Mud baths in paradise - Borneo islands

Whether you want to end your Borneo trip in a relaxing atmosphere or simply want your holiday to begin in paradise, you won't want to miss a visit to the island of Pulau Tiga. This small Borneo island paradise off the coast of Kota Kinabalu was the tropical setting for the American version of the tv-series 'Survivors'.

After a refreshing plunge into the crystal clear sea, trek into the jungle and visit the bubbling mud pools for a warm mud bath. Diving and snorkelling enthusiasts will certainly get their fill of fun at the reef near the cosy resort where you'll spend the night in your own wooden chalet. Want to escape to a tropical paradise on a Borneo island? Visit Pulau Tiga...

Duration	2 days / 1 night departs daily from Kota Kinabalu	Accommodation	Cosy chalets. Comfort level 3 (see accommodation).
Price	£172 per person - based on 2 people sharing	Includes	Minibus and boat transfer to and from Kota Kinabalu - jungle trek to mud volcanoes - 1 night in chalet - meals: 1 x breakfast - 2 x lunch - 1x dinner
Transport	Minibus and boat	Excludes	All other extras

Day 1 - Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Penyu - Pulau Tiga

Today you'll have a somewhat early start; you'll be picked up at your hotel at 7am. The drive will take you across a winding coastal road with a spectacular view of the mangrove and tropical sandy beaches. After two hours you'll reach the ferry at Penyu River where you'll board a boat for a 40 minute boat ride to Pulau Tiga, one of the most amazing of Borneo's islands. This small isle was the tropical setting for the American version of 'Survivors'. Don't worry though, you won't have to build your own hut or search for food to support yourself; you'll stay in your own cosy chalet at a beach resort and all meals are included during your stay. After lunch you can take a plunge into the crystal clear sea before heading into the jungle. Make your way to the other side of the island and you can treat yourself to a rejuvenating, relaxing mud bath. The sea is close enough to clean off when you've had your fill of mud bathing. Once you return to the resort you can spend time on the beach or go snorkelling at a nearby reef. Rather go diving? No problem, you can rent diving equipment at the dive shop. As the sun goes down, dinner will be served and you can enjoy the last rays of sun before heading off to bed.

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Day 2 - Pulau Tiga - Kuala Penyu - Kota Kinabalu

After breakfast, soak up a few sunrays on the beach or cool off in the tropical waters of the sea. Naturally you can also choose to explore the flora and fauna beneath the surface of the sea. From time to time you may come across a ranger on the island who will take you to nearby Snake Island for a small fee. The name of this Borneo island gives you a clue as to what you'll find there... Around noon the boat will head back to Kuala Penyu. A mini bus will be waiting here to take you back to Kota Kinabalu. On the way back you'll stop off for lunch at a local restaurant. You'll arrive in Kota Kinabalu at around 4pm.

Extend your Borneo islands adventure...

Sit back and relax in the bubbling 'Survivor' mud baths

This trip is ideal at the end of a Borneo trip; it's great to relax and unwind before the long flight home. This Borneo islands stay can be extended by one or more days. If you would like to book this extension, please let us know when you book your trip. We also offer another extension option at a beach resort near Kota Kinabalu.

After your relaxing stay and possible extension, you'll return to Kota Kinabalu. Here you can spend a few days exploring the city before setting off on an exciting Mount Kinabalu trek.

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