Death March Trek
The story of Sandakan and the Death Marches is not only a tragic one from World War II, but also one of the most heroic. Despite appalling conditions, the prisoners of war never gave up. Their heroism, determination and indomitable spirit are testimony to the strength of the human spirit and an inspiration to all. Of the 2434 prisoners incarcerated at Sandakan, 1787 were Australian. The remaining 641 were British. The six Australians who escaped were the sole survivors.
The track cut for the Death Marches soon became completely overgrown, and for sixty years defied all efforts to locate it, until in August 2005, the path taken by the prisoners of war was identified. After sixty years, you too can now walk in the footsteps of the Death March heroes.Please note that for any client opting to pay the single supplement, this covers accommodation in hotels only on the tour, not in accommodation used whilst on the trek, where single rooms cannot be guaranteed.
Itinerary
Day 1
Join SandakanDay 2
Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary, Sandakan War Memorial Park. Transfer to Bautu - Death March Track. Overnight TelupidDay 3
Transfer to Gambaron - Death March Track. Overnight TelupidDay 4
Transfer to Maliau ? Death March Track to Wonod Village. Overnight TelupidDay 5
Transfer to Wonod ? Death March Track to Taviu Hill. Overnight in Native LonghouseDay 6
Transfer to Nabutan ? Death March Track to Nalapak & Muruk Village. Overnight in Native LonghouseDay 7
Transfer to Muruk ? Trek across Marakau Hill to Ranau Prisoner of War Camp. Overnight KundasangDay 8
Kundasang War Memorial, Transfer to Kota KinabaluDay 9
Kota Kinabalu ? Tour ends after Breakfast
Trip details & price
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Duration: 9 day(s) Visited Areas: Asia Trip Type: Airfare not included |
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Check the route on map
When can I go?
| Start Date | End date | Availability |
| 2009-06-20 | 2009-06-28 | Full |
| 2009-09-12 | 2009-09-20 | 5+ |
| 2010-02-20 | 2010-02-28 | 5+ |
| 2010-03-20 | 2010-03-28 | 5+ |
| 2010-06-19 | 2010-06-27 | 5+ |
| 2010-09-11 | 2010-09-19 | 5+ |

