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Into the Heart of Borneo with Pandaw Cruises 2010
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10 days
From £2700
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Into the Heart of Borneo with Pandaw Cruises
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RV Orient Pandaw Cruise (8 nights)
Borneo, the second largest island in the world after Greenland, has one of the most diverse eco systems on the planet, its primary rain forest home to a vast number of species of flora and fauna. Now part of Eastern Malaysia, Sarawak was ruled for exactly one hundred years by the...
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The Mystery of Borneo 2010
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15 days
From £3095
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The Mystery of Borneo
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Kuching (2 nights), Batang Ai National Park (2 nights), Kuching (1 night), Mulu National Park (2 nights), Kota Kinabalu (1 night), Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary, Sukau (2 nights), Kota Kinabalu (2 nights) and Kinabalu National Park
Discover the mystery and romance of Borneo, whose jungle rivers and primeval forests have for centuries sheltered strange savage tribes of head-hunters armed with deadly blowpipes.
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The Eastern & Oriental Express from Bangkok to Singapore 2010
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9 days
From £2800
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The Eastern & Oriental Express from Bangkok to Singapore
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Bangkok (2 nights), Eastern & Oriental train from Bangkok to Singapore (3 nights) and Singapore (1 night plus late check out)
Travel in ultimate style through the East staying at the very best of the region’s classic hotels. The world-famous Oriental Hotel in Bangkok is the perfect place to begin, before boarding the Eastern & Oriental Express. Travel from Bangkok through the beauty of Thailand, to the...
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BAKO NATIONAL PARK
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BAKO NATIONAL PARK
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Close to Kuching, covering nearly 3,000
hectares of rugged coastal landscapes
and accessible only by boat from
Kampung Bako, the Bako National Park is a
spectacular wilderness of bizarre sandstone
stacks, pristine beaches, mangrove
forests and azure waters. Home to almost
all...
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BATANG AI AND SURROUNDS
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BATANG AI AND SURROUNDS
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Ancestral home of the Iban, one of
Borneo’s last true wilderness areas is a
land of unsurpassed beauty, its remote
National Park, part managed by the
local communities, is a haven for
endangered orang-utan, gibbons and
hornbills. The park surrounds the vast
expanse of the...
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DANUM VALLEY
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DANUM VALLEY
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One of the last preserves of primary lowland rainforest
left in Asia and recognised as one of the most
complex ecosystems on the planet, the Danum Valley
is an exceptional natural haven for a staggering
diversity of flora and fauna. This rare landscape is
home to the endangered...
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GUNUNG MULU NATIONAL PARK
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GUNUNG MULU NATIONAL PARK
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Encompassing a breathtaking landscape of spectacular karst formations, expansive
caves and mountainous equatorial rainforest, this park is a sanctuary for a vast array
of natural biodiversity. Over 3,500 varieties of plants, all of Borneo’s hornbill species
and large numbers of...
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IBAN TRIBE
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IBAN TRIBE
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Borneo’s tribal diversity is made up of some 33 ethnic tribes, of which the Iban is the
largest. Concentrated around the Sarawak region, these once feared headhunters,
were formerly known as the Sea Dayaks, occupying longhouses along Borneo’s rivers.
Traditionally animistic, they...
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KINABATANGAN RIVER SUKAU
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KINABATANGAN RIVER SUKAU
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The second longest river in Malaysia, the
Kinabatangan stretches for some 560km, from the
mountains of south western Sabah, to the Sulu Sea.
Traversing a remarkable landscape of limestone
caves, riverine forests and mangrove swamps, it is
home to a staggering diversity of birdlife...
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KOTA KINABALU
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KOTA KINABALU
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The gateway into Sabah, Kota Kinabalu
is a mix of European, Malay and
Chinese influences, lying between the
expansive waters of the South China
Sea and the imposing shadow of Mount
Kinabalu. Founded as a trading post for
the British North Borneo Company, the
city today is...
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KUCHING
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KUCHING
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Sarawak’s bustling capital lies along the
banks of the Sarawak River, a city of rich
diversity, where Chinese, Malays and
Ibans have helped to make Malaysia’s
fourth largest city a fascinating and
charming ethnic mix. Once the
personal kingdom of a British adventurer,
this...
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MOUNT KINABALU AND KINABALU NATIONAL PARK
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MOUNT KINABALU AND KINABALU NATIONAL PARK
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Located amongst the stunning natural beauty of the Kinabalu National Park,
Mount Kinabalu, at 4,095 metres, is the third tallest peak in South East Asia. Its
verdant slopes present a landscape of lush vegetation and prime rainforest, blanketed
in giant ferns and orchids that make...
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NORTH BORNEO RAILWAY
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NORTH BORNEO RAILWAY
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Traversing 58km of stunning scenery, taking you into
the heart of Borneo, this nostalgic journey recaptures
Britain’s far-flung colonial days. A Vulcan steam
locomotive and 6 meticulously restored carriages
undertake twice-weekly departures: a 4-hour round trip
between Kota...
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SELINGAN TURTLE ISLAND
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SELINGAN TURTLE ISLAND
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This protected marine park is renowned as a
bountiful nesting ground for green and hawksbill
turtles both of which lay their eggs throughout the year. A
speedboat transfer from Sandakan takes approximately 1
hour and given the nocturnal nature of these remarkable
creatures,...
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SEPILOK ORANG-UTAN SANCTUARY
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SEPILOK ORANG-UTAN SANCTUARY
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Founded in 1964, this unique site, covering some 43
square kilometres of the Kaili-Sepilok rainforest, was set
up to help preserve the lifestyle and habitats of orangutans.
Intended to rehabilitate and to educate, the
reserve ensures that visitor activity does not intrude on
the...
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ABAI JUNGLE LODGE
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ABAI JUNGLE LODGE
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Set amidst an area of natural
beauty, the Abai Jungle Lodge,
Kinabatangan offers 18 rooms,
with en suite facilities and ceiling
fans. There are opportunities to
take part in local conservation
projects, as well as enjoy wildlife
boat trips and self-guided walks
along the...
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HILTON BATANG AI LONGHOUSE RESORT
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HILTON BATANG AI LONGHOUSE RESORT
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The Hilton Batang Ai Longhouse Resort is
located, some 4 hours’ drive from the capital
Kuching, on the shores of a spectacular
freshwater lake, surrounded by mountains and
the unspoiled rainforests of Sarawak. Its design
is based on the traditional timber longhouses
of the...
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HILTON KUCHING HOTEL
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HILTON KUCHING HOTEL
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Overlooking the river front promenade,
the Hilton Kuching is conveniently
located and offers panoramic views of
either the river or the city from its 315
superbly appointed rooms. The hotel
has an outdoor swimming pool, health
and fitness centre, a good selection of
bars and...
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ROYAL MULU RESORT
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ROYAL MULU RESORT
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The Royal Mulu Resort is an ideal base
from which to explore the spectacular
Gunung Mulu National Park, situated
approximately 3km from the park
entrance. Tastefully built on wooden
stilts and inter-connected by a series
of walkways, rooms offer private
bathrooms and spacious...
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SHANGRI-LA RASA RIA RESORT SABAH
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SHANGRI-LA RASA RIA RESORT SABAH
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Overlooking Dalit Beach, north of Kota
Kinabalu, the Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort is
situated at the point where the jungle meets
the sea and is set in 400 acres of gardens.
Most of the 330 rooms afford great views of
the sea, gardens and the long sweep of
pristine beach, and...
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SHANGRI-LA TANJUNG ARU
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SHANGRI-LA TANJUNG ARU
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An exceptional resort,
the Shangri-La Tanjung
Aru offers 495 engaging rooms that
combine local charm and comfortable
luxury, with spectacular views of either
the South China Sea, the outlying
islands or the distant mountains. The
resort boasts an outdoor pool, a CHI
Spa,...
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THE OBEROI BALI
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THE OBEROI BALI
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Situated near the southern tip of Bali on
Seminyak Beach and built in the style of a
traditional Balinese village with sloping
thatched roofs, The Oberoi Bali offers 60 lanai
cottages and 15 deluxe villas, 9 of which
have their own private pools.With charming
and endlessly...
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THE OBEROI LOMBOK
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THE OBEROI LOMBOK
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An idyllic garden resort on Medana Beach, The
Oberoi Lombok is located on the coast of the
island, east of Bali. Set in 24 acres of private
grounds, the hotel is a special getaway where
you can indulge in the comfort of luxurious
accommodation, with superb cuisine, and a
conscientious...
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