Borneo Wildlife Highlights

Borneo Wildlife Highlights
Borneo Wildlife Highlights
Borneo Wildlife Highlights
Borneo Wildlife Highlights
Borneo Wildlife Highlights
Borneo Wildlife Highlights
Borneo Wildlife Highlights
Borneo Wildlife Highlights
Borneo Wildlife Highlights
Borneo Wildlife Highlights
Borneo Wildlife Highlights
Borneo Wildlife Highlights
Borneo Wildlife Highlights
Borneo Wildlife Highlights
Borneo Wildlife Highlights
Borneo Wildlife Highlights


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CAD $7,740 Was CAD $8,310

15 Days

Best Rate: Guarantee

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Easy

This 15 day adventure through the jungles of Sabah provides ample opportunity to spot the incredible endemic wildlife found on the island of Borneo.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 24 Aug 2025

Experience Overview

Wildlife-rich rainforests, bustling cities and breathtaking reserves, Borneo is a destination unlike any other. From proboscis monkeys in Bako National Park to sun bears and orangutans in Sepilok, see some of Borneo's most-loved species on this wild 15-day adventure. Our all-encompassing itinerary includes jungle walks and river cruises, by day and by night, as well as visits to the region's beautiful national parks, wildlife reserves and conservation centres.

Sepilok - Visit the famous Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary and witness the excellent rehabilitation work.
Kinabatangan River - Cruise through the steamy waterways spotting proboscis monkeys and hornbills.
Mulu National Park - Explore its breathtaking cavern systems, unique limestone formation and rich biodiversity.

Highlights

A two week wildlife full immersion in Borneo's jungles of Sabah and Sarawak|Cruise along Bako's rainforest and marvel at Mulu National park's pinnacles|Visit Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary and spend three nights in a lush wildlife reserve

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 20475

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Moderate

TransportTransport: BoatFlightMinibus

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Tour OperatorTour Operator: Explore Worldwide

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: MAB

StartStarts: Borneo

FinishFinishes: Borneo

DurationDuration: 15 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical Rating: Easy

Includes

  • Explore Tour Leader
  • Driver(s)
  • Local Guide(s)
  • Ranger(s)

Accommodation

  • Meritin Hotel
  • Mulu Park HQ
  • Hotel Shangri-La
  • Perkasa Hotel
  • Sepilok Jungle Resort
  • Bilit Rainforest Lodge
  • Tabin Wildlife Resort
  • Sabah Hotel

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $7,740 ($516 /day)

Itinerary

1
Day 1-Join trip in Kuching, the capital of the Sarawak region of Borneo

Our tour starts today in Kuching. The capital of Borneo's Sarawak region is a riverside city where culture, food and nature come together. It's the perfect jumping-off point to explore Borneo's wild side. For those arriving on time, our tour leader will meet you in the hotel reception at 6pm for a welcome meeting. There are no other activities planned today, so you're free to arrive at any time. If you'd like an airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive into Kuching International Airport (KCH), which is a 20-minute drive from the hotel. If you miss the welcome meeting, our tour leader will catch you up over breakfast on day 2. If your flight arrives earlier in the day, why not visit the waterfront for a bite to eat or drop by the fruit market to watch local life unfold.
Accommodation:

  • Type - Hotel
  • Accommodation Name - Meritin Hotel
  • Grade - Comfortable
  • All Inclusive - No
  • Any Meal Provided - No
  • Breakfast Provided - No
  • Dinner Provided - No
  • Lunch Provided - No
  • Meal Name - Meals Provided: None

2
Day 2-Discover Kuching Heritage Trails and take a traditional Sampan Cruise

Today we'll discover the history of Kuching on foot. We'll start our walking tour on India Street and follow a narrow passageway to discover a hidden Indian Mosque. Continuing on, we'll visit the Old Kuching Courthouse, the first Brooke-era administrative building, and The Pavillion, originally used as a medical headquarters. Our city tour then takes us to the Main Bazaar, one of the city's oldest streets, where we can see antiques and handicrafts and the 175-year-old temple, Tua Pek Kong Temple, a singular Chinese temple and its dominant dragon. Finally, we'll take to the water in a Sampan (a traditional boat) and retrace our steps downriver, watching the bustle of local life along the banks. From the river, we'll enjoy a 360 panoramic view of Kuching and its historical landmarks, set against a background of Malay Villages and distant mountains.
Accommodation:

  • Type - Hotel
  • Accommodation Name - Meritin Hotel
  • Grade - Comfortable
  • All Inclusive - No
  • Any Meal Provided - Yes
  • Breakfast Provided - Yes
  • Dinner Provided - No
  • Lunch Provided - No
  • Meal Name - Meals Provided: Breakfast

3
Day 3-Visit a fishing village and cruise along Bako National Park's rainforest

We'll set off early this morning to travel to Bako National Park. Our journey involved a 45-minute drive, followed by a 30-minute cruise along the coast. The oldest of Sarawak's national parks, Bako is the perfect introduction to the region's forests and wildlife. It's home to 275 rare proboscis monkeys, found only in Borneo, and we'll have the chance to spot them, as well as silvered langurs, bearded pigs and monitor lizards. Despite its small size, Bako contains varied terrain, from swamp forest to scrub-like padang vegetation, mangrove forest to dipterocarp forest and delicate cliff vegetation to sandy beaches. We'll head out on walking trails to explore the rainforest, walking past the dipterocarps and dense mangrove forests. Bako is also home to many bird species such as the rufous-backed kingfisher, stork-billed kingfisher, red-crowned barbet, white-bellied woodpecker and many more. During low tide, you can spot the mudskippers and blue-fiddler crabs coming out from their hideout for feeding on the beaches, too. After a simple lunch at the park café, we'll return to Kuching.
Accommodation:

  • Type - Hotel
  • Accommodation Name - Meritin Hotel
  • Grade - Comfortable
  • All Inclusive - No
  • Any Meal Provided - Yes
  • Breakfast Provided - Yes
  • Dinner Provided - No
  • Lunch Provided - Yes
  • Meal Name - Meals Provided: Breakfast & Lunch

4
Day 4-Fly to Mulu and afternoon exploration of Mulu National Park

Today we fly to Mulu, our home for the next two nights. Depending on our arrival time, we have several optional activities to choose from: wander to the Tree Top Tower for views across the Mulu National Park, stroll along the boardwalk to Pukau Waterfall or walk on the Nature Heritage Trail. In the afternoon, we'll head to Mulu National Park Headquarters. Here, we'll take the elevated plank walk to Lang Cave, the longest cave passage in the world. We'll explore its magnificent stalactites and stalagmites before carrying on to the adjoining Deer Cave. Deer Cave is famous for its colony of thousands of free-tailed bats and at dusk, you can watch them emerge from their cave in formation to forage for insects in the rainforest. Our exploration doesn't stop after dark. Next, we'll head out for a night trek through the jungle. The way is dotted with luminescent fungi and blinking fireflies giving us the chance to see creatures not visible in daylight.
Accommodation:

  • Type - Chalet
  • Accommodation Name - Mulu Park HQ
  • Grade - Simple
  • All Inclusive - No
  • Any Meal Provided - Yes
  • Breakfast Provided - Yes
  • Dinner Provided - Yes
  • Lunch Provided - No
  • Meal Name - Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner

5
Day 5-Explore limestone caves at Mulu Park and go on a treetop canopy walkway

This morning, we'll have breakfast accompanied by a jungle chorus before taking a short boat trip up the Melanau River to see two more of Mulu's caves - Wind Cave and Clearwater Cave. These two form part of the Sarawak Chamber, the largest connected cave system in the world. If water levels are low, we'll reach the caves on foot along a short trail. We'll explore the King's Room in Wind Cave before moving on to Clearwater Cave via plank walkways built on the sides of the limestone cliffs and a set of steep steps carved into the side of the hill. Once inside, we'll take some time to admire the limestone formations. Later today, we'll return to Mulu National Park Headquarters and take to the treetops on a canopy walkway. The rest of the afternoon is free - you might like to head out on one of the self-guided walking trails to explore more of the national park.
Accommodation:

  • Type - Chalet
  • Accommodation Name - Mulu Park HQ
  • Grade - Simple
  • All Inclusive - No
  • Any Meal Provided - Yes
  • Breakfast Provided - Yes
  • Dinner Provided - No
  • Lunch Provided - Yes
  • Meal Name - Meals Provided: Breakfast & Lunch

6
Day 6-Fly to Kota Kinabalu, the capital of the Sabah region of Borneo

This morning we bid farewell to our Sarawak tour leader and take a short flight to Kota Kinabalu (KK as it is affectionately known by the locals). Here we'll meet our Sabah tour leader who will accompany us until the end of the tour. The small capital is a cultural tapestry - its inhabitants are a mix of Chinese, Indonesian, Filipino, Indian and of course Malay. This blend of influences makes KK a foodie's dream, with fusion restaurants popping up all over town and street-food stalls serving classics like Nasi Goreng (fried rice with spices) and satay alongside curries and kimchi. We'll land at lunchtime and the rest of the day is free to explore the city's vibrant foodie scene
Accommodation:

  • Type - Hotel
  • Accommodation Name - Hotel Shangri-La
  • Grade - Comfortable
  • All Inclusive - No
  • Any Meal Provided - Yes
  • Breakfast Provided - Yes
  • Dinner Provided - No
  • Lunch Provided - No
  • Meal Name - Meals Provided: Breakfast

7
Day 7-Explore the city's Great Mosque and markets. Optional afternoon visit to Mari Mari village

Today, we'll head out to explore the sights of KK. Having been bombed extensively during World War II, Kota Kinabalu has little of its historic architecture left, however, you can spot glimpses of it amongst the ramshackle markets and mosques. First, we'll visit Tun Mustapha Tower - the tallest building in KK encapsulates the city's new and modern feel. Next, we'll get a feel for the cultural diversity of the city with a visit to the beautiful Chinese temple of Puh Toh Tze, followed by the impressive State Mosque. This much-photographed mosque features intricate examples of Islamic architecture with gold motifs decorating its grand dome. We'll finish our tour at Signal Hill, where you can get a view of the city skyline from the observation platform. This afternoon is free for you to explore more solo, perhaps dropping by the local handicraft market. Alternatively, there's an optional trip to the nearby Mari Mari village, a traditional settlement that celebrates and preserves the indigenous tribes of Borneo.
Accommodation:

  • Type - Hotel
  • Accommodation Name - Hotel Shangri-La
  • Grade - Comfortable
  • All Inclusive - No
  • Any Meal Provided - Yes
  • Breakfast Provided - Yes
  • Dinner Provided - No
  • Lunch Provided - No
  • Meal Name - Meals Provided: Breakfast

8
Day 8-Drive into Kinabalu National Park, lunch with the Dusan tribe in the shadow of Mount Kinabalu

After breakfast, we'll drive to the Crocker Mountain Range (a two-and-a-half-hour journey), home to the highest mountain in Southeast Asia - Mount Kinabalu. Our destination is the small village of Tanak Nabalu where we'll share lunch with the local villagers. The people here are from the ethnic Dusan tribe, most of which now offer their services as guides and porters up to Mount Kinabalu's summit. We'll spend time learning about their ancient culture and customs over a hearty lunch of Hinava. Similar to the Peruvian dish ceviche, Hinava is a raw fish dish which originates from Sabah's Kadazan Dusun tribes. Mackerel is the traditional fish used in Sabah - it's marinated in lime and served with red chilli, ginger, shallots, Bambangan seeds, and prawns. After lunch, we'll walk through the Botanical Gardens to see exotic species of flora such as slipper orchids, a variety of pitcher plants, yellow rhododendrons and much more. En route, we'll stop at the World War Two Memorial Park, which commemorates the thousands of Allied forces, including British and Australian, that lost their lives at the hands of the Japanese empire. Finally, we'll drive on to the town of Kundasang, our rest stop for the night.
Accommodation:

  • Type - Hotel
  • Accommodation Name - Perkasa Hotel
  • Grade - Comfortable
  • All Inclusive - No
  • Any Meal Provided - Yes
  • Breakfast Provided - Yes
  • Dinner Provided - No
  • Lunch Provided - Yes
  • Meal Name - Meals Provided: Breakfast & Lunch

9
Day 9-Visit Poring Hot Springs and a Rafflesia reserve. Drive onto Sepilok

This morning, we'll travel east and visit the Poring Hot Springs, an incredible collection of man-made geothermal pools dotted throughout the forest. Here, we can take a dip in the natural mineral-rich waters and spot monkeys and birds on the canopy walk that traverses the springs. There will also be an option to visit an Orchid Conservation Centre. Afterwards, we'll continue to a Rafflesia farm - known as the 'corpse flower' due to its strong smell, it's possibly the largest existing flower. Then, we'll continue our drive to Sepilok (a four-hour journey) arriving in the late afternoon.
Accommodation:

  • Type - Lodge
  • Accommodation Name - Sepilok Jungle Resort
  • Grade - Simple
  • All Inclusive - No
  • Any Meal Provided - Yes
  • Breakfast Provided - Yes
  • Dinner Provided - No
  • Lunch Provided - No
  • Meal Name - Meals Provided: Breakfast

10
Day 10-Visit Sun Bears Conservation Centre and witness a feeding at Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary. Onto Sukau for a jungle night walk

We have a day full of wildlife ahead of us today. This morning, we set off on foot to the Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Sun bears are the smallest bears and their survival has been threatened by decades of ongoing deforestation. In the wild, they play a key role in keeping the forest healthy. To conservation centre cares for orphaned and confiscated bears, aiming to rehabilitate them and return them to their natural habitat. We'll continue our walk to Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary. A highlight for many of Borneo's visitors, Sepilok is home to the largest of the three orang-utan rehabilitation centres in the world. Covering over 4,000 hectares of forest, the centre was established in 1964 to rehabilitate captured, injured or abandoned apes. So far about 100 'wild men of the forest' have been brought to the centre, and there has been a remarkable success rate with up to 75% having returned to the jungle. The animals are taught how to survive in their natural habitat. We'll visit the centre in time for feeding when, along with the resident apes, females who normally live in the jungle, come to supplement their diet after the birth of their young. After lunch, we'll drive to Sukau, located along Sabah's longest river, the Kinabatangan. After some time to rest, we'll take to the water for our first river cruise, hoping to spot some of the endemic wildlife dotted among Sukau's myriad waterways. For those feeling energetic, tonight there'll be a night walk in the jungle with the chance to spot nocturnal animals like the civet cat, tarsier, and slow loris as well as owls, frogs and a variety of insects.
Accommodation:

  • Type - Lodge
  • Accommodation Name - Bilit Rainforest Lodge
  • Grade - Comfortable
  • All Inclusive - No
  • Any Meal Provided - Yes
  • Breakfast Provided - Yes
  • Dinner Provided - Yes
  • Lunch Provided - Yes
  • Meal Name - Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

11
Day 11-Cruise along the Kinabatangan River searching for wildlife on its banks

Waking to the distant calls of gibbons and hornbills, we'll have an early breakfast before joining a morning river cruise to Kelenanap Oxbow Lake. The Kinabatangan River area is home to an incredible array of wildlife - a total of 10 primate species including proboscis monkeys, langur monkeys, gibbons and macaques are all common here. With some luck, we might even spot an orangutan in the wild! The area is also known for pygmy elephants, Malay sun bears, clouded leopards and crocodiles. Birdlife is just as prolific, with all eight species of hornbill present, not to mention kingfishers, ospreys, storks and eagles. We have another river cruise this afternoon to spot more of Borneo's varied wildlife with the help of our expert guide. After dinner this evening, we'll also have an optional night cruise. This is an excellent opportunity to see the water lit up by fluorescent light, with the chance to see the shine of a pair of eyes staring back at us.
Accommodation:

  • Type - Lodge
  • Accommodation Name - Bilit Rainforest Lodge
  • Grade - Comfortable
  • All Inclusive - No
  • Any Meal Provided - Yes
  • Breakfast Provided - Yes
  • Dinner Provided - Yes
  • Lunch Provided - Yes
  • Meal Name - Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

12
Day 12-Drive onto the Wildlife Reserve of Tabin; Afternoon nature walk to the Lipad Mud Volcano

We head deeper into the rainforest today on our drive to the Reserve of Tabin (a three-and-a-half-hour drive). On route, we'll see many reminders of man's interference with nature. Much of the route to the conservation area has been deforested and replaced with vast swathes of palm oil plantations. Malaysian Borneo and Indonesia account for over 90% of the world's production of palm oil, and the drive today gives us first-hand experience of the problem it causes by displacing endemic and endangered wildlife and flora. Our tour leader will add some extra insight into the palm oil industry, a complex issue that isn't pleasant to witness but is a reality in modern-day Borneo. Fortunately, the Tabin Wildlife Reserve has long been kept as a conservation area, meaning the rainforest here has remained entirely intact. The Tabin Wildlife Reserve was created in 1984 to preserve some of Sabah's most endangered species and, covering an area of some 122,000 hectares, it's the largest in Malaysia. Tabin is home to the Sunda Clouded Leopard and the Borneo Elephant, as well as seven of Sabah's primates and a huge array of bird species. In the afternoon we head out for our first walk, along the Elephant trail to the Lipad Mud Volcano. This small active volcano provides a mineral salt lick and thus attracts a multitude of wildlife which we hope to spot. A variety of animal footprints are usually visible across the mud, and the adventurous can try out the effects of the mud which is said to be excellent for skin care. Our accommodation for the next two nights is the Tabin Wildlife Resort, a charming collection of wooden chalets built on stilts that look out over the river and surrounding hills. The chalets are comfortably appointed with en-suite facilities and a ceiling fan, and the resort also has a restaurant and bar.
Accommodation:

  • Type - Lodge
  • Accommodation Name - Tabin Wildlife Resort
  • Grade - Comfortable
  • All Inclusive - No
  • Any Meal Provided - Yes
  • Breakfast Provided - Yes
  • Dinner Provided - Yes
  • Lunch Provided - Yes
  • Meal Name - Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

13
Day 13-In Tabin Wildlife Reserve: Bird Watch and take a dip beside a waterfall. Guided night walk

We rise early this morning amongst the birdsong and gibbon calls to travel to the core of the reserve, climbing the observation tower to discover some of Tabin's near 300 species of birds. Here, we hope to spot species such as the Bronzed Drongo, Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot and Purple-throated Sunbird, to name but a few. We'll move on to the Orang-utan Release Centre to learn about the important work the centre plays in the final step of releasing rehabilitated Orang-utans back into the wild. From here, we'll continue on foot, through the lush steamy rainforest to Lipad Waterfall, where it's possible to take a dip in the natural pools and brave a shower under the falls. In the afternoon, you're free to relax in the natural surroundings, or perhaps try out the Tabin Rainforest Foot Soak - a mixture comprised of a natural blend of local herbs to ease those weary feet. After dinner, there will be the option to head out on a night walk. Keep an ear and eye out for some of the nocturnal wildlife found near the resort.
Accommodation:

  • Type - Lodge
  • Accommodation Name - Tabin Wildlife Resort
  • Grade - Comfortable
  • All Inclusive - No
  • Any Meal Provided - Yes
  • Breakfast Provided - Yes
  • Dinner Provided - Yes
  • Lunch Provided - Yes
  • Meal Name - Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

14
Day 14-Morning nature walk in Tabin Wildlife Reserve. Afternoon drive to Sandakan

This morning, we have our final chance to spot some of Tabin's wildlife on a nature walk. At lunchtime, we'll drive to the bustling town of Sandakan.
Accommodation:

  • Type - Hotel
  • Accommodation Name - Sabah Hotel
  • Grade - Comfortable
  • All Inclusive - No
  • Any Meal Provided - Yes
  • Breakfast Provided - Yes
  • Dinner Provided - No
  • Lunch Provided - No
  • Meal Name - Meals Provided: Breakfast

15
Day 15-Trip ends in Sandakan

Our trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Sandakan. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart from Sandakan at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you'd like an airport transfer today, you'll need to depart from Sandakan Airport (SDK), which is a 20-minute drive from the hotel.
Accommodation:

  • Type -
  • Accommodation Name -
  • Grade -
  • All Inclusive - No
  • Any Meal Provided - Yes
  • Breakfast Provided - Yes
  • Dinner Provided - No
  • Lunch Provided - No
  • Meal Name - Meals Provided: Breakfast

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Reviews

 

Anonymous   -  Traveled, May 2025

Memorable Trip would recommend. Good balance between urban and rural. Plenty of wildlife. Enjoyed the river safaris although if you go on a night river safari you might want to consider something to cover your mouth/nose as the boats move slowly and the air is still so it is thick with exhaust fumes from the boat engines, though it was great to see crocodiles close up at night. Binoculars and a camera with a good lens are a bonus if that is important to you. Sometimes the itinerary changed e.g. due to the weather (this happened to us in Tabin although the local guide and Clay did a good job of arranging alternatives e.g. additional vehicle safaris) and the canopy walk in Sarawak was closed for renovation (I'm sure it will be reopened now) and Signal Hill is also closed for renovation and has been for the last year. The Rhinos are extinct; the last one died several years ago. The trip notes gave us the impression that we would be seeing Orangutans in the release centre near Tabin, however, although we couldn't visit because of the weather we were assured they are only there at the time of release (a fairly rare event). The tour leaders and local guides were very good. Leech Socks and Wellingtons are available at the lodges. Wriggly, blood sucking leeches are a thing!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/06/2025

 

Jeff   -  Traveled, May 2025

Overall a great trip as we were very lucky with wildlife the second week. Group size of 9 helped too and we all got along. Weather was generally kind but 100% humidity on some days hit you for six!!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/06/2025

 

Anonymous   -  Traveled, April 2025

We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the trip. We did see a lot of wildlife, though not as much as expected given the advertising for what we would see (we understand this is nature, but Borneo has definitely suffered from the palm oil plantations, the lack of birdlife was evident). The trip notes need updating - the Malaysian Rhino is extinct. Some improvement suggestions is that the tour group was too big (we had 15) for the types of activities and level of fitness needed. One less night in Kuching and instead have a night in Baku National Park would have been better. The park doesn't open til 8-9am so we missed seeing a lot of wildlife at dawn as by the time we got there it was already hot and sunny. It would have been good to know that we were changing guides half way through the tour. We found out it's because they can't work in the other state of Malaysia, (Sarawak and Sabah need different visas) but it would have been nice to know before the trip. If there was a way we could keep the same guide that would be ideal. At least if the first guide had even experienced the whole trip end to end so he could talk about what the second leg involved would have been beneficial. Other than that, we loved the holiday and the accommodation and meals were all of a high standard.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/12/2025

 

Deborah   -  Traveled, April 2025

I had a great time. Explore should make it clear in their information that this is not a good time to go to Borneo to see wildlife. We were told by all the guides that we should visit when the fruit is on the trees if we wanted to see animals. As this tour is specifically marketed as a wildlife tour - it was very light on wildlife. In my opinion (and of others in the group) it should be made clear that this is not the best time of year to visit for wildlife. It was disheartening to be constantly told that we would not see various animals during this season. Also, as a wildlife tour, we spent a long time in cities - Kuching and KK. Would have been better to spend more time in the wildlife parks. I don’t think this tour should be sold during the periods when spotting wildlife is unlikely.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/07/2025

 

Vanessa   -  Traveled, April 2025

Just had a wonderful trip round Borneo with a group of interesting and friendly like-minded people. Highlights were seeing a group of silver leaf monkeys in the trees just above our heads, a pygmy elephant on the riverbank, wild orangutans, proboscis monkeys, rhinoceros hornbills, millions of bats leaving a cave, a leopard cat chasing insects in the road. Wildlife spotting in Borneo is more hit and miss than in Africa - some outings you see loads, others you admire trees, spiders weaving their webs, and the odd macaque, but there is usually plenty to see and very rewarding when you do. It is worth taking good binoculars and/or a camera with a good lens. The local guides in Mulu and Tabin were fantastic, as was one of our two tour leaders. The other was good. There were a few reasons for not giving 5 stars: we were a group of 15, and only one guide was included for wildlife walks - which for night walks was a joke. Anyone not in the first few people in the line saw very little. Secondly, there was a little more downtime than expected in towns. For example, if you didn't do the optional Mari Mari Village trip (which was expensive, but really interesting) then there was little to do in KK. Overall I would thoroughly recommend it - saw some fantastic wildlife, made some new friends.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/05/2025

 

Anonymous   -  Traveled, April 2025

Excellent trip, lots of wild life and a nice balance of cultural discoveries too.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/05/2025

 

Sharon   -  Traveled, November 2024

This is a very diverse tour from temples, gardens and markets in the Cities to Long Boat rides, safari vehicles, hikes and canopy walks in the Jungles, Rivers and Rainforests. Our Leaders, Mel in Sarawak and Hazli in Sabah shared their vast knowledge of Borneo and it's people with us. Hazli seems to know everything about flowers, trees, Animals, Birds, fruits, and veggies and history and culture of Borneo. He is very organized and caring about his group. We also had very experienced local guides in the National Parks to enhance our time there. Hiking through limestone caves in Mulu and viewing the exodus of thousands of bats in formation was spectacular. VERY early morning hikes, boat rides or game drives in the Rain Forest in Bilt and Tabin were well worth getting up for. We were lucky to see all of Borneo's Big Five in the wild, Pygmy Elephants, Proboscis Monkeys, Orangutans, Rhinoceros Hornbill and Crocodiles--AMAZING! I would also like to mention that I thoroughly enjoyed the overland part of this tour from Kota Kinabalu to Tabin with our friendly, helpful Driver Razali. While weather and wildlife sightings are unpredictable, I would have enjoyed this tour even if things had not worked out perfectly for us.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/02/2024

 

Karen   -  Traveled, November 2024

Our Explore Leader Hazli was excellent. He is one of the Best Guides i have had. we were so lucky to see so much wildlife thanks to him. It was an amazing trip and would recommend it to anyone that loves wildlife

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/04/2024

 

Anonymous   -  Traveled, November 2024

I have just returned from a 15 day tour around Borneo. It was a totally amazing trip with so many opportunities to see native animals both in sanctuaries and also out in the wild. Our guides were brilliant ( Mel and Hazli) who worked so hard and pulled out all the stops to make our trip so memorable. the supporting crew like Rozali our driver and specialist guides in various parks were also just wonderful, so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/06/2024

 

Anonymous  -  Traveled, October 2024

A very enjoyable trip with plenty of wildlife to see - we did manage to spot all that we were hoping for, including wild Orang-utans. I was glad I took a hiking pole as some of the walks involved negotiating a lot of tangled tree roots and slippery, uneven surfaces, sometimes in, or just after, the rain. Sadly, we missed a day in Mulu due to the cancellation of our flight there from Kuching - no idea if this happens frequently or not. With a bit of re-hashing of the itinerary by our tour leader, Joe, we caught up with some of the sights the next day, but missed the river trip. In general, there was a variety of activities to enjoy, so we were not out walking in the heat and humidity all the time. Well worth going!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/04/2024

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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.