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This month, the focus is on the wildlife-rich Asian island of Borneo
We look at two amazing Borneo tours on offer with Saga at Acomb Travel.

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Prepare to meet the king of the fruits…

With its untamed beauty and colonial charm, Borneo entices those with adventure in their hearts.

Thought to have been inhabited for more than 20,000 years, the state of Sabah in Borneo was largely made up of tribal societies until the 1900s, although traders from China, Indonesia, Malaya – as was – and the Philippines jostled for power and settled to contribute to this tribal diversity. Consequently, you’re likely to encounter many dialects, languages, customs and traditions.

Proboscis Monkey in tree in Borneo rainforest

The official religion in Sabah is Islam, and it’s important to conform to local customs. When you are out and about, especially in towns, dress should therefore be modest, so no shorts or strappy tops. If you visit a mosque you will be expected to remove your shoes, and women must cover their heads. Shoes should also be removed if you visit someone’s home.

Food in this culturally-rich state is a glorious fusion of Asian, Indian and Chinese. There is a dizzying selection of vegetarian and fish dishes, as well as plenty of meat options, though pork is used infrequently, this being a predominantly Muslim country. The adventurous may like to taste a startlingly pungent tuhau – a pickled and fermented ginger, onion and chilli concoction, or the custardy durian, which according to your palate is either the king of fruits or the world’s smelliest! Food should only be passed and taken with the right hand.

Experiences

Discover a world of tropical rainforest, mangrove swampland and soaring mountain peaks. Meet the islands orangutans. See the largest flower in the world and butterflies the size of saucers. Head into the rainforest canopy and look for orchids in Kinabalu Park. Go downriver to be dazzled by the gaudy flashes of native birds and overwhelmed by the cacophony of jungle sounds.

Orangutan in the trees in rainforest in Borneo — See amazing wildlife in Borneo

Borneo Tours on Offer from Saga at Acomb Travel

Borneo Rainforest Wildlife Adventure

From £3249pp
14 Nights
Price based on 17th October 2020
Flying from London Heathrow

Discover the wildlife of Borneo and its rainforests

Learn about the wildlife of Borneo and the rainforest on this especially tailored wildlife tour. Discover the rainforests with their stunning botanical diversity and unique wildlife, with time to explore as part of a small group. Trek into the forests in search of exotic and diverse species, watch from the canopy and take a boat trip down the Kinabatangan River, cruising past proboscis monkeys congregating on the banks. You’ll also visit the renown Sepilok Orang Utan Centre, dedicated to returning once-captive and orphaned Orang Utans to the forest, the Sun Bear Conservation Centre and more, providing a fascinating insight into the wildlife of this special country.

Including...

VIP door-to-door travel service from anywhere on the UK mainland
12 nights in hotels and 2 in flight
35 meals: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 12 dinners
Optional travel insurance underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch and additional cancellation rights on overseas holidays for over 50s, or a price reduction if not required (cover is subject to medical questions)
Return flights and transfers
Local expert guide
Sundowner drink at a memorable location
Porterage at all hotels

Excursions and visits

Visit to Kinabalu National Park
Trek in Kinabalu National Park and visit the Canopy Walkway
Evening cruise on the Menanggol River
Two wildlife-spotting cruises on Kinabatangan River
Visit to Gomantong Caves
Visti to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
Sepilok Orang-utan Centre
Sun Bear Conservation Centre
Rainforest Discovery Centre
Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
Sandakan sightseeing tour

Borneo Rainforest Adventure

From £3099pp
14 Nights
Small group of 15 or less
Full Board
London Heathrow Flights
Price based on 25th Jan 2020 or 5th Sept 2020, other dates available

Also available exclusively for Solo Travellers from £3549pp on 19th September 2020

Enjoy the exhilarating experience of a lifetime travelling into Borneo's rainforest

Borneo's rainforests are blessed with a stunning botanical diversity and unique wildlife which you can discover as part of a small group on this fascinating tour. Explore the foothills of Mount Kinabalu, cruise tropical rivers and thrill at the chance of seeing the orang-utans of Sepilok.

Including...

VIP door-to-door travel service from anywhere on the UK mainland
12 nights in hotels and 2 in flight
35 meals: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 12dinners
Optional travel insurance underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch and additional cancellation rights on overseas holidays for over 50s, or a price reduction if not required (cover is subject to medical questions)
Return flights and transfers
Local expert guide
Sundowner drink at a memorable location
Porterage at all hotels

Excursions and visits

Sabah Agriculture Park
Poring Hot Springs and Kinabalu National Park
Gomantong Caves
Evening cruise on the Menanggol River
Birdwatching cruise on an oxbow lake
Sepilok Orang-utan Centre
Sun Bear Conservation Centre
Rainforest Discovery Centre
Labuk Bay Monkey Sanctuary
Sandakan sightseeing tour
Kota Kinabalu city tour

Man on rope bridge in Borneo rainforest — Exploring the Borneo rainforest

About Escorted Tours from Saga

Available via Acomb Travel, choose from Saga's range of Escorted Tours from Rail to Cruise Tours, offering unforgettable journeys through some of the world’s most beautiful and dramatic regions. Visiting world famous sights, getting to the heart of the local culture and experiencing the ever-changing scenery and landscapes. And all from the comfort of well-appointed coaches, trains or ships.

Designed exclusively for the over 50s with a diverse range of tours across European and long-haul destinations; from Spain to Uzbekistan and Croatia to the Himalayas. Specialist Themed Tours such as gorilla trekking in Uganda or tracing the Spanish pilgrimage routes with our expert guides.

Well Balanced Itineraries, expertly planned to balance busy days of sightseeing with quieter days for relaxing or independent exploration. Plus tours are clearly rated to identify how active each is and to ensure customers choose the one most suited to them. Experienced Tour Managers who meet their guests on arrival at the airport and are on hand throughout the journey.

A warm welcome for Solo Travellers, with single rooms at no extra cost on many itineraries and, because more than a fifth of our customers are solo travellers, Saga offers a wide range of exclusive solo departures. Small Groups for Big Adventures in groups of no more than 14 on selected departures. Outstanding Service with 98% of our customers rating their holiday as ‘excellent’ or ‘good’.

Fantastic Value for Money – we include so much in the price of our tours including VIP door-to-door travel service on all Worldwide tours and on selected European tours, plus look out for our All Inclusive tours which offer even more, such as included excursions and drinks!

Guaranteed departures on all tours – you can book in confidence that every tour date we advertise is 100% guaranteed to depart.

Inclusions:

Optional travel insurance underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, and additional cancellation rights, unless you have your own in which case areduction is available

VIP door-to-door travel service on all Worldwide holidays and selectedEuropean tours
A Saga Tour Manager or Cruise Escort
All tour travel in air-conditioned transport (where applicable)
Visits to many of the must-see sights
Cruise ship facilities and hotel accommodation as described
Return economy flights, coach or rail travel, as specified on the holiday pages
All airport taxes, fees and charges plus allowance for one piece of hold baggage per person (even on no-frills airlines)
Named hotel accommodation and meals
Porterage at your accommodation
Return transfer between your overseas airport and your accommodation
A visa, on selected holidays as required for all British Citizens resident in the UK
Port taxes