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Includes airfare, fuel surcharges, great hotels, transfers, many meals, touring and more!
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On sale prices include savings of up to $600 per couple if you reserve before June 13, 2008! |  |
Join us on a fascinating journey to the island of Borneo, Malaysia, where a mosaic of indigenous tribes, intriguing history, beautiful, ancient rain forests, rivers and diversified wildlife await. In addition, you'll visit one of the most dynamic and fascinating Asian cities, Kuala Lumpur. Here you'll explore exotic markets, lantern-lit streets, temples and other remnants of Malaysia's unique and colorful heritage tucked among the skyscrapers, shopping malls, restaurants, exciting nightlife and other icons of modern life. All of this is yours in one, fantastic journey of discovery for a price that is as amazing as the destination itself.
Day 1: Depart USA. Your fascinating journey begins tonight as you check-in for your flight bound for Malaysia. Your flight via Malaysia Airlines departs shortlyl after midnight on Day 2.
Day 2: En route. Cross the International Date Line and lose one day en route.
Day 3: Arrive Kuching. Arrive Kuching, the gateway to the legendary island of Borneo. After customs formalities, you'll be escorted to your river-front luxury hotel to check in and rest from your flight. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner with your travel companions at the Hilton Kuching's award-winning restaurant. Hilton Kuching (D)
Tonight, join your travel companions for dinner at a local restaurant renowned for its variety of seafood specialties. (B, L, D).
Day 5: Kuching. Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore fascinating Kuching on your own. Your hotel is ideally located for independent exploration. Wander through the narrow bustling streets lined with shops and observe local craftsmen at work. Or, join an optional tour to Bako National Park, one of the best places in Sarawak to see wildlife in its natural surroundings. After arrival at Bako, a Malay fishing village built on stilts over the river, enjoy a 30-minute cruise on the South China Sea to reach this coastal park where beautiful sandy beaches accent sheer cliffs and striking rock formations.
Day 6: Batang Ai. This morning, depart Kuching for Lemanak Jetty. En route stop at Serian, a Dayak trading town with a colorful local market and then continue to a Chinese farmhouse to see how pepper and cocoa are cultivated. After lunch at Lachau, sit back and enjoy the rest of the drive through the scenic countryside of rice fields, cocoa and rubber plantations, luxuriant tropical rainforest, wild orchids, and mountain ranges. Travel by boat across the Batang Ai Reservoir to your hotel, the Hilton Batang Ai Longhouse Resort. (B,L, D).
Day 8: Miri. After breakfast, depart Batang Ai by boat and then continue by coach to Kuching Airport for your late afternoon flight to the seaside town of Miri. Upon arrival, check into your luxury resort hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Swim in the biggest swimming pool in Sarawak or indulge in a wonderfully relaxing Balinese or Mandara massage ($98 per person). Miri Marriot Resort & Spa (B).
Day 10: Mulu. Set sail on the Melinau River to the Wind and Clearwater Caves. En route, visit the Penan settlement of Batu Bungan, renowned for its intricate handmade handicrafts, such as rattan baskets, mats and ornaments. After exploring the caves, enjoy lunch at Clearwater shelter and a leisurely swim at the Clearwater pool. Or, simply enjoy the tranquility of the rain forest in all its splendor.
Later today, take advantage of an optional excursion to he semi-nomadic Penan Settlement of Long Iman for jungle trekking and cultural immersion ($52 per person). (B, L, D)
This evening, enjoy a special music and dance performance as well as some of the best of Kota Kinabalu's local cuisine at a popular, open air restaurant. (B, D).
Tonight, join an optional tour to Kuala Selangor, one of the largest firefly colonies in the world. After dinner in this quiet hamlet, proceed to Kampung Kuantan, where skilled local oarsmen will row you upstream in a small boat (Tongkang) in the darkness to witness this spectacular natural light show as thousands of fireflies produce synchronized, rhythmic flashing that creates the image of a flashing Christmas tree. ($65 per person) Equatorial Hotel (B).
Tonight, join your travel companions for a farewell dinner celebration, complete with local cuisine and cultural entertainment. (B, D).
Day 15: Kuala Lumpur/USA. Enjoy your final morning at leisure before transferring to the airport for your return flight to the US. Or, why not take advantage of your already included international airfare and join our Penang Island Extension (see below).
Why not take advantage of your already-included international airfare...
Day 15: Kuala Lumpur/Penang Island. Depart Kuala Lumpur for beautiful Penang Island. Transfer to your deluxe beachfront hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Grand Plaza Parkroyal Penang or Holiday Inn Penang (B)
Day 16: Penang Island. This morning, set out on a half day tour of Georgetown, the largest city on Penang Island. With its narrow streets and prewar shop houses, the town still maintains its colonial charm, while its diverse Chinese, Indian, and Malay population gives the island unique local flavor. Your tour will bring you to some of the city's most important sites: Fort Cornwallis, the Penang Museum, Little India, and Chinatown. (B).
Day 18: Penang Island/USA. After breakfast this morning, bid farewell to Penang Island as you transfer to airport for flight to Kuala Lumpur to catch your return flight to the USA.
For quick answers to Frequently Asked Questions about travel to Borneo, click here.
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• Round-trip airfare from Los Angeles via scheduled Malaysia Airlines wide-body jet (flight schedule)
• All intra-Malaysia flights and ground transportation
• Accommodations at Deluxe and first class hotels with private bath
• 22 bountiful meals including 12 Full American buffet breakfast (B), 4 lunches (L), 6 dinners (D)
• Comprehensive sightseeing tours as indicated in itinerary
• Professional English speaking tour director throughout
• Optional 3-day extension to Penang Island
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Tour prices are per person, double occupancy, including airfare. Prices in red reflect an early booking discount if you reserve by June 13, 2008. * Prices do not include Additional Taxes, Fees & September 11th Security Fee. |
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Our tours may look similar to others you've seen, but we invite you to shop & compare. There are important differences that make Friendly Planet tours the best you can find.
No Compromise on Quality: Despite our extraordinary prices, there are no compromises on our Malaysia tours. You'll stay in Superior First Class or Deluxe hotels that are noted for their amenities and service.
Included Features: Your transfers as well as important visits are included, not expensive extras as in other tours. Optional tours are specially priced to give you the best selection at affordable rates, so you don't miss a single thing - unless you want to!
Credit Cards or Cash : No extra cost to charge your dream vacation to Malaysia. Whether you pay by check, money order or your favorite major credit card, your tour price on this tour is the same. Credit Card Authorization Form.
Free Comprehensive Destination Guide: To help you prepare for your trip, you will receive a free, comprehensive Friendly Planet Malaysia destination guide - a Friendly Planet exclusive - filled with plenty of helpful information about the destinations themselves (including history and other fascinating facts), weather, tipping, local customs, how to dress, plus insider shopping, nightlife and restaurant suggestions, organized by cuisine and cost.
Personal Service: Most important of all, the extra ingredient that makes our tours stand apart from others—the wonderful, personal attention you'll receive from our friendly staff in the USA and our representatives in Malaysia —is completely free of charge. Compare our Malaysia programs to others, feature for feature. You'll see for yourself that ours are the very best value for money you'll find anywhere.
Important Note: If you are reserving this tour less than 60 days prior to departure, confirmation is subject to space availability. We will advise you within 48 hours if we can confirm your reservation. In the meantime, no credit cards will be debited for deposits or payments until we are able to confirm your reservations.
Waitlisting on Sold-Out Departures: If your preferred departure is sold out, you can place yourself on a waitlist by completing the online reservation form and submitting it to us. Just click on the "waitlist" button, complete the form and click "submit". In the comments box at the very bottom of the form, please write any notes regarding your request, especially any flexibility you might have in your dates of travel. This way, if your first choice doesn't clear, we can try for a second or third choice. We will make every effort to clear your space in a timely way so that you can join us on tour. You do not need to send any deposits for waitlists. When we clear your space, we'll contact you immediately by phone or email, and if you still wish to travel, we will arrange for deposits or payments at that time. We regret that we cannot accept waitlists beyond 35 days prior to departure. If you see "sold out" next to the dates you wish to reserve or waitlist, please note that this departure is now closed, including waitlist possibilities.
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* Some tour prices reflect an early booking discount on select dates. Prices do not include Additional Taxes, Fees & September 11th Security Fee.
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