Borneo Family Bite-Sized Trips

Create your own Borneo family holiday

Borneo is a brilliant place to explore as a family, with short distances between stops and wildlife around almost every corner. Watch orangutans at Sepilok, look for pygmy elephants along the Kinabatangan River, sleep in a treehouse on the Damai Peninsula and spend a few lazy days on the beach.

How bite-sized trips work
Browse the trips and add the ones your family will love to your travel plan. Once you send it over, your Borneo Specialist will piece everything together, sorting the journeys in between and shaping it all into a holiday that works for everyone, whatever their age. Or if you prefer, our family itineraries are a great place to start, and your specialist will tailor whichever one you choose. Whichever way you begin, get in touch and we’ll help you plan it.

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Rivers, Jungles & Orangutans
Itinerary:
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre - Kinabatangan River
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £724 per adult (excluding flights)
From £559 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.
2
Orangutans, Turtle Eggs and Jungle Boats
Itinerary:
Selingan Island - Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre - Kinabatangan River
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Price:
From £999 per adult (excluding flights)
From £799 per child (up to 11 years)
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!
3
Kota Kinabalu: Canopies & Hot Springs
Itinerary:
Kota Kinabalu - Kinabalu National Park
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £414 per adult (excluding flights)
From £329 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.
4
Tabin: Wildlife & Waterfalls
Itinerary:
Tabin Wildlife Reserve
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £849 per adult (excluding flights)
From £729 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.
5
Danum Valley Adventure
Itinerary:
Danum Valley Conservation Area
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £1,464 per adult (excluding flights)
From £1,239 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.
6
Cruising Through Kuching
Itinerary:
Kuching
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £210 per adult (excluding flights)
From £179 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’!
7
River Safari & Treehouse stay
Itinerary:
Kuching - Santubong
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £335 per adult (excluding flights)
From £269 per child (up to 11 years)
Sleep in an eco-treehouse on the Damai Peninsula, where the jungle meets the coast. We’ll include a wildlife spotting river cruise through the mangroves, as fireflies light up the riverbanks at dusk.
8
Damai Beach & wildlife cruise
Itinerary:
Damai Beach
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £344 per adult (excluding flights)
From £279 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 wildlife spotting river cruise. The rest of your stay is free to relax, swim or perhaps compete with each other on who can make the best sandcastles!
9
Towering Trees & Proboscis Monkeys
Itinerary:
Bako National Park
Duration:
2 days / 1 night
Price:
From £259 per adult (excluding flights)
From £199 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.
10
Meet the Iban Tribe
Itinerary:
Batang Ai National Park
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £670 per adult (excluding flights)
From £549 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.
11
Borneo Beach Break
Itinerary:
Kota Kinabalu Beach
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Price:
From £619 per adult (excluding flights)
From £579 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.
12
Gaya Island Family Getaway
Itinerary:
Kota Kinabalu - Gaya Island
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Price:
From £599 per adult (excluding flights)
From £449 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.
13
Futuristic KL
Itinerary:
Kuala Lumpur
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
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.
14
Singapore: Asia’s Garden City
Itinerary:
Singapore
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £389 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.