February 2024
UNIQUE AND EXCLUSIVE RETREAT INTO THE WILD, IN THE MALAYSIAN BORNEO - FROM THE RAINFOREST TO THE OCEAN.
8 days / 7 nights Retreat
8 days / 7 nights Retreat
Itinerary |
First part of the trip - Sepilok (Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre):
After a very short flight within Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan (included in the package) we will arrive to the outskirts of the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. This palce was set up in 1964 and is the best known of the four orangutan rehabilitation centres in the world. Sepilok is a sanctuary for injured, orphaned or rescued orangutans who are trained how to survive in the forest; a learning process that can take years. Upon graduation rehabilitated orangutan are released into the surrounding forest. Many of the orangutan living in the forest return to the centre at the twice daily feeding times, giving visitors a unique chance to get close to orangutan. Since opening Sepilok has successfully released over one hundred orangutan into their natural forest habitat. We will spend 2 nights so we have a good chance to see the orangutans in the wild. Borneo is home to some of the richest biodiversity globally with its dense forests providing vital habitat for a number of species of conservation significance.
Second part of the trip: Jungle and Hot Springs.
After a short domestic flight we will head to Gaya Island. The island has superb beaches; walking trails through the rainforest where you will see an array of bird life, wild boar, monitor lizards and possibly some macaque monkeys and great snorkelling. Set within a marine park, our resort is located in an area where human activities have already been restricted, but the resort has always aspired to embrace a proactive role in embarking on conservation programmes to preserve the beauty of its natural environment, better protect the local wildlife and raise awareness for sustainable seafood choices. Gaya Island:
The island has superb beaches; walking trails through the rainforest where you will see an array of bird life, wild boar, monitor lizards and possibly some macaque monkeys and great snorkelling. Set within a marine park, our resort is located in an area where human activities have already been restricted, but the resort has always aspired to embrace a proactive role in embarking on conservation programmes to preserve the beauty of its natural environment, better protect the local wildlife and raise awareness for sustainable seafood choices. |
The Accommodation
SEPILOK:
Our resort is a nature retreat in Sandakan, a 15-minute walk from the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Providing rooms in a natural environment, it has a plunge pool and free Wi-Fi in restaurant area.
MOUNT KINABALU:
Rooms at Poring Hot Springs & Nature Reserve feature a separate bedroom and living room, as well as a private balcony.
Guests can cross a bridge over the Mamut River to reach the hot pools in the forest. Explore the abundant forest life from the Canopy Walkway.
GAYA ISLAND:
Beautifully situated, the Island Resort is set amidst lush rainforest with breathtaking views of the wonders created by nature over thousands of years.
Ancient rainforest and protected mangroves surround the idyllic villas set in the hills. Spacious, tactile and modern yet respectful of local Sabahan elements, each accommodation uses local materials that blend harmoniously with the natural environment. Villa interiors are designed with a contemporary elegance and offer a variety of views including mangrove, canopy, tropical rainforest and the South China Sea.
Our resort is a nature retreat in Sandakan, a 15-minute walk from the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Providing rooms in a natural environment, it has a plunge pool and free Wi-Fi in restaurant area.
MOUNT KINABALU:
Rooms at Poring Hot Springs & Nature Reserve feature a separate bedroom and living room, as well as a private balcony.
Guests can cross a bridge over the Mamut River to reach the hot pools in the forest. Explore the abundant forest life from the Canopy Walkway.
GAYA ISLAND:
Beautifully situated, the Island Resort is set amidst lush rainforest with breathtaking views of the wonders created by nature over thousands of years.
Ancient rainforest and protected mangroves surround the idyllic villas set in the hills. Spacious, tactile and modern yet respectful of local Sabahan elements, each accommodation uses local materials that blend harmoniously with the natural environment. Villa interiors are designed with a contemporary elegance and offer a variety of views including mangrove, canopy, tropical rainforest and the South China Sea.
The Activities:
Investment
WE ONLY OFFER 12 SPOTS, TO ENSURE AN UNIQUE AND EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE
Early Bird Discount: $2595 shared accommodations
*Only if you book 5 months before the trip, $2895 afterwards
Early Bird Discount: $2595 shared accommodations
*Only if you book 5 months before the trip, $2895 afterwards
All Prices include:
7 night accommodation (2 nights in Sepilok, 2 nights in Mount Kinabalu Area and 3 nights in Gaya Island)
All breakfast, 6 lunches and 7 dinners,
All the activities mentioned above
Transfers to the retreat spaces and the activities
Domestic flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan
Daily yoga classes with Amanda Dee
All breakfast, 6 lunches and 7 dinners,
All the activities mentioned above
Transfers to the retreat spaces and the activities
Domestic flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan
Daily yoga classes with Amanda Dee
Meet Amanda Dee:
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AMANDA DEE’s teaching has evolved over the past 17 years into an intelligent based creative yoga flow; never will you find any two classes of hers the same. Studying anatomy for many years with renowned teachers such as Leslie Kaminoff in 'Breath Centered Yoga' a therapeutic approach to yoga, using the breath as a starting point to understanding the anatomy of the body in depth, and Tom Myers, "Body Reading" understanding the individual needs of each body and working with the connective tissue (Tom is the Author of Anatomy Trains) plus she has done many more trainings over the years.
Amanda's experience as a professional dancer and a licensed Thai Body-worker is reflected in her balanced teaching style as she weaves together her deep understanding of anatomy, choreography and bodywork to create a purposeful flowing sequence. Amanda is also the founder of Sun Salute Retreats and Sun Salute Studio |
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