Borneo Family Holiday Comfort

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Pack up the troupe and head into Borneo's lush jungles on a family adventure. Keep an eye out for proboscis monkeys on a scenic cruise down the Kinabatangan River, or watch intelligent orangutangs on a visit to one of Borneo's best animal sanctuaries. Learn about a bygone era with an eye-opening visit to a Dusun village and wander through vast tea plantations...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Watch young orangutans learning to climb for the first time at the Sepilok Sanctuary
    • Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife on a cruise down the Kinabatangan River
    • Soak up the relaxed beach vibe on glorious Dinawan Island
    • Experience the hospitality of the Dusun people while enjoying lunch in a rural village
    • Explore the unspoilt wilderness of the Kinabalu National Park
    • Look over rolling green hills of tea with a night at a tea plantation, including a sampling of delicious local varieties

What's this trip about?

    Pack up the troupe and head into Borneo's lush jungles on a family adventure. Keep an eye out for proboscis monkeys on a scenic cruise down the Kinabatangan River, or watch intelligent orangutangs on a visit to one of Borneo's best animal sanctuaries. Learn about a bygone era with an eye-opening visit to a Dusun village and wander through vast tea plantations in Ranau. Stop off at the idyllic Dinawan Island and see the colourful fish living beneath its shimmering waters. Everywhere you look, this island is brimming with unforgettable memories.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age range5 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKota Kinabalu
End CityKota Kinabalu

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Attractions

  • Borneo
  • Kota Kinabalu

Activities

  • Wildlife viewing

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
    • Mt Kinabalu National Park - Mount Kinabalu Botanical Garden
    • Dusun Village - Guided village walk
    • Kinabatangan River - Afternoon Wildlife Spotting Cruise
    • Sabah Tea Plantation - Tea factory tour
    • Kinabatangan River - Afternoon Wildlife Spotting Cruise
    • Kinabatangan River - Dawn wildlife cruise
    • Kinabatangan River - Night wildlife Spotting cruise
    • Sepilok - Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
    • Sepilok - Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
    • Dinawan Island - Marine Ecosystem Program
    • Dinawan Island - Snorkeling Trip

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Itinerary

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Day 1 Kota Kinabalu

Selamat datang! Welcome to Malaysia. Your adventure begins with a Welcome Meeting at 5pm. If you arrive early, you can immerse yourself in history of this intriguing city between the Borneo jungle and the South China Sea at the Sabah State Museum. You can also visit the Mari Mari Cultural Village, or perhaps explore the islands off Kota Kinabalu, excellent for swimming and snorkelling.

Day 2 Kinabalu National Park

Leaving Kota Kinabalu behind, head for the hills and the unspoilt wilderness of the World Heritage-listed Kinabalu National Park. Stop off en route at a local home in a Dusun village. The Dusun people are wonderfully welcoming, and here you'll have the chance to learn...

Day 3 Kinabatangan River

After breakfast take part in a tour of the tea factory. From here, head to Kinabatangan River in a private mini van (approximately 5 hours). Arrive at your jungle lodge, located beside the river, which is ideal for taking in the lush surrounds. The Kinabatangan River ...

Day 4 Kinabatangan River

Be woken by the the call of a Bornean gibbon, or perhaps a hornbill, before a morning cruise down the river. Keep an eye out for proboscis monkeys, Borneo gibbons, long tail macaques and pig tail macaques and see if you can spot the differences between each species. I...

Day 5 Sandakan

This morning, travel to Sandakan (approximately 2.5 hours). On arrival, settle down in your home for the next two nights. Sandakan, once the capital of British North Borneo, the city has traditionally strong ties with Hong Kong. The Cantonese influence is palpable in ...

Day 6 Sandakan

Today, we head to Sepilok (30 min drive) for a day of monkey business and encounters with some of the region's prized orangutans. Please be mindful that human contact must be kept to a minimum and it's essential that you follow the instructions of the park, as directe...

Day 7 Dinawan Island

Catch a transfer to Sandakan Airport today for a flight to Kota Kinabalu. Keep in mind that the luggage allowance for this flight is only 15 kg, and any excess baggage may incur a further charge. After touching down we will take a private transfer 25minutes south to t...

Day 8 Dinawan Island

After breakfast you and your family will learn more about the Marine Ecosystem on the island with a programme which will give you insight into the importance of the coral to marine biodiversity. First up will be an informative talk about the coral reef ecosystem and ...

Day 9 Kota Kinabalu

Hit the water again this morning with another snorkelling trip with a local snorkelling guide. After lunch you will have goodbye this piece of paradise and head back to Kota Kinabalu around noon by boat and minivan (just over 1hour of travelling time). After checking ...

Day 10 Kota Kinabalu

Your Borneo family adventure comes to an end after breakfast today. Spend the final day shopping for memorable trinkets in the city's many markets.

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Last Updated: 6/4/2024
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Age Requirements
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Finish point

  • Horizon Hotel
  • Jalan Pantai Pusat Bandar
  • Kota Kinabalu
  • Kota Kinabalu
  • 88999
  • MALAYSIA
  • Phone: +60 88518000
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