“Sabah is one of the world’s greatest treasures of wildlife.”
Sir David Attenborough
This wondrous corner of Malaysia occupies the northern fringe of the island of Borneo and features a vast expanse of ancient tropical rainforest that nurtures an astonishingly rich biodiversity. Mighty rivers carve their routes through the dense jungle while towering mountain ranges overlook the central and coastal plains. The more remote reaches of this state remain unexplored and scientists are continually discovering new species of flora and fauna in this living laboratory. This Hays Travel Exclusive offers the chance to see young and orphaned orangutans being rehabilitated into their natural habitat; glimpse Mount Kinabalu - Malaysia’s tallest peak; enjoy a river cruise in search of Proboscis monkeys; and take an invigorating dip in hot sulphur springs. After 10 incredible days in the ecological wonderland that is Sabah, there’s a change of pace aboard Royal Caribbean’s breathtaking Spectrum of the Seas® during a 5-night cruise from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur; Penang; and Phuket. The jungle odyssey begins at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to see ongoing efforts to save the species from extinction. A speedboat whisks guests along the Kinabatangan
River to Sukau Rainforest Lodge for a three-night stay. Skilled guides explore the river systems teeming with a variety of Borneo’s unique and precious wildlife. Another captivating day takes nature lovers to Gomantong Cave, surrounded by primary rainforest and ideal for spotting orangutans in the wild. After transferring to Kota Kinabalu, visitors get an appreciation of local heritage at the Mari Mari Cultural Village and meet the five main ethnic groups in their longhouses. At Kinabalu Park, there’s a 135 foot-high canopy walk for an enthralling aerial perspective of the 130 million-year-old Borneo Rainforest. Your time in Sabah concludes with a two-night stay at the 5-star Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort & Spa. Swapping Mother Earth’s eternal majesty for the high-rise, hi-tech city of Singapore, sea breezes beckon aboard the 4,246-passenger Spectrum of the Seas, which is about to embark on a 5-night ‘Spice of Southeast Asia’ cruise. Revelling in their cultural diversity, Oriental nations share a history of commerce, for the seas that separate these islands and archipelagos are not only vital links in a rich mosaic; they are perfect for a seaborne sojourn.
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