Discover magical, wild, multicultural Malaysia on this Borneo by bike adventure.
Welcome to a land where modern skyscrapers rub shoulders with rainforests older than the Amazon. Where the tendrils of thriving jungle creep into every settlement. This green jewel of South East Asia offers superb infrastructure and colonial charm, but nestled within its ancient rainforests and secluded islands are tribal villages and wild places long to be discovered.
You’ll spend two nights in the midst of Malaysia’s largest wildlife reserve, where bird life is teeming, with more than 220 species recorded, and explore the active mud volcanoes. Spend an afternoon sighting proboscis monkeys, found only in Borneo, as you boat through the mangroves of the Kinabatagan River and then visit a sanctuary for proboscis and another for orangutans learning how to return to the jungle at the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre.
Then switch tracks and find yourself in the footsteps of allied POWs who were forced to walk in a series of marches from January to June 1945 from their camp in Sandakan to the small settlement of Ranau. Of the 2,400 prisoners, six Australians survived. Your journey will bear little semblance to what the prisoners went through as we ride through small hamlets old logging roads through palm plantations.
As you approach majestic Mount Kinabalu, the terrain becomes hillier and a bit more challenging as we ride through orchards, pine forests and a tea plantation. From the position up high with spectacular views of Mount Kinabalu you’ll descend to the stunning coastline to be rewarded for all your efforts with a night at the luxurious Rasa Ria Spa Resort.
This trip has it all, unique flora and fauna, spectacular mountain scenery, a beautiful beach and of course great cycling!
Why you'll love this adventure
- Explore the mangroves of the Kinabatagan River by boat
- Spend two nights in the midst of Malaysia’s largest wildlife reserve
- Journey through the finest terrain and scenery of North Borneo by bike
Dates
This trip can be tailor made for your perfect travel dates. Please make a booking enquiry for more information.
Itinerary
Dense jungles, wild animals and exotic flora will be your introduction to Borneo on this cycling holiday. Rivers, mountains, and beaches are to follow as you bike on dirt and tarmac roads across the north of Borneo.
What's included
- Support vehicle
- Guide(s)
- Meals (as indicated)
- Accommodation
- Snacks and drinks
- Cycling jersey
- Water bottle
Not included
- International / domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Alcohol
- Tips
- Optional Mountain Bike Hire (US$ 250)
- Optional single room (US$ 535)
Optional Mount Kinabalu Trek
If arriving early or staying on after there is an optional trekking tour to Mount Kinabalu. At 4,100m Mount Kinabalu is the highest peak in Malaysia and perhaps the most stunning and iconic mountains in Southeast Asia. Conquering its jagged peaks is an attainable challenge for any fit person and will leave you with a profound sense of accomplishment.
The 2 days/1 night trip is US$730 per person per bed (joint tour). Which includes: transfers to and from Kota Kinabalu to park headquarters, guide, climbing fees and permits, mountain bed and blanket, packed lunch and dinner day 1, breakfast day 2. If you’d like more information, please request details.
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These guys love sharing their passion for travelling by bicycle. With over 20 years experience and having set up the first dedicated cycle touring company in Asia they now curate extraordinary cycle adventures in over 32 countries on every type of terrain, for all ages and experience.
Whether you're a keen road cyclist, love touring or are just looking for a different kind of adventure, they offer the opportunity to get up close and personal with remarkable cultures, characters and landscapes in a way that no ordinary tour could.
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Untamed Borneo by Bike
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