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Explore the Kinabatangan river by boat, searching for crocodiles, pygmy elephants, proboscis monkeys. \r\nCome and take a walk on the wildside, on this journey into the heart of Borneo’s spectacular landscapes visiting some of its less visited areas. \r\n\r\n", "duration": { "days": 6, "nights": 5 }, "startPoint": "Sandakan ", "comfortLevel": "comfort", "collections": [ "adventure & wildlife", "signature", "active" ], "tags": [ "beach", "snorkelling", "adventures" ], "price": { "starting": null, "currency": "INR" }, "temperature": null, "availability": { "spotsRemaining": 0, "message": "Last spot, book now!" }, "status": "inactive", "media": { "heroImage": { "type": "cloudinary", "path": "image/upload/v1681118284/wrrhm11pdbugopronybw.jpg" }, "cardImage": { "type": "cloudinary", "path": "image/upload/v1681453366/nltzib7vcamb0vgkymps.jpg" }, "tripImages1": [], "tripImages2": [] }, "departures": [], "wowBuddy": null, "activities": [ { "name": "Turtle Island ", "media": { "type": "cloudinary", "path": "image/upload/v1538419591/e6oespqvtbn0ataitdse.svg" } }, { "name": "Canopy walk in Sandakan ", "media": { "type": "cloudinary", "path": "image/upload/v1538419563/hoti44wtchw2eermyazl.svg" } }, { "name": "Snorkeling at Mabul Island ", "media": { "type": "cloudinary", "path": "image/upload/v1538419646/onglqjk6dxn4ixmxypje.svg" } }, { "name": "Sandakan Nature city tour", "media": { "type": "cloudinary", "path": "image/upload/v1538419563/hoti44wtchw2eermyazl.svg" } } ], "itinerary": [ { "dayNumber": 1, "title": " WELCOME TO BORNEO | SEPILOK", "description": "Arrive at Sandakan Airport in Borneo, transfer to Sepilok Jungle Resort (17 kms/30 mins) and check in to the hotel and freshen up. Then, walk to the nearby Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre to see one of the nature’s most endangered animal species, the ‘Orang Utan’, in local language swing from branches to branches towards to the feeding station in the forest. Watch the scheduled video show programme(25 mins). Later, proceed to Sun Bear Conservation Center to see the world’s smallest bear in its natural environment. Have Lunch enroute at Sepilok Jungle Resort. Later in the afternoon, visit to the sanctuary for the afternoon feeding. Later, continue to Rainforest Discovery Centre situated within the famous Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve. It will bring you lots of information about the nature in the area. After that, a chance to walk on a suspension bridge and ending it with the only Canopy Walk in Sandakan. Dinner & stay overnight at Sepilok Jungle Resort.\r\n\r\n", "accommodation": "Sepilok Jungle Resort ", "media": null }, { "dayNumber": 2, "title": "TURTLE ISLAND ", "description": "After breakfast at the hotel, transfer (08:30 AM) to Jetty for Selingan Turtle Island. This journey by motorised boat will take about 1 hour. Have lunch and after that, grab your mask, fins and snorkel and head to the beach where you can find lots of juvenile marine life. Or, you can choose to relax or sunbathing by the beach. In the evening, treat yourself to a slide show featuring information of the turtle park and turtles. Have dinner at the hotel and later proceed in a small group to the egg-laying site to witness the mother turtle laying eggs, transferring of eggs to the hatchery and releasing of hatch-lings to the sea. Stay overnight at Selingan Island Chalet.\r\n", "accommodation": "Selingan Island Chalet", "media": null }, { "dayNumber": 3, "title": "SANDAKAN NATURE CITY TOUR", "description": "After an early breakfast check out from the hotel and depart island by 07:00 AM and return to mainland. Then, proceed for the Sandakan Nature City Tour. Visit to Sandakan Memorial Park, Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple, located on a steep hill top where you can have a magnificent view overlooking Sandakan Bay & the Town Center. Then, continue to one of the oldest church in Sabah, St. Michael's Church. After that, Drive to the Central Market where you can see the local produce and fresh seafood being sold. Visit to the Agnes Keith Museum. Have Lunch en-route. After lunch, check in to the hotel. Upon arrival, have an afternoon tea with some local bites. After a short briefing by the nature guide, take an afternoon cruise (4.00 pm) along the Kinabatangan River, where you can observe wildlife on the boat itself. Dinner & overnight stay at Bilit Adventure Lodge.\r\n", "accommodation": "Bilit Adventure Lodge ", "media": null }, { "dayNumber": 4, "title": "JUNGLE WALK", "description": "Early morning(06:00 AM), depart for an early morning river cruise to see wildlife. Return to hotel for breakfast. Later, go for a guided jungle walk to experience the riverine forest. Trek back to lodge. Freshen up and have lunch in the hotel. Late afternoon, go for second river cruise. After that, come back to the hotel and have dinner. Tonight, we proceed for a guided night walk in search of nocturnal wildlife. After night walk, return to the hotel.\r\n", "accommodation": "Bilit Adventure Lodge ", "media": null }, { "dayNumber": 5, "title": "SEMPORNA ", "description": "Take a packed breakfast and depart to Semporna at 07:30 AM(150 kms/ 4 hours). After reaching at Semporna, take a boat transfer to Borneo Divers Mabul Resort. Later check in to the hotel and have lunch. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at the resort. ", "accommodation": "Borneo Divers Mabul Resort", "media": null }, { "dayNumber": 6, "title": "ISLAND HOPPING ", "description": "After Breakfast at Resort, take a boat for snorkeling at Mabul & Kapalai Island. After that, return back to resort. Rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. 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A perfect blend of fun, adventure, relaxation and connections made this the best weekend getaway for me. A wonderfully planned itinerary, an extremely beautiful resort with mouth watering meals and snacks, mind boggling DJ nights and crazy get togethers by way of movie nights were some of the things that made each day memorable.\r\n\r\nTravelling with a group of strangers is a risk for anyone, but when it’s WOW, it’s a risk worth taking. Palak, our buddy for the program was the sweetest friend, guide and philosopher who went out of her horizon to ensure a smooth and lovely experience for all of us which was a cherry on top. Be it any last minute glitch, she was on her feet to support us irrespective of the time or cause. I cherish each day spent there and look forward to many more spectacular trips with WOW.", "customerName": "Somya", "customerOccupation": "Student", "media": null }, { "text": "A WOW journey takes in culture, heritage, nature. There is always room for adventure and surprises!", "customerName": "Deepali", "customerOccupation": "Environmental Scientist", "media": null }, { "text": "Words may not justify the fabulous experiences that I have been having travelling with wow..this beautiful journey has helped me heal, rejuvenate and become a happier person.", "customerName": "Latika", "customerOccupation": "Interior Designer", "media": null }, { "text": "WOW helped raise the bar of my life! Creativity, living, happiness - all through travel & sharing the world", "customerName": "Latika", "customerOccupation": "Interior Designer", "media": null }, { "text": "WOW solo travel seems like I'm travelling with old friends. Yet there's a newness to it which is exciting!", "customerName": "Evangeline", "customerOccupation": "Audit Manager", "media": null }, { "text": "Hi Riti! As always thank you for an amazing trip. Your love and care for every wanderer is so heartfelt that you are truly deserving of the terms 'buddy' and I know that every person on the trip feels like they've found a buddy for life in you. \r\nAnd as for the itinerary, it was splendid, the high-points for me being the coracle ride and the visit to Badami (all those monolithic temples & structures were stunning). I was also highly impressed with both our local guides through the trip - their sheer enthusiasm and love for their hometown propelled them to disseminate so much historical and geographical information that I wish I could've been taught in school by them.... \r\nThanks again for the lovely memories and for helping create that environment where our whole group could bond, and how !!! Here's to my fellow wanderers.... may wanderlust never leave our hearts & souls !!!", "customerName": "Priya", "customerOccupation": "Audit Manager", "media": null }, { "text": "Hello WOW Team!!\r\nThis was my eighth trip with WOW! It was an awesome trip, very well planned and organised. The Buddy and local guide were both helpful and managed the trip very well. We enjoyed the highlights of Dubai! Our hotels were very nice and luxurious. Sightseeing was good but wish we had more time for shopping! Visiting Ferrari World and Yas Water Park was a wonderful experience. It was a beautiful trip with loads of memories. Travelling to Croatia next with WOW :)\r\nThanks,\r\nManisha ", "customerName": "Manisha", "customerOccupation": "My 8th Trip with WOW!", "media": null }, { "text": "I love traveling with WOW buddies - they are fun, energetic, cool and caring!", "customerName": "Aditi", "customerOccupation": "Chef & Culinary Entrepreneur", "media": null } ], "metadata": { "metaTitle": "Mysteries of Borneo", "metaDescription": "The third largest island on the planet, Borneo is a land rich in natural and cultural highlights. Home to one of the oldest rainforests on earth, it can also boast spectacular biodiversity. 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