Amazing SABAH - Extragreen Holidays

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Amazing SABAH
2008-2009
“How to see Sabah in luxury you won’t forget, at prices you won’t believe!”
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Amazing Vacations
has a range of Borneo packaged holidays to cater to the
varied interests of the most discerning travelers.We specialise
in designing high quality holidays at affordable prices.
islets, covers an area of 95 sq km. Labuan has everything one
would expect of a tropical island. The rich marine life makes
the island ideal for water sports. For shoppers, there is a wide
range of perfumes, cosmetics,
electrical and electronic goods as well as bags, shoes, textiles
and ready-to-wear fashions at duty free prices.
Borneo is the third largest island in the world (after Greenland
& New Guinea) and consists of 3 different countries – Malaysia
(Sabah, Sarawak & Labuan), Indonesia (Kalimantan) and the
Sultanate of Brunei. The island is bounded on the east by the
Sulu and Celebes Sea, on the west and north by the South
China Sea and on the south by the Java Sea.
BRUNEI
Brunei, an oil-rich Sultanate on the north western coast of
Borneo, is known for its huge reserves of oil and gas and for
having one of the oldest monarchial systems in the world. It
offers a wide variety of interesting places to visit including
magnificent mosques, the large state-of-the-art theme park
Jerudong Park and the famous Kampung Ayer Water Village,
said to be the largest water village in the world.
SABAH
The “Land Below The Wind” offers astonishing variety. From
white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and beautiful coral
islands (some of which are the world’s top diving locations),
to pristine rainforests and wildlife, up to the granite summit
of Mount Kinabalu (4095m), South East Asia’s highest
mountain, Sabah is truly amazing! Despite its unique
attractions and well-developed tourism infrastructure, Sabah
has only recently become known to discerning travelers. For
most Australians, Sabah is a totally new holiday destination.
Without a doubt, Sabah has much to offer. Visitors can watch
orang utans in a rainforest sanctuary, see giant sea turtles
come ashore to lay eggs, go white water rafting, snorkel or
scuba dive over reefs, explore a cave where edible bird’s nests
have been gathered for centuries, travel by boat through
Malaysia’s largest wetlands area to view Borneo’s unique
proboscis monkey – all this within a couple of hours or less
of an airport and luxurious accommodation.
Our choice of hotels, resorts and tours are carefully planned
and well researched by our team of travel professionals who
have extensive experience and local knowledge of Sabah
and the Borneo region.
Our package holidays represent excellent value for money.
In addition to arranging package holidays we can arrange
a variety of popular day tours and extension tours on your
behalf.
SARAWAK
So as you turn the pages of our “Amazing Sabah” brochure
and learn more about what Borneo has to offer, and should
you have any type of special interest’s not covered do not
hesitate to contact us.
Perched on the north western edge of the island of Borneo
is Sarawak, the “hidden paradise of Borneo”. Sarawak is
quite unlike any other place on earth; it offers almost
everything, from nature to adventure. Sarawak is famous
for its communal longhouses, fascinating caves, friendly
tribesmen, spectacular landscapes, pristine coastal waters,
lush rainforests and mangrove swamps.
Our team of travel professionals can design and customise
any holiday package to suit your individual needs.
LABUAN
Labuan, “The International Garden Island of Borneo” is
located off the coast of Borneo. This Malaysian duty free
island port, which comprises one main island and six smaller
We look forward to receiving your booking-the first step of
what will truly become your experience of a lifetime............
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BORNEO DESTINATION GUIDE
Travel Tips
Labuan
Brunei
Malaysian
Borneo
PASSPORTS & VISAS
Australia passport holders must have a valid passport
with at least six month validity beyond stay in Asia.
Australian passport holders do not require visas for
Malaysia for up to 30 days but please have your travel
agent check on this as regulations may have changed.
Kota Kinabalu
Sarawak
Kuching
Indonesia
HEALTH
Please consult your local medical practitioner re advice
prior to departure as they can advise you on malaria
tablets, typhoid and polio inoculations and other
vaccinations that may be necessary.
North
★★★
Accommodation offering a comfortable standard of
room with good amenities, usually with choice of dining,
but sometimes less comprehensive facilities.
TAXES
Departure taxes from Australia are pre-paid prior to your
departure and this is shown on your air ticket. In certain
countries a Passenger Service Charge or departure tax
will need to be paid. Please consult your travel agent for
the latest updated information and costings.
★★★★
High standard of accommodation with a wide selection
of facilities and enhanced with a high level of service
★★★★
Excellent accommodation with a complete range of
facilities supported by a high level of service to match
CREDIT CARDS & TRAVELLERS CHEQUES
Traveler’s cheques are the best form of carrying money
on your holiday. Most major credit card companies are
accepted at major hotels and in selected shops.
★★★★★
Luxurious accommodation with every facility to suit the
most discerning traveler.
USEFUL WEBSITES REGADING ADDITIONAL
DESTINATIONAL INFORMATION
For the latest update on the above information and
more please consult the below Tourism Authorities own
web pages.
Contents
WELCOME TO SABAH.......................................................................... 2
www.sabahtourism.com
www.tourism.gov.my
www.visitmalaysia.com.au
MAP AND TRAVEL TIPS......................................................................... 3
MESSAGE FROM THE SABAH MINISTER OF TOURISM …
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DESTINATION GUIDE . ......................................................................... 5
NATURAL & CULTURAL WONDERS ................................................... 6
TOP TOURIST ATTRACTIONS ........................................................... 7-9
MEET AND GREET ON ARRIVAL
On arrival after clearing customs your Amazing Vacations
local guide will welcome you and assist with your
luggage to the transfer vehicle. On departure day your
guide will collect you from your hotel to the airport. All
our transfers are performed in Air Conditioned comfort.
FULLY GUIDED TOURS
SABAH DISCOVERY .......................................................................... .10
WORLD HERITAGE BORNEO . ............................................................11
BEST OF BORNEO . ............................................................................ 12
DAY TOURS..................................................................................... 13-15
EXTENSION TOURS . ..................................................................... 16-17
GUIDE TO HOTEL CLASSIFICATION
The below hotel classifications are a general guide
and in some hotels there maybe rooms of a higher
category. When a hotel’s facilities or level of service
fall between two categories a half star is mentioned.
KOTA KINABALU METROPOLITAN AREA MAP................................. 18
HIGH QUALITY ACCOMMODATION .............................................. 19-24
DIVING AND GOLF TOUR OPTIONS.................................................. 25
SIPADAN WATER VILLAGE RESORT................................................. 26
KUALA LUMPUR STOPOVER OPTIONS............................................. 27
TERMS & CONDITIONS ...................................................................... 28
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BORNEO DESTINATION GUIDE
THAILAND LAOS
MYANMAR CAMBODIA
PHILIPPINES
VIETNAM
MALAYSIA
Kuala Lumpur
INDONESIA
BRLNEI DARUSSALAM
SULU SEA
SINGAPORE
SABAH
SOUTH CHINA SEA
CELEBES SEA
SARAWAK
INDONESIA
Local Time
2 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time.
Dress
Lightweight casual clothing is ideal, with sweaters for
the highland areas. A shirt and tie is normal office
attire and is appropriate for business.
Language
More than 100 languages and dialects are spoken in
Borneo, but the Malay language (the official language
of all of the countries) allows for easy communication
between all groups. English and Chinese are also
widely spoken in urban centres.
Religion
Although the official religion in Malaysia and Brunei
is Islam, freedom of religion is guaranteed for
Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Sikhs and holders of
animistic beliefs amongst some indigenous people.
Food
Eating in Borneo is a culinary delight. As well as
typical Malaysian and Western fare, there are a
whole range of local delicacies worth trying. Seafood
restaurants serving the fresh local catch are a
culinary highlight. There are also a number of fast
food chains operating in all major towns.
Currency
Malaysian ringgit (RM) in Sabah, Sarawak and
Labuan. Brunei dollar in Brunei. Traveller’s cheques
and foreign currencies can be changed at banks,
hotels and at licensed money changers. ATM
machines are widely used in urban areas.
Shopping
A complete range of souvenirs, handicrafts and
gift items can be found at big shopping centre
complexes in the large cities, resort hotel shops
and at local markets. Items to look for are antiques,
teak furniture, clothing brands, electrical items,
handicrafts and local tea or coffee.
Electricity
240 volt AC/60 cycle system using British type 3 pin
plugs
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN OUR
FULLY GUIDED TOURS
- All transfers between airport and hotels
- All internal transport in Borneo
- Luxury hotel accommodation
- Sightseeing as specified
- Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Dinner (D)
- Local English speaking guide
- Entrance fees to main attractions
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BORNEO’S NATURAL & CULTURAL WONDERS
Political Divisions
The southern two-thirds of Borneo is
controlled by Indonesia, and the northern
third by Malaysia and Brunei. The Malaysian
portion is divided between the states of Sabah
and Sarawak, and the Federal Territory of
Labuan. The tiny oil-rich kingdom of Brunei is
wedged between Sabah and Sarawak.
Climate
Borneo sits astride the equator and therefore
experiences a tropical equatorial climate.
Temperatures rarely rise above 32 degrees
celsius and along the coastal areas rarely drop
below 20 degrees at night. Naturally, cooler
temperatures are experienced in highland
areas. Relative humidity is consistently around
85-95%. Rainfall is common throughout
the year and varies from 1500-2500 mm
(60-80 inches). In most of Malaysian Borneo
and Brunei the wetter period occurs during
the North East Monsoon from October to
February and the drier season from March
to September. Borneo is fortunate in that it
lies below the devastating East Asia typhoon
zone and because of this the Malaysian State
of Sabah, has become known as the “Land
Below the Wind”.
Parks. Kinabalu National Park in Sabah
and Mulu National Park in Sarawak, were
both declared World Heritage Sites in the
year 2000, in recognition of their amazing
biological diversity and their role in preserving
the ecological systems within the parks.
Trekking through the tropical rainforest
of Borneo’s National Parks is a truly awe
inspiring experience.
Mountains
The mountain ranges of Borneo are highest
in Sabah and gradually taper out to steep
and undulating hills in Brunei and Sarawak.
Mount Kinabalu, at 4095 metres, is the
highest mountain in South East Asia and
is the most accessible. It is not a very
difficult mountain to climb, but you have to
be reasonably fit to make the summit. The
limestone outcrops in many parts of Borneo
offer even more challenging climbing options.
The most impressive of these is the limestone
Pinnacles in the Mulu National Park in
Sarawak.
The Deer Cave
paintings, have been found in caves located
within the Niah National Park in Sarawak.
Flora and Fauna
Borneo’s tropical rainforests are among the
oldest in the world and many of the rainforest
species of flora and fauna are only to be
found in Borneo. Only here can you see wild
populations of the long-nosed proboscis
monkey, the Borneo gibbon, the macaques
and leaf monkeys. Another rare species (found
in the wild only in Borneo and Sumatra) is
the orang utan or “man of the forest”. There
are more species of plants in Borneo than on
the whole African continent. The magnificent
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Kinabatangan River
Proboscis Monkey
Rivers
Pitcher Plant
rafflesia (the largest flower in the world),
the unique pitcher plant and beautiful wild
orchids, top the list of plant species in
Borneo.
National Parks
Visitors have ample opportunity to see this
magnificent flora and fauna when they visit
one of Borneo’s many excellent National
The short swift flowing rivers of Malaysian
Borneo, once the bane of travellers, have now
become centres for white water rafting and
kayaking. The Padas River in Sabah has now
become Borneo’s premier white water rafting
destination.
Caves
Mulu National Park is the adventure and
sightseeing caving capital of Borneo. With the
world’s largest cave passage and largest cave
chamber, it is not surprising that Mulu is now
world famous. The oldest human remains to
be found in South East Asia and ancient cave
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Approximately, 16 million people live
on the island of Borneo. About 2 million
live in Sabah, another 2 million live in
Sarawak, 300,000 in Brunei and the rest
in Kalimantan. The island’s population is
very low compared to most other parts of
South East Asia. Most of the population is
concentrated in coastal regions. The most
populous native ethnic group in Sarawak
is the Iban, in Sabah, the Kadazandusan
and in Brunei, the Brunei Malay. There are
numerous smaller native ethnic groups each
with their own unique traditional way of life,
customs and culture. Centuries old trade
ties with China account for the large Chinese
populations in many of Borneo’s coastal
towns.
SABAH’S TOP TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Mt Kinabalu
Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centres
The world’s largest orang utan rehabilitation
centre is located on the outskirts of
Sandakan. More than 4,500 acres of virgin
rainforest have been set aside here as a forest
reserve and rehabilitation centre for orang
utans, which have been rescued from captivity
or abandoned by their mothers. Watching
these charming and entertaining mammals
during feeding time is a truly unforgettable
experience. A similar, but smaller Orang
Utan Rehabilitation Centre, is located at
Semonggoh on the outskirts of Kuching – the
capital city of Sarawak.
Mount Kinabalu National Park
(World Heritage Listed)
The Park covers an area of 754 sq km and
includes the highest mountain in South East
Asia. Thousands of people visit the Park
every year to climb Mount Kinabalu (4095
metres), to walk the nature trails in the Park
Headquarters area, to swim in the therapeutic
open-air baths of the Poring Hot Springs,
or take the Canopy Walkway through the
magnificent rainforest of the Poring area.
Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary &
Gomantong Caves
The Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, located
in north-eastern Sabah, is the largest forest
covered alluvial floodplain in Sabah. Various
species of wildlife are to be found here,
although the animal most closely associated
with the area is the rather strange looking
proboscis monkey. Historical sites found in
the floodplain are the Gomantong Caves,
where the harvesting of bird’s nest began
centuries ago. Considered a delicacy, these
swifts’ nests fetch a handsome price and men
are willing to risk their lives climbing on tall
bamboo poles to retrieve them.
Turtle Islands National Park
Orang Utan
This park consists of three small islands,
located in the Sulu Sea about 40 km
northwest of Sandakan. The park was named
Rainforest
Snorkelling
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Turtle
for the thousands of green and hawksbill
turtles that swim ashore to nest on these
islands. Selingan Island (the main tourist
island), is the principal nesting area for green
turtles which come ashore, normally at night,
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
This unique park comprising five idyllic
islands (Manukan, Mamutik, Sapi, Sulug and
Gaya) is only 20 minutes from Kota Kinabalu
by speedboat. It is home to a variety of flora
and fauna, and with stretches of white sandy
beaches, crystal clear waters and diverse
coral reefs, these islands are the ideal spot
for beginner divers as well as snorkeling and
picnicking.
SABAH’S TOP TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Tamu
Rafflesia Forest Reserve
This area, located not far from Kota Kinabalu
in the northern section of the Crocker Range
National Park, has the largest concentration
of the giant rafflesia flower – the world’s
largest flowering plant. There is no particular
flowering season for rafflesia. The flowers
can appear at any time during the year and
sightings therefore cannot be guaranteed.
Kota Belud Sunday Market
The small village of Kota Belud (located 2
hours drive from Kota Kinabalu) is the home
of a traditional Sunday open-air market or
“Tamu”. This market features mainly local
handicrafts and local produce brought in
by villagers from the surrounding district.
Occasionally, several water buffaloes are lined
up for auction to the highest bidder.
Kudat
The Kudat Peninsula lies on the northern tip
of Sabah and is the home of the Rungus tribe.
The Rungus still maintain a strong traditional
lifestyle where many families continue to live
in longhouses and observe age-old customs.
to lay eggs before returning to the sea.
Sabah Tea Plantation
Nestled into the lush tropical wilderness of
Malaysia’s first ever World Heritage Site,
Mount Kinabalu, sits on a 6,200-acre land at
2,272 feet above sea level. It is surrounded
by the world’s oldest rainforest of about 130
million years.
Sabah Tea Plantation is the largest single
commercial tea plantation in Borneo with
approximated area of 1,000 acres endowed
with an interesting plant and agriculture
resources, Camellia Sinensis. It is also one of
the very few tea plantations in the world that
certified to produce organic tea and is known
to produce the finest grades of tea.
Tea leaf harvesting
Tenom Agricultural Park and
Gardens
Tenom Agricultural Park and Gardens is
an expansive complex highlighting native
and introduced species of plants that are
of agricultural and ornamental value. Of
significant interest are the native Borneo
orchid collection, the living crop garden
and ornamental gardens. Tenom is easily
accessible by road from Kota Kinabalu,
although visitors can travel there by train on
the historical North Borneo Railway.
Durians
Rafflesia
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SARAWAK, LABUAN & BRUNEI’S TOP TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Mulu Caves National Park
(World Heritage Listed)
These 30 million year old caves contain the
world’s largest cave passage (Deer Cave) and
largest natural chamber (Sarawak Chamber),
as well as many other exciting caves for
adventure caving and sightseeing. The Wind
Cave is famous for the beautiful formations of
the King’s Chamber.
Historic Kuching
Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, is the only large
city in Malaysian Borneo to have escaped the
devastating bombing of World War 11. A visit to
Kuching is like taking “a journey back in time”.
Kuching has Borneo’s best-preserved 19th
century buildings, constructed during the rule
of Charles Brooke, the second White Rajah of
Sarawak. Row upon row of 19th century Chinese
shophouses are a major feature of the downtown
area. The newly landscaped Kuching Waterfront
provides a focal point for visitors and locals alike
- especially at night when the historic buildings
across the river are spectacularly floodlit.
Sarawak Cultural Village
The Sarawak Cultural Village (located 40
minutes drive from Kuching), is possibly the
finest “living museum” in South East Asia.
Seven traditional houses are scattered over
a beautiful 17 acre site at the foot of Mount
Santubong. The village is staffed by people
from Sarawak’s major ethnic groups, who
perform typical daily activities and spectacular
multi-cultural dance performances, to give
visitors the perfect introduction to Sarawak
and the way of life of its people.
Blowpipe shooting
Gunung Gading National Park
Gunung Gading National Park, a 2 hour drive
from Kuching, is Sarawak’s main conservation
area for the rafflesia, the world’s largest flower,
which can grow up to one metre in diameter.
The park also offers a number of attractive
walking trails, leading through primary rainforest
to beautiful jungle waterfalls.
The duty free status of the island of Labuan
makes it ideal for shopping. Labuan is also
a place of major historical importance. The
War Cemetery is the resting place of the many
allied servicemen who died in Borneo during
World War 2.
Brunei City
Brunei’s capital city, Bandar Seri Begawan
has some of South East Asia’s most beautiful
buildings, built with money from the country’s
rich oil reserves. These include the magnificent
Sultan Omar Saifuddin Mosque, the Royal
Regalia Exhibition Hall and the Royal Palace.
(The mosque is closed every Thursdays and
Fridays.)
Bako National Park
Located only 37 km from Kuching, the Bako
National Park is one of the best places in
Borneo for wildlife experiences. With its
rainforest, abundant wildlife, interesting
plants, secluded beaches and trekking trails,
Bako National Park offers visitors an excellent
introduction to the rainforests of Borneo.
Moreover, the park has been protected since
1957, so the animals are less wary of humans
than in other parts of Borneo.
Labuan
Brunei Water Village
Brunei has Borneo’s largest water village,
which is home to some 30,000 people. The
village, which early Europeans named the
“Venice of the East”, is a living museum of
a lifestyle that goes back hundreds of years.
The best way to experience this amazing
village is to take a boat ride along the historic
Brunei River.
The Pinnacles of Mulu
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SABAH DISCOVERY
8 days / 7 nights
person
per person
From $1400 per
(twin share) $2665 (single)
(LAND ONLY)
*Based on min 2 paxs travelling.
SABAH FULLY GUIDED TOUR
Orang Utans
Kinabalu from your hotel (weather permitting).
Highlights
This tour allows you to see the major
highlights of Sabah in a fully inclusive
tour program. Highlights of your
tour will be, your overnight stay in
the World Heritage Listed Kinabalu
National Park, turtles laying their eggs
on Selingan Island, the Gomantong
Caves, the Kinabatangan River Cruise
and the orang utan feeding at the
Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre.
Day 1
AUSTRALIA - KOTA KINABALU
Depart from Australia for Kota Kinabalu. On
arrival, transfer to the Magellan Sutera.
Day 2
PORING HOT SPRINGS (B/L/D)
After breakfast, take a short City tour before
driving through the countryside up to the
slopes of Mount Kinabalu, stopping en-route
at the Nabalu Fruit Market. Continue on to
Poring Hot Springs, where you can take the
Canopy Walkway to experience the rainforest
canopy from a height of 40 metres above
the ground. Later visit the Orchid Garden
and Butterfly Farm and, if you wish, take a
dip in the hot sulphur water of a Japanese
style sauna. Overnight at the Kinabalu Pines
Resort.
Day 3
KINABALU WORLD HERITAGE NATIONAL
PARK (B/L)
Wake up to a spectacular view of Mount
After breakfast, take a short drive to view the
informative displays at the Kinabalu National
Park Headquarters, before taking a guided
walk through the rainforest to explore the
incredible range of flora and fauna of the
Kinabalu National Park area. After lunch, visit
the Australian War Memorial Park at Ranau
and the Ranau Rose Garden, before driving
back down the mountain to Kota Kinabalu to
check into your luxury 5 star city hotel.
Day 4
KOTA KINABALU - SANDAKAN - SELINGAN
ISLAND (B/L/D)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for
your short flight to Sandakan, where you will
board your boat for the one hour trip out to
Selingan Island. Register at the Turtle Island
Park Headquarters and then check in to your
accommodation. After lunch, free time for
swimming and snorkelling. In the evening,
the National Park Rangers will take you to
observe the turtles laying their eggs. If there
are young turtle hatchlings, you will be given
the opportunity to observe the release of these
cute little turtles into the sea. Stay overnight
at the Selingan Island Chalet.
overnight at the Sukau Proboscis Lodge
Day 6
SUKAU - SANDAKAN - KOTA KINABALU
(B/L)
After breakfast, drive back to Sandakan. On
arrival, transfer to the Sepilok Orang Utan
Rehabilitation Centre. Experience a close
encounter with the “Wildman of Borneo”
and witness the feeding of the orang utans
by the Rangers. Later you will be taken on
a Sandakan City Tour, including visits to
a Malay Fishing Village, the Puh Jih Syh
Chinese Buddhist Temple and the Sandakan
Memorial Park, dedicated to the Australian
& British soldiers who died in World War II.
Late afternoon flight back to Kota Kinabalu.
On arrival, transfer to your luxury 5 star hotel.
On arrival, transfer to the Magellan Sutera.
Day 7 KOTA KINABALU (B)
Day free for relaxing/shopping in Kota
Kinabalu.
Day 8 KOTA KINABALU – AUSTRALIA (B)
Day free, until you transfer to the airport for
your return flights to Australia.
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
Day 5
SELINGAN ISLAND – GOMANTONG CAVE KINABATANGAN RIVER CRUISE (B/L/D)
Early morning boat transfer back to Sandakan.
Drive through scenic countryside to the
Gomantong Caves, where edible bird’s nests
are harvested as they have been for hundreds
of years. The caves are also home to more
than a million bats. Continue the journey
to the village of Sukau and take a cruise up
the Kinabatangan River in search of wildlife,
including the famous proboscis monkey. Stay
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Sabah sunset
(LAND ONLY)
per person
person
From $1170 per
WORLD HERITAGE BORNEO
9 days / 8 nights
SABAH & SARAWAK FULLY GUIDED TOUR
Entrance of Wind Cave (Mulu)
Highlights
This tour provides the opportunity to
see the highlights of the two major
World Heritage Listed Sites of Borneo
(Kinabalu National Park in Sabah and
Mulu National Park in Sarawak). You
will also get the chance to see the
famous orang utan during your stay at
the Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort.
Day 1
Depart from Australia for Kota Kinabalu. On
arrival, transfer to Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru
Resort.
Day 2
KOTA KINABALU CITY TOUR (B)
Morning City Tour including visits to Signal
Hill, the 30 storey Sabah Foundation Building, the University of Malaysia, the Poh Toh
Tse Buddhist Temple, the Tun Fuad Garden,
the State Mosque and the Sabah Cultural Museum. Afternoon at leisure.
Poring Hot Springs, where you can take the
Canopy Walkway to experience the rainforest
canopy from a height of 40 metres above the
ground. Later visit the Orchid Garden and the
Butterfly Farm and, if you wish, take a dip
in the hot sulphur water of a Japanese style
sauna. In the late afternoon proceed back to
Kota Kinabalu.
Day 4
KOTA KINABALU – MULU WORLD HERITAGE NATIONAL PARK (B/L/D)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your
flight to Mulu via Miri. On arrival, transfer
to the Royal Mulu Resort Hotel. After lunch,
walk through the tropical rainforest to Lang’s
Cave, with its beautiful limestone formations.
Afterwards, explore Deer Cave and just before
dusk, watch the dramatic exit of millions of
bats from the entrance to the cave, as they
make their daily forage for food. Return to the
Royal Mulu Resort for dinner and overnight
accommodation.
Day 5
MULU CAVES (B/L/D)
After breakfast, depart for another day of adventure. Travel by native longboat along the
Day 3
KINABALU WORLD HERITAGE NATIONAL PARK - PORING HOT SPRINGS (B/L)
After breakfast, drive through the countryside
up to the slopes of Mount Kinabalu, stopping en-route at the Nabalu Fruit Market. On
arrival, view the informative displays at the
Kinabalu Park Headquarters, before taking a
guided tour of the rainforest to explore the diverse range of flora and fauna of the Kinabalu
Park. After lunch, take a 45 min drive to
river and stop at a Penan tribal settlement,
where you can observe the lifestyle of one of
Borneo’s tribal groups and have the opportunity to purchase exotic handicrafts. Proceed
for a 10 min walk to Clearwater Cave – one of
the natural wonders of the world. Return to
the Royal Mulu Resort for your overnight stay.
Day 6
MULU – KOTA KINABALU (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the Mulu Airport
for your flight back to Kota Kinabalu. On arrival, transfer to the Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria
Resort, for your three nights stay. Rest of the
day at leisure.
Day 7
SHANGRI-LA RASA RIA RESORT (B)
This morning, experience the excitement of
the feeding of the orang utans in the Rasa
Ria Nature Reserve. Rest of day at leisure, to
enjoy the wide range of activities offered by
this magnificent resort (eg swimming, jungle
walks, golf, tennis, horse riding).
Day 8 KOTA KINABALU (B)
Day free for relaxing at Rasa Ria or shopping
in Kota Kinabalu.
Day 9
KOTA KINABALU – AUSTRALIA (B)
Day free, until you transfer to the airport for
your return flights to Australia.
Orang utans at Rasa Ria
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BEST OF BORNEO
15 days / 14 nights
person
per person
From $2200 per
(LAND ONLY)
SABAH, SARAWAK & BRUNEI FULLY GUIDED TOUR
Kuching Waterfront
Highlights
Take this opportunity to see the best that
Borneo has to offer in a well-paced two week
itinerary. You will visit beautiful Sapi Island
and the World Heritage Listed Kinabalu
National Park in Sabah, the oil rich Sultanate
of Brunei, the World Heritage listed Mulu
Caves in Sarawak, the historic city of Kuching
and the orang utans at the Semonggoh
Rehabilitation Centre.
Day 1
Depart from Australia for Kota Kinabalu. On arrival,
transfer to Magellan Sutera.
Day 2
SAPI ISLAND EXCURSION - KOTA KINABALU
CITY TOUR (B/L)
Morning pick up from your hotel and transfer to the
jetty to take a boat out to nearby Sapi Island (one
of the most beautiful islands of the Tunku Abdul
Rahman National Park), where you can spend the
morning swimming/snorkelling and relaxing on the
beautiful beaches. Return to Kota Kinabalu after a
barbeque lunch on the island. Afternoon City Tour
including visits to Signal Hill, the 30-storey Sabah
Foundation Building, University of Malaysia, the Toh
Tse Buddhist Temple, the Tun Fuad Garden, the
State Mosque and the Sabah Cultural Museum.
Day 3
PORING HOT SPRINGS (B/L/D)
After breakfast, drive through the countryside up to
the slopes of Mount Kinabalu, stopping en-route at
the Nabalu Fruit Market. Continue on to Poring Hot
Springs, where you can take the Canopy Walkway to
experience the rain forest canopy from a height of
40 metres above the ground. Later visit the Orchid
Garden and Butterfly Farm and, if you wish, take
a dip in the hot sulphur water of a Japanese style
sauna. Overnight at the Kinabalu Pines Resort.
taking a guided walk through the rainforest to
explore the incredible range of flora and fauna of
the Kinabalu National Park area. After lunch, visit
the Australian War Memorial Park at Ranau and the
Ranau Rose Garden, before driving back down the
mountain to Kota Kinabalu to check into the Nexus
Resort Karambunai.
Cave and just before dusk, watch the dramatic exit
of millions of bats from the entrance to the cave,
as they make their daily forage for food. Return
to the Royal Mulu Resort for dinner and overnight
accommodation.
Day 5
NEXUS RESORT KARAMBUNAI
After breakfast, depart for another day of adventure.
Travel by native longboat along the river, and stop at
a Penan tribal settlement where you can observe the
lifestyle of one of the Borneo tribal groups. You will
have the opportunity to purchase exotic handicrafts,
before exploring Wind Cave, the King’s Chamber and
Clear Water Cave. Enjoy a dip in the crystal clear
waters, before returning to the Royal Mulu Resort
Hotel.
This morning, enjoy the wide range of activities
offerred by this magnificient resort (eg. swimming,
jungle treks, golf, tennis, horse riding).
Day 6
NEXUS RESORT KARAMBUNAI (B)
Spend the day relaxing or take a trip in to Kota
Kinabalu to explore the shopping and local cuisine.
Day 7
KOTA KINABALU - BRUNEI (B/L/D)
Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to
Brunei. On arrival, proceed on the City and Water
Village Tour, visiting the majestic Sultan Omar
Saifuddin Mosque, the Royal Regalia Exhibition
Hall, the Brunei Museum, and a photo stop at the
main entrance of the Royal Palace, before taking
a scenic boat ride to see the world’s largest water
village - home to approximately 30,000 people.
After dinner visit the Jerudong Park Playground –
one of the world’s great amusement parks.
Day 8
BRUNEI - MULU CAVES (B/L/D)
After breakfast, depart by coach for Miri Airport,
where you will take a short flight to Mulu. On
arrival, transfer to the Royal Mulu Resort Hotel for
your 2 night stay. After lunch, walk through the
tropical rainforest to Lang’s Cave, with its beautiful
limestone formations. Afterwards, explore Deer
Day 10
MULU CAVES - KUCHING (B/L/D)
Day free until you transfer to the airport for the short
flight back to Miri. Transfer to your direct flight to
Kuching - the capital city of the Malaysian State of
Sarawak. Transfer to the Crowne Plaza Hotel for your
3 night stay.
Day 11
KUCHING (B)
Morning City Tour of Kuching, visiting the Sarawak
Museum, the Central Market, the Kuching
Waterfront and Fort Margherita. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 12
KUCHING (B/L)
Morning visit to see the feeding of the orang utans at
Semonggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. Afternoon
visit to the Sarawak Cultural Village, where a series
of ethnic dwellings have been reconstructed to
provide visitors with a wonderful insight into the
lifestyle of the various major ethnic groups living in
Sarawak.
Day 13
KUCHING (B)
Free day for further shopping/sightseeing/relaxing.
You may wish to take a day trip to either nearby
Bako or Gunung Gading National Park.
Day 14
KUCHING – AUSTRALIA (B)
Day free, until you transfer to the airport for your
return flights to Australia.
Day 4
KINABALU WORLD HERITAGE NATIONAL
PARK (B/L)
Wake up to a spectacular view of Mount Kinabalu
from your hotel (weather permitting). After breakfast,
take a short drive to view the informative displays
at the Kinabalu National Park Headquarters, before
Day 9
MULU CAVES (B/L/D)
Brunei Water Village
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SABAH DAY TOURS
SEPILOK ORANG UTAN & SANDAKAN CITY TOUR (10 HOURS) From $299 per adult & $ 212 per child.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Sandakan. On arrival, visit the Sepilok Orang.
Utan Rehabilitation Centre to witness the feeding of orang utans. Depart Sepilok for
lunch in Sandakan. After lunch, Sandakan City Tour begins with a stop at the Rotary
Observation Pavilion for a bird’s eye view of Sandakan. Tour continues with visits to
Buli Sim Sim Water Village, to see houses on stilts above the water occupied by local tribes. Later flying back, visit the St. Michael’s All Angels Church and Puh Jih Syh
Buddhist Temple, before flying to Kota Kinabalu.
KINABALU PARK & PORING HOT SPRING (8 HOURS)
From $100 per adult & $51 per child.
Depart your hotel for Kinabalu Park, a World Heritage Site. Enjoy spectacular mountain
views as you travel along the ridges of the Crocker Range. At the Park, proceed for a
guided walk along nature trails. The Park boasts an estimated 4,500 species of plants
which include 1,500 species of orchids. The Park also supports 289 species of birds
and 290 different types of butterflies. Lunch at Kinabalu Pines Resort before leaving
for Poring Hot Spring, named after the tall bamboo plants that are abundant in the
area. On arrival, proceed to the canopy walk to observe wildlife and rainforest from
the treetop canopy. Dip yourself in one of the open-air bathtubs fed by a sulphurous
underground spring, before returning to Kota Kinabalu
ISLAND TOUR (5 HOURS) From $81 per adult & $41 per child
Tour starts with a transfer from your hotel to the jetty for a 20-minute boat ride to
beautiful Sapi Island, one of the five islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. You may
like to laze under the sun on the white sandy beach, swim or snorkel in the crystal
clear water or take a walk on nature trails around the island. Snorkelling gear is not
provided, but is available for hire. Includes BBQ lunch on the beach.
KOTA KINABALU CITY TOUR (3 HOURS) From $31 per adult & $17 per child
This tour starts with a drive up Signal Hill from where you can enjoy a bird’s eye view
of Kota Kinabalu and the 5 offshore islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Stop over
at the Sabah Foundation Building, a unique 30-storey building with no pillars and one
of only 4 such hanging structures in the world. Visit a Chinese Buddhist temple, the
State Mosque and Sabah State Museum (closed on Fridays).
KLIAS RIVER CRUISE & FIREFLIES (9 HOURS)
Depart your hotel for Kota Klias. On arrival at Kota Klias jetty, refreshments will be
served. Board boat for river cruise to search for the odd-nosed proboscis monkeys and
other wildlife. On this cruise, you will have the opportunity to observe and learn the
traditional method of catching fish and prawns. When darkness sets in on the return
journey to the jetty, watch nature’s display of Christmas lights – the fireflies. Enjoy a
hearty dinner overlooking the Klias River.
KOTA BELUD SUNDAY MARKET (5 HOURS)
Transfer from your hotel to Kota Belud. En-route, a brief detour to Tuaran for
sightseeing. Walk along the suspension bridge across the Tuaran River. Continue on
your journey to Kota Belud. On arrival at this large open-air market, known as “tamu”,
see the Bajaus display their local produce and handicrafts for sale. Kota Belud is
home to the famous Bajau Horsemen dubbed the “Cowboys of the East”.
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SABAH & SARAWAK DAY TOURS
PADAS WHITE WATER RAFTING (11 HOURS) From $103 per adult.
Transfer from your hotel to Beaufort. At Beaufort, board train for Pangi, the starting
point. At Pangi Station, light refreshments will be served. After a briefing on safety
procedures, start rafting down the Padas River. Enjoy an exhilarating adventure
shooting through some wild rapids (Grade 3 – 4). Includes BBQ lunch by the Padas
River, before returning to your hotel in Kota Kinabalu.
KIULU RIVER RAFTING (9 HOURS)
Morning transfer from your hotel to Kiulu taking about 1 ½ hours. The road winds
though rural Dusun villages along the Kiulu River before you arrive at the starting
point. Kiulu River is classified as a Class I - II river and is more of a beginner’s river.
It is suitable for beginners aged 5 years old to 65 years old that craves mild adventure
whilst safely enjoy the rafting trip. We recommend advanced paddlers to go to Padas
River. You will be briefed on basic rafting techniques and safety procedures before
rafting commences. The rafting itself lasts anything from 1½ - 2 hours depending on
the water level of the river and covers up to 15 kms, making it the longest rafting trip
in Borneo. After reaching the ending point, enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch prepared
just by the riverbank.
DISCOVER SCUBA (5 HOURS) From $146 per adult
Transfer from your hotel to Kota Kinabalu jetty for a 20-minute boat ride to one of the
5 beautiful coral islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. On arrival, briefing by
dive instructor on safety procedures. First dive with instructor. Then return to shore
for lunch. Later, proceed for second dive. Lunch (packed or BBQ) and diving gear is
included. In the afternoon, return to your hotel in Kota Kinabalu.
KUCHING CITY & MUSEUM TOUR From $33 per adult & $17 per child
Kuching, the gateway to the mystical state of Sarawak is a cosmopolitan city and this
is reflected on the faces of the people on the streets. Your tour highlights include
the gigantic Cat Statue (mascot of the city), China Town, Tua Pek Kong Temple, Fort
Margherita, Satok Suspension Bridge and the Sarawak Museum, acknowledged as
one of the finest in the world.
SEMENGGOH ORANG UTAN RESERVE From $36 per adult & $19 per child.
This Centre is set in a 740-hectare of forest reserve and is the only one of its kind in
Sarawak. Here, you have an opportunity for you to observe how orang utans who were
either orphaned or rescued from captivity are being rehabilitated and trained to survive in the wild. Watch their skilful movements as they descend from treetops during
feeding time.
SARAWAK RIVER CRUISE From $60 per adult & $30 per child
On this cruise, retrace the trip adventurer James Brooke made when he sailed up the
Sarawak River in 1839. Cruise up and down the Sarawak River and enjoy a panoramic
view of Kuching City and its surroundings. The cruise passes through landmarks such
as Brooke Dockyards, the majestic Astana, the imposing Fort Margherita and traditional houses built on stilts.
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SARAWAK & BRUNEI DAY TOURS
SARAWAK CULTURAL VILLAGE
From $60 per adult & $30 per child
On a sprawling 17 acre site, located at the foot of Mount Santubong and known as the
“Living Museum”, the Village is a showcase of a kaleidoscope of Sarawak’s cultures
and traditions. Traditional dance performances depicting the various ethnic tribes of
Sarawak can be seen at the village theatre.
LONGHOUSE TOUR From $74 per adult & $37 per child
This guided tour introduces visitors to the unique architectural features of a longhouse, built mainly using bamboo. Observe the traditional lifestyle of the natives as
you tour the longhouse with your guide. Truly this is an opportunity of a lifetime for you
to experience the traditional cultures and lifestyles of the natives of Sarawak.
BAKO NATIONAL PARK From $210 per adult & $105 per child.
Situated about 37 kms from Kuching is Sarawak’s oldest and one of the most popular
national parks. Bako National Park is a treasure chest of flora and fauna and home to
the famous proboscis monkeys. Unlike other parks, visitors to Bako are almost guaranteed to see wildlife, such as the long-tailed macaques, squirrels, white-bearded pigs
and silver-leaf monkeys. This park is truly an excellent introduction to Sarawak’s forest
and wildlife
GUNUNG GADING NATIONAL PARK From $124 per adult & $62 per child
This park is a 2 hour drive from Kuching. For more than 10 years, Gunung Gading
has been Sarawak’s main conservation area for the spectacular rafflesia, the world’s
largest flower that can grow up to one metre in diameter. The park also offers scenic
walks and jungle treks leading through primary rainforest to jungle waterfalls.What to
bring : Raincoat, hat & insect repellent. Use good walking shoes. Comfortable cotton
T-shirt with long or short pant recommended.
JONG’S CROCODILE FARM From $36 per adult & $18 per child
A 45 minute drive from Kuching through picturesque countryside of paddy fields and
rubber plantations takes you to this farm which is set amidst tropical fruit trees and
lush greenery. It is home to over 1,000 crocodiles and other wildlife such as bear cats,
monkeys, deer, wild boars, civets, hornbills, peacocks and gibbons.
BRUNEI CITY & WATER VILLAGE TOUR (4 HOURS) From $106 per adult & $54 per child
Visit the majestic Sultan Omar Saifuddin Mosque, the Royal Regalia Exhibition Hall,
the Brunei Museum, and a photo stop at the main entrance of the magnificent Istana
Nurul Iman, the official residence and Royal Palace of His Majesty the Sultan of
Negara Brunei Darussalam, before taking a scenic boat ride to see the world’s largest
water village - home to approximately 30,000 people. For centuries ago, the size and
complexity of Brunei water village greatly impressed the Magellan expedition which
received a stately welcome upon entering Brunei Bay in 1521. Although, most of the
houses on stilts are now furnished with every modern amenity, the tranquility and
serenity of a typical Malay village.
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SABAH EXTENSION TOURS
S EPILOK NATURE TOUR (2D/1N)
Minimum 2 Persons
K INABALU NATIONAL PARK (2D/1N)
EX-KOTA KINABALU
EX-KOTA KINABALU
Day 1
Pick up from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu and
transfer to the airport for the flight to Sandakan.
On arrival, transfer to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Experience a close encounter with
the “Wildmen of Borneo” and witness the feeding of
the orang utans by the Rangers. After dinner, go on
a guided Night Walk into the Sepilok Forest to spot
animals & listen to the “ Jungle Orchestra “ along
the Sepilok Forest Trails. Overnight at the Sepilok
Nature Resort. (L/D)
Day 1
Morning drive through the countryside up to the
slopes of Mount Kinabalu, stopping en-route at the
Nabalu Fruit Market. Continue on up the mountain
to view the informative displays at the Kinabalu Park
Headquarters, before taking a guided walk to the
rainforest to explore the diverse range of flora and
fauna of the Kinabalu Park area. After lunch, visit
the Australian War Memorial Park at Ranau and the
Ranau Rose Garden, then check in at the Kinabalu
Pines Resort for your overnight accommodation.
(L/D)
Day 2
After breakfast, drive back to Sandakan. You will
be taken on a Sandakan City Tour, including visits
to a Malay Fishing Village and the Pun Jih Syh Chinese Buddhist Temple. Late afternoon back to Kota
Kinabalu. (B/L)
Day 2
Wake up to a spectacular view of Mount Kinabalu
from your hotel (weather permitting). After breakfast, continue on to Poring Hot Springs, where you
will take the canopy walkway to experience the rainforest canopy from a height of 40 metres above the
ground. Later visit the Orchid Garden and Butterfly
Farm and if you wish, take a dip in the hot sulphur
water of a Japanese style sauna, before driving back
down the mountain to Kota Kinabalu. (B/L)
Note - No red or yellow clothing, loose jewelries & do
not carry food & drink into the reserve (Sepilok Orang
Utan Centre).
G OMANTONG CAVE & SUKAU (2D/1N)
EX-KOTA KINABALU
Day 1
Pick up from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu and transfer to the airport for the flight to Sandakan. Upon
arrival, proceed to the Gomantong Cave by road.
Explore the biggest birds’ nest caves in Sabah.
Continue the journey to Sukau by the Kinabatangan
River. Check into the Sukau Lodge. Take a boat trip
to view the proboscis monkeys, other wildlife and
numerous species of birds, until nightfall. (L/D)
Day 2
After breakfast, drive back to Sandakan. On arrival,
transfer to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation
Centre. Experience a close encounter with the
“Wildmen of Borneo” and witness the feeding of
the orang utans by the Rangers. Later you will be
taken on a Sandakan City Tour, including visits to a
Malay Fishing Village and the Pun Jih Syh Chinese
Buddhist Temple. Late afternoon flight back to Kota
Kinabalu. (B/L)
M OUNT KINABALU CLIMB (2D/1N)
EX-KOTA KINABALU
Day 1
Travel 2 hours by road from your hotel to Mt.
Kinabalu National Park. On arrival, you will register
for your climb and collect your packed lunch.
Proceed to Timpohon Gate (1,865m) to start the
climb. Trek up to Laban Rata. Dinner and overnight
at Laban Rata Resthouse. (L/D)
Day 2
At about 3:00am, continue to ascend to the summit.
Upon reaching the summit of Mount Kinabalu
(4095m), get ready to take pictures from South
East Asia’s highest point. Retrace route back to
Laban Rata Resthouse for breakfast. Check out and
continue to descend to Timpohon Gate. From here,
you will be transferred to Park HQ to collect your
Certificate of Achievement. Lunch at the Park then
transfer back to your hotel. (B/L)
* Please note that a reasonably high level of fitness is
needed to complete this climb.
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ONDERS OF NATURE (2D/1N)
EX-KOTA KINABALU
Day 1
Early morning departure from Kota Kinabalu airport
on your short flight to Sandakan, where you will
board your boat for the 1 hour trip out to Selingan
(Turtle) Island. Register at the Turtle Island Park
Headquarters and then check in to your accommodation. After lunch, free time for swimming and
snorkelling. After dinner, the National Park Rangers
will take you to observe the turtles laying their eggs.
If there are any young turtle hatchlings, you will be
given the opportunity to observe the release of these
cute little turtles into the sea. Stay overnight at Selingan Island Chalet. (L/D)
Day 2
Early morning boat transfer back to Sandakan. On
arrival, transfer to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Experience a close encounter with the
“Wildmen of Borneo” and witness the feeding of
orang utans by the Rangers. Later you will be taken
on a Sandakan City Tour, including visits to a Malay
fishing village and the Puh Jih Syh Chinese Buddist
Temple. Late afternoon flight back to Kota Kinabalu.
(B/L)
K
UDAT LONGHOUSE TOUR (2D/1N)
EX-KOTA KINABALU
Day 1
Travel one hour across the Crocker Range to the
land of the Bajaus at Kota Belud. Visit the colorful
local market and buffalo market (Sunday only).
Continue 70 km towards Kudat to one of the village
longhouses. Witness life inside the longhouse and
mingle with ladies in traditional sarongs and footlong bracelets. Observe how they adapt to the
change of time. Proceed to Paradise Beach for a
swim before check in at longhouse. Dinner followed
by a Rungus cultural dance. Overnight in twin
bed room at traditional longhouse. Mattress and
mosquito net are provided. (L/D)
Day 2
Wake up to the calls of roosters amidst the tranquility of the village. After breakfast, visit a local village
and observe the making of traditional gongs, before
continuing our travel back to Kota Kinabalu. En
route you will stop at a Mengkabong water village.
(B/L)
Minimum 2 Persons
SABAH, LABUAN, SARAWAK & BRUNEI EXTENSION TOURS
D ANUM VALLEY (3D/2N)
EX-KOTA KINABALU
T
ABIN WILDLIFE RESERVE (3D/2N)
EX-KOTA KINABALU
Day 1
Early morning departure from Kota Kinabalu for your
flight to Lahad Datu. On arrival, you will be driven to
Danum Valley. Trek in the oldest remaining rainforest in the world. Experience an exciting suspension
walkway to see wildlife. In the evening, experience a
night drive in an open jeep with a spotlight in search
of wildlife. Overnight at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge
(L/D)
Day 1
Early morning flight from Kota Kinabalu to Lahad
Datu. On arrival take a one hour trip on a gravel road
to the Tabin Wildlife Reserve. After lunch, take a 20
min walk through the jungle to visit the Lipad Mud
Volcano, an area frequented by deer, wild boars, elephants and birds. After dinner and an introductory
slide show, you will go out spotlighting for nocturnal
wildlife. (L/D)
Day 2
Nature walks with experienced naturalists through
undisturbed riverine and lowland dipterocarp forest.
A good chance to photograph wildlife in this pristine
jungle vegetation and unlimited bird watching of
rainforest species. (B/L/D)
Day 2
Today, you will take a scenic walk through the jungle
to visit the beautiful Lipad’s waterfall. This trek will
provide a great opportunity to view wildlife and birds
along the way. Return to Tabin in the afternoon. At
dusk you can go birdwatching in the reserve. After
dinner, you can go spotlighting nocturnal animals on
a different route. (B/L/D)
Day 3
Morning bird walk, followed by more nature trail
walks, before your transfer to the Lahad Datu Airport
for your return flight to Kota Kinabalu (B)
Day 3
Morning free for jungle walks or swimming in the
nearby rock pools or river. After lunch, transfer to
the airport for your return to Kota Kinabalu. (B/L)
M ULU CAVES TOUR (6D/5N)
EAD HUNTER TRAIL (6D/5N)
EX-KOTA KINABALU
EX-KOTA KINABALU
Day 1
Early morning departure from Kota Kinabalu on
your flight to Mulu via Miri. On arrival, transfer and
check into the Royal Mulu Resort. In the afternoon,
proceed for a 3km plank walk to Lang Cave and
Deer Cave, which is particularly famous for its late
afternoon mass exit of bats. Watch millions of bats
coming out from Deer Cave. Return to resort for
dinner. Overnight at Royal Mulu Resort. (L/D)
Day 2
After breakfast, depart by longboat to Wind Cave.
Explore the various cave formations. Visit the
tribal settlement of the Penan tribe. Proceed for a
10-minute walk to Clearwater Cave to observe more
interesting cave formations. Enjoy a picnic lunch,
before returning to Royal Mulu Resort to freshen up
and transfer to Mulu Airport for your flights to Kota
Kinabalu (via Miri). (B/L)
H
From $1125 per adult
DAY 1
3KM plank walk to Deer and Lang Cave in the late
afternoon, observe millions of bats coming out from
the vast of the Deer Cave. Overnight at Royal Mulu
Resort. (L/D)
DAY 2
Long boat transfer to Wind Cave and Clearwater
Cave via a Penan settlement. Explore limestone
formations in this unique eco system. Continue
by longboat, lunch, and trek to Camp 5 for your 3
nights stay in dormitory beds. (B/L/D)
DAY 3
Stroll the surrounding jungle on the headhunter’s
trail. Late afternoon, proceed to the Melinau Gorge
(weather permitting) or hike to the Mulu Limestone
Pinnacles. Return and overnight. (B/L/D)
DAY 4
2.4 km steep trek to the Pinnacles view point at
1,175m. Return to Camp 5 for a refreshing swim
and overnight. (B/L/D)
DAY 5
Trek to Kuala Terikan. Proceed by boat to an Iban
longhouse for overnight stay (Dormitory Bed). (B/L/D)
DAY 6
Depart Iban longhouse by boat to and proceed to
Limbang Town by van for drop off in the early afternoon at Limbang airport for your onward flight.
(B/L/D).
* This tour is not recommended for children.
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L ABUAN (2D/1N)
EX-KOTA KINABALU
Day 1
Pick up from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu and
transfer to the airport for your flight to Labuan.
Upon arrival, proceed to the tour of historic Labuan,
where the Japanese soldiers surrendered to the
Allied Forces during WW II. Visit Peace Park, the
War Monument, the Commonwealth Memorial Park,
Chimney and Tunnel, Labuan Square and the Coal
Museum. Transfer to your hotel for your overnight
stay. (L/D)
Day 2
After breakfast, free time for shopping in this duty
free port. After lunch, transfer to the airport for
your flight back to Kota Kinabalu (B/L)
B
RUNEI (2D/1N)
EX-KOTA KINABALU
Day 1
Morning departure from Kota Kinabalu to Brunei.
On arrival, transfer to your hotel for your overnight
stay. After dinner visit the Jerudong Park Playground
– one of the world’s great amusement parks. (L/D)
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Day 2 Morning City Tour, visiting the majestic Sultan
Omar Saifuddin Mosque, the Royal Regalia Exhibition Hall, the Brunei Museum and a photo stop at
the main entrance of the Royal Palace. After lunch,
proceed to Kampung Ayer, the “Venice of the East”
the world’s largest water village – home to approx.
30,000 people living in houses on stilts snaking
along the banks of the Brunei River in the heart of
Brunei. Late afternoon flight to Kota Kinabalu. (B/L)
(The mosque is closed every Thursdays and Fridays.)
Nexus Resort Karaambunai
Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort
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Sabah
Island & Beachside Getaways
Island & Beachside Getaways
Pulau Tiga Resort –Survivor Island
Kuala Penyu
★★★
Gayana Island Resort
Gaya Island
★★★
Hotel description:
2 ½ hours drive from Kota Kinabalu
city and another relaxing 30 minutes
boat ride from the main land of Kuala
Penyu, be greeted by clear turquoise
waters and an endless stretch of white
sandy beach. Pulau Tiga was home
for CBS TV network, USA reality TV
2000 original Survivor island. Humble
but comfortable accommodation with
a local flavor of architectural design
blending with the natural environment
of the island. All units offer a panoramic
view of the sea.
Hotel description:
30 minutes away by the resort’s boat
shuttle from the mainland and bustling
Kota Kinabalu city, Gayana offers a
secluded island escape, designed
and operated with nature in mind. 22
semi-detached over-water chalets
built on timber stilts constructed out of
sustainable local woods with thatched
roofs. All 44 rooms tastefully furnished
with spacious private balconies, and
equipped with modern conveniences.
An elevated wooden boardwalk winds
its way past the chalets, lined with
flowering bougainvillea and tropical
plants.
Accommodation & Facilities:
Standard or Superior air-conditioned
rooms with ensuite bathroom facilities.
The Pulau Tiga Restaurant offers meals
throughout the day and the Survivor Bar
offers beverages to keep one hydrated
from the day’s activities.
All rooms have a living corner with
individually controlled air- conditioning.
mini fridge, colour television, ceiling fan,
R.O. drinking water, ensuite bathroom
with hot & cold shower and coffee/tea
making facilities.
4 nights from $378 pp twin share.
Extra nights: $159 pp.
Bonus offers: Daily breakfast.
4 nights from $340 pp twin share
Manukan Island Resort
Manukan Island
Beringgis Resort
Kinarut
★★★★
★★★
Hotel description:
Hotel description:
30 minutes drive from downtown Kota
Kinabalu and 20 minutes from the Kota
Kinabalu International Airport. Serenely
poised along a three kilometre stretch
of soft sandy beach facing the wide
expanse of South China Sea with it's
breath-taking sunset in the evening.A
very moderately priced restaurant and
well appointed rooms, a swimming pool
with a water slide amidst the well-kept
manicured garden with its natural feel
sets the perfect mood for a truly tropical
getaway.
76 deluxe guestrooms & two 2-room
Family Chalets. Rooms equipped with
air conditioning, fan, centralised hot and
cold water, bath tub, IDD telephone,
hair dryer, mini fridge, channel music
and 21" colour television, in house
movies and CNN Channel. Scheduled
shuttle bus to the city at a nominal cost
is also available.
15 minutes by speedboat from Kota
Kinabalu city, Manukan is the second
largest island of the Tunku Abdul
Rahman Marine National Park. Enjoy
the scenery, by taking a leisurely stroll
along the nature trail or simply laze by
the long stretch of beautiful beach. All
chalets overlook the South China Sea
and a spectacular sunset is almost a
daily sight. Lose yourself in the romance
of a tropical island paradise.
One and two fully air-conditioned
bedroom chalets available, spacious
dining & living room area, bathroom
and color TV.
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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
★★★★
★★★★
Hotel description:
Located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu’s
business, shopping and entertainment
district and overlooks the South China
Sea. 15 minutes drive away from the
Kota Kinabalu International Airport. It
offers a great range of on-site dining
and entertainment, an elegant atrium,
and a great selection of both local and
international fast food restaurant just a
stone’s throw away. One of the city’s
main shopping centre, Wisma Merdeka
is just located next door to the hotel.
Hotel description:
Located in downtown Kota Kinabalu
offering expansive views of both the
city and the South China Sea. A city
hotel in a resort destination. Easy
walking access to commercial, retail
and entertainment facilities such as the
"wet market", Handicrafts Market and
Waterfront Esplanade. Kota Kinabalu
International Airport is a 15 minute
drive to the hotel.
68cm flat screen LCD TV with DVD
and cable channels, IDD telephone,
high speed internet access, bar fridge,
tea and coffee making facilities,
complimentary
drinking
water,
electronic safe, babysitting service is
available upon request, complimentary
newspaper.
All rooms have air conditioning, mini
bar, IDD telephone, cable/satellite
television, in room safe, tea and coffee
making facilities and balcony/terrace.
Bonus offers: Daily buffet breakfast.
Bonus offers: Daily buffet breakfast. Stay 4/ pay 3 or Stay 7 or 8/ pay 6.
Complimentary upgrade to Deluxe Room. (Valid 01 Apr - 15 July 07.)
Maximum of 2 FOC nights. .
Pacific Sutera
Sutera Harbour Resort
Kota Kinabalu
Magellan Sutera
Sutera Harbour Resort
Kota Kinabalu
★★★★
★★★★★
Hotel description:
Hotel description:
This
ethnic-themed,
gloriouslydesigned resort hotel incorporates the
natural surroundings with fine timber
furnishing and local artifacts in creating
a long house-like architecture. 456
luxuriously appointed rooms and suites
unveil balconies that offer magnificent
views of either the carefully manicured
gardens or the awe-inspiring beauty of
the South China Sea. .
A mere 5 minutes into the city centre
of Kota Kinabalu and 10 minutes from
the Kota Kinabalu International Airport,
Sutera Harbour Resort, a 384-acre
integrated resort comprises the Pacific
Sutera, the Magellan Sutera and Sutera
Harbour Marina, Golf & Country Club.
All 500 deluxe rooms and suites offer
breathtaking views of either the lush
golf course or the vast South China
Sea.
Private balcony, Satellite channels
and in-house movies, IDD telephone
with bathroom connection, mini bar,
coffee & tea making facilities, in-room
safe, complimentary broadband usage
is provided at Club Rooms and Club
Lounge.
Telephone with voicemail; data port,
mini bar , in room safe, satellite
channels and in-house movies, coffee
& tea making facilities, iron & ironing
board,
complimentary
broadband
usage is provided at Club Rooms and
Club Lounge.
Bonus offers: Daily buffet breakfast. Stay 7 / pay 6 or Stay 11 /
pay 7. Valid for low season only. Breakfast not included for FOC
nights.
Bonus offers: Daily buffet breakfast. Stay 7 pay 6 or stay 11 pay 7.
Valid for low season only. Breakfast not included for FOC nights.
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Sabah
Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort
Tanjung Aru
★★★★★
Hotel description:
This magnificent seaside resort boasts of 500 charming rooms with balconies,
equipped with modern facilities. 8 outstanding restaurants and bars pamper
guests while recreational activities provide endless fun for family and friends.
Located within easy access of five idyllic islands, and set amidst 25 acres of
award winning landscaped gardens overlooking the sweeping bay of Tanjung Aru.
Local attractions are a stone's throw away from this surprisingly tranquil resort.
It’s also just 15 minutes from the city centre and the Kota Kinabalu International
Airport.
Each room in the resort are blessed with its own charm and originality boasting
splendid views of the neighboring islands, spectacular sunsets and the mountains.
Equipped with a wide range of modern and deluxe amenities which include
complimentary High Speed Internet Access (HSIA). Luxury with a local Borneo
touch are the themes of the rooms providing guests a high level of comfort and
relaxation. Other facilities also includes coffee/tea making facilities, electronic
safe, full-size executive writing desk, in-house movie channels, IDD telephone,
mini-bar and satellite/cable television.
Extra nights: $ 85 pp.
Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort
Tuaran
★★★★★
Hotel description:
A private paradise cradled between forested hills and a long sweep of a 3 km
long, untouched, pristine beach, washed by the South China Sea. Located 40
minutes drive north of Kota Kinabalu’s city centre. Set on Pantai Dalit beach and
surrounded by 400 acres of lush tropical vegetation including a unique nature
reserve. Here you will meet Sabah's icon, the orangutan, amidst a remarkable
array of indigenous flora and fauna. Surprising encounters with hornbills gliding
right overhead or peacocks displaying during breakfast. The 64-acre Nature
Reserve has an Orangutan Conservation Programme and a 18-hole Par 72 golf
course is also available. The Kids' Club open daily for children between 4-12
years.
Most of the newly refurbished 330 rooms afford a splendid view of the sea,
garden and beach. All ground floor rooms have private lanais accessible through
verdant, landscaped gardens. The rest are split-level with private balconies
equipped with various modern amenities like air-conditioning, in-house movie
channels, complimentary high-speed internet access, coffee/tea making facilities,
electronic safe, full-size executive writing desk, IDD telephone with Voice Mail,
mini-bar and satellite/cable television.
Bonus offers: Daily buffet breakfast. Stay 6 nights and receive one FOC night (room only).
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Sabah
Nexus Resort Karambunai
Karambunai
★★★★★
Hotel description:
Situated about 30 minutes drive northeast of Kota Kinabalu city, Sabah, the
award-winning resort lies on 3,335 acres of unrivalled natural and landscaped
surroundings on the spectacular Karambunai Peninsula. A private 6-kilometre
pristine white sandy beach and million-year old tropical rainforest poise as the
majestic margin and backdrop. An 18-hole championship course designed by the
world renowned Ronald Fream Design Group is surrounded by undulating terrain
and tricky greens.
Luxurious accommodations includes the 235 Borneo guestrooms, nestled within
a cluster of 7 two-storey buildings, amid a lush tropical garden. Each room comes
with a private balcony or terrace and exquisitely furnished in solid wood accents
and restful earth tones.
The five-storey Ocean Wing offers tastefully stylish accommodations, with each
guestroom unveiling private balconies that offers panoramic vistas of beach and
cobalt blue seas. 6 Royal and Presidential Villas with private swimming pools and
garden offer the ultimate in luxury accommodation. All rooms has the following
facilities;- air conditioning, free local newspaper, IDD telephone, cable/satellite
television, non-smoking rooms, in-room safe coffee/tea making facilities and mini
bar.
Sepilok Nature Resort
Sandakan
Sabah Hotel
Sandakan
★★★
★★★★
Hotel description:
Hotel description:
Sabah Hotel is only 20 minutes from
Sandakan airport.
Within walking
distance to Sandakan town centre
and other attractions. Nestled amidst
one of the world’s last unspoilt tropical
rainforests and offers unsurpassed
4-Star luxuries. With lush foliage as a
backdrop, the hotel exudes an alluring
natural attraction as it blends in harmony
with Sabah’s rich flora and fauna.
11km from Sandakan airport and is
located on the east coast of Sabah some
200km East of Kota Kinabalu. Hidden
amongst a veritable treasure trove of
tropical plants and trees and spectacular
orchids in bloom, the quaint bungalows
of the resort are within walking distance
from the world-famous Sepilok Forest
Reserve, home for the last wild Orangutans of Borneo. The world’s oldest and
largest rehabilitation facility established
in 1964 to help rehabilitate orphaned
Orang-Utans back into the wild.
108 rooms and suites
tastefully
designed with elegance, comfort and
spaciousness.IDD telephone, executive
writing desk, hairdryer, satellite
television, air-conditioning, bathroom
with separate bathtub & shower, mini
bar, tea/coffee making facilities and
daily local newspaper.
Timber chalets-sitting by a beautiful
natural lake - attached bathrooms
equipped with hot and cold water
facilities, shower and bathtub, ceiling
fan and air-conditioner.Restaurant.
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Sarawak
Royal Mulu Resort
Miri
Holiday Inn Kuching
Kuching
★★★★
★★★
Hotel description:
A short 25 minutes flight from Miri. The
resort is designed in the style of ethnic
longhouses, built on wooden stilts, three
metres above the ground. Linked by a
series of wooden walkways, the resort
stands on the banks of the Melinau
River, in the midst of a breathtaking
natural splendor.Located near the
Gunung Mulu National Park, home of
lush rainforest and some of the most
amazing cave systems in the world.
Hotel description:
Kuching's only riverfront hotel and
commands an unrivalled view of the
picturesque Sarawak River and colorful
Malay villages. Situated in the heart
of the city's business, entertainment
and shopping district, the hotel is
twenty minutes drive from the Kuching
International Airport.
288 rooms features; IDD telephone,
mini-bar, individually controlled airconditioning, satellite television, airconditioning, mini bar and tea/coffee
making facilities.
188 tastefully designed rooms.Private
bath and shower, mini-bar, individually
controlled air-conditioning, hot and cold
showers. Every room enjoys a spacious
verandah, which offers a stunning view
of either the rich surrounding jungle or
the Melinau River.
Crowne Plaza Riverside Kuching
Kuching
Hilton Kuching Hotel
Kuching
★★★★
★★★★★
Hotel description:
Hotel description:
With views of the Sarawak River and
Fort Margherita, the property is a
modern hotel situated on Kuching's
riverfront promenade, within walking
distance of some of the historic sites of
Kuching and just 25 minutes from the
airport.
Located in the heart of Kuching's
entertainment, dining, shopping and
business district, just 20 minutes from
the Kuching International Airport and
minutes away from the city's major
tourist attractions. Overlooking the
historical Fort Margherita across
the Sarawak River, it commands a
panoramic view of the city and the
Kuching Waterfront.
All 365 rooms features satellite TV,
internet connections, minibars, tea and
coffee making facilities, bathrooms
telephones, hairdryers, desks and inroom safes.
All 241 rooms features; IDD telephone,
mini-bar, individually controlled airconditioning, satellite television, airconditioning, mini bar and tea/coffee
making facilities.
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Sarawak & Brunei
Holiday Inn Resort Damai Beach
Damai Beach
Hilton Batang Ai Longhouse Resort
Batang Ai
★★★★★
★★★★
Hotel description:
Sprawling over 90 acres of prime seafront land, framed by the lush tropical
forest of the legendary and majestic
Mount Santubong. This 253 room resort
is situated on beautiful Teluk Bandung
Beach about 35 km from Kuching. It
is a pleasant 45 minutes drive from
Kuching city and 45 km from Kuching
International Airport.
Hotel description:
On the shores of a spectacular
freshwater lake, occupying a 20-hectare
site surrounded by mountains and the
unspoiled rainforests of Sarawak. A
four-hour drive from the state capital and
international airport at Kuching. The last
leg of the journey is by motorised launch
across the lake. Its design is based on
the traditional timber longhouses of the
region's native Iban Tribes. Nearby is
the 27,000-hectare Batang Ai National
Park.
Air-conditioning, private bath/shower,
hot/cold water, hair dryer, complimentary
coffee/tea making facilities, mini bar
upon request, TV with satellite news
and entertainment channels, IDD
telephone, Complimentary safe deposit
boxes are available at the Reception
Desk.
100 rooms, the Nanga Mepi Restaurant,
Wong Irup Bar, an outdoor terrace,
a swimming pool and a boat jetty for
arriving guests. Individual controlled
air-conditioning,
IDD
telephone,
complimentary
coffee/tea
making
facilities, mini bar, safe deposit box and
ceiling fan.
Orchid Garden Hotel
Brunei
The Empire Hotel & Country Club
Brunei
★★★★
★★★★★
Hotel description:
Hotel description:
One of the most magnificent and
luxurious resorts in South East Asia.
Grand and opulent with 360 rooms plus
63 suites and palatial villas set in an
180 hectare estate. A Jack Nicklausdesigned championship golf course
with views over the South China Sea.
Superior and deluxe rooms are a
spacious 60 square metres.20 km to the
city center and the Brunei International
Airport. A tranquil haven of sheer luxury
and elegance. The Jerudong Park
Playground is a mere 8 minutes drive
away.
Conveniently located about 6 minutes
drive from the Brunei International
Airport and 15 minutes from the shops
and banks in Bandar Seri Begawan city
centre.
All rooms have modern facilities like
air-conditioning, IDD telephone, high
speed internet service with 2mb, multichannel satellite channels, bathroom
with bathtub, personal safe deposit box,
hair dryer and tea and coffee making
facilities.
All rooms offers modern facilities like
AM/FM alarm clock, hair dryer, coffee/
tea making facilities, mini bar, in-room
safe and satellite/Cable TV.
Bonus offers: Daily breakfast. Rate inclusive of airport transfers.
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Where
should I go for my next dive holiday?
Sabah of course!
Experience world class diving in and around Sipadan Island, East Malaysia!
6 days/5 nights package
starts from $1999*
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Return international airfares with Malaysia Airlines via Kuala Lumpur.
1 night accommodation in Tawau on arrival.
All land and boat transfers.
4 nights accommodation on Mabul island with 3 meals daily
Up to 10 boat dives around Sipadan, Kapalai and Mabul islands
and unlimited shore dives (including weight belt with weights and air tanks).
Price is based on twin share accommodation and subject to change without notice.
Price does not include airfare related taxes of approx $330.
This package is valid for sale and ticketing until 31 March 2007 and is based on
low season travel only.
Single supplement and additional night rates also available upon request.
Like what you see? Contact us at 1300 651 099 or your local travel agent
for the low down for your next diving experience of a lifetime!
* Underwater photography by John Munday.
7 days/6 nights Golf Special from $2098*
(plus airfare related taxes of approx $300)
Golfing enthusiasts will find Sabah an amazing find. There is no shortage of world-classes
courses to take in a round on the greens. The locations of Sabah’s golf courses offer
spectacular ocean and mountain views, which are absolutely unbeatable. Six championship
course have sprung up since 1996, five of them in and around the capital city Kota Kinabalu,
designed by the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Graham Marsh, Ronald Fream, Nelson Hapworth and
Robert Muir Graves.
Price Includes:
• International return airfares from Melbourne/Sydney/Brisbane/Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu with
Malaysia Airlines via Kuala Lumpur (Optional stopover permitted).
• Return airport - hotel transfers, transfers between the three resorts and the Mount Kinabalu Golf
Club.
• 3 nights at the 5 star Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort, with one round of 18 holes at the Dalit Bay Golf
& Country Club and one round of 18 holes at the Mount Kinabalu Golf Club.
• 1 night at the 4 star Kudat Golf & Marina Resort, with one round of 18 holes at the Kudat Golf
Club.
• 2 nights at the 5 star Magellan Sutera, with one round of 18 holes day golf and one round of 9
holes night golf at the Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club.
• Daily buffet breakfast in all three resorts.
* Prices are based on twin share accommodation and are subject to change without notice.
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Sipadan Water Village Resort
Mabul Island, Sabah, East Malaysia
On the island of Mabul, lies the luxury and excitement of a world class diving and relaxing resort fringed
by beautiful coral, white sand and amazing marine beauty facing the Celebes Sea.
An established diving village which offers you a complete and unforgettable experience.
The over-water cottages will give you a cosy home-away-from home with world class diving literally from
your balcony! The resort also offers non-divers a high level of service and amenities.
The normal route to Mabul island is to fly to Tawau from Kota Kinabalu (the state capital of Sabah). At
Tawau airport you will be met and transferred overland to Semporna, a trip of 90 minutes. From this fishing
town, a fiber glass speed boat takes you to Sipadan Water Village Resort on Mabul Island, a scenic journey
of about 30 minutes in good seas.
Here is a typical itinerary:~ Upon arrival, guests would be registered and checked in. An orientation dive will be done at
1030 hrs for guests arriving in the morning (please note that no transfers direct to the resort will
be done on the same day if their arrival is late as sea transfer is not advisable after dark).
~ After lunch one boat dive in the afternoon.
~ For the following days, unlimited Mabul house reef shore dive is open from 6am to 6pm. It
would also include two mornings and 1 afternoon boat dive daily.
Diving services covers all the dive sites of Mabul, Kapalai, and of course Sipadan Island. All unique in their
own marine life - making diving a most pleasurable and exciting adventure for any divers. Distances to the
dive sites from the resort are merely five to thirty minutes boat ride.
Dive courses for open water to dive-master level are available with certification by PADI and CMAS. Apart
from dive courses, the centre also conduct guided dives for night diving. Introductory dives for first-time
divers and daily safaris to other islands are also available.
Amazing Vacations is the preferred Australian wholesaler for
the luxurious Sipadan Water Village Resort.
Please click on www.swvresort.com for more information
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Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur Stopovers
Kuala Lumpur Stopovers
Dorsett Regency Hotel
Kuala Lumpur
★★★★
Hotel description:
A great location in the city centre. At the
start of Bintang Walk, in the heart of the
city's finest shopping malls, eateries
and entertainment centers.
320 guest rooms with a swimming pool,
telephone IDD & Voicemail, data port
connection with high speed internet
access, satellite television, mini bar, inroom safe deposit box, complimentary
coffee / tea making facilities and 24
hour room service.
Twin share 4 nights from $196 pp.
Extra nights from: $49 pp.
Bonus offer: Daily breakfast. Stay 5 nights pay 4.
Stay min of 7 nights upgrade to Deluxe Premier room
(excludes 15 Jun-15 Sep 07)
Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
★★★★
Hotel description:
Situated in the heart of the Golden
Triangle, the city’s main commercial
and retail district. Just a few minutes
away from Kuala Lumpur's Petronas
Towers and Suria KLCC, the mega
stylish shopping and entertainment
mall. Sungei Wang - the avenue of
malls - the Light Rail and the city’s
financial hub are just round the corner
from the hotel.
348 stylishly designed rooms and
suites. Each is spacious and comes
with all the modern conveniences.
A fascinating view of the city skyline
comes at no extra cost. All rooms have
telephone IDD, satellite television,
mini bar, in-room safe deposit box,
complimentary coffee / tea making
facilities and 24 hour room service.
4 nights from $304 pp twin share
Extra nights from $76 pp
Bonus offer: Daily breakfast.
Melia Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Mandarin Oriental
Kuala Lumpur
★★★★
★★★★★
Hotel description:
Hotel strategically located right in
the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden
Triangle is a great choice for business
and leisure travelers. Offering you
convenience, comfort, excellent service
and surrounded by the city’s most
popular shopping centres as well as a
monorail station, Melia Kuala Lumpur
combines
international
standards
reflecting the Mediterranean heritage
of Spain based Sol Melia, the largest
worldwide resort hotel chain with a
warm local welcome.
302 rooms with bathroom with a long
bathtub, shower, hair-dryer, individually
controlled air-conditioning, satellite TV,
IDD Telephones with Voice Mail facility,
radio, mini-bar, iron and ironing board
and in-room electronic safe.
Hotel description:
Located adjacent to the world famous,
88 storey Petronas Twin Towers, with
far reaching views overlooking the
lush 50 acre KLCC Park. Over 300
original works of art feature throughout
the hotel. Ancient and contemporary
artifacts contrast, yet complement, the
high specification technology to be
found in every guest room.
551 luxuriously appointed rooms with
24 hour room service, in room personal
safe, data ports for modems & high
speed internet access, two dual-line
IDD telephones with personalised
voicemail, mini bar / refrigerator,
luxurious marble bathrooms with
separate bathtub and shower and inroom coffee & tea making facilities.
4 nights from $ 452 pp twin share
Extra nights from $ 113 pp
Bonus offers:Stay 5 nights Pay 4 with daily breakfast
(except on FOC night)
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(a) Up to 30 days prior to departure,
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fees that may be charged by your
travel agent.No refund is available
for cancellations after the tour has
commenced or in respect of any
accommodation, meals and/or any
other services not utilised.
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immediately. If a booking is made
within 14days of departure, a Late
Booking Fee of $30per person will be
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Up to 30 days prior to departure date,
any amendment will incur a fee of
$30 per change plus any penalties
imposed by airlines, hotels,ground
operators and other service providers.
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within 14 days prior to tour departure
date will incura fee of $100 per person
in addition to penalties imposed by
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Hotel room photographs may not be
specific to the actual room occupied.
Extensions & Amendments
Not possible under any circumstances
after the tour has commenced.
Travel & Accommodation
Flights, cruises, ground transporta
tion,accommodation and all other
components included in the tour are
provided by reputable carriers, coach
and cruise operators, hoteliers or
other service providers and principals
on their own conditions. Therefore,
it is important to note that Amazing
Vacations and operators of the tour
on which you are booked, act only as
agents for the airlines,transportation
companies, hotels or other service
providers and principals, and all tickets,
vouchers and documents are issued
subject to the terms and conditions and
limitations of liability imposed by them,
some of which limit or exclude liability
in respect of death, personal injury,
delay and loss or damage to baggage.
Health Requirements & Immigration
Vaccinations are not normally required.
However, you should check with
your local family doctor. We accept
no responsibility for any disease or
infection which you may become
infected as a result of your tour.
Participants should also familiarise
themselves with any visa requirements
that may be applicable in the areas
they intend visiting and they shall be
responsible for all entry, exit, health
and other documents required by law.
Passport and visa requirements are not
our responsibility or that of your travel
agent, and, Amazing Vacations accepts
no responsibility for participants failing
to obtain the proper documentation.
Passports must have at least 6 months
validity from the date of your return to
Australia.
Hotel Accommodation
Twin share accommodation is based
on share twin or double-bedded room
as allocated by hotels. It is common
practice for some hotels to supply
triple accommodation on the basis of
a twin or double-bedded room plus
one rollaway or single bed. Particular
room requests (eg. interconnecting,
twin or double bedding, nonsmoking rooms) can be made but
cannot be guaranteed. Single room
accommodation must be reserved by
participants travelling alone and is
subject to payment of the applicable
supplement.
Maps & Photographs
Maps and photographs are for general
information only and may not reflect
actual locations or services provided.
Baggage Allowance
In accordance with International
Airline Regulations, the free checked
baggage allowance for economy class
passengers is 20kg. For air travel by
light aircraft (eg.between Miri and
Mulu), the baggage allowance is limited
to 10kg per passenger plus one piece
of hand luggage. Excess baggage
charges are the sole responsibility of
each and every passenger.
Change In Tour Prices & Itineraries
Tour prices are calculated based on
current tariffs and airfares. In the event
of fluctuations in exchange rates or
increases affecting the prices, which we
pay for transportation, accommodation
and services generally, we reserve the
right to adjust our prices even though
balance payment may have been
made. If we are forced to change the
itinerary or part of it for reasons beyond
our control,we reserve the right to vary
the itinerary,including any consequent
change in price. If,in the event that
we have to cancel the tour because of
events outside our control, we will,if
we are able to, offer you an alternative
tour.
Travel
lAirlines do not, by virtue of their
endorsement of this brochure,
represent themselves as either
contracting with any purchaser of a tour
from Amazing Vacations or as having
anyother legal relationship with any
such purchaser. No airline will incur
responsibility or liability to any person
named in the booking aside from that
liability which may be incurred as the
carrier.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend that at the
time of booking, all participants
purchase a comprehensive travel
insurance policy. Ask your travel agent
for details.
Consumer Claims
Should you wish to make a claim, your
claim should be made in writing with
supporting documentation within 30
days of your return.
Our Responsibility
We always do our best to ensure that
tour arrangements are satisfactory. We
do not accept any liability of whatever
nature for theacts, omissions or
default whether negligentor otherwise,
of those airlines, coach and cruise
operators, hoteliers or other service
providers and principals providing
services in connection with the tour
pursuant to a contract between them
and yourself and over whom we have
no direct and exclusive control. We
do not accept liability in contract
or in tort (actionable wrong) for any
injury, damage,loss, delay, additional
expenses or inconvenience caused
directly or indirectly by force majeure
or other events which are beyond our
control, or which are not preventable
by reasonable diligence on our part
including but not limited to war, civil
disturbance, fire, floods, unusually
severe weather, acts of God, acts
of governments,or, of any other
authorities, accidents to or failure of
machinery or equipment or industrial
action, whether or not involving our
employees and even though such
action maybe settled by acceding to
demands of a labour group.
Law of Contract
The contract is governed in all respects
by the law of the State of Victoria
and any legalaction arising under the
contract shall be litigated only in the
appropriate court having jurisdiction in
the State.
AMAZING VACATIONS
ABN 16 065 037 167
LIC.31887
5/355 Exhibition Street., Melbourne Vic 3000
Tel: (03) 9661 0300 Fax: (03) 9663 4399
Email: [email protected]
Website:www.amazingvacations.com.au
Hotline: 1300 651 099
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