SOUTH EAST ASIABORNEO 40 " A fantastic trip! Not many other tour companies go where Imaginative Traveller go." Kate Firth south east asia Borneo Revealed Imaginative Facts Tour code: STBR • Activities: Jungle survival hike, trek to the summit of Mt Kinabalu, wildlife spotting by riverboat, face to face encounter with orang utans. Trek grade - Moderate/ Strenuous • Accommodation: 8 nights tourist class hotels, 3 nights homestay, 1 night jungle camp, 1 night basic mountain chalet • Transport: Minibus, boat, foot and plane • Flights: Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu • Fully Escorted: By tour leader/ guide DAY 1: KOTA KINABALU- Arrive and check in to hotel. DAY 2: KOTA KINABALU - MIKI'S SURVIVAL CAMP- Drive to Kiau, a traditional village in the foothills of Mt. Kinabalu. Hike through the jungle, enjoying superb views of the surrounding scenery and abundant flora and fauna. ( BLD) DAY 3: KIAU VILLAGE- Morning hike out of the jungle to Kiau where we spend the night with the local villagers, gaining a unique insight into their way of life. ( BLD) DAY 4: KIAU VILLAGE - MT KINABALU-Begin our ascent of Mt Kinabalu, South East Asia's highest peak ( 4,101m). We spend the night in a mountain hut at 3,300m. ( B) DAY 5: MT KINABALU- Rise early to climb to the summit. The hike is worth it as the views from the top of Mt Kinabalu are breathtaking, with a sea of clouds and jungle spreading out beneath us. Later we descend to the foot of the mountain where we spend the night in a lodge. ( D) DAY 6: MT KINABALU - PORING- Drive to Poring to soak in the hot springs and revitalise any sore muscles. Later we follow canopy walkways with stunning views over the roof of the rainforest. ( BD) DAYS 7 & 8: PORING - SUKAU - BATU PUTIH HOMESTAY- Morning drive through palm oil plantations and the rainforest to Sukau. We journey deep into the mangrove forest to the remote village of Batu Putih where we spend two nights in a homestay. This area offers unrivalled opportunities for birdwatching and we should also see the enormous hornbill. Enjoy a full day following trails through the forest to appreciate the local flora and fauna. ( BLD) DAY 9: SEPILOK- Today we drive overland to Sepilok Jungle Resort. Afternoon visit to the world famous orang utan sanctuary with the chance to see these amazing ' men of the forest' being fed. Truly a highlight of any journey to Borneo. ( B) DAYS 10 & 11: PULAU TIGA- Morning flight departing Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. Transfer to Pulau Tiga. Pulau Tiga is the largest of the three islands that form the Pulau Tiga Park and is famous for its three mud volcanoes. Unlike many other offshore islands of Borneo, the vegetation on this island is practically untouched. Enjoy a full day of exploration here. ( Day 10 - BD, Day 11 - BLD) DAYS 12 & 13: KINARUT- We travel by boat to Kuala Penyu. On arrival we transfer to Kinarut, a peaceful stretch of coastline just outside Kota Kinabalu. We have two nights in a small beach hotel with time to relax, sunbathe on the beach or perhaps take a boat trip out to one of the outlying islands. ( B) DAY 14: KINARUT- Tour ends. ( B) Note: Kinarut is close to the international airport. Note: The Poring canopy walkway may be closed in April. From the heights of Mt Kinabalu to the highs of meeting orang utans • Climb Mt Kinabalu, South East Asia's highest peak at 4,101m! • Come face to face with orang utansat the famous Sepilok Jungle Resort • Overnight in rural village homestaysdeep in the mangroves and jungle • Explore the flora and fauna of the rainforeston a canopy walkway • Soak in the Poring hot springsand relax on tropical island beaches Sabah Borneo Borneo Revealed Kota Kinabalu Pulau Tiga Kinarut Sandakan Sepilok Batu Putih Mt Kinabalu Kiau Village Poring Hot Springs PapuaPapua New Guinea Kokoda Trail Into the Heart of Papua Jayapura Sentani Wamena Port Moresby Kokoda Buna Biak from Bali to Bali Single Supplement £ 155 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 27.80 * Price includes tour price of £ 885and local payment of US$ 250All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 1015pp Land Only * traveller Tour duration 14 days © Imaginative Traveller © Imaginative Traveller Starts SunEnds Sat Kota KinabaluKinarut 2009 25- Jan- 0907- Feb- 09 22- Feb- 0907- Mar- 09 22- Mar- 0904- Apr- 09 19- Apr- 0902- May- 09 17- May- 0930- May- 09 14- Jun- 0927- Jun- 09 12- Jul- 0925- Jul- 09 09- Aug- 0922- Aug- 09 06- Sep- 0919- Sep- 09 04- Oct- 0917- Oct- 09 01- Nov- 0914- Nov- 09 29- Nov- 0912- Dec- 09 27- Dec- 0909- Jan- 10 Starts SunEnds Sat Kota KinabaluKinarut 2010 24- Jan- 1006- Feb- 10 21- Feb- 1006- Mar- 10 21- Mar- 1003- Apr- 10 18- Apr- 1001- May- 10 16- May- 1029- May- 10 13- Jun- 1026- Jun- 10 11- Jul- 1024- Jul- 10 08- Aug- 1021- Aug- 10 05- Sep- 1018- Sep- 10 03- Oct- 1016- Oct- 10 31- Oct- 1013- Nov- 10 28- Nov- 1011- Dec- 10 26- Dec- 1008- Jan- 11 We can also offer Extra Accommodation, Adventure Travel Insurance& Flights Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243

PAPUA NEW GUINEA  INDONESIA 41 SOUTH EAST ASIA Into the Heart of Papua Imaginative Facts Tour code: SPHA • Activities: Baliem Valley trek, optional watersports. Trek grade - Moderate/ Strenuous • Accommodation: 6 nights simple hotels or guesthouses, 7 nights camping or village huts during trek, 1 overnight flight • Transport: Minivan, car, plane • Flights: Denpasar ( Bali) to Jayapura, Jayapura to Wamena, Wamena to Jayapura, Jayapura to Biak, Biak to Denpasar ( Bali) • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader, services of local guides while trekking DAY 1: SEMINYAK BEACH ( BALI)- Arrive and make your way to the hotel. DAY 2: SEMINYAK BEACH - JAYAPURA-Free day to explore the town or relax on the beach. Overnight flight from Bali to Jayapura. ( B) DAY 3: JAYAPURA - SENTANI- Arrive in Jayapura. Transfer to Sentani where the rest of the day is free. ( B) DAY 4: WAMENA- We fly to the highland town of Wamena, situated at an altitude of 1,600m in the heart of the Cyclops Mountains. This is where we will see our first glimpse of the tribes of the Baliem Valley. ( B) DAYS 5- 11: BALIEM VALLEY TREK- We begin our 8 day trek through the Baliem Valley, one of the most isolated and beautiful places on earth. We trek along forest paths through highland pasture with views of jagged peaks and cross raging torrents on rope bridges. The valley teems with wildlife and there is an extraordinary variety of exotic plant species. Along the way we visit remote wilderness villages and tribes like the Dani, Lani and Yali. At night we camp or stay in village huts. ( BLD) DAY 12: BALIEM VALLEY - WAMENA-Today we walk out of the wilderness and back into Wamena. Tonight a hot shower, good food and a comfy bed awaits you. ( BL) DAY 13: WAMENA - BIAK- Fly via Jayapura to the island of Biak, renowned for its unspoilt beaches. We stay in Biak Town, a small and attractive town positioned close to the best beaches. ( B) DAY 14: BIAK- Free day to relax in or near Biak; there are loads of options including a boat trip around several of the Bounty Islands and fabulous snorkelling opportunities in the crystal clear waters. ( B) DAY 15: BALI- Fly from Biak to Bali where the tour ends on arrival. ( B) Discover one of the world's wildest corners, Papua ( Irian Jaya) • 8 days utterly memorable trekkingthrough the remote Baliem Valley • Visit isolated tribal villagesfor a unique insight into a disappearing way of life • Experience complete jungle immersionsurrounded by rare flora and fauna • Enjoy stunning scenery of rugged peaks, dense forest and raging rivers • Relax on the unspoilt beachesof Biak Island Kokoda Trail Imaginative Facts Tour code: SPKT • Activities: 9 day trek. Trek Grade - Strenuous • Accommodation: 13 nights basic hotels, guesthouses and camping • Transport: Plane, local trucks ( PMV's) • Flight: Oro Bay to Port Moresby • Fully Escorted: Local and Australian trek guides and porters ( carriers) while trekking DAY 1: PORT MORESBY- Arrival day. Evening briefing on the challenges ahead. DAY 2: OWERS CORNER - UA ULE CREEK- Set off for Owers Corner on the Sogeri plateau where the track begins. We have a photo opportunity at the WWII memorial with wonderful views over the first line of mountains we will cross. Ascend the ' Golden Staircase' up to Imita Ridge and make camp alongside the Ua Ule Creek. ( LD) DAY 3: OFI CREEK- Follow a winding track through a deep canyon and thick jungle with numerous creek crossings, then trek up to the Ioribaiwa Ridge, site of several Japanese trenches. Camp on terraces perched above several cascading mountain streams leading to the Ofi Creek - perfect for relaxing in. ( BLD) DAY 4: NAURO- One of our most challenging days trekking - a steep mountain climb over the Maguli Range, reaching the top via an exciting ascent up the ' Japanese Ladder'. Our reward is incredibly spectacular views over the Owen- Stanley mountain range. Descend to Nauro to enjoy the fresh produce of the village garden. ( BLD) DAY 5: MANARI- An adventurous day's hiking which includes some slippery swampland walking and steep ridge climbing that leads us to the village of Manari. We may be able to visit one of the few surviving local tribesmen who assisted the allies in forcing back the Japanese forces. ( BLD) DAY 6: BRIGADE HILL - EFOGI- Steep walking today up Brigade Hill to Efogi. We pass stunning scenery and the site of one of the major battles during the Kokoda campaign. ( BLD) DAY 7: DIGGERS REST- We cross our highest point of the trek at Mount Bellamy, 2,190 metres. Antarctic Beech forest, phosphorescent fungi and giant Pandanus line the track as we wind our way through to ' Digger's Rest' camp. ( BLD) DAY 8: EORA CREEK- Today we make our way down to Templeton's Crossing taking a break at the famous Kokoda Gap. Continue to Eora Creek for the night. ( BLD) DAY 9: DENIKI - A typical log crossing before a steady uphill trek to Alola with breathtaking views of the valleys to the north. Visit the battlefield and memorial at Isurava. An undulating track takes us to Deniki. ( BLD) DAY 10: KOKODA - BUNA- Our final day sees us descend to the beautiful village of Hoi. A cool refreshing dip in the creek is your reward for a long day's trek. Easy walking through rubber plantations to our finishing point. Drive to Buna. ( BLD) DAYS 11 & 12: BUNA- Two days to relax, swim and wander around this fascinating area. Many of our porters come from here so you might well find yourself being shown off to their families. The locals' hospitality is well known and they will treat us to a welcoming village dance and feast. ( BLD) DAY 13: PORT MORESBY- Today we bid farewell to our porters and travel by truck to the airstrip in Popondetta where we fly back to the capital Port Moresby. Visit the moving memorial and cemetery at Bomana, the burial site of thousands of soldiers. Tonight, over a farewell dinner at the hotel, we reflect on our journey along one of the world's great treks. ( B) DAY 14: PORT MORESBY- Tour ends. One of the world's great treks through the heart of Papua New Guinea • Challenging hiking through one of the wildest areas on earth • Follow in the historical footsteps of Japanese and Australian forces • Enjoy picturesque scenery of mountain ridges, jungle and rubber plantations • Visit isolated villagesand interact with the friendly local tribespeople • Visit emotive WWII battle sites and memorials Single Supplement £ 235 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 37.67 * Price includes tour price of £ 2249and local payment of US$ 400All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 2460pp Land Only * Single Supplement £ 165 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 31.42 * Price includes tour price of £ 1599and local payment of € 330All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 1849pp Land Only * pioneerpioneer Tour duration 14 daysTour duration 15 days StartsEnds Port MoresbyPort Moresby 2009 Starts ThuEnds Wed 16- Apr- 09 29- Apr- 09 * Starts SunEnds Sat 14- Jun- 09 27- Jun- 09 05- Jul- 09 18- Jul- 09 02- Aug- 09 15- Aug- 09 27- Sep- 09 10- Oct- 09 18- Oct- 09 31- Oct- 09 StartsEnds Port MoresbyPort Moresby 2010 Starts FriEnds Thu 16- Apr- 10 29- Apr- 10 * Starts SunEnds Sat 13- Jun- 10 26- Jun- 10 04- Jul- 10 17- Jul- 10 01- Aug- 10 14- Aug- 10 26- Sep- 10 09- Oct- 10 17- Oct- 10 30- Oct- 10 * Coincides with Anzac Day ceremonies StartsEnds SeminyakSeminyak BeachBeach 2009 Starts SatEnds Sat 27- Jun- 0911- Jul- 09 Starts MonEnds Mon 03- Aug- 0917- Aug- 09 Starts SatEnds Sat 17- Oct- 0931- Oct- 09 StartsEnds SeminyakSeminyak BeachBeach 2010 Starts SatEnds Sat 26- Jun- 1010- Jul- 10 Starts MonEnds Mon 02- Aug- 1016- Aug- 10 Starts SatEnds Sat 16- Oct- 1030- Oct- 10 new tour for 2009 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243