Mangrove jungle trek

This Borneo jungle trek will take you to the smallest, most intimate and least well known park on Borneo, Similajau. Accompanied by a guide, you'll trek through mangroves and forests filled with curious monkeys. Once through the forest you'll find yourself on a tropical beach and with a little luck you may even see salt water dolphins leaping through the water. Before returning to the jungle you'll pass bizarre rock formations and you'll hike to a look-out point with a panoramic view of the South China Sea. The refreshing cool wind and the view of the sea are sure to make you feel at peace. In the evening you might be able to enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets you'll ever see and you may even see sea turtles climbing on to the beach to lay their eggs - a real highlight of this Borneo jungle trek.

Duration	3 days / 2 nights departs daily from Bintulu	Accommodation	Basic jungle chalet. Comfort level 2 (see accommodation).
Price	£346 per person - based on 2 people sharing	Includes	Accommodation for 2 nights - transfers from and to Bintulu - entrance fees - jungle walks with English speaking guide - meals: 2 x breakfast- 3 x lunch - 2 x dinner
Transport	Minibus	Excludes	Anything not mentioned in the description

Day 1 - Bintulu - Similajau National Park

Most flights to Bintulu come from Kuching; but flying in from Kota Kinabalu or Miri is also possible. You'll be picked up at the airport and approximately 30 minutes later you'll reach Similajau National Park to begin your Borneo jungle trek. Once you arrive, you'll have to fill out your contact information at the park office and afterwards you can drop off your luggage in your wooden chalet. After lunch you and your English speaking guide will head out into the jungle. A wobbling extension bridge will take you to the start of the walking trails on the other side of the river. You'll walk past the watery mangrove forest which has been covered by wooden boards for some part to keep you from getting wet feet. If you look more closely at the mud in the mangrove, you'll see crabs scurrying all around you. The water in the mangrove slowly flows towards the dense jungle ahead of you. At some point you may have to stop in your tracks to allow a lizard to slowly cross over before you. Groups of playful monkeys are always screeching and jumping around from branch to branch and watching you from high above in the roof of leaves. Before returning to the park entrance you'll walk on to an elevated view point where you'll have an incredible view out over the South China Sea. This is a great place to relax in the cool breeze before continuing on your way. As the sun slowly sinks into the horizon, the beach is a wonderful place for a relaxing evening stroll before heading back to your chalet.

Borneo jungle trek - Similajau National Park

Day 2 - Similajau National Park

After breakfast you'll head out on foot towards the golden sands of.... Golden Beach. With a little luck you'll see dolphins at play early in the morning; they especially come here to play during the months March and September. You'll spend the entire rest of the day on your Borneo trek in the heart of the jungle and your guide will tell you all about the animals and birds you encounter. He'll also show you and tell you more about the many medicinal trees and plants that grow here, such as the 'Tongkat Ali', which is known as 'Super Viagra' by the locals. Early in the evening you'll arrive back at Park Headquarters. After dinner you can enjoy the splendour of the setting sun and if you're here between July and September you may even see sea turtles coming up on the beach to lay their eggs in the evening.

Day 3 - Similajau National Park - Bintulu

After breakfast you'll be taken to Bintulu airport where you'll catch a plane towards you next travel destination. If you would like to continue your Borneo jungle trek, visit mysterious caves in Mulu National Park. You can also continue travelling to the traditional city of Kuching or the modern city of Kota Kinabalu.

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