Borneo adventure

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Thursday 16 September 2010

Introduction

The Borneo Orangutan Adventure (BOA) is an opportunity of a lifetime, where you will spend two weeks in the most enchanting and beautiful surroundings, some of which are far from the tourist trail.

You will meet the locals and learn about their environment and communities, and at the same time make a positive contribution to the diminishing rainforest and the critically endangered apes – the orangutans – who live there.

You will stay in a variety of accommodation – from the 5* Shangri-la Rasa Ria, to lodges and home stays, and you will be accompanied by an experienced local guide.

Whilst in Sabah you will be undertaking a personal challenge, whether it is completing the mountain biking, traversing the canopy walkways, coping with the heat or trekking through the dense virgin rainforest and meeting some of its small inhabitants.

You will be travelling in a team (not more than 12) of like-minded people. During your trip you will be passing through “orangutan country”, spotting nests, lone individuals and maybe mothers with their babies. The Adventure culminates at the world acclaimed rehabilitation centre – Sepilok, where you will see rehabilitated orangutans living free in the protected reserve and visit their feeding platform.

Whether you are 25yrs old or 65yrs old this is the adventure for you, as during the whole trip you can chose how much of the activities you take part in.

The Adventure costs £2,695.00 and includes, flights, all accommodation, transfers, guides, boats, (bikes if required) and most of your meals. If you prefer, you can choose to pay for your trip by Fund Raising.

Download the registration documents.

Download the fundraising pack

Itinerary

Day 1 -Depart from the UK to Kuala Lumpur and travel to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.

Day 2 - Arrive late in Kota Kinabalu and transfer to the Shangri-La Rasa Ria.

Day 3 - Full day at leisure with your first introduction to orangutans in the hotels private reserve. Afternoon briefing of your tour.

Day 4 - Today you will bike to Tauran then bamboo raft down the Kiulu river. After lunch you will head to your home stay for your overnight stay.

Day 5 - This morning you will be up early for bird watching after which you will be able to spend some time at the local village before cycling towards Poring. After check-in and lunch at Poring you will have time to traverse the canopy walkway, visit the orchid garden and relax in the hot springs.

Day 6 - After an early breakfast you will transfer by bus direct to Lahad Datu for lunch. You will continue by road to Tabin National Park. You may have time in the late afternoon to start exploring the rainforest.

Day 7 - Full day exploring Tabin forest on foot. In the evening you will have the opportunity to enjoy a night drive.

Day 8 - After breakfast transfer by road to Sukau where you will have lunch. You will then travel on by bus and continue on by foot spotting wildlife to the Gomantong Caves. Return to Sukau for your overnight stay.

Day 9 - Early morning river cruise to the ox-bow lake in search of wildlife and forest trek around the lake. You will return to your lodge for lunch. You will then have time to relax before your late afternoon cruise in search for more wildlife.

Day 10 - In the morning enjoy a relaxing breakfast at your lodge before heading by river to the village of Abai, for your second homestay.

Day 11 - After an early breakfast proceed by boat to Sepilok Laut where you will start your trek to the famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. You can continue on by boat and then road if you do not wish to do the trek.

After lunch you will visit the Sanctuary to witness the feeding of the orangutans and in the evening there will be a celebration BBQ at the lake with the Sepilok rangers and staff as special guests.

Day 12 - You have the day at leisure to explore the town of Sandakan and the surrounding area.

Day 13 - After enjoying breakfast there will be an accompanied tour of Sepilok and another chance to see the feeding. After which you will be transferred by bus to Sandakan airport. En route you will stop for lunch at the English Tea House.

Fly from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, on arrival you will be met and transferred to the Rasa Ria.

In the evening you will enjoy a farewell dinner with the representatives of the Sepilok Orangutan Appeal.

Day 14 - You have most of the day at leisure to enjoy the hotels facilities before being taken back to the airport for your return flight back to the UK.

Day 15 - Early morning arrival in the UK.

Optional extension
If you would like to extend your stay at the Shangri-La Rasa Ria this can be arranged.

Alternatively you may like to consider visiting the beautiful island of Langkawi, as short Flight from Kuala Lumpur, for some relaxation time or spend time in the capital city of Malaysia.

Want to see more of Sabah? Go to www.sabahtourism.com

To register for the Adventure complete the registration form and forward it to the Appeal with your deposit of £250.00

The rights are reserved to change/alter the itinery as necessary.

2010 Adventure itinerary

Download the registration documents.

Download the fundraising pack

Funding your Trip

If you chose to Fund Raise to cover the cost of the trip, as our Appeal is a Registered Charity (No 1092640), there should be No direct cost to you – That’s right – you go FREE!

The total minimum fund raising target is £2,695.00 and includes your flights, land travel, accommodation and nearly all your food.

All fundraising is carried out under our name and charity status.

When you register for the Challenge you will be asked for a deposit of £100.00. You can then start your fundraising immediately after registration and have the option of making stage payments into your account.

Fund raising gives you the opportunity to prove your commitment and display your skills and ability to plan & organise, a highly desirable attribute, especially to future employers.

At first it may seem a large amount to raise but DO NOT BE PUT OFF! You will be amazed how it gradually builds. Firstly, divide the total to be raised into “Goals” of £100.

Download the registration documents.

Download the fundraising pack

• Adopt

  Adopting a young orang is an excellent way to help the projects and get something back in return.

• Donate

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• Shop

  Our online shop has a great selection of gifts and clothing - all with an Orangutan theme of course!