Headhunters of Borneo


Orang-utans and Turtles
Flying to Sandakan you travel to Sepilok, home of the important orang-utan rehabilitation project in Borneo. Here you'll learn about this wonderful yet endangered animal - a highlight of the trip. On Turtle Island discover one of the few places where marine turtles lay their precious eggs almost year-round. Here you'll relax and hopefully see turtles come ashore. Your final days will be spent on the coast at Kota Kinabalu where you can relax and reflect on your adventure through Borneo.

Mt. Kinabalu Extension 16 days ref. BAK
Mt. Kinabalu is located in the north of Borneo and is South East Asia's highest mountain at 4095 metres. The ascent is demanding but non-technical. Many thousands of people make it to the top every year. Although a tough climb, the rewards of a dawn sunrise are tremendous. Days 1-10 As main itinerary. 11 Drive to Kinabalu NP. 12 Commence climb to Laban Rata; overnight in hut. 13 Early morning ascent to summit for dawn; descend to NP headquarters; drive to Kota Kinabalu. 14 Free day. 15/16 Overnight flight to London. Price including extension from £1,818.

Responsible Travel
Our small groups have a minimal impact on the delicate ecosystem of the rainforest, whilst our village stay with the headhunters gives them as much fun as it does us. They also benefit financially. Such visits reinforce the importance of their culture and the natural world. This should ensure both remain valued and thus protected. We use a local agent to provide us with group leader and guide, accommodation and transport. Where possible we stay in small hotels and eat meals in local restaurants. This also helps spread the money we spend around. Our entrance fees to Mt. Kinabalu National Park and at Sepilok go towards important conservation.