The forests and rivers are central to the livlihood of the Orang Sungai, literally river people, who live along the banks of the Kinabatanga river, fishing for food and gathering rattan from the forests.
Enjoy the exhilarating experience of a lifetime travelling into Borneo. Its rainforests are blessed with a stunning botanical diversity and unique wildlife which you can discover as part of a small group on this fascinating tour. You'll meet orang-utans of Sepilok and a stay on Selingan Turtle Island which gives you a great opportunity to see turtle hatchlings.
This tour includes two nights aboard aircraft if flying with Royal Brunei or with Malaysia Airlines.
Please note: Due to Selingan Island Chalet being the only accommodation on the island, it may be necessary for the itinerary to follow a different order on some departures. All excursions detailed will still be included, as will the total number of nights at each hotel/lodge. In addition, to ensure that you can enjoy a stay on Selingan, groups may be split to follow different itineraries on the same departure.
If you're happy walking for three or four hours a day and you don't mind steep slopes and rough ground, these moderately-paced tours should be perfect for you. This rating also applies to some of our Active Explorer cruises, as there will be gangplanks and ladders to negotiate.
After taking Saga’s included UK VIP door-to-door travel service to Heathrow, depart in the morning for your overnight flight to Kota Kinabulu.
Stay one night on an all-inclusive basis at the Magellan Sutera Resort (5Q).