We get off to a strong start on this extraordinary fortnight adventure through two remarkable countries by exploring what is perhaps one of the most attractive cities in Southeast Asia; Malaysia's Kuching. There's no shortage of attractions to be toured in Kuching, with the Cat Monument, the Taoist temple, the majestic Catholic cathedral and street markets that are reminiscent of the world as it was in the 19th century numbering but a few of the highlights.
There is also the opportunity to learn about the region' history and heritage by attending the award-winning Sarawak Cultural Village, which gives a sterling overview of the area's ethnic diversity. Our route takes us past pepper gardens, cocoa and rubber plantations, above jungle rainforest on treetop canopies, into the largest single cave passage in the world and across waters on speedboat to explore secluded islands.
Along with massive arrays of rare and endemic flora and teeming fauna that we come across as we make our way through the glorious sceneries of Malaysia, we pay visits to an orangutan sanctuary, where we can get up-close and personal with these remarkable creatures and learn about the ecological issues the country faces. Crossing into the heavily-forested country of Brunei, once a very powerful sultanate, we have the chance to tour beautiful mosques, the royal palace and museums that detail the country's fascinating history, before heading to the Kampung Ayer water village to see houses built on stilts and to witness the traditional way of life of its inhabitants.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Breakfast and dinner (at local restaurants and some hotels) are included daily.
- All transport, accommodation, sightseeing and entrance fees for sites noted as 'visited' in the detailed itinerary.
- Gratuities for drivers, restaurant staff, porters, local guides.
- Airport transfers for land / air customers arriving / departing on tour dates.
Price Excludes:
- Tour Leader gratuities, most lunches, drinks, personal items (phone, laundry, etc), domestic and international (if applicable) air taxes, and any excursions referenced as 'optional'
- Airport transfers for early / late arrivals / departures or Land Only customers
- Optional trip cancellation insurance
- Our post-reservation trip notes offer further guidance on shopping, not included meals, and locally paid departure taxes.
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Malaysia
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Archeology/History
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