Borneo Adventure

Come face to face with Iban tribespeople,

Come face-to-face with Iban tribespeople and orang-utans on this adventure exploring the best of Malaysian Borneo from top to bottom. Charles Darwin once described the island as 'one great luxuriant hothouse made by nature for herself'. Borneo fires the imagination, conjuring images of exotic cultures and steamy tropical rainforest - a reputation rightly deserved. With mist-shrouded mountains, jungles and friendly people, Borneo is the perfect destination for those who love nature & adventure. You'll see the best of the states of Sarawak and Sabah, located at the northern part of the island of Borneo.

Starting in cosmopolitan Kuching, you soon head into the heart of Borneo’s lush rainforest and take a longboat ride for a stay with Iban head-hunters. On to Bako National Park where there are plenty of animals to be seen (if they’re not too shy!) before continuing to Sepilok to see orang-utans close-up. The Kinabatangan River is home to some of the widest variety of wildlife on earth and you can take cruises along the river to discover this before heading back to Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah. There’s also the opportunity to extend your stay to climb Borneo’s most famous peak, Mt. Kinabalu.

Orang-utans & Kota Kinabalu
Flying to Sandakan you travel to Sepilok, home of the important orang-utan rehabilitation project in Borneo. Here you’ll learn about this wonderful yet endangered animal – a highlight of the trip. Your final days will be spent on the coast at Kota Kinabalu where you can relax and reflect on your adventure through Borneo.

Headhunters of Borneo
After finding your feet in Kuching, you’ll set off on your adventure deep into Borneo to the jungle heart of Sarawak. During your two-night stay with your Iban (headhunter!) hosts you’ll hike jungle trails, participate in a blowpipe demonstration and swim at a refreshing waterfall. You’ll then enter Bako National Park to walk nature trails and look for wild boar, monitor lizards and proboscis monkeys. Staying at Damai you'll also have the chance to relax on the beach.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1 - Fly to Kuching

Day 2 - Arrive Kuching

Day 3 - Bako NP

Day 4 - Lemanak River

Day 5/6 - Damai Rainforest

Day 7 - Kuching city tour

Day 8 - Sepilok - Orang-utan Reserve

Day 9 - Sukau Rainforest

Day 10 - Kinabatangan River

Day 11 - Kota Kinabalu

Day 12 - Return flight home