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Borneo Family Bite-Sized Trips

Create your own Borneo family holiday

Create your family Borneo holiday

Stay in jungle lodges, wake up to the sounds of hornbills and gibbons, meet indigenous tribes, see endangered orangutans, enjoy some downtime on a tropical island…our bite-sized trips have something for every family. Choose your favourite bite-sized trips below and our Borneo experts will piece them together to create a tailor-made holiday just for you.

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Rivers, Jungles & Orangutans

Itinerary:
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre - Kinabatangan River
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 665.- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 549, - per child (up to 11 years)

Take the kids into Borneo’s wilderness. You’ll see orangutan swinging through the trees at the famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and search for pygmy elephants on a boat trip along the Kinabatangan River. Moments your family will never forget.

Take the kids into Borneo’s wilderness. You’ll see orangutan swinging through the trees at the famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and search for pygmy elephants on a boat trip along the Kinabatangan River. Moments your family will never forget.

Canopies & Hot Springs

Itinerary:
Kota Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 299.- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 199, - per child (up to 11 years)

Kota Kinabalu is the starting point for travellers visiting Sabah. Whilst here, you and your family will explore the nearby Kinabalu National Park. You’ll view the jungle from an elevated canopy walk, stroll through the butterfly garden and take a dip in the hot water springs.

Kota Kinabalu is the starting point for travellers visiting Sabah. Whilst here, you and your family will explore the nearby Kinabalu National Park. You’ll view the jungle from an elevated canopy walk, stroll through the butterfly garden and take a dip in the hot water springs.

Borneo Gaya Island Resort exterior

Gaya Island Family Getaway

Itinerary:
Kota Kinabalu - Gaya Island - Kota Kinabalu
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 479.- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 319 - per child (up to 11 years)

This bite-sized trip is ideal if you’d like to spend a few days relaxing on the beach, and can be added at the beginning, middle or end of your trip. Since Gaya Island is so close to Kota Kinabalu it’s very accessible, and perfect if you don’t have time to travel to some of Borneo’s other beaches.

This bite-sized trip is ideal if you’d like to spend a few days relaxing on the beach, and can be added at the beginning, middle or end of your trip. Since Gaya Island is so close to Kota Kinabalu it’s very accessible, and perfect if you don’t have time to travel to some of Borneo’s other beaches.

Borneo Gaya Island Resort exterior

Tabin: Wildlife & Waterfalls

Itinerary:
Tabin Wildlife Reserve
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 639.- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 539, - per child (up to 11 years)

Head deep into the wilderness with your family and travel into the heart of the jungle where you’ll be staying in a wooden bungalow. Whilst here, you’ll be heading out on jungle walks trying to spot all kinds of wildlife, so keep your eyes peeled and keep your camera at the ready.

Head deep into the wilderness with your family and travel into the heart of the jungle where you’ll be staying in a wooden bungalow. Whilst here, you’ll be heading out on jungle walks trying to spot all kinds of wildlife, so keep your eyes peeled and keep your camera at the ready.

Danum Valley Adventure

Itinerary:
Danum Valley Conservation Area
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 1,129.- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 939, - per child (up to 11 years)

Take your family on an exciting journey into the heart of Borneo’s lush Danum Valley Conservation Area, a sprawling 40,000-hectare rainforest teeming with wildlife. From curious monkeys to the iconic orangutan, this protected paradise offers a chance to connect with nature and create unforgettable family memories as you explore its pristine beauty.

Take your family on an exciting journey into the heart of Borneo’s lush Danum Valley Conservation Area, a sprawling 40,000-hectare rainforest teeming with wildlife. From curious monkeys to the iconic orangutan, this protected paradise offers a chance to connect with nature and create unforgettable family memories as you explore its pristine beauty.

Cruising Through Kuching

Itinerary:
Kuching
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 189.- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 189, - per child (up to 11 years)

Kuching is the perfect place to spend a day or two when starting your Sarawak family adventure. This compact, welcoming city is a mix of old and new, a melting pot of cultures and cuisines. You’ll explore by bike and boat. Fun fact – it’s also known as ‘Cat City’!

Kuching is the perfect place to spend a day or two when starting your Sarawak family adventure. This compact, welcoming city is a mix of old and new, a melting pot of cultures and cuisines. You’ll explore by bike and boat. Fun fact – it’s also known as ‘Cat City’!

Great Apes & Waterways

Itinerary:
Kuching - Semenggoh - Santubong River
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 249.- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 189, - per child (up to 11 years)

This fun-filled adventure will take you and your family to some of Sarawak’s highlights. You’ll be staying in a real treehouse, visiting the orangutans at Semenggoh and heading out on a wildlife river safari.

This fun-filled adventure will take you and your family to some of Sarawak’s highlights. You’ll be staying in a real treehouse, visiting the orangutans at Semenggoh and heading out on a wildlife river safari.

Selingan turtles on beach Borneo

Orangutans, Turtle Eggs and Jungle Boats

Itinerary:
Selingan Island - Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre - Kinabatangan River
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 539.- per adult (excluding flights)

During this bite-sized trip you’ll get the chance to see some of Borneo’s incredible wildlife up close! Watch turtles lay their eggs on the beach of Selingan Island, visit the world famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and then hop aboard a boat for a jungle river safari along the Kinabatangan River. An unforgettable family adventure!

During this bite-sized trip you’ll get the chance to see some of Borneo’s incredible wildlife up close! Watch turtles lay their eggs on the beach of Selingan Island, visit the world famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and then hop aboard a boat for a jungle river safari along the Kinabatangan River. An unforgettable family adventure!

Selingan turtles on beach Borneo

Kayak Along Sandy Shores

Itinerary:
Damai Peninsula (Kuching)
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 349.- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 299 - per child (up to 11 years)

Time for some family R&R time on Damai Beach: golden sands backed by tropical rainforest, a short drive from Kuching. The only activity planned is a kayaking trip. The rest of your stay is free to relax, swim or perhaps compete with each other on who can make the best sandcastles!

Time for some family R&R time on Damai Beach: golden sands backed by tropical rainforest, a short drive from Kuching. The only activity planned is a kayaking trip. The rest of your stay is free to relax, swim or perhaps compete with each other on who can make the best sandcastles!

Towering Trees & Proboscis Monkeys

Itinerary:
Bako National Park
Duration:
2 days / 1 night (flexible)
Price:
From £ 219.- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 159, - per child (up to 11 years)

Only accessible by boat, Bako National Park is a land time forgot. Teaming with wildlife, including numerous species of monkey, yet within easy reach of Kuching, this trip is a great jungle experience for all the family.

Only accessible by boat, Bako National Park is a land time forgot. Teaming with wildlife, including numerous species of monkey, yet within easy reach of Kuching, this trip is a great jungle experience for all the family.

Borneo Beach Break

Itinerary:
Kota Kinabalu Beach
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 619.- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 559, - per child (up to 11 years)

Sweeping sandy beaches, calm waters and Mount Kinabalu as your backdrop all add up to some quality family beach time in Borneo. Less than an hour’s drive from Kota Kinabalu city, you can relax on the wide sandy beaches or take a dip in the refreshing pool.

Sweeping sandy beaches, calm waters and Mount Kinabalu as your backdrop all add up to some quality family beach time in Borneo. Less than an hour’s drive from Kota Kinabalu city, you can relax on the wide sandy beaches or take a dip in the refreshing pool.

Meet the Iban Tribe

Itinerary:
Batang Ai National Park
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 549.- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 454, - per child (up to 11 years)

The Batang Ai National Park is home to one of the oldest Iban settlements in Sarawak and this tribe have called this area home for years. Bring your tribe to meet their tribe for a taste of culture and to learn about a totally different way of life to yours.

The Batang Ai National Park is home to one of the oldest Iban settlements in Sarawak and this tribe have called this area home for years. Bring your tribe to meet their tribe for a taste of culture and to learn about a totally different way of life to yours.

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Futuristic KL

Itinerary:
Kuala Lumpur
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 159.- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 139, - per child (up to 11 years)

Kuala Lumpur is a cosmopolitan city with buzzing food markets, trendy shopping malls, and plenty to do with the kids, making it a perfect stopover on the way to Borneo.

Kuala Lumpur is a cosmopolitan city with buzzing food markets, trendy shopping malls, and plenty to do with the kids, making it a perfect stopover on the way to Borneo.

Malaysia Kuala Lumpur landmarks petronas towers

Singapore landmarks

Singapore: Asia’s Garden City

Itinerary:
Singapore
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 329.- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 295, - per child (up to 11 years)

Known to the locals as ‘The City in the Garden’, Singapore is the perfect family stopover destination. From boat rides along the river to gardens full of colourful flowers, there’s plenty here to keep the family entertained.

Known to the locals as ‘The City in the Garden’, Singapore is the perfect family stopover destination. From boat rides along the river to gardens full of colourful flowers, there’s plenty here to keep the family entertained.

Singapore landmarks