Borneo Family Holiday Comfort

Borneo Family Holiday Comfort
Borneo Family Holiday Comfort
Borneo Family Holiday Comfort
Borneo Family Holiday Comfort
Borneo Family Holiday Comfort
Borneo Family Holiday Comfort
Borneo Family Holiday Comfort
Borneo Family Holiday Comfort
Borneo Family Holiday Comfort

From:

CAD $2,520

10 Days

Best Rate: Guarantee

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

Pack up the troupe and head into Borneo's lush jungles on a family adventure. Keep an eye out for proboscis monkeys on a scenic cruise down the Kinabatangan River, or watch intelligent orangutangs on a visit to one of Borneo's best animal sanctuaries.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 20 Dec 2025

Experience Overview

Pack up the troupe and head into Borneo's lush jungles on a family adventure. Keep an eye out for proboscis monkeys on a scenic cruise down the Kinabatangan River, or watch intelligent orangutangs on a visit to one of Borneo's best animal sanctuaries. Learn about a bygone era with an eye-opening visit to a Dusun village and wander through vast tea plantations in Ranau. Stop off at the idyllic Dinawan Island and see the colourful fish living beneath its shimmering waters. Everywhere you look, this island is brimming with unforgettable memories.

Highlights

  • Watch young orangutans learning to climb for the first time at the Sepilok Sanctuary
  • Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife on a cruise down the Kinabatangan River
  • Grab a snorkel or soak up the relaxed beach vibe on glorious Dinawan Island
  • Experience the hospitality of the Dusun people while enjoying lunch in a rural village
  • Look over rolling green hills of tea with a night at a tea plantation, including a sampling of delicious local varieties

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 2739

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Comfortable

TransportTransport: Private Minivan,Boat,Plane

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Travel StylesTravel Styles: Family

Tour OperatorTour Operator: Intrepid Travel

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: TMFK

StartStarts: Kota Kinabalu , Malaysia

FinishFinishes: Kota Kinabalu , Malaysia

DurationDuration: 10 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical Rating: Light

Includes

Meals: Breakfasts (9), Lunch (4), Dinner (4)
Accommodation: 4-star Hotel (2 nights),Cottage (1 night),Resort (4 nights),Tented Villa (2 nights)

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,520 ($252 /day)

Itinerary

1
Day 1: Kota Kinabalu

Selamat datang! Welcome to Malaysia. Your adventure begins with a Welcome Meeting at 5pm. If you arrive early, you can immerse yourself in history of this intriguing city between the Borneo jungle and the South China Sea at the Sabah State Museum. You can also visit the Mari Mari Cultural Village, or perhaps explore the islands off Kota Kinabalu, excellent for swimming and snorkelling.

Included Activities:

  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer

Optional Activities:

  • Kota Kinabalu - Sabah Museum entrance fee (15 MYR)

Accommodation:

  • Horizon Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

2
Day 2: Dusun Village

Leaving Kota Kinabalu behind, head for the hills and the unspoilt wilderness of the World Heritage-listed Kinabalu National Park. Stop off en route at a local home in a Dusun village. The Dusun people are wonderfully welcoming, and here you'll have the chance to learn about their culture as you sample local dishes at a home cooked lunch. If you are lucky, you may get to sample linopot, a tasty snack featuring rice tightly wrapped inside a leaf. Join a guided half day village walk that includes a visit to the local bee farm and see coffee being produced at a local factory. You’ll also meet the women from Everything Pineapple, a business that's known for its delicious pineapple products. This NGO empowers local women to reach new heights socially and financially and has some of the best jam you’ll ever taste. In the afternoon, travel by private bus to Sabah Tea Plantation where you will spend the night in a beautiful cottage nestled among the grounds of a lush tea garden

Included Activities:

  • Dusun Village - Guided village walk

Accommodation:

  • Sabah Tea (Number of Nights: 1)

3
Day 3: Kinabatangan River

After breakfast, drive to Kinabatangan River in a private vehicle where you will arrive at your jungle lodge, located beside the river, ideal for taking in the lush surrounds. The Kinabatangan River is a protected forest reserve, containing some of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Borneo. In the afternoon, board a river cruise, hopefully spotting some of the more exotic local creatures. Wild elephants seldom reveal themselves, but crocodiles, macaques, wild orangutan, proboscis monkeys, hornbills and kingfishers are more easily seen. After this short adventure, return to the lodge to enjoy dinner.

Included Activities:

  • Kinabatangan River - Afternoon Wildlife Spotting Cruise

Accommodation:

  • Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort (Number of Nights: 1)

4
Day 4: Kinabatangan River

Be woken by the the call of a Bornean gibbon, or perhaps a hornbill, before a morning cruise down the river. Keep an eye out for proboscis monkeys, Borneo gibbons, long tail macaques and pig tail macaques and see if you can spot the differences between each species. This afternoon you will make a special visit to our Intrepid Foundation partner, RESPonsible Elephant Conservation Trust (RESPECT) to learn about the important work they are doing and help plant some grass for the Borneo pygmy elephants. In the evening you get your last chance to take as many photos as you can on a final river cruise before the final night in your lovely accommodation right in the heart of the jungle.

Included Activities:

  • Kinabatangan River - Afternoon Wildlife Spotting Cruise
  • Kinabatangan River - Dawn wildlife cruise
  • Kinabatangan River - Night wildlife Spotting cruise
  • Kinabatangan River - RESPECT (The Intrepid Foundation partner) visit & elephant grass planting

Accommodation:

  • Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort (Number of Nights: 1)

5
Day 5: Sepilok

This morning, travel to Sepilok where you will spend the next two nights in a beautiful rainforest resort. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy how you would like. You may choose to take a nature walk in the nearby Rainforest Discovery Centre, swim in the resort pool or visit Sandakan, once the capital of British North Borneo (additional cost for transport applies). The Sandakan War Memorial was originally a Japanese Prisoner of War Campy and also marks the starting point of the tragic Sandakan Death Marches, of which 2,400 POWs were forced to walk through the jungles of Borneo. Of this number, only 6 survived, owing to courageous escapes.

Optional Activities:

  • Sandakan - War Memorial - Free

Accommodation:

  • Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort (Number of Nights: 1)

6
Day 6: Sepilok

Today is a highlight for many, visiting the region's prized residents at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. In the nursery you can view young orangutans as they learn how to climb on a specially constructed jungle gym. Human contact must be kept to a minimum and it's essential that you follow the instructions of the park, as directed by your leader, at all times. To see more of Borneo’s creatures, there’s the option to visit the newly opened Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center. Here rescued Sun Bears that have spent many years being mistreated and locked away in cages are cared for, with hopes of rehabilitation and reintroduction into the wild. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy by the pool or perhaps head into town for a spot of shopping.

Included Activities:

  • Sepilok - Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

Optional Activities:

  • Sepilok - Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (50 MYR)

Accommodation:

  • Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort (Number of Nights: 1)

7
Day 7: Dinawan Island

This morning head to Sandakan Airport for a short flight to Kota Kinabalu. After touching down we will take a private transfer south to the jetty before boarding a boat out to the beautiful Dinawan Island. After checking into your villa tents, you will have time to explore the island, relax or enjoy one of the many activities offered by the resort.

Accommodation:

  • Ara Dinawan Island Resort (Number of Nights: 1)

8
Day 8: Dinawan Island

After breakfast you and your family will learn more about the Marine Ecosystem on the island with a programme which will give you insight into the importance of the coral to marine biodiversity. First up will be an informative talk about the coral reef ecosystem and the importance of the reef to marine life. Then we swap the indoor classroom to the outdoor classroom a one hour snorkelling trip with a marine biologist. Take a boat out to the nearby house reef to have a closer look at the types of corals, the habitat, signs of damages and healings, observing and identifying marine life with your specialist. A fun way for the entire family to explore this beautiful part of the world. Heading back to shore the afternoon will be free to enjoy at your own pace. Perhaps soak up the turquoise vistas for another few hours or if you are keen you can take out kayaks (free) for some more fun on the water. 

Included Activities:

  • Dinawan Island - Marine Ecosystem Program

Accommodation:

  • Ara Dinawan Island Resort (Number of Nights: 1)

9
Day 9: Kota Kinabalu

Hit the water again this morning with a local guide for another snorkelling trip.. Then after lunch, it's time to say goodbye to this piece of paradise and head back to Kota Kinabalu. After checking into the hotel you will have time to relax before the option of a final group dinner to celebrate your incredible Borneo adventure.

Included Activities:

  • Dinawan Island - Snorkeling Trip

Accommodation:

  • Horizon Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

10
Day 10: Kota Kinabalu

Your Borneo family adventure comes to an end after breakfast today and you are free to leave anytime.

Similar Tours

Japan Family Holiday

12 Days from CAD $5,724

Northern India Family Holiday Comfort

14 Days from CAD $2,230

Borneo Family Holiday

9 Days from CAD $1,400

Vietnam Family Holiday Comfort

12 Days from CAD $1,860

Morocco Family Holiday Comfort

10 Days from CAD $1,365

Iceland Family Holiday

6 Days from CAD $2,895

Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.

In Business Since 1989

Share a personalized trip brochure!

Why Choose Us?

We Work for You

Our goal to make you happy! That means ensuring our travel consultants have the best product knowledge and excellent customer service. A positive customer experience is our #1 goal!

Our Products

We offer an broad selection of travel products, including all-inclusive vacation packages, pre-packaged tours, custom travel itineraries, destination weddings, and luxury vacations.

Escapes Cares

We believe in giving back. When you book with us, you are contributing to tree planting through our partners at Veritree, as well ocean conservation though Oceana Canada.