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Tailor-made Borneo holidays

Good things happen when we travel

Experience wild Borneo on an original tailor-made tour

  • Immersive wildlife experiences

  • Small-scale accommodation

  • 24/7 in-destination support

One of Earth’s great wild places, Borneo is a paradise begging to be explored. Our travel specialists are here to share their first-hand Borneo knowledge, and to create a holiday you’ll never forget.

Sleep in jungle lodges, find solace among the sounds of hornbills and gibbons, or hike above the clouds. Meet indigenous tribes and endangered orangutans, and top things off on an unspoilt beach. We’ve curated a range of experiences that show you the very best of wild Borneo.

Pick your itinerary or build your own

All of our Borneo holidays are tailor-made and fully flexible, but to give you some inspiration we’ve created a range of original itineraries, alongside our unique bite-sized trips which allow you to build your own ideal itinerary.

To get started, pick your favourites and send them our way, or simply get in touch for a little expert help.

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A peek at our Borneo experiences

Here are a few of our favourite itineraries and bite-sized trips to get things going.

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Tabin Wildlife Expedition

  • Lahad Datu - Tabin Wildlife Reserve - Lahad Datu
  • 3 days/ 2 nights (flexible)
  • from £ 940.- per person (excluding flights)
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Great Apes & Beach Escapes

  • Kota Kinabalu - Mount Kinabalu National Park - Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan - Sepilok - Kinabatangan - Sukau - Sepilok - Lankayan
  • 10 days / 9 nights (flexible)
  • From £ 2,400.- per person (excluding flights)
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From City Lights to Jungle Nights – Malaysia & Borneo

  • Kuala Lumpur - Ipoh - Penang - Kota Kinabalu - Sepilok - Kinabatangan - Sukau - Sandakan - Lankayan
  • 16 days / 15 nights (flexible)
  • From £ 2,999.- per person (excluding flights)
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Longhouses, Tribes & Traditions

  • Kota Kinabalu - Kudat - Kota Kinabalu
  • 2 days / 1 night (flexible)
  • from £ 280.- per person (excluding flights)
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Castaway Beach on Lankayan Island

  • Sandakan - Lankayan - Sandakan
  • 3 days / 2 nights
  • from £ 645.- per person (excluding flights)
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Brilliantly Borneo

  • Kuching - Batang Ai - Damai Peninsula - Mulu - Kota Kinabalu - Mount Kinabalu - Tabin NP - Sandakan - Sepilok - Kinabatangan - Sukau - Lankayan
  • 24 days / 23 nights (flexible)
  • From £ 5,380.- per person (excluding flights)
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Speak to our Borneo specialist, Kelly

“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!”

Travel Specialist Kelly
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Borneo Family Holidays

Looking to plan a family adventure to Borneo? We can help! Borneo is a great family destination with short distances, plenty of family accommodation and some of the best wildlife in Asia!

Our trips are designed with families in mind, packed with unique experiences that’ll keep the whole family entertained. Contact our Travel Specialists about our family-friendly Borneo trips and start planning your memorable adventure.

Why book with Rickshaw Travel

✔ Original holiday experiences

From jungle stays to secluded island getaways, our local connections mean that your holiday is anything but ordinary. Small-scale accommodation, unique wildlife and community experiences, and the flexibility to tailor-make things just for you.

 

✔ Expert advice

From your first call to your flight home, your personal travel specialist will be there to share their first-hand experience and ensure you’re fully prepared for your adventure.

 

✔ Worry-free travel

Seamless transport and logistics, 24/7 local support throughout, full ABTA/ABTOT financial protection, and sustainability certified by Travelife. Book your holiday with peace of mind.

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More Borneo information and inspiration

Keen to find out more about travelling to Borneo? Our travel blog has lots of helpful information and inspiration for your trip. Check out some of our blogs below to get started. 

Rickshaw brings you closer

Borneo is bursting with life wherever you look. From the Orangutans swinging through the trees, diverse tribal communities and beautiful beaches.

Our travel specialists are passionate about planning memorable and meaningful trips to Borneo. If you are looking for helpful tips to get started check out our inspiration page.

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Travel with impact

Ensuring you experience the real Borneo is our mission. We achieve this using small-scale hotels, guesthouses, and lodges with responsible credentials so that the money you spend flows directly back to the local people and benefits the country. We maintain fair prices so that our guides, hotel owners, and drivers earn a fair wage. All whilst you have an unforgettable adventure.

Practical information about Borneo

You’ve booked your trip, now what? Admin isn’t anyones favourite thing so we have put together some helpful information to make it a bit easier. Get the low down on all you need to know from visas, passport info and money to the accommodation in Borneo.

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Other destinations in Asia

Visit other countries in Asia with Rickshaw Travel like Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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