Borneo Adventure

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Love lush jungle trails, soothing river rides, and super rare wildlife? This is officially the trip for you! Jump on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the very best of Borneo, while checking out orangutans, sun bears, turtles, proboscis monkeys, and even the world’s smallest elephants in just 9 days. All with a refreshing dose of sandy beaches, spectacular...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Love lush jungle trails, soothing river rides, and super rare wildlife? This is officially the trip for you! Jump on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the very best of Borneo, while checking out orangutans, sun bears, turtles, proboscis monkeys, and even the world’s smallest elephants in just 9 days. All with a refreshing dose of sandy beaches, spectacular stays & comfy flights.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range18 to 35 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityKuching Metropolitan Area
End CitySandakan

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 40

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive Kuching

Welcome to Borneo! Our journey through this pristine island begins here in its Malaysian capital. So, drop your bags at our hotel, and exchange hellos with your crew before heading out for the night.

Harbour View Hotel (or similar)

Day 2: Kuching via Bako National Park

Morning jungle explorers, ready for your first full day? Yeah, you are! This morning, we’ll head to the Bako Fishing Village and jump on a cruise to the Bako National Park. See those funky-looking giant rocks? That’s how you know we’re in Bako - the perfect spot to ch...

Day 3: Kuching to Kota Kinabalu via Semenggoh

Kuching Today’s the day, folks. It’s time to see Orangutans in the wild! So tick that bucket list, and let’s head out to Semenggoh Orangutan Wildlife Centre. Semenggoh Kicking off with a short walk through the rainforest, where you’ll hope to see these rescued orangut...

Day 4: Kota Kinabalu

Pristine beaches? Check. Crystal clear water? Yep. Free time to explore 'em all? You bet. Coastal relaxation or countryside expeditions (on a bicycle) - it's a DIY today!

Citadines Waterfront (or similar)

Breakfast

Day 5: Kota Kinabalu to Selingan Island via Sandakan

Kota Kinabalu Look at you, rising & shining even before the sun! With no time to waste, we’ll zip through the skies once again, this time to Sandakan.  SandakanWe’ll head to the Sandakan Memorial Park for a sombre dose of history & war, before swerving through...

Day 6: Selingan Island to Sepilok via Sandakan

Selingan Goodbye Selingan, you’ve been lovely. But we’ve got so much more to explore!  Sandakan Kicking off the day, you’ll visit the lantern-lined Puu Jih Shih Buddhist temple. (Hope you're ready to witness some of the best hilltop views of your life!). Then we’ll st...

Day 7: Sepilok to Kinabatangan River

Sepilok Guess what? This morning, we’re heading out to meet the cutest-ever (also the world’s smallest!) sun bears at a conservation centre. Then we’ll visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to see rescued orangutans at a beautiful rainforest reserve. What’...

Day 8: Kinabatangan River

Kinabatangan RiverWake up with coffee & brekkie and join us for an early morning river safari for wildlife watching (think rare monkeys, hornbills, gibbons and  pygmy elephants - bathing in the morning sun!). Then, we’ll ditch the boat for a jungle walk before tuc...

Day 9: Kinabatangan River to Sandakan

Don’t wanna say it but...our journey through Borneo's luscious forests has come to an end. Grab your final meal of the trip and hop on for a transfer back to the airport. Don’t worry, there are plenty more destinations waiting to be explored, and plenty more memories to be made with your crew.

Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$302
Last Updated: 12/19/2024
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Accommodation

  • Harbour View Hotel (or similar)
  • Citadines Waterfront (or similar)
  • Selingan Island Resort
  • Sepilok Jungle Resort (or similar)
  • Bilit Adventure Lodge
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We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
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Meals Included
  • 8 Breakfast (B)
  • 4 Lunch (L)
  • 3 Dinner (D)
Age Requirements
18 to 35 years
Additional Information
Trip ID
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