Borneo Rajang River Cruise

In 2010 with the help of World Expeditions we put together a 4 week trip to Borneo, which included the ascent of Kinabalu, trekking the headhunters trail and shooting rapids in a longboat.

However one of the highlights was the Rejang River Tour. The combination of the superbly opulent teak and brass appointments of the boat together with food and service of the highest quality and the exposure to the real Borneo was really remarkable.

Our ship’s guide, Louis Jap, through daily excursions into the hinterland, introduced us to the history and tribal culture of this part of Borneo. We trekked in the jungle. We visited longhouses, participated in a wonderful village Muslim wedding, where we appeared to blend in seamlessly with the rest of the guests. We transferred to smaller boats to sail small tributaries to see the early morning wildlife. We visited a remote jungle boarding school and medical centre, and had regular evening entertainment from local school children and dancers as we moored up for the night.

The ships crew welcomed us back to the boat after each excursion with hot towels and drinks – and took our footwear to clean before we could soil the deck. When we were cruising we could just relax with our 20 fellow passengers and have all our needs attended to.

This is only a taste of a trip, which certainly exceeded our expectations by a country mile!!

D Gledhill | Corby, UK
 
 

Scottish Highlands Cycle

Cycle from Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands, along the shores of Loch Ness to Fort William. During this week long trip you'll cycle along scenic paths and quiet forest trails with opportunities enroute to spot the wildlife such as red deer, stag or golden eagle. A day in Fort William is set aside to rest or ascend Ben Nevis, Scotland's highest mountain. A train journey takes you across desolate Rannoch Moor to Loch Rannoch, where the cycle continues to the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry, nestled in the Perthshire hills. The final stage is the attractive cycle route to the riverside city of Perth, with opportunities to visit the historic cathedral of Dunkeld en route.

Brief Itinerary

DAY 1 Join Inverness
DAY 2 To Drumnadrochit (39km)
DAY 3 To Fort Augustus (37km)
DAY 4 To Fort William (55km)
DAY 5 Rest day in Fort William with option to climb Scotland's highest peak Ben Nevis (1344m)
DAY 6 To Tummel Bridge (39km)
DAY 7 To Pitlochry (20 or 39km)
DAY 8 Trip concludes Pitlochry

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Duration:  8 days
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