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Borneo

Borneo Itineraries

Choose from our ready-made holidays

  • Private, tailor-made holidays your way
  • Your own dedicated Destination Specialist
  • Unique and small-scale stays
  • Off-the-beaten track journeys
  • Meaningful & responsible holidays
  • On the ground local knowledge and support

We’ve created a range of inspiring ready-made Borneo itineraries which include domestic travel, small-scale accommodation and a selection of local experiences, all fully flexible to create your perfect Borneo holiday.

If you’d like to get creative then take a look at our bite-sized trips which can be combined to build your own ideal holiday.

Not sure where to start? No problem, just get in touch and we’ll talk you through the options.

Ready-made itineraries Borneo

  • Baby orang oetan in BorneoBorneo Kinabangatan river boatLodge in tabin national park
    • Itinerary:
      Sandakan - Sepilok - Kinabatangan River - Tabin NP - Kota Kinabalu - Mount Kinabalu NP - Gaya Island
    • Duration:
      11 days / 10 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      From £ 2,784.- per person (excluding flights)

    Discover the Borneo state of Sabah on this two week adventure through wild rainforests, winding rivers and white-sand beaches. Spot orangutans in Sepilok, drift along the Kinabatangan River in search of wildlife and immerse yourself in the jungle in Tabin National Park. Finally, enjoy some R&R time on the tropical Gaya Island.

  • Orang oetans spotten in BorneoNeusaap in bako national park - Borneo
    • Itinerary:
      Kota Kinabalu - Mount Kinabalu NP - Sandakan - Sepilok - Kinabatangan River - Lankayan Island
    • Duration:
      10 days / 9 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      From £ 2,524.- per person (excluding flights)

    If you’re short on time and want to tick off Sabah’s highlights, this busy itinerary is for you! In just ten days you’ll explore Mount Kinabalu National Park, visit the world famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, spot wildlife along the Kinabatangan River and finish up on the idyllic beaches of Lankayan Island.

  • Rotsformatie bij Bako national park - BorneoBatang Ai - Iban stam
    • Itinerary:
      Kuching - Semenggoh Orangutan Centre - Bako National Park - Kuching - Batang Ai - Kuching
    • Duration:
      9 days / 8 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      From £ 1,199.- per person (excluding flights)

    This 9-day trip is an exploration of the wild heart of Sarawak: combining city life in Kuching with orangutan spotting in Semenggoh and jungle trekking in Bako National Park. You’ll also spend 2 nights among the Iban headhunter community deep in the Batang Ai rainforest—a true off‑grid jungle immersion. The trip is easily combinable with neighbouring Sabah, or with a stopover in Kuala Lumpur.

  • Petrona twin towers in Kuala Lumpur - Maleisie
    • Itinerary:
      Kuala Lumpur - Ipoh - Penang - Kota Kinabalu - Sepilok - Kinabatangan River - Sandakan - Lankayan Island
    • Duration:
      15 days / 14 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      From £ 3,159.- per person (excluding flights)

    This 2 week Malaysia and Borneo itinerary features the best that East and West Malaysia have to offer. The trip starts out in the lively city of Kuala Lumpur, before continuing onto the colonial town of Ipoh and the cultural island-city of Penang with its culinary delights. A short flight takes you to Borneo for serious wildlife spotting and beach time on a tropical island.

  • Varen bij de Iban stam in BorneoRungus in Kudat - Sabah
    • Itinerary:
      Kuching - Semenggoh - Batang Ai - Santubong Peninsula - Gaya Island
    • Duration:
      11 days / 10 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      From £ 1,784.- per person (excluding flights)

    Head into the wild and explore the natural beauty and wildlife of Sarawak. From the buzzing city of Kuching to Batang Ai’s tribal heartlands; spot orangutans and proboscis monkeys, drift down jungle rivers, and meet the Iban community. Then head north for some well-earned time on one of Borneo’s beautiful beaches on Gaya Island.

  • Mulu national park - BorneoSnorkelling in Borneo
    • Itinerary:
      Kuching - Bako NP - Batang Ai - Santubong / Damai Peninsula - Mulu NP - Kota Kinabalu - Mount Kinabalu - Tabin NP - Sandakan - Sepilok - Kinabatangan River - Lankayan Island
    • Duration:
      24 days / 23 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      From £ 5,749.- per person (excluding flights)

    This is the itinerary for those of you who wish to see everything Borneo has to offer. Discover buzzing cities, rugged mountain peaks, winding rivers, pristine forest and golden beaches. Spend your days wildlife spotting, hanging out with the Iban tribe, exploring hidden caves and snorkelling crystal clear seas. This Borneo trip has it all!

Speak to our Borneo specialist, Miles

“I loved my first trip to Borneo so much that I recently returned to explore more! Best known for its orangutan, the island is full of adventure and variety. My customers often wow me with their wildlife photos, which makes me want to go back again and again!”