Don\u2019t get us wrong \u2013 we love nothing more than lounging in the sun, cocktail in hand, with only blue skies and a shimmering ocean to keep us company \u2013 but sometimes a vacation calls for more than just sun, sea and sand. When the occasion demands the extraordinary, we can\u2019t think of anywhere better to go than the exotic realms of Asia. Soak in the sights and sounds of the urban jungle that is Kuala Lumpur before swapping it for the real thing in the depths of Borneo\u2019s rainforests. With your final stop in Bali touring the lush countryside, we\u2019ve created the ultimate adventure in this 17-day itinerary (with a few pristine Indonesian beaches and shimmering oceans thrown in for good measure).<\/p>\n
As soon as your plane hits the tarmac your private transfer will be ready to whisk you off to the Villa Samadhi, a chic and discreet hideaway just outside the city center. Claim a poolside daybed to sleep off your flight, or take a taxi into town for the skyscrapers and spangled lights of the vibrant Malaysian capital. Fabulous markets hold culinary delights on every corner so spend some time absorbing the colour and life of the city with a trip to Chinatown, bartering yourself a bargain on Petaling Street as you go. Tired of shopping? Treat yourself to a ticklish Fish Foot Spa in Bukit Bintang\u2019s Times Square. Or if you\u2019re looking for something more serene, a boat trip across the lake and a stroll through the leafy pathways of Lake Gardens provides the ideal post-flight tonic.
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From bustling metropolis to the depths of the world\u2019s oldest rainforest\u2014after you\u2019ve had your fill of the city we will transport you to the stunning nature of Borneo to discover a dizzying array of wildlife. Plunge through ancient tropical trees and blooming orchids in\u00a0search of macaques, tarsiers and proboscis monkeys or take a private boat to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center and get up-close and personal with the last of Borneo\u2019s wild orang-utans.
\nGet in touch with your inner Indiana Jones with a private jungle cruise along the mangrove-lined banks of the Kinabatangan River to Abai Jungle Lodge. Only accessible by boat, here you can wake in your timber chalet to nothing but the sounds of gibbons and the call of the wild. Guided walks or boat trips to the Pitas Lake Reserve abound, or for a unique insight into the local jungle community, join the lodge\u2019s tree planting project. End your evening on a magical note with a night cruise and see the jungle riverbeds become illuminated by hundreds of fireflies.<\/p>\n
Another day, another Asian paradise (in case you were getting bored), topping off your action-packed trip is Ubud, the cultural mecca of Bali. Emerald green rice fields and staggering mountains prove that this area is rich in scenery as well as culture. Make the most of the views with an open-top safari through local villages or for the adrenaline junkie try mountain biking or white water rafting, made all the more enticing with the promise of a sensuous spa massage afterwards at your hotel, Capella Ubud.\u00a0
\nAdding the final cherry to this whirlwind trip, we will escort you down the coast to your private luxury pool villa at the Samaya.\u00a0 This enchanting resort is perched on Seminyak Beach, the home of surfing and beach chic in Bali. Here you can laze by your own plunge pool, indulge in a sumptuous herbal body wrap or head into town to pick up an antique or two\u2014a relaxing end to a mind-blowing journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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