Borneo & Malaysia: 9-Day Luxury Small-Group Tour with Sepilok Orangutan Centre Visit & Penang & Ipoh Extension
Experience the natural beauty of Borneo and cultural diversity of Malaysia on this nine-day luxury small-group tour (max. 16 travellers). Enjoy unforgettable animal encounters – including visits to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre and the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre – a foodie walking tour through the hidden alleys of Kuala Lumpur and a memorable boat cruise on the Lower Kinabatangan River, spotting wildlife along the way.
Includes accommodation in Malaysia’s finest five-star hotels (including Shangri-La hotels in Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu), and boutique wilderness retreats, daily breakfast, a selection of dining experiences, all internal flights, expert English-speaking naturalist guides in Borneo and English-speaking local guides in Malaysia, private transportation in most locations, incredible insider experiences and more.
- Eight nights of luxury accommodation, including the iconic Shangri-La Hotel in Kuala Lumpur and Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort in Kota Kinabalu
- An internal flight from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Sandakan, Borneo and from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
- Daily breakfast and select dining experiences
- A visit to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, taking you up close to these beautiful, rare animals
- A boat cruise on the Lower Kinabatangan River, spotting wildlife along the way
- A food tour through Kuala Lumpur, exploring hidden alleys and tasting traditional Malay cuisine
- A full day in historical Malacca, learning about the ancient spice trade and visiting mosques and temples
- Private roundtrip airport transfers and private transportation throughout the tour (shared transfers on the lower Kinabatangan River)
- Expert English-speaking naturalist guides
- Insider experiences, sightseeing and entrance fees throughout the tour
Your journey takes you to: Kuala Lumpur – Malacca – Sandakan – Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre – Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre – Kinabatangan River – Kota Kinabalu.
VIP upgrade: Take luxury to the next level and choose the VIP package for upgraded room types, offering ultra-luxe accommodation plus club access at selected Shangri-La hotels.
Penang and Ipoh extension available: Upgrade and extend your tour for six additional days in Malaysia, where you’ll discover fascinating Penang, historic Ipoh and the mesmerising Tempurung Cave.
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