PhilippineDiscovery15 days, ex ManilaNEWCode ITTSL90South East Asia - Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, PhilippinesTravellers whomake it to thePhilippines come backwith tales of riceterraces stretching intothe clouds, pictureperfect beaches and atotally unique culture.It all sounds positivelyaddictive!Liddy says...''''Malaysia shouldbe higher on the travelradar. It has afascinating history aswell as a dynamicmodern capital andstunning scenery. Thistrip also visitsSingapore andThailand's gorgeousbeaches. What morecould you want!Liddy says...''''Book now at imaginative-traveller.com or call 01728 885561ITINERARY... Day 1 ManilaArrive in Manila. Day 2 BanaueTravelby bus to the quaint town of Banaue. Visit the stunning rice terracesto understand why Banaue is sometimes referred to as the 'EighthWonder of the World'. Days 3-5 TrekkingSet off on a hike throughrice fields and forests. Stay overnight in local Ifugao villages andmeet people farming rice in the same way their ancestors did 2,000years ago. Days 6-7 SagadaTravel through the mountains to thetranquil surrounds of Sagada. Visit the hanging coffins in EchoValley, which dangle high up on limestone cliffs, for an experiencethat is quite mystifying and eerie. Day 8 BaguioHead high into theCordillera Central Mountains to the industrious town of Baguio - awelcome retreat from the heat of the lowlands below. Day 9 MtPinatuboTrek to the crater on Mt Pinatubo and camp for the nightnear a lake. Day 10 ManilaStock up on supplies while revisiting thecity. Days 11-13 Puerto GaleraCatch a ferry to the island ofMindoro and hit holiday mode in this tropical paradise. From a basein Puerto Galera, explore pristine beaches where swimming,snorkelling and serenity await. Days 14-15 ManilaWell-rested andrelaxed, finish your adventure back in the capital. ACCOMMODATIONHotel (5 nts), guesthouse (8 nts), camping (1 nt) MEALS3 Lunches, 3 DinnersTRANSPORTBus, taxiGROUPSIZEMaximum 12StartFinish201214 Jan-28 Jan11 Feb-25 Feb03 Mar-17 Mar17 Mar-31 Mar14 Apr-28 Apr28 Apr-12 May12 May-26 May26 May-09 Jun01 Dec-15 Dec15 Dec-29 Dec29 Dec-12 Jan201312 Jan-26 Jan26 Jan-09 Feb09 Feb-23 Feb23 Feb-09 Mar09 Mar-23 Mar23 Mar-06 Apr06 Apr-20 Apr20 Apr-04 May04 May-18 May18 May-01 Jun. Walk amongst the rice terraces at Banaue. Hike between rural Ifugao villages. View the hanging coffins of Sagada. Trek up Mt Pinatubo. Relax on tropical MindoTour highlightsITINERARY... Days 1-2 BangkokArrive in Bangkok. Explore the citythen board the overnight sleeper train. Days 3-4 Khao SokNational Park - Koh PanyiWe canoe into the wildlife-richrainforest at Khao Sok, before travelling by long-tail boat to KohPanyi, where we spend a night as guests of a local family.Days 5-6 Ao NangChill out at beautiful Ao Nang near Krabi.Days 7-8 PenangHead to Malaysia and Penang. Enjoy a walkingtour of Georgetown. Days 9-10 Cameron HighlandsLeaving thehot coastal lowlands, we head south to the Cameron Highlands andthe hill station of Tanah Rata. Explore the surrounding mountaintrails and visit lush green tea plantations. Day 11 Kuala LumpurA mixture of the old and new, KL has strong Indian, Malay andChinese influences, and contains some of the finest markets andrestaurants in South East Asia. Our leader will share his localknowledge on a walking tour of the city. Day 12 MalaccaThePortuguese, Dutch and British have all left their mark on this historictown. We can walk, cycle or sit back in a rickshaw to explore theintriguing Chinese side streets dotted with reminders of a richcolonial past. Days 13-14 SingaporeWe head to the Straits ofJohore and cross to the island nation of Singapore. The day is oursto sample the amazing contrasts found in this very modern Asiancity before our epic trip draws to a close. ACCOMMODATIONSimple hotel (4 nts), overnight train (1 nt),guesthouse (7 nts), homestay (1 nt) MEALS3 BreakfastsTRANSPORTBus, canoe, ferry, long-tail boat, overnight sleeper train,songthaew (converted pick-up truck), taxi, tuk-tukGROUPSIZEMaximum 16StartFinish201209 Jan-22 Jan23 Jan-05 Feb06 Feb-19 Feb20 Feb-04 Mar 05 Mar-18 Mar19 Mar-01 Apr02 Apr-15 Apr16 Apr-29 Apr30 Apr-13 May14 May-27 May28 May-10 Jun11 Jun-24 Jun25 Jun-08 Jul09 Jul-22 Jul23 Jul-05 Aug06 Aug-19 Aug20 Aug-02 Sep03 Sep-16 Sep17 Sep-30 Sep01 Oct-14 Oct15 Oct-28 Oct 29 Oct-11 Nov12 Nov-25 Nov26 Nov-09 Dec10 Dec-23 Dec24 Dec-06 Jan201307 Jan-20 Jan21 Jan-03 Feb04 Feb-17 Feb18 Feb-03 Mar04 Mar-17 Mar18 Mar-31 Mar01 Apr-14 Apr15 Apr-28 Apr29 Apr-12 May13 May-26 May27 May-09 Jun10 Jun-23 Jun24 Jun-07 Jul08 Jul-21 JulBangkokto Singapore Overland14 days, ex Bangkok Code GTBS. Compare and contrast Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Enjoy the tea plantations and spice garden of the CameronHighlands. Kayak, dive, swim or rock climb from the idyllic tropical beaches near Krabi. Explore the rich jungle of Khao Sok National Park. Enjoy the diverse influences of Penang and MalaccaTour highlights£889pp£695ppTour (paid in advance)$300ppLocal Payment (paid locally in US$)So what will it cost me?Based on current exchange rates£569ppFlight ex London fromBasicTravellerTour price from£1,055ppSee website for details£500ppFlight ex London fromPlusTraveller

SabahClose-up10 days, ex Kota Kinabalu Code GTSC91South East Asia - BorneoThis is a short tripbut still includes thetwo things that I thinkare the highlights ofBorneo, an ascent ofMount Kinabalu (quitean achievement at4,095m) and thegorgeous orangutansat the Sepilokrehabilitationcentre.Liddy says...''''I heartilyrecommend this trip toanyone with a love ofnature and a desire tosee a completelydifferent culture. Youwill stay in anincredible variety ofaccommodation,followin the footsteps of thehead-hunting partiesof old, interact withorangutans and see ahuge range of wildlife.The ultimate Borneoadventure.Liddy says...''''For trip notes, availability and more, enter the trip code at imaginative-traveller.com. See the orangutans at Sepilok. Climb Mt Kinabalu! . Witness incredible wildlife at Mesilau and on a Kinabatangan River cruise. Trek the HeadhuntersTrail and explore the Mulu cave complex . Relax on the beaches of Kota Kinabalu andBako National ParkTour highlights. See the orangutansat Sepilok . Take a cruise along the Kinabatangan River in search of monkeys. Witness the diverse flora and fauna of Mesilau Nature Resort. Climb Mt Kinabalu. Relax on the tropical beaches of Kota KinabaluTour highlightsITINERARY... Day 1 Kota KinabaluArrive in Kota Kinabalu.Day 2 SepilokFly to Sandakan and travel to see the orangutans atthe Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre. Days 3-4 Kinabatangan RiverVisit the Mescot Eco-Tourism Initiative before joining a local familyas part of our homestay programme. Take a boat trip at duskupriver to see proboscis and leaf monkeys, and perhaps totally wildorangutans. Day 5 MesilauDrive to Kandasang and the MesilauNature Resort. Mesilau is located near the base of Mt Kinabalu andis home to over 4,500 species of plants, 289 species of birds and 290different butterflies. Days 6-7 Mt Kinabalu ClimbAt 4,095 metres,Mt Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Borneo. The climb to thesummit is fairly strenuous, so you will need a good level of fitness.After reaching the summit and soaking up the epic view, we travelto the Poring Hot Springs for a relaxing soak in the Japanese-builtbaths. Days 8-10 Kota KinabaluWe return to Kota Kinabalu andhead to our beachside accommodation. Tour ends on Day 10.ACCOMMODATIONHotel / guesthouse (6 nts), mountain hut (1 nt),jungle lodge (2 nts) MEALS5 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 DinnersTRANSPORTBus, boat, planeGROUPSIZEMaximum 16NOTE Maximum altitude is 4,095mStartFinish201222 Jan-31 Jan 05 Feb-14 Feb 19 Feb-28 Feb 04 Mar-13 Mar 18 Mar-27 Mar 01 Apr-10 Apr 15 Apr-24 Apr 29 Apr-08 May 13 May-22 May 27 May-05 Jun 10 Jun-19 Jun 24 Jun-03 Jul 08 Jul-17 Jul 22 Jul-31 Jul 05 Aug-14 Aug 19 Aug-28 Aug 02 Sep-11 Sep 16 Sep-25 Sep 30 Sep-09 Oct 14 Oct-23 Oct 28 Oct-06 Nov 11 Nov-20 Nov 25 Nov-04 Dec 09 Dec-18 Dec 23 Dec-01 Jan201306 Jan-15 Jan 20 Jan-29 Jan 03 Feb-12 Feb 17 Feb-26 Feb 03 Mar-12 Mar 17 Mar-26 Mar 31 Mar-09 Apr 14 Apr-23 Apr 28 Apr-07 May 12 May-21 May 26 May-04 Jun 09 Jun-18 Jun 23 Jun-02 JulITINERARY... Day 1 Kota KinabaluArrive Kota Kinabalu.Day 2 Sandakan - SepilokVisit the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre.Watch and interact with many of the orangutans living here.Days 3-4 Kinabatangan River - HomestayVisit the Mescot Eco-Tourism Initiative before joining a local family for a homestay. Take aboat trip at dusk up river to see proboscis and leaf monkeys.Day 5 MesilauToday we drive to the Mesilau Nature Resort, hometo over 4,500 species of plants, 289 species of birds and 290butterflies. Days 6-7 Mt Kinabalu ClimbAt 4,095 metres, MtKinabalu is the highest mountain in Borneo. After reaching thesummit for an epic view, we travel to the Poring Hot Spring for arelaxing soak. Days 8-10 Kota KinabaluHead to our beachsideaccommodation and relax at our seaside oasis.Days 11-12 Limbang - Iban LonghouseWe travel by ferry toSarawak, then by longboat to our traditional longhouse. Our hostsare local Iban people. Day 13 Headhunters TrailFollowing aformer headhunting trail, we make our way up through MelinauGorge to our overnight forest camp. Days 14-15 Mulu NationalParkTake a longboat to Mulu, where we explore some of thebiggest and most impressive caves in the world. In the evening wewitness thousands of bats streaming out of Deer Cave.Day 16 KuchingFly to Miri then on to Kuching. Day 17 BakoNational Park - KuchingSpot long-tailed macaques and wild boaramongst the mangrove forests. Day 18 Kuching Tour ends. ACCOMMODATIONHotel (7 nts), longhouse (1 nt), jungle shelter (1 nt),guesthouse (3 nts), mountain hut (1 nt), jungle / rainforest lodge (4 nts) MEALS9 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 8 DinnersTRANSPORTBus, boat, ferry, longboat, planeGROUPSIZEMaximum 16NOTE Maximum altitude is 4,095mStartFinish201208 Jan-25 Jan 22 Jan-08 Feb 05 Feb-22 Feb 19 Feb-07 Mar 04 Mar-21 Mar 18 Mar-04 Apr 01 Apr-18 Apr 15 Apr-02 May 29 Apr-16 May 13 May-30 May 27 May-13 Jun 10 Jun-27 Jun 24 Jun-11 Jul 08 Jul-25 Jul 22 Jul-08 Aug 05 Aug-22 Aug 19 Aug-05 Sep 02 Sep-19 Sep 16 Sep-03 Oct 30 Sep- 17 Oct 14 Oct-31 Oct 28 Oct-14 Nov 11 Nov-28 Nov 25 Nov-12 Dec 09 Dec-26 Dec 23 Dec-09 Jan201306 Jan-23 Jan 20 Jan-06 Feb 03 Feb-20 Feb 17 Feb-06 Mar 03 Mar-20 Mar 17 Mar-03 Apr 31 Mar-17 Apr 14 Apr-01 May 28 Apr-15 May 12 May-29 May 26 May-12 Jun 09 Jun-26 Jun 23 Jun-10 Jul PlusTraveller£630ppFlight ex London fromPlusTraveller£569ppFlight ex London from£1,804pp£1,480ppTour (paid in advance)$500ppLocal Payment (paid locally in US$)So what will it cost me?Based on current exchange rates£1,019pp£825ppTour (paid in advance)$300ppLocal Payment (paid locally in US$)So what will it cost me?Based on current exchange ratesBest ofBorneo18 days, ex Kota Kinabalu Code GTBB