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Luxury Jungle & Beach

Head deep into the primary rainforest at Danum Valley. And then kick back on a beautiful island. Staying in luxury hideaways for the ultimate Borneo Holiday.
Duration: 14 days
Location: Borneo
Highlights: Danum Valley, Secluded Beach
Price: £3,647pp
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This luxury jungle & beach holiday offers you the chance to immerse yourself in pristine primary rainforest and take in the fantastic Borneo wildlife surrounding Borneo Rainforest Lodge before ending with a tranquil island experience at Bunga Raya. The perfect luxury safari and beach holiday. Take a look and use this as a starting point for your own personalised holiday to Borneo – change the order, add-in a stop or change the length. Or we can start from scratch … call today!

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This is just one idea. We have lots more up our sleeve. So let’s talk Borneo, call 01273 923100 now. Or if you are worried the boss will be listening in, drop us an email, holidays@sundownerholidays.co.uk

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: UK to Kota Kinabalu
Fly from London to Kota Kinabalu, via Kuala Lumpur.

Day 2: Kota Kinabalu
On arrival into Kota Kinabalu you will be privately transferred to the Shangri-la Tanjung Aru where you will for 2 nights with breakfast included. Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa, Kota Kinabalu, offers the perfect luxury spot to relax after your flight in an idyllic beachfront setting but only minutes away from the bustle of Kota Kinabalu. Want to start with a few nights in Kuala Lumpur or Singapore instead? We can tailor this holiday idea to you.

Day 3: Kota Kinabalu
Today you’ll have a chance to relax and recover from your travels. You could head into Kota Kinabalu to explore the city or head to the markets. Or do let us know if you would be interested in a day trip to Mount Kinabalu, a countryside cycling tour or, for the more adventurous, a white water rafting adventure!

Day 4: Kota Kinabalu to the Danum Valley
After breakfast you will be privately transferred to Kota Kinabalu Airport for your flight to Lahad Dhatu. You will then be transferred overland to the luxury Borneo Rainforest Lodge where you will be staying for 2 nights with all meals and activities included. On the edge of 438 sq. km of undisturbed lowland rainforest, Borneo’s most luxurious jungle lodge is home to the full range of Sabah’s lowland fauna, including the rare Sumatran Rhinoceros, Elephants, Clouded Leopards, and Orang Utans. Enjoy an afternoon walk along the trails and up in the canopy walk, and an exhilarating night spotlighting tour in an open-top 4WD vehicle.

Want to extend your stay or add-in a stay on the Kinabatangan River? Ask us to tailor this holiday to your interests, budget and timings. Call 01273 923100.

Day 5: Danum Valley
Taking a packed breakfast, you will walk to a 200-year-old Kadazandusun Burial Site along the 2.6km View Point Trail. You’ll stop at the waterfalls to enjoy a refreshing dip in the pools below on the way back to your lodge for your delicious lunch. Explore the series of tracks leading around the Canopy Walk, or any of the optional activities available at the lodge including rainforest walks, bird watching, canopy walks and river tubing.The guides here are some of the best in the country, and will enhance your stay with their knowledge and passion for the rainforest and its inhabitants. After dinner, venture into the jungle on foot with a local guide to spot a stunning array of wildlife.

Day 6: Danum to Bunga Raya
After a guided morning walk you will be transferred to Lahad Datu airport for your onward flight to Kota Kinabalu. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the jetty for  your boat to  the gorgeous Gaya Island. You will be spending your last 7 nights at Bunga Raya Resort in a Private Plunge Pool Villa with breakfast and non-motorized water sports included. Cocooned in pristine rainforest, this award-winning, secluded resort features 48 timber villas in traditional Bornean architecture overlooking a beautiful, sweeping white-sand beach. 

Days 7-12: Bunga Raya
Six full days to enjoy this beautiful beach, relax by the pool and enjoy the surrounding area. With a wealth of coral reefs for diving, indigenous flora and fauna for guided nature walks, and plenty of water sports and an award-winning spa you will have an amazing time. Kayaking, paddle boating, snorkeling and paddle boarding are included in your stay.

Want more time on the beach or want to look at alternative beach options? Contact us for your own personalised plan.

Day 13: Bunga Raya to the UK
You will have most of the day to continue enjoying the beach before being transferred by boat and car to the airport for your return flights to the UK. We can also provide holidays without flights if you prefer.

Day 14: Home
Welcome home!

Shangri-la Tanjung Aru

Sunrise over Danum Valley

Borneo Rainforest Lodge

Canopy Walkway

Bunga Raya Island Resort

Private Plunge Pool Villa

Tranquil seas at Bunga Raya

Another perfect day!

 

 

This Borneo luxury jungle & beach holiday idea costs from £3,647pp and includes – international flights (price based on London), domestic flights, 11 nights accommodation on a sharing basis, meals, tours, activities, safaris as listed, vehicle & boat transfers, all local taxes and ATOL protection.

Now let’s make this holiday yours
Want to take add-in more stops? Want to include a stay on the Kinabatangan River? Want to add-in the Mulu Caves or Kuching? Let us do the work. Call 01273 923100 now or complete an enquiry form. 

 

The latest word on the street about Borneo holidays:

Our holiday was really wonderful and everything went very smoothly. All of the guides were very welcoming and helpful. Thank you for organising such a memorable trip. You who helped us enormously.

Ben Dillon Borneo

Totally and literally absolutely wonderful! Being in the jungle with a fantastic guide, we thought it couldn’t get any better. And then we went to Gaya Island. Wow. This is now one of our top three hotels ever. Thank you for a truly wonderful holiday.

Lucy Clinton Borneo

 

 

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Change your departure date or destination any time up to 2 months prior to departure.
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Our Specialists

Name : Chelsie Garcia-Sierra

“I find that when travelling, I take on so many more challenges and do things I would never normally do, it makes me a bolder and braver person. I love making memories I will always treasure”

Name : Liam Kirkdale

“I love the freedom that travel brings, learning about the area, spending time with local people and exploring completely new places.”

Name : Lucy Francis

“Going away feeds my soul, I love finding places that make me want to stop for a moment and breathe it all in. It’s about creating memories that stand out in my mind, an escape from routine.”

Name : Clare Turner

“I love to travel so I can turn my imagination into reality, instead of thinking about how places might be, I want to see them as they truly are.”

Name : Victoria Pullar
Holidays allow me to re-balance myself, see the bigger picture and realise how lucky I am.
Name : Neil Cook
"I like to get into the depths of each country, wander around less-travelled towns, squash on to a local bus, breathe the whole country in."
Name : James O'Farrell
"For me, holidays are about experiences that broaden my mind mixed with relaxation by being in the perfect surroundings."

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    Lovely people, memorable experiences. A great mix of physical exertion, exploring other cultures & finally relaxing in luxury. You designed this perfectly for all our family - no mean feat!
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    Best and most well organised trip ever been on. Every tour guide was superb! Incredible hotels and incredible staff. Guides and drivers at all the hotels were beyond expectation. We will be in touch for our next trip!
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    Excellent holiday in every respect. Absolutely stunning safari location - great views over river. Didn't want for anything. Guide Chris was fantastic and fun to be around. Delicious food and staff even made us a happy honeymoon cake!  
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