**SMALL GROUP 16 MAX - LED BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC**

ARE YOU READY TO ESCAPE THE CROWDS AND GET OFF THE BEATEN PATH? If so, this one's for you!

* UNUSUAL CULTURE!
* UNIQUE BIRDS & WILDLIFE!
* RIVER SAFARIS!
* NATURE WALKS & WATERFALLS
* CAVES!
* and...FABULOUS PHOTOGRAPHY OPS!

Amazing Borneo is home to the endangered orangutans, sun bears, stunning landscape, colorful birds, and a fascinating way of life! Consisting of 3 countries: Malaysia, Brunei, & Indonesia--Borneo is an interesting place to delve into. Photographers will be thrilled at all the unique wild life and scenery. Another off the beaten path trip and--No Visa Required--Yay!!! *This trip will be hosted by Chip, an experienced traveler and group host.* **BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS I'VE ADDED!**

NOTE: This is an ADVENTURE TRIP, there will be walking/hiking and accommodations may be rustic. Also note that July & August are hot, but it is the driest season and best time to go!

**Itinerary**
8/09 DEPART USA
8/11 ARRIVE KUCHING, MALAYSIA

8/12 KUCHING

* Full-day excursion to a Bidayuh tribal village.
* Visit a traditional bamboo longhouse, where several families typically reside, and take a stroll in the village farmlands, passing through rice fields and fruit orchards.
* Dance performance
* Demonstration of Bidayuh preparing meal with local ingredients
* (B,L)

8/13 KUCHING

* Santubong Peninsula
* Jungle-covered Mount Santubong
* Cruise down the Santubong River: mangrove scenery, proboscis monkeys, and the endangered Irrawaddy dolphin
* Amphibian expert guides evening walk in fern-filled Kubah National Park. (B)

*Highlight Moment Nature Walk in Kubah National Park*

8/14 KUCHING/GUNUNG MULU NATIONAL PARK

* Fly to Mulu
* Gunung Mulu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its incredible biodiversity, old-growth tropical forest, and impressive karst features
* Mulu Caves, one of the largest and most spectacular cave systems on Earth.
* Night walk with our local guide to look for the park’s nocturnal wildlife.
* (B)

8/15 GUNUNG MULU NATIONAL PARK

* Longboat along the Melinau River to a Penan settlement for a short visit.
* Wind Cave
* Clearwater Cave, the longest cave passage in Asia
* Lang and Deer Caves. Marvel at Lang Cave's magnificent stalagmites and stalactites, and tread with awe into Deer Cave—one of the largest cave passages in the world and home to more than three million bats.
* (B,L)

8/16 GUNUNG MULU NATIONAL PARK/KOTA KINABALU

* Gunung Mulu National Park
* Mulu Skywalk, the world’s longest canopy walk.
* Fly to Kota Kinabalu
* (B)

8/17 KOTA KINABALU/KAMPUNG BILIT

* Fly to Sandakan
* Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, where injured, orphaned, or rescued orangutans are cared for and then reintroduced into the wild. Cruise on the Kinabatangan River, seeking out monkeys, birds, elephants, and crocodiles.
* (B,L,D)

8/18 KAMPUNG BILIT

* Kampung Bilit Village jungle walk with local guides and naturalists
* Cruise the rich waterways of the river, keeping your eyes open for proboscis monkeys and orangutans, as well as the rare pygmy elephant.
* (B,L,D)

8/19 KAMPUNG BILIT/TABIN WILDLIFE RESERVE

* Drive to our rainforest lodge. This stunning reserve is home to nine primate species, three species of cat, & hundreds of bird species.
* Hike along an elephant trail to the Lipad mud volcano
* Presentation on Tabin’s natural wonders
* Night safari in search of the reserve’s nocturnal creatures, such as the Horsfield’s tarsier, the clouded leopard, the slow loris, and more.
* (B,L,D)

8/20 TABIN WILDLIFE RESERVE

* Tabin Wildlife Reserve with local guides
* Bird walk, seeking out the park’s colourful variety of avian species.
* Lipad Waterfall
* Wildlife drive through the reserve.
* Night walk around our lodge in search of sleeping birds, frogs, and insects.
* (B,L,D)

8/21 TABIN WILDLIFE RESERVE/KOTA KINABALU

* Leisure time
* Optional activities
* Fly to Kota Kinabalu.
* (B,L)

8/22 KOTA KINABALU

* Depart at any time.
* (B)

PRICE: $4299 Twin/$5958 Single
AIRFARE ADD'L: Varies Until Booked (budget $1899ish)
INSURANCE: Ask for quote or provide your own
PROOF OF INSURANCE REQUIRED
NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT: $350 to pay call Aynne (630) 799-1221 or pay by Zelle to WeGoPlacesClub@Yahoo.com

**What's Included**

* Journeys Highlight Moment: Nature Walk in Kubah National Park, Kuching
* Excursion to a Bidayuh Tribal Village
* Santubong River wildlife and dolphin cruise
* Night walk in Mulu National Park
* Boat excursion to Wind and Clearwater Caves
* Walking excursion to Deer and Lang Caves
* Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre visit
* Visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
* Kinabatangan River and wildlife excursions on foot and boat
* Tabin Wildlife Reserve excursions by jeep and on foot
* Internal flights
* All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
* Accommodations

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