, before discovering Sandakan Memorial, a site created to commemorate the events of WWII.

Overnight: Sandakan

Meals: Breakfast

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Day 6: Depart Sandakan - Arrive Kuala Lumpur

Bid farewell to Borneo this morning as you’re whisked to the airport for your flight to Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia with its striking skyline of soaring skyscrapers, minarets and Mughal-style domes. After you’ve checked into your accommodation, the rest of the day is yours to explore.

Overnight: Kuala Lumpur

Meals: Breakfast

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Day 7: Kuala Lumpur Sightseeing Tour

Ascend the 272 stairs to the centrepiece of the Batu Caves complex this morning, Temple Cave, a Malaysian natural treasure that harbours mythic scenes that glow beneath stalactites and a gargantuan statue of a Hindu deity that guards the entrance. Afterwards, visit the ornate National Palace with its mounted guards in British-style uniforms, followed by the National Museum and National Monument, a sculpture built in remembrance of those who fought for the country’s independence.

Later, view the colonial-era Sultan Abdul Samad Building, one of the city’s most treasured heritage buildings with over a century of history, and the Royal Selangor Club, before continuing to the dramatic steel and glass Petronas Twin Towers. The afternoon is yours to explore.

Overnight: Kuala Lumpur

Meals: Breakfast

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Day 8: Kuala Lumpur Free Day

Escape the urban landscape or delve right into the bustling action today with a free day to explore this dynamic city at your leisure. You could venture to the nature reserves right in the heart of the city, including Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, home to more than 3000 birds of 200 different species, experience the historic Perdana Botanical Garden, built in 1888, or perhaps unearth the city’s Colonial history at the 114-year-old colonial-style Kuala Lumpur City Gallery.

Overnight: Kuala Lumpur

Meals: Breakfast

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Day 9: Depart Kuala Lumpur

Get ready to bid your newfound friends farewell today as you transfer to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

Return international economy-class flights from Melbourne, Sydney or Perth to Malaysia and an internal flight to Kuala Lumpur are included in your package.

Transfers are included in your package. Please contact the supplier to organise your transfers in advance.

Flights from Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Brisbane are available for a surcharge. See the ‘Fine Print’ for details.

For land-only pricing, please contact our call centre at 1300 889 900.