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Borneo & Maldives Twin Centre
Borneo & Maldives Twin Centre
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Highlights: Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur - Maldives


Value Adds:
➤Early booking 35% savings on Stay - At Maldives


Upgrade:
➤Receive US $ 50 Spa credit per person per stay - At Maldives


Hotels Featured:
➤Hotel Sandakan 3*
➤Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur City Center 5*
➤Adaaran Select Huduran Fushi 4*


Itinerary:
Thu 20 Mar 25: Malaysia
➤Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sandakan, Malaysia Via Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport


Fri 21 Mar 25: Sandakan
➤Private Transfer Airport to the Hotel
➤Stay at Hotel Sandakan for 1 Night


Sat 22 Mar 25: Sandakan Sepilok Abai
Recommended flight (subject to change without notice), -NOT included in the package price. BKI-SDK AK 6492 ETD 0635 ETA 0725 (operated by Air Asia low-cost carrier) Or pick up at a Hotel in Sandakan. Pick up time 08:00-08:10hrs. 07:25 hours Arrive at Sandakan Airport and drive for approximately 30 minutes to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center. Proceed to the free roaming area feeding platform. 1000hrs feeding of Orang Utan. At this center, observe man's closest relative the Orang Utan being rehabilitated to become wild in their natural habitat and experience a walk in the Tropical Lowland Dipterocarp Forest of Borneo. visit to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, the center that managed to improve the living conditions of the rescued sun bears and released their natural behaviors in the 2.5ha enclosed forest. Note on Camera Use at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre: For any camera with a zoom lens from 100 to 400mm, a video camera or other video recording equipment for personal use is chargeable at MYR 10.00 per unit. Any camera (fixed-lens - 400mm and above) or any film-making equipment is chargeable at MYR 1,000.00 per unit. The mode of payment is cash only. Depart Sepilok Centre and transfer to the jetty in Sandakan. 1200hrs Depart on a scheduled boat transfer and take an hour boat cruise up to the Lower Kinabatangan River Sanctuary where you will take your lunch at Abai Jungle Restaurant. Check-in Abai Jungle Lodge. Late in the afternoon, you'll be experiencing a cruise to search for wildlife until the sun sets while enjoying a cup of coffee. As darkness slowly settles in, witness myriads of fireflies illuminating the Christmas- trees along the riverbank. Return to the lodge for dinner. After dinner, again experience the Jungle at night at our nature boardwalk to search for birds, snakes, insects, and other wildlife with our nature guide. Accommodation at Abai Jungle Lodge. Estimated driving time/distance: Sandakan Airport Sepilok = 30 minutes, 18km Sepilok Sandakan Jetty = 35 minutes, 26km Sandakan Jetty to Abai = 1 hour, 47km Meal included: Lunch, Dinner


Sun 23 Mar 25: Abai
06:30 hours Early morning take a river trip to the Pitas oxbow lake to observe wildlife and experience the uniqueness of this lake. After breakfast, free at leisure to explore the boardwalk around the lodge. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Abai Village and enjoy a simple lunch arranged by the villagers. This project is specially designed to help the locals. Return to the lodge, free to explore the nature boardwalk behind the lodge, make sure you bring along your binoculars and look for any tree moving!! There may be..wild orang-utan! Silver leaf monkeys, birds, and many others! Late afternoon, another river cruise to search for wildlife. Accommodation at Abai Jungle Lodge. Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Mon 24 Mar 25: Abai - Sandakan
Breakfast at the lodge and check-out. 09:00 hours Take another one-hour boat transfer back to Sandakan. Upon arrival at the jetty, transfer to your hotel or proceed to the airport for your flight. Recommended flight, -NOT included in the package price (subject to change without notice) SDK / BKI AK 6497 ETD 14:05 ETA 14:55 (operated by AirAsia low-cost carrier) Estimated driving time/distance: 2 hours, 100km Meal included: Breakfast
Inclusion - 3-Day Abai Jungle Lodge (Air Con Room) - Accommodation in a shared Twin/Double room with a private bathroom(air-conditioned)
- Meals as stated in the program
- Join in land transfers and tours in air-conditioned vehicles
- Join-in boat transfer to/from Sandakan to Abai Jungle Lodge
- Join in river cruises with English speaking guide
- Sightseeing/touring, entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Exclusion
?- National Tourism Tax @ MYR 10.00 per room per night to be paid
by the guest to the lodge directly


Tue 25 Mar 25: Kuala Lumpur
➤Flight from Sandakan, Malaysia Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport
➤Private Transfer Airport to the Hotel
➤Stay at Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur City Center for 3 Nights
➤Discover The Best of Kuala Lumpur by Night


Thu 27 Mar 25: Fireflies & Silver Leaf Monkey Gazing tour
Let's take a break at nature by watching fireflies and silver leaf monkeys at kuala selangor. Malawati Kuala Selangor from KL city center which will take a 45min-50min drive to watch Silver leaf monkeys, which are more friendly and tame than other monkeys. Believe me, you shouldn't miss this experience. And also we can spend ample time here to feed the monkeys and take beautiful
pictures. local Chinese-style seafood dinner at a fisherman's village (not included in tour packages). the Fireflies Park. Quietly float out on a boat to see the incredible twinkles of the largest firefly colony in Malaysia. Marvel at the ability of these amazing lightning bugs to synchronize their light patterns before your return to Kuala Lumpur. (optional) and blue tears (optional) at Firefly Park too. Duration: 5 hours
Inclusions :
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Firefly entrance ticket
What to Expect :
Sri Shakti Temple
The Temple is built in strict conformance with the prescriptions of sacred Hindu Vedas and Agamas. For example, the layout of the Temple integrates three concentric corridors that serve to guide devotees in a tranquil procession that culminates in the Main Moolasthanam (sanctum sanctorum). the strikingly conceived island which has adopted a rare sculptural technique known as Thundu Pattirippu Pathroba Pathram. This fine and delicate technique is customarily not employed in current temple construction, even in India, due to its high degree of complexity, and, was inspired by the shrine of Sri Subramanyar in the Bragatheeswarar Temple Complex (Peria Kovil) in Tanjore, South India. the iconic Shivasri A. P. Muthukumara Shivachariyaar, a renowned national and regional spiritual and religious Hindu
leader, Sri Shakti Temple is not just another place of worship, but one that will stand as a prominent Hindu landmark in Malaysia. 20 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Bukit Melawati
As a historical place, Bukit Melawati has several remnants from the past that appeal to those interested in its history. A few leftover cannons and foundation stones attract visitors here for their historical values of Bukit Melawati. Silver-Leafed Monkeys and Long-Tailed Macaques. You can purchase peanuts from vendors around the area at Bukit Melawati and feed the monkey. Although the Silver-Leafed
Monkeys are generally quite gentle, visitors are advised to be cautious with the Long-Tailed Macaques as they can be highly mischievous. Just be careful when feeding them as they are considered wild creatures and can be dangerous when provoked. 20 mins - Admission Ticket Included
Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park
drive to Kampung Belimbing Fireflies Park. Quietly float out to see the incredible twinkles of the largest firefly colony in the world. Marvel at the ability of these amazing lightning bugs to synchronize their light patterns before your return to Kuala Lumpur.. 2 hours - Admission Ticket Included


Fri 28 Mar 25: Maldives
➤Private Transfer Hotel to Airport
➤Flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Malé International Airport
➤Speed Boat Transfer to Hotel
➤Stay at Adaaran Select Huduran Fushi for 7 Nights


Fri 04 Apr 25: Departure
➤Speed Boat Transfer to Airport


Prices & Departures:
Deposit: £400pp
➤Z24814 Heathrow from £3899pp
➤Z24986 Dublin from £3899pp
➤Z24924 Manchester from £4439pp
➤Z24948 Edinburgh from £4469pp
➤Z24976 Glasgow from £4899pp


Terms & Conditions
Based on 2 Adults Sharing



Offer Includes

  • International & Domestic Flights with 23kgs Baggage
  • Private Arrival Transfer in Sandakan
  • 1 Night stay at Hotel Sandakan in a Deluxe Room with Bed & Breakfast
  • Embark on a 3 Day/2 Nights Borneo Adventure staying at Abai Jungle Lodge in an AirCon Room with Meals & Activities
  • Departure Transfer in Sandakan
  • Private Arrival Transfer in Kuala Lumpur
  • 3 Nights stay at Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur City Centre in a Deluxe Room with Bed & Breakfast
  • Discover The Best of Kuala Lumpur by Night
  • Fireflies & Silver leaf monkey Gazing tour
  • Return Speedboat Transfers in Maldives
  • 7 Nights stay at Adaaran Select HudhuranFushi in a Garden Villa on All Inclusive Premium

Meal Plans

  • As per Itinerary