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Travel FileThe trip taken by Chris can beincorporated into a 15-dayitinerary. The guideline price is£1,850 per person based on atwin share basis and isdependent on season.MOUNT KINABALU, SOUTH EAST ASIA’S HIGHEST PEAKThe highlight was awalk along the canopywalkway strung betweenthe treetops 25 metresabove the ground.deeper into the jungles of Borneo tothe Danum Valley ConservationArea. This protected area of pristinewilderness is considered one of thebest areas for birdlife in Asia and isTanjong JaraIdeally situated on the unspoilteast coast of the Malay Peninsula,the luxury Tanjong Jara resort hasbeen built using local architecturalstyles and the end result is aspectacular place to stay. The awardwinning design features spaciousrooms constructed of rich polishedtimber and set in tropical gardensoverlooking the sea. Bumbungrooms are on the first floor withexcellent views; Serambi rooms areon the ground floor and have awooden deck and Anjung suitesfeature an outdoor bath and privatealso home to over 110 species ofmammals including the rare Sumatranrhino. However, the highlight for uswas a walk along the canopy walkwaystrung between the treetops 25metres above the ground. From herewe could see nesting orang-utansand magnificent rhinoceros hornbillsperching on nearby branches. Themost amazing thing was the lack ofhuman visitors to this area – a realbonus for wildlife enthusiasts like us.We spent our last day at Danumrelaxing on our balcony overlookingthe Danum River where we watcheda huge variety of birds swoopingthrough the valley and the local wildboar snuffling around the gardensbelow us. Eventually, we had toleave and head to the small airport atLahad Datu to catch the flight back toKota Kinabalu. Before returning to theUK, we managed to spend a few daysrelaxing at the Tanjong Jara resort onthe east coast of Peninsula Malaysia.Here, we were able to relax and letthe remarkable wildlife experienceswe had enjoyed in Borneo sink in.garden. The spa is one of Asia’sfinest and the resort runs innovativetrips into the surrounding villagesand jungle. For a 360 degree tour ofthis splendid resort visit our websitewww.audleytravel.com.15-day itineraryDay 1: Fly from London Heathrow toKota Kinabalu via Kuala Lumpur.Overnight on the aircraft.Day 2: On arrival in Kota Kinabalu, youwill be met and transferred to yourhotel. Jesselton Hotel.Day 3: Full day excursion to KinabaluNational Park and Poring Hot Springs.Jesselton Hotel.Day 4: Transfer to the airport for yourflight across to Sandakan. Afternoonvisit to Sepilok orang-utan sanctuary.Renaissance Hotel.Day 5: Transfer to the jetty for the boatout to Turtle Island. Evening turtlewatching. Selingan Chalets.Day 6: Return to the mainland anddrive to the Kinabatangan River.Evening river trip. Proboscis Lodge.Day 7: Full day exploring the area byboat and on foot. Proboscis Lodge.Day 8: Transfer by road into the DanumValley. Afternoon nature walk. BorneoRainforest Lodge.Day 9: Full day exploring the area withyour guide. Borneo Rainforest Lodge.Day 10: Transfer by road to the airportat Lahad Datu in time for your flightback to Kota Kinabalu. Jesselton Hotel.Day 11: Transfer to the airport for yourflight across to Kuala Terengganu.Here, you will be met and transferredto your resort. Tanjong Jara Resort,Kuala Dungun.Day 12: Full day at leisure on thebeach. Tanjong Jara Resort.Day 13: Full day at leisure on thebeach. Tanjong Jara Resort.Day 14: Transfer to the airport for yourflight back to the UK. Overnight on theaircraft.Day 15: Arrive UK.A HAWKSBILL TURTLETo discuss this itinerary andother options please call ourSouth East Asia specialists on01869 276 200.9