Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Kuching, Sarawak, Borneo
Today you will be met at the airport and transferred to your guesthouse. Check in and settle into the guesthouse; a welcome dinner will be held at the local restaurant. Dinner is included.
Day 2: Orangutan & Animal Wildlife Centre
Enjoy a relaxing morning and head to the Matang Wildlife Centre in the afternoon. This wildlife centre is located near the Kubah National Park and you will get “back stage" passes to visit the Ape Centre. At the Ape Centre you will come face to face with the world famous Aman. On the 16th of May 2007, after ten long years in the dark, Aman became the first orangutan in the world to receive eye cataract surgery. You can also meet Aman's baby daughters. You will see first hand the efforts being made to rehabilitate orangutans back into the wild and to establish new populations in the Sarawak jungle. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 3: Kubah National Park
After breakfast you will journey to the Kubah National Park. You will spend the day trekking and visiting the park's beautiful waterfalls and swimming in the waters of the jungle river. You will return to the wildlife centre for lunch and have the afternoon to visit with the resident orangutans. You will spend the night at the centre. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 4: Kuching
After enjoying a tasty breakfast, you will travel back to Kuching. Spend the afternoon relaxing in town and doing some shopping. This is your last opportunity to purchase those last minute supplies before heading into the jungle! Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 5: Semenggoh Nature Reserve & Bako National Park
Indulge in a filling breakfast and then travel to the Semenggoh Nature Reserve, just a short drive from the centre of Kuching. You will arrive at the Semenggoh Nature Reserve just in time to see orangutans inhale their mid day meal. In the afternoon, you will depart for Bako National Park by boat. The ride from Kuching to the park is only 25 minutes. Bako is one of the best places in Sarawak to see wildlife including the amazing proboscis monkeys. You will stay overnight in park chalets. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 6: Bako National Park
Welcome to the jungle! Today you will be hiking through jungle trails, enjoying the sunset, and swimming in the sea by secluded beaches. Be one with nature! Overnight accommodation is in the park chalets. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 7: Bako National Park to Kuching
After a peaceful morning, you will return to the guesthouse in Kuching in the early afternoon (exact time of schedule will depend on the tide). Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 8 to 12: Batang Ai National Park - Orangutan Country
Welcome to orangutan country. Today you will arrive in Batang Ai National Park, passing through the rubber, cocoa and pepper plantations on the way. Stop en-route to sample some of the local delicacies and see the local wildlife. Visit the colourful native market in Serian town where you can buy a variety of jungle produce including edible ferns, bamboo shoots and unusual tropical fruit.
Catch a boat through the valleys to see the Iban tribe longhouses. You will stay at the jungle lodge for the next few days. Here you can enjoy various activities including trekking through the jungle in search of wild orangutans and participating in orangutan nest counting. You will be working with the Iban tribe and truly experience the Iban way of life. If you find orangutans in the wild, do not approach them but appreciate them from a safe proximity. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Note: Jungle trekking can be hard work and it is travellers do need a medium level of fitness in order to appreciate the treks.
Day 13: Transfer back to Kuching
After breakfast you will make the journey back to Kuching. You will arrive in Kuching in the afternoon and enjoy a warm shower at the hostel. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 14: Departure
Say your goodbyes and continue on to your next adventure. Breakfast is included.
Note: Please be advised that throughout the trip touching of the animals is strongly discouraged by the Borneo authorities.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation: Varied; shared jungle lodge, dormitory at wildlife center and guest house accommodation
- Food: All meals as per itinerary
- Airport Pickup: Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you're arriving early!
- Training: In-country orientation
- Support: Pre-departure helpdesk, Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support.
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