Borneo Mount Kinabalu Climb Holiday

Fly to Kota Kinabalu.

Arrive in Kota Kinabalu and transfer to Horizon Hotel. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure.

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Day at leisure (B)

Return to the airport and fly across to Sandakan. Drive to Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre where captive orangutans are cared for before being reintroduced into the wild. Observe the orangutans at their feeding stations in the rainforest and at the nursery (if open). Continue to visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre which rescues captured sun bears and is involved in their conservation, welfare, rehabilitation and education. Enjoy lunch near Sepilok. Take a boat excursion along the Kinabatangan River delta in search of proboscis monkeys, birds and reptiles. Continue upriver to Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge. Late afternoon embark on a further river cruise in search of wildlife. (B,L,D)

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Enjoy an early morning boat trip to Ox Bow Lake in search of wildlife and trek the riverine forest along the lake before returning to the lodge for breakfast. In the afternoon those who wish can visit Gomantong Caves, the largest birds nest cave in Sabah, famous for the swiftlets and their edible nests (payable locally, please speak to the guide). Later cruise the Menanggul Kinabatangan Rivers before returning to the lodge at dusk. (B,L,D)

Return downriver to Sepilok and check in to MY Nature Resort. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Perhaps visit Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre to witness the orangutans enjoy afternoon feeding or take a short walk to the Rainforest Discovery Centre which offers a host of activities including night walks. (B,L,D)

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Drive overland from Sepilok to Kinabalu Park, a journey of around five hours. Stop at Poring Hot Springs en route and experience the treetop canopy walkway. Drive into the park and enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore the mountain garden. Overnight in the park accommodation. (B,L,D)

Following breakfast, commence the climb of Mount Kinabalu ascending through a variety of terrain. The climb takes approximately four to five hours. Check in to the Laban Rata Resthouse for an overnight stay. Spend the afternoon relaxing before dinner. (B,L,D)

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Begin the three hour climb by torchlight to the summit of Mount Kinabalu at around 2am, arriving in time to enjoy an incredible sunrise. Descend and transfer to the park's restaurant for lunch. Collect your climbing certificate and drive to Kota Kinabalu to take the resort speedboat across to Gayana Marine Resort to spend the afternoon at leisure. (B,L)

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Spend the day relaxing after the exertions of the mountain climb. (B)

Spend the day at leisure. Why not visit the fascinating Marine Ecology Research Centre (MERC) on site. Discover sea creatures and learn about the conservation efforts that take place here. (B)

Spend the day relaxing. Those who wish can transfer to the resort's sister property, Bunga Raya Resort & Spa, located in pretty Police Bay. (B)

Transfer to the airport for the flight back to the UK. (B)