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£2,335.00^*
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£4,350.00^*
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Borneo Trek and Project Charity Challenge

Just Borneo Rainforest Trek & Orangutan Project. Borneo

05 June 2010 to 18 June 2010

Our jungle challenge takes you from sea level to the highest point in South East Asia – Mount Kinabalu, at 4,101m. Following our successful summit we travel to the Kabili-Sepilok forest reserve. This reserve is used by students and scientists from all over the world and is also used by the Wildlife Department for their Orangutan Rehabilitation project.

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Trekking through an area that has some of the richest flora in the world, the route takes us along river valleys, through lowland rainforest, villages, paddy fields, pineapple and rubber plantations, until we finally reach the trail towards the summit of Mount Kinabalu.

Mount Kinabalu is the subject of wonderful myths and legends: historically the mountain has been a sacred spot, and the challenge to conquer the summit is inspiring. Kinabalu Park is famous largely for the climb to the peak, but the beautiful route along the way certainly competes with the amazing view from the summit.

We finish our challenge by assisting with some practical projects, making a real difference to the conservation efforts in the area and having the opportunity to have a behind the scenes guided tour of the Orangutan sanctuary.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Flight to Kota Kinabalu, Borneo.

Day 2 - On arrival we take a 1 hour transfer to Tamparuli, a small town on the Kiulu River.

Day 3 - We spend the morning white water rafting before trekking to Kampung Sinasang.

Day 4 - Continue trekking through remote villages on our way to Mt Kinabalu.

Day 5 - Lots of ascents and descents whilst trekking today help prepare us for the mountain itself.

Day 6 - We trek the Mesilau route up Mt Kinabalu and spend the night at the rest house.

Day 7 - We start at 3am to make it to the summit by sunrise.

Day 8 - Today we take a long bus transfer to the east coast of Sabah, stopping at a monkey sanctuary en route.

Days 9-12 - Over these 4 days we will be working at the Sepilok Orangutan sanctuary and will have time for a guided tour of the sanctuary.

Day 13 - Free time in Kota Kinabalu to explore the city and buy souvenirs before transferring to the airport for our flight home.

Day 14 - Arrive back in the UK.

Testimonials

A wonderful experience in Borneo, a truly beautiful country, with wonderful friendly people, will be something that stays with me for a very long time, thanks you for a wonderful time.

Excellent trip filled with enough to challenge everyone. Met loads of great people and new friends.