Borneo Wildlife Adventure

11 DAYS FROM $8,495

• Observe orangutans and Malayan sun bears up close at conservation centers in Sepilok. • Go on rainforest hikes and river safaris, looking for orangutans, civets, and exotic birds. • Discover Borneo’s dazzling undersea from the jungle-clad paradise of Pulau Gaya.

Signature Land Moderate

DAYS 1–2 I KOTA KINABALU, MALAYSIAN BORNEO Arrive in Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Malaysian Borneo’s Sabah state. The next day, travel by private boat to jungle clad islands and secluded marine coves. Spend time exploring stunning beaches, kayaking crystal blue waters, or snorkeling amid vibrant marine life. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D DAYS 3–6 I SANDAKAN/SEPILOK/ KINABATANGAN RIVER/GOMANTONG FOREST RESERVE Fly to Sandakan and head to the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve. Visit an orangutan rehabilitation center to learn about ongoing projects, then take a canopy walk through the surrounding reserve. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre before continuing to the hotel located on the banks of the Kinabatangan River. Set out on a variety of wildlife hikes and river safaris. Venture inside the famed Gomantong Caves, home to thousands of bats and swiftlets. Sepilok Nature Resort; Sukau Rainforest Lodge Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D

DAYS 7–11 I BATU PUTEH/DANUM VALLEY CONSERVATION AREA/KOTA KINABALU Visit the village of Batu Puteh and meet with a coordinator of a community conservation organization. Continue to the forested valley of the Danum River and spend time exploring the many nature trails. Watch for rare species, including the clouded leopard and Bornean gibbon. Hike to a waterfall, go on a canopy walk, and venture out on night safaris. Later, fly to Kota Kinabalu in time for a farewell dinner. Borneo Rainforest Lodge; Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel | Meals: 5B, 4L, 4D

A National Geographic Expert, Expedition Leader, and local guides will accompany this trip.

Meg Lowman Ecologist, Author National Geographic Explorer Meg Lowman pioneered the science of canopy ecology. She built the world’s first treetop walkways, helping to discover that half of our terrestrial biodiversity lives in the canopy. Meg has explored treetops from Costa Rica and Peru to Malaysia and Geographic Explorer and serves as the Director of TREE Foundation. Find the departure(s) Meg will join on our website.

INFORMATION

Dates: This expedition is offered in March, May, September, and October. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional cost. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice. Please note: Hikes range from 2–4 hours (1–3 miles) on uneven terrain over moderate grades in hot and humid conditions.

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