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Borneo Wildlife Highlights

15 days
Start and end in Kota Kinabalu
4.7
9 traveler reviews
Borneo Wildlife Highlights - Explore!
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Age range 16 to 85
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Highlights

  • Explore Kuching's historical sites by foot
  • Cruise down Sarawak River on a traditional Sampan
  • Spot rare wildlife in Bako and Mulu National Parks
  • Witness thousands of bats at Deer Cave
  • Discover Kota Kinabalu's vibrant food scene

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Kuching, the capital of the Sarawak region of Borneo
  2. Day 2 Discover Kuching Heritage Trails and take a traditional Sampan Cruise
  3. Day 3 Visit a fishing village and cruise along Bako National Park's rainforest
  4. Day 4 Fly to Mulu and afternoon exploration of Mulu National Park
  5. Day 5 Explore limestone caves at Mulu Park and go on a treetop canopy walkway
  6. Day 6 Fly to Kota Kinabalu, the capital of the Sabah region of Borneo
  7. Day 7 Explore the city's Great Mosque and markets. Optional afternoon visit to Mari Mari village
  8. Day 8 Drive into Kinabalu National Park, lunch with the Dusan tribe in the shadow of Mount Kinabalu
  9. Day 9 Visit Poring Hot Springs and a Rafflesia reserve. Drive onto Sepilok
  10. Day 10 Visit Sun Bears Conservation Centre and witness a feeding at Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary. Onto Sukau for a jungle night walk
  11. Day 11 Cruise along the Kinabatangan River searching for wildlife on its banks
  12. Day 12 Drive onto the Wildlife Reserve of Tabin; Afternoon nature walk to the Lipad Mud Volcano
  13. Day 13 In Tabin Wildlife Reserve: Bird Watch and take a dip beside a waterfall. Guided night walk
  14. Day 14 Morning nature walk in Tabin Wildlife Reserve. Afternoon drive to Sandakan
  15. Day 15 Trip ends in Sandakan
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What's Included

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What's Not Included

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  • Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

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Age Range

16 to 85 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.6
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  • A
    · September 14th, 2023
    Seeing the orangutans in the wild and the rainforest
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 20th, 2023
    Sepilok orangutan sanctuary and seeing orangutans and elephants in the wild was amazing! Also, the tour was a good balance of wildlife and cultural experiences
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 20th, 2023
    Seeing the orangutans not only in the rescue centre but also in the wild, it was amazing
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · November 8th, 2023
    Hazli is a great guide. Amazing ‘spotter’. We loved the night rides and walks and the river trips. The night market.
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    Trip date: October 2023
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  • A
    · November 8th, 2023
    I can’t pin point one highlight as the to me the whole experience was wonderful
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    Trip date: October 2023
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  • A
    · November 9th, 2023
    Seeing the orangutans, flying squirrels & Rhinoceros & Helmeted Hornbill birds!
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    Trip date: October 2023
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  • A
    · November 8th, 2023
    Night safaris, by boat and vehicle. Great places to stay. Animals and birds to see, helped by superb leader / guides.
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    Trip date: October 2023
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  • A
    · November 22nd, 2023
    Sepilok seeing orangutan’s up close and we were also lucky enough to see them on trips from Bilit and Tabinin the wild. We also saw proboscis monkeys, macaques and a gibbon in the wild as well as a range of birds and other mammals. The Sun Bear rescue centre was a good addition. The palm oil production was also very interesting given it is a useful product if done right and the need for balance with nature. It was great to finish at Tabin with
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    Trip date: November 2023
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  • E
    · September 14th, 2023
    Fantastic trip. Busy but amazing. Not a minute lost. Incredible wildlife. While we didn't get to see orangutans in the wild, we saw pigmy elephants, proboscis monkeys, gibbons, macaques, red giant flying squirrel, different types of kingfishers, and other rare wildlife. Tried different fruits, some great, others, not so much. The rainforests were... rainy, no disappointment there. Hazli, our tour leader was great, answered all the questions and provided opportunities to see and experience the culture of Borneo. Would like to return!
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    Trip date: September 2023

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15 days
Borneo Wildlife Highlights
From Kota Kinabalu to Kota Kinabalu

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    Amelia

    Asked on November 8th, 2023

    When will April 2025 tour dates be available?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten November 2023

      2025 dates will become available in the new year, so keep your eyes peeled come January.

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    Dale

    Asked on October 11th, 2023

    why are the single rooms so expensive (almost double compared to other TourRadar trips)

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten October 2023

      The price of the single rooms are at the contracted rates that we have with the hotels. Unfortunately we cannot change these.

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    Ali

    Asked on June 4th, 2023

    Is there a single supplement available? What comprises a simple jungle lodge accommodation? What is the physical level rating?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten June 2023

      We do offer a Single room option. The additional supplement would cost from £540.00. We grade this trip as moderate this would be a balance of busy days and early starts.

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