Best of Borneo
2024
11 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR
SATURDAY 16TH MARCH TO TUESDAY 26TH MARCH
Sabah is located on the northern part of Borneo Island, and is part of Malaysia.
Borneo is one of those rare places where you can sense the adventure in the air, along with the fresh air from thousands of square miles of rainforest just waiting to be explored. The third-largest island in the world is a virtual paradise for anyone who has a love for plants, wildlife and adventure. Sabah's signature attractions range from nature based to cultural attractions with the intention of conservation and preservation in mind. It will be our pleasure to show you this amazing place - remember to bring your camera and a sense of adventure!
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Kota Kinabalu City Tour, Puh Toh Tze Buddhist Temple, Sabah State Museum, Mari-Mari Cultural Village, Sandakan Markets, Agnes Keith House, Sim Sim Water Village, Sandakan War Memorial, Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Kinabatanten Wildlife River Cruise - Sukau, Sabah Tea Resort tea tasting, Poring Treetop Canopy Walkway - Ranua Sabah and Kundasang War Memorial Park.
CRUISES
River Safari - Proboscis Monkeys
Firefly River Cruise
River Cruise, Sukau Rainforest
Cruise on Kinabatangan River
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
3 nights in Kota Kinabalu
2 nights Sukau
PLEASE NOTE
To maximize your experience in Sabah, you will need to be fit and able to navigate the uneven surfaces under foot.
Walking frames are not recommended.
TOUR COSTS
ECONOMY FLIGHTS
Twin Share Room First Tour:
$6,595 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 2 - 10 Tours:
$6,495 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 11 - 20 Tours:
$6,445 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 21+ Tours:
$6,395 per person
Single Room Supplement:
$990 per person
Deposit: $1,200 per person
As a thank you for travelling with O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours, you will automatically receive a saving on the total tour price for your second and subsequent tours.
In most cases, O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours will match single travellers who wish to twin share with another single traveller of the same gender. However, if this is not possible, you will need to pay the single room supplement surcharge.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel doesn’t always go as planned and if you are going overseas, travel insurance is as important as your passport. Without it you could suffer financially if things go wrong; no matter who you are or where you are going, the Australian Government says get insurance (see www.smarttraveller.gov.au). We can now provide travel insurance through Nib Insurance. If you would like a quote, please call our office toll free on 1800 354 352.
MAP
ITINERARY
TOUR INCLUSIONS
Complimentary chauffeur driven transfers
Pick up from and return to your home from Greater Melbourne, Bendigo, Torquay, Ballarat, Geelong, the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, selected areas of Gippsland and Phillip Island.
International Flights
Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu with Royal Brunei Airlines, Return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne with Malaysia Airlines. One-way domestic economy flight with Fire Fly Airlines. Transfers and taxes are included.
Tour Director
Dedicated O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours Tour Director escort from Melbourne to ensure your travel experience is memorable.
Quality Touring Coach
Quality air-conditioned touring coach and local English speaking tour guide.
Luxury Hotel and Lodge Accommodation
Ensuite accommodation each night.
Attractions
All tours and interest venues as per itinerary.
All gratuities
for Driver & Guide, venues and porterage at accommodation whilst travelling with the group.
Small Tour Group
Maximum of 20 participants.
Meals
9 full cooked breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners and inflight meals. 2 lunches and 2 dinners at your own expense as per itinerary.
TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Items of a personal nature and any optional extras.
- Passport or Travel Insurance.
PLEASE NOTE
- Passports. A valid national passport is needed for all holidays, with a minimum validity of 6 months after return.
DISCLAIMER
O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours:
- Advises the airline reserves the right to amend their schedule and airfares without notice.
- Advises price is effective for the dates specified but may be subject to change without notice.
- Advises passengers require a current Passport to travel to India with minimum validity of 6 months after return.
- Advises non-Australian Passport holders to check re-entry Visa requirements.
- Reserves the right to vary the itinerary in any way at any time deemed necessary.
- Accepts no responsibility for damage or loss of personal belongings and suggests that suitable Insurance be effected for protection of the same.
- Accepts no responsibility or liability for delays, accidents, injury, irregularity or damage caused by other transport/touring companies used as part of this tour.
- Reserves the right to change accommodation at any time without notice.
“...Once known as Jesselton, Kota Kinabalu has grown from a humble fishing village to being
Sabah’s bustling, commercial capital city. Despite this, KK as it is known, is still a most
versatile vacation hot spot and a good starting point for our holiday in Sabah…”
www.lonelyplanet/malaysia
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Receipt of payment of funds will be taken as acceptance of O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours conditions of travel for this tour. Prices include GST and all taxes.
Deposit is Non-refundable
Balance due on invoice 7th December 2023
Any booking after this date will require full payment on booking.
Cancellation 100 days before tour departure date No Refund
If a tour is cancelled for any reason by O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours before the departure date, all passengers will be offered the option of transferring to another tour of their choice, hold the funds in trust for a future tour or a full refund. There is no time limit as to when this must be used. If a lockdown is implemented while a tour is in progress, our first priority is the safety and wellbeing of our passengers and ensuring that we get each and every one of them home safely, and therefore we treat every situation individually. The Australian Government (see www.smarttraveller.gov.au) recommends all travellers no matter where you are going, obtain comprehensive travel insurance from a reputable provider. It may enable you to claim back the cost of your tour if you are unable to travel or have to cancel at late notice. Always read the PDS provided, to ensure the cover meets all of your needs. We are able to provide travel insurance through Nib Insurance. If you would like a quote please call our office toll free on 1800 354 352.