Explore the wonders of Malaysia Sail on the Star Clipper

With Roger Munns

COMBINE A CRUISE THROUGH MALAYSIA’S MOST INTRIGUING SPOTS WITH AN UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS FROM BLUE PLANET II CAMERAMAN ROGER MUNNS

One of the stand-out scenes from the acclaimed Blue Planet II series was when a tuskfish was filmed cannily smashing clams on an anvil. This is just one of the many extraordinary, perspective-changing sequences shot by Roger Munns, a British BAFTA- and Emmy-award-winning cameraman, who bases himself in the wildlife mecca that is Borneo.

It is therefore a huge privilege to have Roger join this 20-day itinerary from Borneo to Singapore. It begins in his hometown of Kota Kinabalu. There he will give you insights into his career, before joining you on a tour of Borneo’s flora and fauna highlights, including the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, Gomantong Caves and Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park.

Roger will also give an exclusive underwater filming masterclass in the coral islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman NP. But that is not all. For this trip also includes the chance the sail on the luxurious Star Clipper tall ship around Malaysia and beyond. This classic square-rigged tall ship is one of the great maritime experiences and there is no better way to discover the region – from the volcanic island of Pulau Tiga and the national parks of Miri, to the temples and nature trails of Bintulu. It promises to be a trip well worth capturing on camera – stock up on memory cards! award-winning cameraman and hearing about some of the amazing shoots he has done for the BBC Wildlife Unit and many others. He will join you on wildlife visits as well as giving you a personal masterclass on underwater photography.

Flora & fauna Key highlights on this trip include the Gomantong Caves, home to colonies of swiftlets and bats; the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, where captive orangutans are rehabilitated and released back into the wild; the marine life of Manukan Island; and some of Malaysia’s finest national parks, including Kinabalu and Tunku Abdul Rahman.

Diverse landscapes You will experience and explore the wide, wild range of scenery that Borneo has to offer: verdant rainforests and hot springs; the white sand beaches and azure waters of Manukan Island; the volcanic island of Pulau Tiga; and the vibrant cities of Kuching and Brunei before disembarking in Singapore. After your four-star hotel stay in Kota Kinabalu, you will spend 11 nights on the elegant Star Clipper, a four-masted tall ship that manages to combine the thrills of sailing on a clipper ship with real comfort. The vessel boasts six categories of state room, a dining room, two bars, several swimming pools and even a library.

ITINERARY Day 1: Depart Day 2-5: Kota Kinabalu Day 6: Gomantong Caves Day 7: Sukau Day 8: Manukan Island Day 9: Board Star Clipper Day 10-19: Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia Day 20: Arrive Singapore

WHAT’S INCLUDED Return flights from London All specified activities with Roger Munns Domestic flights within Borneo Six-night escorted land tour in Borneo 11 nights’ full board on Star Clipper Entrance fees, excursions and activities as listed

All overseas transfers