Borneo-Sabah Travel Guide

Amazing SABAH
“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 islets, covers an area of 95 sq km. Labuan has everything one
varied interests of the most discerning travelers.We specialise would expect of a tropical island. The rich marine life makes
in designing high quality holidays at affordable prices. 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
Borneo is the third largest island in the world (after Greenland
and ready-to-wear fashions at duty free prices.
& New Guinea) and consists of 3 different countries – Malaysia
(Sabah, Sarawak & Labuan), Indonesia (Kalimantan) and the BRUNEI
Sultanate of Brunei. The island is bounded on the east by the
Sulu and Celebes Sea, on the west and north by the South Brunei, an oil-rich Sultanate on the north western coast of
China Sea and on the south by the Java Sea. Borneo, is known for its huge reserves of oil and gas and for
having one of the oldest monarchial systems in the world. It
SABAH offers a wide variety of interesting places to visit including
magnificent mosques, the large state-of-the-art theme park
The “Land Below The Wind” offers astonishing variety. From
Jerudong Park and the famous Kampung Ayer Water Village,
white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and beautiful coral
said to be the largest water village in the world.
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 Our choice of hotels, resorts and tours are carefully planned
attractions and well-developed tourism infrastructure, Sabah and well researched by our team of travel professionals who
has only recently become known to discerning travelers. For have extensive experience and local knowledge of Sabah
most Australians, Sabah is a totally new holiday destination. and the Borneo region.
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 Our package holidays represent excellent value for money.
have been gathered for centuries, travel by boat through In addition to arranging package holidays we can arrange
Malaysia’s largest wetlands area to view Borneo’s unique a variety of popular day tours and extension tours on your
proboscis monkey – all this within a couple of hours or less behalf.
of an airport and luxurious accommodation.
SARAWAK So as you turn the pages of our “Amazing Sabah” brochure
Perched on the north western edge of the island of Borneo and learn more about what Borneo has to offer, and should
is Sarawak, the “hidden paradise of Borneo”. Sarawak is you have any type of special interest’s not covered do not
quite unlike any other place on earth; it offers almost hesitate to contact us.
everything, from nature to adventure. Sarawak is famous
for its communal longhouses, fascinating caves, friendly
tribesmen, spectacular landscapes, pristine coastal waters, Our team of travel professionals can design and customise
lush rainforests and mangrove swamps. any holiday package to suit your individual needs.
LABUAN
Labuan, “The International Garden Island of Borneo” is We look forward to receiving your booking-the first step of
located off the coast of Borneo. This Malaysian duty free what will truly become your experience of a lifetime............
island port, which comprises one main island and six smaller
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BORNEO DESTINATION GUIDE
Travel Tips Labuan

Brunei Kota Kinabalu
Malaysian
PASSPORTS & VISAS
Borneo
Australia passport holders must have a valid passport
with at least six month validity beyond stay in Asia. Sarawak
Kuching
Australian passport holders do not require visas for
Malaysia for up to 30 days but please have your travel
Indonesia
agent check on this as regulations may have changed.
HEALTH
North
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.
★★★
Accommodation offering a comfortable standard of
room with good amenities, usually with choice of dining,
TAXES but sometimes less comprehensive facilities.
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 High standard of accommodation with a wide selection
will need to be paid. Please consult your travel agent for of facilities and enhanced with a high level of service
the latest updated information and costings. ★★★★
CREDIT CARDS & TRAVELLERS CHEQUES Excellent accommodation with a complete range of
facilities supported by a high level of service to match
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
Contents
For the latest update on the above information and
more please consult the below Tourism Authorities own
web pages.
WELCOME TO SABAH.......................................................................... 2
www.sabahtourism.com MAP AND TRAVEL TIPS......................................................................... 3
www.tourism.gov.my MESSAGE FROM THE SABAH MINISTER OF TOURISM …
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www.visitmalaysia.com.au DESTINATION GUIDE . ......................................................................... 5
NATURAL & CULTURAL WONDERS ................................................... 6
TOP TOURIST ATTRACTIONS ........................................................... 7-9
MEET AND GREET ON ARRIVAL
FULLY GUIDED TOURS
On arrival after clearing customs your Amazing Vacations
SABAH DISCOVERY .......................................................................... .10
local guide will welcome you and assist with your
luggage to the transfer vehicle. On departure day your WORLD HERITAGE BORNEO . ............................................................11
guide will collect you from your hotel to the airport. All BEST OF BORNEO . ............................................................................ 12
our transfers are performed in Air Conditioned comfort. DAY TOURS..................................................................................... 13-15
EXTENSION TOURS . ..................................................................... 16-17
GUIDE TO HOTEL CLASSIFICATION KOTA KINABALU METROPOLITAN AREA MAP................................. 18
The below hotel classifications are a general guide HIGH QUALITY ACCOMMODATION .............................................. 19-24
and in some hotels there maybe rooms of a higher
DIVING AND GOLF TOUR OPTIONS.................................................. 25
category. When a hotel’s facilities or level of service
fall between two categories a half star is mentioned. SIPADAN WATER VILLAGE RESORT................................................. 26
KUALA LUMPUR STOPOVER OPTIONS............................................. 27
TERMS & CONDITIONS ...................................................................... 28
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BORNEO DESTINATION GUIDE
THAILAND LAOS
PHILIPPINES
MYANMAR CAMBODIA
VIETNAM
MALAYSIA
BRLNEI DARUSSALAM
Kuala Lumpur SULU SEA
INDONESIA
SINGAPORE
SOUTH CHINA SEA SABAH
CELEBES SEA
SARAWAK
INDONESIA
Local Time Religion Currency

2 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time. Although the official religion in Malaysia and Brunei Malaysian ringgit (RM) in Sabah, Sarawak and
is Islam, freedom of religion is guaranteed for Labuan. Brunei dollar in Brunei. Traveller’s cheques
Dress Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Sikhs and holders of and foreign currencies can be changed at banks,
Lightweight casual clothing is ideal, with sweaters for animistic beliefs amongst some indigenous people. hotels and at licensed money changers. ATM
the highland areas. A shirt and tie is normal office machines are widely used in urban areas.
attire and is appropriate for business. Food
Eating in Borneo is a culinary delight. As well as Shopping
Language typical Malaysian and Western fare, there are a A complete range of souvenirs, handicrafts and
More than 100 languages and dialects are spoken in whole range of local delicacies worth trying. Seafood gift items can be found at big shopping centre
Borneo, but the Malay language (the official language restaurants serving the fresh local catch are a complexes in the large cities, resort hotel shops
of all of the countries) allows for easy communication culinary highlight. There are also a number of fast and at local markets. Items to look for are antiques,
between all groups. English and Chinese are also food chains operating in all major towns. teak furniture, clothing brands, electrical items,
widely spoken in urban centres. 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
Parks. Kinabalu National Park in Sabah

and Mulu National Park in Sarawak, were
both declared World Heritage Sites in the
Political Divisions year 2000, in recognition of their amazing
The southern two-thirds of Borneo is
biological diversity and their role in preserving
controlled by Indonesia, and the northern
the ecological systems within the parks.
third by Malaysia and Brunei. The Malaysian
Trekking through the tropical rainforest
portion is divided between the states of Sabah
of Borneo’s National Parks is a truly awe
and Sarawak, and the Federal Territory of
inspiring experience.
Labuan. The tiny oil-rich kingdom of Brunei is
wedged between Sabah and Sarawak.
Mountains
The mountain ranges of Borneo are highest
Climate in Sabah and gradually taper out to steep
Borneo sits astride the equator and therefore
and undulating hills in Brunei and Sarawak.
experiences a tropical equatorial climate.
Mount Kinabalu, at 4095 metres, is the
Temperatures rarely rise above 32 degrees
highest mountain in South East Asia and
celsius and along the coastal areas rarely drop
is the most accessible. It is not a very
below 20 degrees at night. Naturally, cooler
difficult mountain to climb, but you have to
temperatures are experienced in highland
be reasonably fit to make the summit. The
areas. Relative humidity is consistently around
limestone outcrops in many parts of Borneo
85-95%. Rainfall is common throughout
offer even more challenging climbing options.
the year and varies from 1500-2500 mm
The most impressive of these is the limestone
(60-80 inches). In most of Malaysian Borneo
Pinnacles in the Mulu National Park in
and Brunei the wetter period occurs during
Sarawak.
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 The Deer Cave
Below the Wind”.
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 People
species of flora and fauna are only to be Approximately, 16 million people live
Kinabatangan River
found in Borneo. Only here can you see wild on the island of Borneo. About 2 million
populations of the long-nosed proboscis live in Sabah, another 2 million live in
monkey, the Borneo gibbon, the macaques Sarawak, 300,000 in Brunei and the rest
and leaf monkeys. Another rare species (found in Kalimantan. The island’s population is
in the wild only in Borneo and Sumatra) is very low compared to most other parts of
the orang utan or “man of the forest”. There South East Asia. Most of the population is
are more species of plants in Borneo than on concentrated in coastal regions. The most
the whole African continent. The magnificent 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
Proboscis Monkey 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
Rivers towns.
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
Pitcher Plant destination.
rafflesia (the largest flower in the world),

the unique pitcher plant and beautiful wild Caves
Mulu National Park is the adventure and
orchids, top the list of plant species in
sightseeing caving capital of Borneo. With the
Borneo.
world’s largest cave passage and largest cave
chamber, it is not surprising that Mulu is now
National Parks world famous. The oldest human remains to
Visitors have ample opportunity to see this
be found in South East Asia and ancient cave
magnificent flora and fauna when they visit
one of Borneo’s many excellent National
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SABAH’S TOP TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Mt Kinabalu
Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centres Mount Kinabalu National Park

The world’s largest orang utan rehabilitation (World Heritage Listed)
centre is located on the outskirts of The Park covers an area of 754 sq km and
Sandakan. More than 4,500 acres of virgin includes the highest mountain in South East
rainforest have been set aside here as a forest Asia. Thousands of people visit the Park
reserve and rehabilitation centre for orang every year to climb Mount Kinabalu (4095
utans, which have been rescued from captivity metres), to walk the nature trails in the Park
or abandoned by their mothers. Watching Headquarters area, to swim in the therapeutic
these charming and entertaining mammals open-air baths of the Poring Hot Springs,
during feeding time is a truly unforgettable or take the Canopy Walkway through the
experience. A similar, but smaller Orang magnificent rainforest of the Poring area.
Utan Rehabilitation Centre, is located at
Semonggoh on the outskirts of Kuching – the Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary &
capital city of Sarawak. Gomantong Caves
The Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, located Turtle
in north-eastern Sabah, is the largest forest
covered alluvial floodplain in Sabah. Various for the thousands of green and hawksbill
species of wildlife are to be found here, turtles that swim ashore to nest on these
although the animal most closely associated islands. Selingan Island (the main tourist
with the area is the rather strange looking island), is the principal nesting area for green
proboscis monkey. Historical sites found in
turtles which come ashore, normally at night,
the floodplain are the Gomantong Caves,
where the harvesting of bird’s nest began
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
centuries ago. Considered a delicacy, these This unique park comprising five idyllic
swifts’ nests fetch a handsome price and men islands (Manukan, Mamutik, Sapi, Sulug and
are willing to risk their lives climbing on tall Gaya) is only 20 minutes from Kota Kinabalu
bamboo poles to retrieve them. by speedboat. It is home to a variety of flora
and fauna, and with stretches of white sandy
Turtle Islands National Park beaches, crystal clear waters and diverse
This park consists of three small islands, coral reefs, these islands are the ideal spot
located in the Sulu Sea about 40 km for beginner divers as well as snorkeling and
northwest of Sandakan. The park was named picnicking.
Orang Utan
Rainforest Snorkelling
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SABAH’S TOP TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Tamu
Rafflesia Forest Reserve Sabah Tea Plantation

This area, located not far from Kota Kinabalu Nestled into the lush tropical wilderness of
in the northern section of the Crocker Range Malaysia’s first ever World Heritage Site,
National Park, has the largest concentration Mount Kinabalu, sits on a 6,200-acre land at
of the giant rafflesia flower – the world’s 2,272 feet above sea level. It is surrounded
largest flowering plant. There is no particular by the world’s oldest rainforest of about 130
flowering season for rafflesia. The flowers million years.
can appear at any time during the year and Sabah Tea Plantation is the largest single
sightings therefore cannot be guaranteed. commercial tea plantation in Borneo with
approximated area of 1,000 acres endowed
Kota Belud Sunday Market with an interesting plant and agriculture
The small village of Kota Belud (located 2 resources, Camellia Sinensis. It is also one of
hours drive from Kota Kinabalu) is the home the very few tea plantations in the world that
of a traditional Sunday open-air market or certified to produce organic tea and is known
“Tamu”. This market features mainly local to produce the finest grades of tea. Tea leaf harvesting
handicrafts and local produce brought in
by villagers from the surrounding district. Tenom Agricultural Park and
Occasionally, several water buffaloes are lined Gardens
up for auction to the highest bidder. Tenom Agricultural Park and Gardens is
an expansive complex highlighting native
Kudat and introduced species of plants that are
The Kudat Peninsula lies on the northern tip of agricultural and ornamental value. Of
of Sabah and is the home of the Rungus tribe. significant interest are the native Borneo
The Rungus still maintain a strong traditional orchid collection, the living crop garden
lifestyle where many families continue to live and ornamental gardens. Tenom is easily
in longhouses and observe age-old customs. accessible by road from Kota Kinabalu,
to lay eggs before returning to the sea. although visitors can travel there by train on
the historical North Borneo Railway.
Durians
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Rafflesia
88 Monkeys
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
Blowpipe shooting
shophouses are a major feature of the downtown
area. The newly landscaped Kuching Waterfront
provides a focal point for visitors and locals alike Gunung Gading National Park Labuan
Gunung Gading National Park, a 2 hour drive The duty free status of the island of Labuan
- especially at night when the historic buildings
from Kuching, is Sarawak’s main conservation makes it ideal for shopping. Labuan is also
across the river are spectacularly floodlit.
area for the rafflesia, the world’s largest flower, a place of major historical importance. The
which can grow up to one metre in diameter. War Cemetery is the resting place of the many
Sarawak Cultural Village The park also offers a number of attractive
The Sarawak Cultural Village (located 40 allied servicemen who died in Borneo during
walking trails, leading through primary rainforest World War 2.
minutes drive from Kuching), is possibly the
to beautiful jungle waterfalls.
finest “living museum” in South East Asia.
Seven traditional houses are scattered over Brunei City
a beautiful 17 acre site at the foot of Mount Brunei’s capital city, Bandar Seri Begawan
Santubong. The village is staffed by people has some of South East Asia’s most beautiful
from Sarawak’s major ethnic groups, who buildings, built with money from the country’s
perform typical daily activities and spectacular rich oil reserves. These include the magnificent
multi-cultural dance performances, to give Sultan Omar Saifuddin Mosque, the Royal
visitors the perfect introduction to Sarawak Regalia Exhibition Hall and the Royal Palace.
and the way of life of its people. (The mosque is closed every Thursdays and
Fridays.)
Bako National Park

Located only 37 km from Kuching, the Bako Brunei Water Village
National Park is one of the best places in Brunei has Borneo’s largest water village,
Borneo for wildlife experiences. With its which is home to some 30,000 people. The
rainforest, abundant wildlife, interesting village, which early Europeans named the
plants, secluded beaches and trekking trails, “Venice of the East”, is a living museum of
Bako National Park offers visitors an excellent a lifestyle that goes back hundreds of years.
introduction to the rainforests of Borneo. The best way to experience this amazing
Moreover, the park has been protected since village is to take a boat ride along the historic
1957, so the animals are less wary of humans Brunei River.
than in other parts of Borneo.
The Pinnacles of Mulu
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SABAH DISCOVERY From $1400 per
(twin share) $2665 (single)
person per person (LAND ONLY)
*Based on min 2 paxs travelling.
8 days / 7 nights
SABAH FULLY GUIDED TOUR
Orang Utans
Kinabalu from your hotel (weather permitting). overnight at the Sukau Proboscis Lodge
Highlights
After breakfast, take a short drive to view the
informative displays at the Kinabalu National Day 6
Park Headquarters, before taking a guided SUKAU - SANDAKAN - KOTA KINABALU
This tour allows you to see the major walk through the rainforest to explore the (B/L)
highlights of Sabah in a fully inclusive incredible range of flora and fauna of the After breakfast, drive back to Sandakan. On
tour program. Highlights of your Kinabalu National Park area. After lunch, visit arrival, transfer to the Sepilok Orang Utan
tour will be, your overnight stay in the Australian War Memorial Park at Ranau Rehabilitation Centre. Experience a close
the World Heritage Listed Kinabalu and the Ranau Rose Garden, before driving encounter with the “Wildman of Borneo”
National Park, turtles laying their eggs back down the mountain to Kota Kinabalu to and witness the feeding of the orang utans
on Selingan Island, the Gomantong check into your luxury 5 star city hotel. by the Rangers. Later you will be taken on
Caves, the Kinabatangan River Cruise Day 4 a Sandakan City Tour, including visits to
and the orang utan feeding at the KOTA KINABALU - SANDAKAN - SELINGAN a Malay Fishing Village, the Puh Jih Syh
Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre. ISLAND (B/L/D) Chinese Buddhist Temple and the Sandakan
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for Memorial Park, dedicated to the Australian
your short flight to Sandakan, where you will & British soldiers who died in World War II.
board your boat for the one hour trip out to Late afternoon flight back to Kota Kinabalu.
Day 1 Selingan Island. Register at the Turtle Island On arrival, transfer to your luxury 5 star hotel.
AUSTRALIA - KOTA KINABALU Park Headquarters and then check in to your On arrival, transfer to the Magellan Sutera.
Depart from Australia for Kota Kinabalu. On accommodation. After lunch, free time for
arrival, transfer to the Magellan Sutera. swimming and snorkelling. In the evening, Day 7 KOTA KINABALU (B)
the National Park Rangers will take you to Day free for relaxing/shopping in Kota
Day 2 observe the turtles laying their eggs. If there Kinabalu.
PORING HOT SPRINGS (B/L/D) are young turtle hatchlings, you will be given
After breakfast, take a short City tour before the opportunity to observe the release of these Day 8 KOTA KINABALU – AUSTRALIA (B)
driving through the countryside up to the cute little turtles into the sea. Stay overnight Day free, until you transfer to the airport for
slopes of Mount Kinabalu, stopping en-route at the Selingan Island Chalet. your return flights to Australia.
at the Nabalu Fruit Market. Continue on to B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
Poring Hot Springs, where you can take the
Day 5
Canopy Walkway to experience the rainforest SELINGAN ISLAND – GOMANTONG CAVE -
canopy from a height of 40 metres above KINABATANGAN RIVER CRUISE (B/L/D)
the ground. Later visit the Orchid Garden Early morning boat transfer back to Sandakan.
and Butterfly Farm and, if you wish, take a Drive through scenic countryside to the
dip in the hot sulphur water of a Japanese Gomantong Caves, where edible bird’s nests
style sauna. Overnight at the Kinabalu Pines are harvested as they have been for hundreds
Resort. of years. The caves are also home to more
than a million bats. Continue the journey
Day 3 to the village of Sukau and take a cruise up
KINABALU WORLD HERITAGE NATIONAL the Kinabatangan River in search of wildlife,
PARK (B/L) including the famous proboscis monkey. Stay
Wake up to a spectacular view of Mount Sabah sunset
10
per person
(LAND ONLY)
*Based on min 2 paxs travelling. From $1170 per
person
WORLD HERITAGE BORNEO
9 days / 8 nights
SABAH & SARAWAK FULLY GUIDED TOUR
Entrance of Wind Cave (Mulu)
Poring Hot Springs, where you can take the river and stop at a Penan tribal settlement,
Highlights Canopy Walkway to experience the rainforest

canopy from a height of 40 metres above the
ground. Later visit the Orchid Garden and the
where you can observe the lifestyle of one of
Borneo’s tribal groups and have the opportu-
nity to purchase exotic handicrafts. Proceed
This tour provides the opportunity to Butterfly Farm and, if you wish, take a dip for a 10 min walk to Clearwater Cave – one of
see the highlights of the two major in the hot sulphur water of a Japanese style the natural wonders of the world. Return to
World Heritage Listed Sites of Borneo sauna. In the late afternoon proceed back to the Royal Mulu Resort for your overnight stay.
(Kinabalu National Park in Sabah and Kota Kinabalu.
Mulu National Park in Sarawak). You
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will also get the chance to see the
Day 4 MULU – KOTA KINABALU (B)
famous orang utan during your stay at KOTA KINABALU – MULU WORLD HER- After breakfast, transfer to the Mulu Airport
the Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort. ITAGE NATIONAL PARK (B/L/D) for your flight back to Kota Kinabalu. On ar-
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your rival, transfer to the Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria
flight to Mulu via Miri. On arrival, transfer Resort, for your three nights stay. Rest of the
to the Royal Mulu Resort Hotel. After lunch, day at leisure.
Day 1 walk through the tropical rainforest to Lang’s
AUSTRALIA - KOTA KINABALU Cave, with its beautiful limestone formations.
Depart from Australia for Kota Kinabalu. On Day 7
Afterwards, explore Deer Cave and just before SHANGRI-LA RASA RIA RESORT (B)
arrival, transfer to Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru
dusk, watch the dramatic exit of millions of This morning, experience the excitement of
Resort.
bats from the entrance to the cave, as they the feeding of the orang utans in the Rasa
make their daily forage for food. Return to the Ria Nature Reserve. Rest of day at leisure, to
Day 2 Royal Mulu Resort for dinner and overnight enjoy the wide range of activities offered by
KOTA KINABALU CITY TOUR (B)
accommodation. this magnificent resort (eg swimming, jungle
Morning City Tour including visits to Signal
Hill, the 30 storey Sabah Foundation Build- walks, golf, tennis, horse riding).
ing, the University of Malaysia, the Poh Toh Day 5
Tse Buddhist Temple, the Tun Fuad Garden, MULU CAVES (B/L/D) Day 8 KOTA KINABALU (B)
After breakfast, depart for another day of ad-
the State Mosque and the Sabah Cultural Mu-
venture. Travel by native longboat along the Day free for relaxing at Rasa Ria or shopping
seum. Afternoon at leisure.
in Kota Kinabalu.
Day 3
KINABALU WORLD HERITAGE NATION- Day 9
AL PARK - PORING HOT SPRINGS (B/L) KOTA KINABALU – AUSTRALIA (B)
After breakfast, drive through the countryside Day free, until you transfer to the airport for
up to the slopes of Mount Kinabalu, stop- your return flights to Australia.
ping en-route at the Nabalu Fruit Market. On
arrival, view the informative displays at the B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
Kinabalu Park Headquarters, before taking a
guided tour of the rainforest to explore the di-
verse range of flora and fauna of the Kinabalu
Park. After lunch, take a 45 min drive to Orang utans at Rasa Ria
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From $2200 per
person per person (LAND ONLY)
BEST OF BORNEO *Based on min 2 paxs travelling.
15 days / 14 nights
SABAH, SARAWAK & BRUNEI FULLY GUIDED TOUR
Kuching Waterfront
taking a guided walk through the rainforest to Cave and just before dusk, watch the dramatic exit
Highlights 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
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.
Take this opportunity to see the best that
mountain to Kota Kinabalu to check into the Nexus
Borneo has to offer in a well-paced two week Resort Karambunai. Day 9
itinerary. You will visit beautiful Sapi Island MULU CAVES (B/L/D)
and the World Heritage Listed Kinabalu Day 5 After breakfast, depart for another day of adventure.
National Park in Sabah, the oil rich Sultanate NEXUS RESORT KARAMBUNAI Travel by native longboat along the river, and stop at
This morning, enjoy the wide range of activities a Penan tribal settlement where you can observe the
of Brunei, the World Heritage listed Mulu
offerred by this magnificient resort (eg. swimming, lifestyle of one of the Borneo tribal groups. You will
Caves in Sarawak, the historic city of Kuching jungle treks, golf, tennis, horse riding). have the opportunity to purchase exotic handicrafts,
and the orang utans at the Semonggoh before exploring Wind Cave, the King’s Chamber and
Rehabilitation Centre. Day 6 Clear Water Cave. Enjoy a dip in the crystal clear
NEXUS RESORT KARAMBUNAI (B) waters, before returning to the Royal Mulu Resort
Spend the day relaxing or take a trip in to Kota Hotel.
Day 1 Kinabalu to explore the shopping and local cuisine.
AUSTRALIA - KOTA KINABALU Day 10
Depart from Australia for Kota Kinabalu. On arrival, MULU CAVES - KUCHING (B/L/D)
transfer to Magellan Sutera. Day 7 Day free until you transfer to the airport for the short
KOTA KINABALU - BRUNEI (B/L/D) flight back to Miri. Transfer to your direct flight to
Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Kuching - the capital city of the Malaysian State of
Day 2 Sarawak. Transfer to the Crowne Plaza Hotel for your
Brunei. On arrival, proceed on the City and Water
SAPI ISLAND EXCURSION - KOTA KINABALU Village Tour, visiting the majestic Sultan Omar 3 night stay.
CITY TOUR (B/L) Saifuddin Mosque, the Royal Regalia Exhibition
Morning pick up from your hotel and transfer to the Hall, the Brunei Museum, and a photo stop at the Day 11
jetty to take a boat out to nearby Sapi Island (one main entrance of the Royal Palace, before taking KUCHING (B)
of the most beautiful islands of the Tunku Abdul a scenic boat ride to see the world’s largest water Morning City Tour of Kuching, visiting the Sarawak
Rahman National Park), where you can spend the village - home to approximately 30,000 people. Museum, the Central Market, the Kuching
morning swimming/snorkelling and relaxing on the After dinner visit the Jerudong Park Playground – Waterfront and Fort Margherita. Afternoon at leisure.
beautiful beaches. Return to Kota Kinabalu after a one of the world’s great amusement parks.
barbeque lunch on the island. Afternoon City Tour Day 12
including visits to Signal Hill, the 30-storey Sabah Day 8 KUCHING (B/L)
Foundation Building, University of Malaysia, the Toh BRUNEI - MULU CAVES (B/L/D) Morning visit to see the feeding of the orang utans at
Tse Buddhist Temple, the Tun Fuad Garden, the After breakfast, depart by coach for Miri Airport, Semonggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. Afternoon
State Mosque and the Sabah Cultural Museum. where you will take a short flight to Mulu. On visit to the Sarawak Cultural Village, where a series
arrival, transfer to the Royal Mulu Resort Hotel for of ethnic dwellings have been reconstructed to
Day 3 your 2 night stay. After lunch, walk through the provide visitors with a wonderful insight into the
tropical rainforest to Lang’s Cave, with its beautiful lifestyle of the various major ethnic groups living in
PORING HOT SPRINGS (B/L/D) Sarawak.
limestone formations. Afterwards, explore Deer
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
Day 13
Springs, where you can take the Canopy Walkway to KUCHING (B)
Free day for further shopping/sightseeing/relaxing.
experience the rain forest canopy from a height of
You may wish to take a day trip to either nearby
40 metres above the ground. Later visit the Orchid
Bako or Gunung Gading National Park.
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 14
KUCHING – AUSTRALIA (B)
Day free, until you transfer to the airport for your
Day 4 return flights to Australia.
KINABALU WORLD HERITAGE NATIONAL
PARK (B/L) B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
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 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 lo-
cal 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)

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

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

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 sur-
vive in the wild. Watch their skilful movements as they descend from treetops during
feeding time.
SARAWAK RIVER CRUISE

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 tradi-
tional houses built on stilts.
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SARAWAK & BRUNEI DAY TOURS
SARAWAK CULTURAL VILLAGE

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
This guided tour introduces visitors to the unique architectural features of a long-
house, 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

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 guar-
anteed 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

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

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)

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 Minimum 2 Persons
S EPILOK NATURE TOUR (2D/1N) K INABALU NATIONAL PARK (2D/1N) W ONDERS OF NATURE (2D/1N)
EX-KOTA KINABALU EX-KOTA KINABALU EX-KOTA KINABALU
From $370 per adult & $320 per child. From $280 per adult & $140 per child. From $447 per adult & $257 per child.
Day 1 Day 1 Day 1
Pick up from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu and Morning drive through the countryside up to the Early morning departure from Kota Kinabalu airport
transfer to the airport for the flight to Sandakan. slopes of Mount Kinabalu, stopping en-route at the on your short flight to Sandakan, where you will
On arrival, transfer to the Sepilok Orang Utan Reha- Nabalu Fruit Market. Continue on up the mountain board your boat for the 1 hour trip out to Selingan
to view the informative displays at the Kinabalu Park (Turtle) Island. Register at the Turtle Island Park
bilitation Centre. Experience a close encounter with
Headquarters, before taking a guided walk to the Headquarters and then check in to your accom-
the “Wildmen of Borneo” and witness the feeding of
rainforest to explore the diverse range of flora and modation. After lunch, free time for swimming and
the orang utans by the Rangers. After dinner, go on fauna of the Kinabalu Park area. After lunch, visit snorkelling. After dinner, the National Park Rangers
a guided Night Walk into the Sepilok Forest to spot the Australian War Memorial Park at Ranau and the will take you to observe the turtles laying their eggs.
animals & listen to the “ Jungle Orchestra “ along Ranau Rose Garden, then check in at the Kinabalu If there are any young turtle hatchlings, you will be
the Sepilok Forest Trails. Overnight at the Sepilok Pines Resort for your overnight accommodation. given the opportunity to observe the release of these
Nature Resort. (L/D) (L/D) cute little turtles into the sea. Stay overnight at Sel-
ingan Island Chalet. (L/D)
Day 2 Day 2
Day 2
Wake up to a spectacular view of Mount Kinabalu
After breakfast, drive back to Sandakan. You will Early morning boat transfer back to Sandakan. On
from your hotel (weather permitting). After break-
be taken on a Sandakan City Tour, including visits arrival, transfer to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabili-
fast, continue on to Poring Hot Springs, where you
to a Malay Fishing Village and the Pun Jih Syh Chi- tation Centre. Experience a close encounter with the
will take the canopy walkway to experience the rain- “Wildmen of Borneo” and witness the feeding of
nese Buddhist Temple. Late afternoon back to Kota forest canopy from a height of 40 metres above the orang utans by the Rangers. Later you will be taken
Kinabalu. (B/L) ground. Later visit the Orchid Garden and Butterfly on a Sandakan City Tour, including visits to a Malay
Farm and if you wish, take a dip in the hot sulphur fishing village and the Puh Jih Syh Chinese Buddist
Note - No red or yellow clothing, loose jewelries & do water of a Japanese style sauna, before driving back Temple. Late afternoon flight back to Kota Kinabalu.
not carry food & drink into the reserve (Sepilok Orang down the mountain to Kota Kinabalu. (B/L) (B/L)
Utan Centre).
G OMANTONG CAVE & SUKAU (2D/1N) M OUNT KINABALU CLIMB (2D/1N) K UDAT LONGHOUSE TOUR (2D/1N)
Day 1 Day 1 Day 1
Pick up from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu and trans- Travel one hour across the Crocker Range to the
Travel 2 hours by road from your hotel to Mt.
fer to the airport for the flight to Sandakan. Upon land of the Bajaus at Kota Belud. Visit the colorful
Kinabalu National Park. On arrival, you will register
arrival, proceed to the Gomantong Cave by road. local market and buffalo market (Sunday only).
for your climb and collect your packed lunch.
Explore the biggest birds’ nest caves in Sabah. Continue 70 km towards Kudat to one of the village
Proceed to Timpohon Gate (1,865m) to start the
Continue the journey to Sukau by the Kinabatangan longhouses. Witness life inside the longhouse and
climb. Trek up to Laban Rata. Dinner and overnight
River. Check into the Sukau Lodge. Take a boat trip mingle with ladies in traditional sarongs and foot-
at Laban Rata Resthouse. (L/D)
to view the proboscis monkeys, other wildlife and long bracelets. Observe how they adapt to the
numerous species of birds, until nightfall. (L/D) change of time. Proceed to Paradise Beach for a
Day 2
At about 3:00am, continue to ascend to the summit. swim before check in at longhouse. Dinner followed
Day 2 by a Rungus cultural dance. Overnight in twin
Upon reaching the summit of Mount Kinabalu
After breakfast, drive back to Sandakan. On arrival, bed room at traditional longhouse. Mattress and
(4095m), get ready to take pictures from South
transfer to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation mosquito net are provided. (L/D)
East Asia’s highest point. Retrace route back to
Centre. Experience a close encounter with the
Laban Rata Resthouse for breakfast. Check out and
“Wildmen of Borneo” and witness the feeding of Day 2
continue to descend to Timpohon Gate. From here,
the orang utans by the Rangers. Later you will be Wake up to the calls of roosters amidst the tranquil-
you will be transferred to Park HQ to collect your
taken on a Sandakan City Tour, including visits to a ity of the village. After breakfast, visit a local village
Certificate of Achievement. Lunch at the Park then
Malay Fishing Village and the Pun Jih Syh Chinese and observe the making of traditional gongs, before
transfer back to your hotel. (B/L)
Buddhist Temple. Late afternoon flight back to Kota continuing our travel back to Kota Kinabalu. En
* Please note that a reasonably high level of fitness is
Kinabalu. (B/L) route you will stop at a Mengkabong water village.
needed to complete this climb.
(B/L)
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Minimum 2 Persons
SABAH, LABUAN, SARAWAK & BRUNEI EXTENSION TOURS
D ANUM VALLEY (3D/2N) T ABIN WILDLIFE RESERVE (3D/2N) L ABUAN (2D/1N)

Day 1 Day 1
Day 1
Early morning flight from Kota Kinabalu to Lahad Pick up from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu and
Early morning departure from Kota Kinabalu for your
Datu. On arrival take a one hour trip on a gravel road transfer to the airport for your flight to Labuan.
flight to Lahad Datu. On arrival, you will be driven to
to the Tabin Wildlife Reserve. After lunch, take a 20 Upon arrival, proceed to the tour of historic Labuan,
Danum Valley. Trek in the oldest remaining rainfor-
min walk through the jungle to visit the Lipad Mud where the Japanese soldiers surrendered to the
est in the world. Experience an exciting suspension
Volcano, an area frequented by deer, wild boars, el- Allied Forces during WW II. Visit Peace Park, the
walkway to see wildlife. In the evening, experience a ephants and birds. After dinner and an introductory
War Monument, the Commonwealth Memorial Park,
night drive in an open jeep with a spotlight in search slide show, you will go out spotlighting for nocturnal
Chimney and Tunnel, Labuan Square and the Coal
of wildlife. Overnight at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge wildlife. (L/D)
Museum. Transfer to your hotel for your overnight
(L/D)
Day 2 stay. (L/D)
Day 2 Today, you will take a scenic walk through the jungle
to visit the beautiful Lipad’s waterfall. This trek will Day 2
Nature walks with experienced naturalists through
provide a great opportunity to view wildlife and birds After breakfast, free time for shopping in this duty
undisturbed riverine and lowland dipterocarp forest.
along the way. Return to Tabin in the afternoon. At free port. After lunch, transfer to the airport for
A good chance to photograph wildlife in this pristine dusk you can go birdwatching in the reserve. After your flight back to Kota Kinabalu (B/L)
jungle vegetation and unlimited bird watching of dinner, you can go spotlighting nocturnal animals on
rainforest species. (B/L/D) a different route. (B/L/D)
Day 3 Day 3
Morning bird walk, followed by more nature trail Morning free for jungle walks or swimming in the
walks, before your transfer to the Lahad Datu Airport nearby rock pools or river. After lunch, transfer to
the airport for your return to Kota Kinabalu. (B/L)
for your return flight to Kota Kinabalu (B)
M ULU CAVES TOUR (6D/5N) H EAD HUNTER TRAIL (6D/5N) B RUNEI (2D/1N)
EX-KOTA KINABALU
EX-KOTA KINABALU EX-KOTA KINABALU
From $1125 per adult
From $460 per adult & $356 per child. DAY 1 From $400 per adult & $230 per child.
Day 1 3KM plank walk to Deer and Lang Cave in the late Day 1
Early morning departure from Kota Kinabalu on afternoon, observe millions of bats coming out from Morning departure from Kota Kinabalu to Brunei.
your flight to Mulu via Miri. On arrival, transfer and the vast of the Deer Cave. Overnight at Royal Mulu On arrival, transfer to your hotel for your overnight
Resort. (L/D) stay. After dinner visit the Jerudong Park Playground
check into the Royal Mulu Resort. In the afternoon,
DAY 2
proceed for a 3km plank walk to Lang Cave and – one of the world’s great amusement parks. (L/D)
Long boat transfer to Wind Cave and Clearwater
Deer Cave, which is particularly famous for its late Cave via a Penan settlement. Explore limestone .
afternoon mass exit of bats. Watch millions of bats formations in this unique eco system. Continue Day 2
coming out from Deer Cave. Return to resort for by longboat, lunch, and trek to Camp 5 for your 3 Morning City Tour, visiting the majestic Sultan
nights stay in dormitory beds. (B/L/D) Omar Saifuddin Mosque, the Royal Regalia Exhibi-
dinner. Overnight at Royal Mulu Resort. (L/D)
DAY 3
tion Hall, the Brunei Museum and a photo stop at
Stroll the surrounding jungle on the headhunter’s
Day 2 trail. Late afternoon, proceed to the Melinau Gorge the main entrance of the Royal Palace. After lunch,
After breakfast, depart by longboat to Wind Cave. (weather permitting) or hike to the Mulu Limestone proceed to Kampung Ayer, the “Venice of the East”
Explore the various cave formations. Visit the Pinnacles. Return and overnight. (B/L/D) the world’s largest water village – home to approx.
tribal settlement of the Penan tribe. Proceed for a DAY 4 30,000 people living in houses on stilts snaking
10-minute walk to Clearwater Cave to observe more 2.4 km steep trek to the Pinnacles view point at along the banks of the Brunei River in the heart of
interesting cave formations. Enjoy a picnic lunch, 1,175m. Return to Camp 5 for a refreshing swim
Brunei. Late afternoon flight to Kota Kinabalu. (B/L)
and overnight. (B/L/D)
before returning to Royal Mulu Resort to freshen up (The mosque is closed every Thursdays and Fridays.)
DAY 5
and transfer to Mulu Airport for your flights to Kota Trek to Kuala Terikan. Proceed by boat to an Iban
Kinabalu (via Miri). (B/L) 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 af-
ternoon at Limbang airport for your onward flight.
(B/L/D).
* This tour is not recommended for children.
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Sabah
Island & Beachside Getaways
Island & Beachside Getaways
Pulau Tiga Resort –Survivor Island Gayana Island Resort
Kuala Penyu Gaya Island
★★★ ★★★
Hotel description: Hotel description:
2 ½ hours drive from Kota Kinabalu 30 minutes away by the resort’s boat
city and another relaxing 30 minutes shuttle from the mainland and bustling
boat ride from the main land of Kuala Kota Kinabalu city, Gayana offers a
Penyu, be greeted by clear turquoise secluded island escape, designed
waters and an endless stretch of white and operated with nature in mind. 22
sandy beach. Pulau Tiga was home semi-detached over-water chalets
for CBS TV network, USA reality TV built on timber stilts constructed out of
2000 original Survivor island. Humble sustainable local woods with thatched
but comfortable accommodation with roofs. All 44 rooms tastefully furnished
a local flavor of architectural design with spacious private balconies, and
blending with the natural environment equipped with modern conveniences.
of the island. All units offer a panoramic An elevated wooden boardwalk winds
view of the sea. its way past the chalets, lined with
Accommodation & Facilities: flowering bougainvillea and tropical
Standard or Superior air-conditioned plants.
rooms with ensuite bathroom facilities. Accommodation & Facilities:
The Pulau Tiga Restaurant offers meals All rooms have a living corner with
throughout the day and the Survivor Bar individually controlled air- conditioning.
offers beverages to keep one hydrated mini fridge, colour television, ceiling fan,
from the day’s activities.
R.O. drinking water, ensuite bathroom
with hot & cold shower and coffee/tea
making facilities.
4 nights from $378 pp twin share. 4 nights from $340 pp twin share
Extra nights: $159 pp. Extra nights: $85 pp.
Bonus offers: Daily breakfast. Bonus offers: Daily breakfast.
Manukan Island Resort Beringgis Resort

Manukan Island Kinarut
★★★★ ★★★
15 minutes by speedboat from Kota 30 minutes drive from downtown Kota
Kinabalu city, Manukan is the second Kinabalu and 20 minutes from the Kota
largest island of the Tunku Abdul Kinabalu International Airport. Serenely
poised along a three kilometre stretch
Rahman Marine National Park. Enjoy
of soft sandy beach facing the wide
the scenery, by taking a leisurely stroll
expanse of South China Sea with it's
along the nature trail or simply laze by breath-taking sunset in the evening.A
the long stretch of beautiful beach. All very moderately priced restaurant and
chalets overlook the South China Sea well appointed rooms, a swimming pool
and a spectacular sunset is almost a with a water slide amidst the well-kept
daily sight. Lose yourself in the romance manicured garden with its natural feel
of a tropical island paradise. sets the perfect mood for a truly tropical
getaway.
Accommodation & Facilities: Accommodation & Facilities:
76 deluxe guestrooms & two 2-room
One and two fully air-conditioned Family Chalets. Rooms equipped with
bedroom chalets available, spacious air conditioning, fan, centralised hot and
dining & living room area, bathroom cold water, bath tub, IDD telephone,
and color TV. 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.
4 nights from $432 pp twin share.
Extra nights: $108 pp.
Bonus offers: Daily breakfast.
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Sabah
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu
★★★★ ★★★★
Located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu’s Located in downtown Kota Kinabalu
business, shopping and entertainment offering expansive views of both the
district and overlooks the South China city and the South China Sea. A city
Sea. 15 minutes drive away from the hotel in a resort destination. Easy
Kota Kinabalu International Airport. It walking access to commercial, retail
offers a great range of on-site dining and entertainment facilities such as the
and entertainment, an elegant atrium, "wet market", Handicrafts Market and
and a great selection of both local and Waterfront Esplanade. Kota Kinabalu
international fast food restaurant just a International Airport is a 15 minute
stone’s throw away. One of the city’s drive to the hotel.
main shopping centre, Wisma Merdeka
is just located next door to the hotel. Accommodation & Facilities:
68cm flat screen LCD TV with DVD
Accommodation & Facilities:
and cable channels, IDD telephone,
All rooms have air conditioning, mini
high speed internet access, bar fridge,
bar, IDD telephone, cable/satellite
tea and coffee making facilities,
television, in room safe, tea and coffee
complimentary drinking water,
making facilities and balcony/terrace.
electronic safe, babysitting service is
available upon request, complimentary
newspaper.

4 nights from $236 pp twin share. Extra nights: $70 pp.
Extra nights: $59 pp. Bonus offers: Daily buffet breakfast. Stay 4/ pay 3 or Stay 7 or 8/ pay 6.
Bonus offers: Daily buffet breakfast. Complimentary upgrade to Deluxe Room. (Valid 01 Apr - 15 July 07.)
Maximum of 2 FOC nights. .
Pacific Sutera Magellan Sutera

Sutera Harbour Resort Sutera Harbour Resort
Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu
★★★★ ★★★★★
A mere 5 minutes into the city centre This ethnic-themed, gloriously-
of Kota Kinabalu and 10 minutes from designed resort hotel incorporates the
the Kota Kinabalu International Airport, natural surroundings with fine timber
Sutera Harbour Resort, a 384-acre furnishing and local artifacts in creating
integrated resort comprises the Pacific a long house-like architecture. 456
Sutera, the Magellan Sutera and Sutera luxuriously appointed rooms and suites
Harbour Marina, Golf & Country Club. unveil balconies that offer magnificent
All 500 deluxe rooms and suites offer views of either the carefully manicured
breathtaking views of either the lush gardens or the awe-inspiring beauty of
golf course or the vast South China the South China Sea. .
Sea.
Accommodation & Facilities: Private balcony, Satellite channels
Telephone with voicemail; data port, and in-house movies, IDD telephone
mini bar , in room safe, satellite with bathroom connection, mini bar,
channels and in-house movies, coffee coffee & tea making facilities, in-room
& tea making facilities, iron & ironing safe, complimentary broadband usage
board, complimentary broadband is provided at Club Rooms and Club
Lounge.
usage is provided at Club Rooms and
Club Lounge.
4 nights from $340 pp twin share. Extra nights: $113 pp.
Extra nights: $85 pp. Bonus offers: Daily buffet breakfast. Stay 7 / pay 6 or Stay 11 /
Bonus offers: Daily buffet breakfast. Stay 7 pay 6 or stay 11 pay 7. pay 7. Valid for low season only. Breakfast not included for FOC
Valid for low season only. Breakfast not included for FOC nights. 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.
Bonus offers: Daily buffet breakfast.
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.
Bonus offers: Daily buffet breakfast.
Sepilok Nature Resort Sabah Hotel

Sandakan Sandakan
★★★ ★★★★
11km from Sandakan airport and is Sabah Hotel is only 20 minutes from
located on the east coast of Sabah some Sandakan airport. Within walking
200km East of Kota Kinabalu. Hidden distance to Sandakan town centre
amongst a veritable treasure trove of and other attractions. Nestled amidst
tropical plants and trees and spectacular one of the world’s last unspoilt tropical
orchids in bloom, the quaint bungalows rainforests and offers unsurpassed
of the resort are within walking distance 4-Star luxuries. With lush foliage as a
from the world-famous Sepilok Forest backdrop, the hotel exudes an alluring
Reserve, home for the last wild Orang- natural attraction as it blends in harmony
utans of Borneo. The world’s oldest and with Sabah’s rich flora and fauna.
largest rehabilitation facility established
in 1964 to help rehabilitate orphaned
Orang-Utans back into the wild. Accommodation & Facilities:
108 rooms and suites tastefully
Accommodation & Facilities: designed with elegance, comfort and
Timber chalets-sitting by a beautiful spaciousness.IDD telephone, executive
natural lake - attached bathrooms writing desk, hairdryer, satellite
equipped with hot and cold water television, air-conditioning, bathroom
facilities, shower and bathtub, ceiling with separate bathtub & shower, mini
bar, tea/coffee making facilities and
fan and air-conditioner.Restaurant.
daily local newspaper.

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Sarawak
Royal Mulu Resort Holiday Inn Kuching

Miri Kuching
★★★ ★★★★
A short 25 minutes flight from Miri. The Kuching's only riverfront hotel and
resort is designed in the style of ethnic commands an unrivalled view of the
longhouses, built on wooden stilts, three picturesque Sarawak River and colorful
metres above the ground. Linked by a Malay villages. Situated in the heart
series of wooden walkways, the resort of the city's business, entertainment
stands on the banks of the Melinau and shopping district, the hotel is
River, in the midst of a breathtaking twenty minutes drive from the Kuching
natural splendor.Located near the International Airport.
Gunung Mulu National Park, home of
lush rainforest and some of the most Accommodation & Facilities:
amazing cave systems in the world. 288 rooms features; IDD telephone,
mini-bar, individually controlled air-
Accommodation & Facilities: conditioning, satellite television, air-
188 tastefully designed rooms.Private conditioning, mini bar and tea/coffee
bath and shower, mini-bar, individually making facilities.
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.
4 nights from $120 pp twin share. 4 nights from $172 pp twin share.
Crowne Plaza Riverside Kuching Hilton Kuching Hotel

Kuching Kuching
★★★★ ★★★★★
Located in the heart of Kuching's With views of the Sarawak River and
entertainment, dining, shopping and Fort Margherita, the property is a
business district, just 20 minutes from modern hotel situated on Kuching's
the Kuching International Airport and riverfront promenade, within walking
minutes away from the city's major distance of some of the historic sites of
tourist attractions. Overlooking the Kuching and just 25 minutes from the
historical Fort Margherita across airport.
the Sarawak River, it commands a
panoramic view of the city and the
Kuching Waterfront.

Accommodation & Facilities: All 365 rooms features satellite TV,
All 241 rooms features; IDD telephone, internet connections, minibars, tea and
mini-bar, individually controlled air- coffee making facilities, bathrooms
conditioning, satellite television, air- telephones, hairdryers, desks and in-
conditioning, mini bar and tea/coffee room safes.
making facilities.

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Sarawak & Brunei
Holiday Inn Resort Damai Beach Hilton Batang Ai Longhouse Resort

Damai Beach Batang Ai
★★★★ ★★★★★
Sprawling over 90 acres of prime sea- On the shores of a spectacular
front land, framed by the lush tropical freshwater lake, occupying a 20-hectare
forest of the legendary and majestic site surrounded by mountains and the
Mount Santubong. This 253 room resort unspoiled rainforests of Sarawak. A
is situated on beautiful Teluk Bandung four-hour drive from the state capital and
Beach about 35 km from Kuching. It international airport at Kuching. The last
is a pleasant 45 minutes drive from leg of the journey is by motorised launch
Kuching city and 45 km from Kuching across the lake. Its design is based on
International Airport. 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, Accommodation & Facilities:
hot/cold water, hair dryer, complimentary 100 rooms, the Nanga Mepi Restaurant,
coffee/tea making facilities, mini bar Wong Irup Bar, an outdoor terrace,
upon request, TV with satellite news a swimming pool and a boat jetty for
and entertainment channels, IDD arriving guests. Individual controlled
telephone, Complimentary safe deposit air-conditioning, IDD telephone,
boxes are available at the Reception complimentary coffee/tea making
Desk. facilities, mini bar, safe deposit box and
ceiling fan.
Orchid Garden Hotel The Empire Hotel & Country Club

Brunei Brunei
★★★★ ★★★★★
Conveniently located about 6 minutes One of the most magnificent and
drive from the Brunei International luxurious resorts in South East Asia.
Airport and 15 minutes from the shops Grand and opulent with 360 rooms plus
and banks in Bandar Seri Begawan city 63 suites and palatial villas set in an
centre. 180 hectare estate. A Jack Nicklaus-
designed championship golf course
with views over the South China Sea.
Superior and deluxe rooms are a
Accommodation & Facilities: spacious 60 square metres.20 km to the
All rooms have modern facilities like city center and the Brunei International
air-conditioning, IDD telephone, high Airport. A tranquil haven of sheer luxury
speed internet service with 2mb, multi- and elegance. The Jerudong Park
channel satellite channels, bathroom Playground is a mere 8 minutes drive
with bathtub, personal safe deposit box, away.
hair dryer and tea and coffee making
facilities. Accommodation & 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. Bonus offers: Daily breakfast.
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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*
* 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 Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur
★★★★ ★★★★
A great location in the city centre. At the Situated in the heart of the Golden
start of Bintang Walk, in the heart of the Triangle, the city’s main commercial
city's finest shopping malls, eateries and retail district. Just a few minutes
and entertainment centers. 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
Accommodation & Facilities: financial hub are just round the corner
from the hotel.
320 guest rooms with a swimming pool,
telephone IDD & Voicemail, data port Accommodation & Facilities:
connection with high speed internet 348 stylishly designed rooms and
access, satellite television, mini bar, in- suites. Each is spacious and comes
room safe deposit box, complimentary with all the modern conveniences.
coffee / tea making facilities and 24 A fascinating view of the city skyline
hour room service. 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.
Twin share 4 nights from $196 pp. 4 nights from $304 pp twin share
Extra nights from: $49 pp. Extra nights from $76 pp
Bonus offer: Daily breakfast. Stay 5 nights pay 4. Bonus offer: Daily breakfast.
Stay min of 7 nights upgrade to Deluxe Premier room
(excludes 15 Jun-15 Sep 07)
Melia Kuala Lumpur Mandarin Oriental

Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur
★★★★ ★★★★★
Hotel strategically located right in Located adjacent to the world famous,
the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden 88 storey Petronas Twin Towers, with
Triangle is a great choice for business far reaching views overlooking the
and leisure travelers. Offering you lush 50 acre KLCC Park. Over 300
convenience, comfort, excellent service original works of art feature throughout
and surrounded by the city’s most the hotel. Ancient and contemporary
popular shopping centres as well as a artifacts contrast, yet complement, the
monorail station, Melia Kuala Lumpur high specification technology to be
combines international standards found in every guest room.
reflecting the Mediterranean heritage
of Spain based Sol Melia, the largest Accommodation & Facilities:
worldwide resort hotel chain with a 551 luxuriously appointed rooms with
warm local welcome. 24 hour room service, in room personal
Accommodation & Facilities: safe, data ports for modems & high
302 rooms with bathroom with a long speed internet access, two dual-line
bathtub, shower, hair-dryer, individually IDD telephones with personalised
controlled air-conditioning, satellite TV, voicemail, mini bar / refrigerator,
IDD Telephones with Voice Mail facility, luxurious marble bathrooms with
radio, mini-bar, iron and ironing board separate bathtub and shower and in-
and in-room electronic safe. room coffee & tea making facilities.
4 nights from $188 pp twin share. 4 nights from $ 452 pp twin share
Extra nights: $47 pp. Extra nights from $ 113 pp
Bonus offers:Stay 5 nights Pay 4 with daily breakfast
(except on FOC night)
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“Malaysia’s best kept secret” 4

SOUTH CHINA SEA SABAH

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WHAT’S INCLUDED IN OUR

- All internal transport in Borneo

- Luxury hotel accommodation

- Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Dinner (D)

- Local English speaking guide

- Entrance fees to main attractions

Parks. Kinabalu National Park in Sabah

rafflesia (the largest flower in the world),

Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centres Mount Kinabalu National Park

Rafflesia Forest Reserve Sabah Tea Plantation

Bako National Park

Entrance of Wind Cave (Mulu)

Highlights Canopy Walkway to experience the rainforest

Highlights explore the incredible range of flora and fauna of

SEPILOK ORANG UTAN & SANDAKAN CITY TOUR (10 HOURS)

KINABALU PARK & PORING HOT SPRING (8 HOURS)

ISLAND TOUR (5 HOURS)

KOTA KINABALU CITY TOUR (3 HOURS)

KLIAS RIVER CRUISE & FIREFLIES (9 HOURS)

KOTA BELUD SUNDAY MARKET (5 HOURS)

PADAS WHITE WATER RAFTING (11 HOURS)

KIULU RIVER RAFTING (9 HOURS)

DISCOVER SCUBA (5 HOURS)

KUCHING CITY & MUSEUM TOUR

SEMENGGOH ORANG UTAN RESERVE

SARAWAK RIVER CRUISE

SARAWAK CULTURAL VILLAGE

BAKO NATIONAL PARK

GUNUNG GADING NATIONAL PARK

JONG’S CROCODILE FARM

BRUNEI CITY & WATER VILLAGE TOUR (4 HOURS)

D ANUM VALLEY (3D/2N) T ABIN WILDLIFE RESERVE (3D/2N) L ABUAN (2D/1N)

Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort

FULL PAGE MAP HIGHLIGHTING THE COSTAL

waiting the map

Manukan Island Resort Beringgis Resort

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

4 nights from $280 pp twin share.

Pacific Sutera Magellan Sutera

Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort

Accommodation & Facilities:

4 nights from $340 pp twin share.

Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort

Accommodation & Facilities:

4 nights from $320 pp twin share.

Nexus Resort Karambunai

Accommodation & Facilities:

Sepilok Nature Resort Sabah Hotel

4 nights from $192 pp twin share.

Royal Mulu Resort Holiday Inn Kuching

Crowne Plaza Riverside Kuching Hilton Kuching Hotel

Accommodation & Facilities:

4 nights from $188 pp twin share.

Holiday Inn Resort Damai Beach Hilton Batang Ai Longhouse Resort

Orchid Garden Hotel The Empire Hotel & Country Club

6 days/5 nights package

7 days/6 nights Golf Special from $2098*

Here is a typical itinerary:-