Cultural and Historical Adventure in Sabah, Borneo
12 days departing 31st July 2009
Explore a mystical land on our journey into Sabah, a place teeming with wildlife and natural beauty. You’ll remember every minute of this unforgettable adventure!
This special trip combines the best elements of a wildlife adventure, cultural interaction with the local people as well as an important moment of our history. This trip is fully escorted by renown Historian Lynette Silver, author of the internationally acclaimed book ‘Sandakan - A Conspiracy of Silence’. Lynette will provide expert historical commentary on the Death Marches of Australian and British POW’s during World War Two. She knows the Sabah region like the back of her hand, having travelled there extensively over many years. Experienced, local English and Malaysian speaking guides also accompany this trip.
The track cut for the death marches soon became completely overgrown and for sixty years defied all efforts to locate it. However, in August 2005, Australian investigative writer and historian, Lynette Silver, and Tham Yau Kong, Sabah’s premier trekking specialist, combined their considerable talents to identify the path taken by the prisoners of war. After sixty years, you too can now walk in the footsteps of the Death March heroes.
You will also learn about ancient traditions, Homestay with the Dusun people, Make friends with the orangutans, Witness sea turtles lay their eggs, Trek the Mt Kinabalu Heritage Walk, Be inspired by incredible views, Stay at the Sabah Tea Plantation, Enjoy scouring the local markets in Kota Kinabalu or spoil yourself with a massage and spa treatment.
Price: $2,755 (land content only)
Package Price: $4,490 (including airfares and taxes)
