Malaysia & Borneo Tours
Taman Negara by Adam Riley
Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo are home to rich tropical rainforests populated with a diversity of exciting mammals. On this “ultimate mammal voyage” we will visit some of the region’s most famous wildlife sites including the charming Fraser’s Hill, the grand Taman Negara National Park, Danum Valley, protecting the largest pristine lowland rainforests in Bornean Malaysia, Tabin Wildlife Sanctuary and the riparian forest of Sukau on the Kinabatangan River.
| tour name and dates |
Customized private tours available on request
Rainforest Mammals of Tropical Asia: 4 - 18 June 2011 |
| tour cost |
Rainforest Mammals of Tropical Asia (15 days): US$6,700 pp |
| maximum group size |
10 participants and 2 Indri guides |
| habitats covered |
riverine, mangrove, wetland, lowland, upper hill and montane rainforest |
| climate |
generally hot and humid, cooler in the highlands, some rain expected |
| tour pace & walking |
relaxed to moderate pace, walking on forest trails mostly undemanding but some longer hikes |
| accommodation |
comfortable hotels and resorts |
| top mammals |
Siamang, Malayan Tapir, Orangutan, Proboscis Monkey, Borneon Gibbon, Red-leaf Monkey, Borneon Pygmy Elephant, Malaysian Colugo, Banteng & Clouded Leopard are all possibilities |
| top birds |
Great Argus, Helmeted Hornbill, Blue-headed and Garnet Pitta & Bornean Bristlehead |
| other attractions |
Giant Rafflesia (world’s largest flower), canopy walkways, boat rides, colourful local markets, exotic Hindu & Chinese temples |
| photographic opportunities |
good |
| daily itinerary |
Day 1: Arrival in Kuala Lumpur
Day 2: Transfer to Fraser’s Hill
Day 3: Fraser’s Hill
Day 4: Fraser’s Hill to Taman Negara National Park
Day 5: Taman Negara National Park
Day 6: Taman Negara National Park
Day 7: Transfer to Kuala Lumpur and onwards to Kota Kinabalu in Borneo
Day 8: Kota Kinabalu to Sukau
Day 9: Sukau Rainforest Lodge
Day 10: Sukau to Tabin Wildlife Sanctuary
Day 11: Tabin Wildlife Sanctuary
Day 12: Tabin to the Borneo Rainforest Lodge, Danum Valley
Day 13: Borneo Rainforest Lodge, Danum Valley
Day 14: Borneo Rainforest Lodge, Danum Valley
Day 15: Danum Valley to Kuala Lumpur via Kota Kinabalu |
Contact us for a detailed itinerary or other details.
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