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Best of Borneo (13 destinations)

20 days
From Kuching to Sandakan
4.7
7 traveler reviews
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
Ages 15+
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Highlights

  • See wild orangutans at the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre and look for proboscis monkeys in Bako National Park. One of the last truly wild places on earth, Borneo offers rare treats for nature lovers.
  • Follow in the infamous footsteps of tribal warriors on a trek through wild, dense jungle on the Headhunter’s Trail – rich with wildlife like hornbills and monkeys.
  • Climb Mt Kinabalu – the literal pinnacle of all treks in South East Asia – with local guides whose families have trekked the mountain for generations. Witness the sunrise at the peak after a morning hike and spot diverse flora and fauna along the way.
  • Join a local ranger to witness the life cycle of sea turtles, who come ashore on Turtle Island to lay their eggs on the beach. At night, you’ll watch the hatchlings make a dash down the beach on the way to their new life.
  • Cruise down the Kinabatangan River and search for wildlife in this rich and unique jungle ecosystem – if you’re lucky, you may even spot wild pygmy elephants!

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Kuching
  2. Day 2 Bako National Park - Kuching
  3. Day 3 Semenggoh Wildlife Centre - Kuching
  4. Day 4 Gunung Mulu National Park
  5. Day 5 Gunung Mulu National Park
  6. Day 6 Gunung Mulu National Park
  7. Day 7 Headhunters Trail - Limbang
  8. Day 8 Labuan Island
  9. Day 9 Kota Kinabalu
  10. Day 10 Kota Kinabalu
  11. Day 11 Dusun Village
  12. Day 12 Dusun Village
  13. Day 13 Kinabalu National Park
  14. Day 14 Kinabalu National Park
  15. Day 15 Kinabatangan River
  16. Day 16 Kinabatangan River
  17. Day 17 Sepilok
  18. Day 18 Turtle Island
  19. Day 19 Sandakan
  20. Day 20 Sandakan
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    Excellent
    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
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    4.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
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  • Best of Borneo (13 destinations) reviewer 1
    · October 7th, 2023
    It was everything I imagine it will be and...
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Andrea, Thank you so much for your kind words! We hope you had a wonderful time with us. Hope to see you on our trips again :)
    Trip date: June 2023
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    · August 28th, 2010
    We could not have seen so much without being on a tour group. Everything was well organised.
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    Trip date: August 2010
  • A
    · September 22nd, 2010
    This was a fantasic trip with a great mix of content, overall heaps of time to cruise and relax.
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    Trip date: August 2010
  • A
    · July 27th, 2010
    My overall experience was most enjoyable, but i feel personally i would enjoy a smaller group. I was also pleased that this trip was the 1st part and the more exciting part was too come.
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    Trip date: June 2010
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    · February 28th, 2010
    I have travelled with Intrpid a number of times and have always had experiences that I would not have had without the knowledge and support of the Intrpid guides and their contacts.
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    Trip date: January 2010
  • A
    · July 23rd, 2010
    An excellent itinerary. I would change nothing.
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    Trip date: June 2010
  • A
    · July 22nd, 2010
    An excellent itinerary, only one thing I would change.
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    Trip date: June 2010

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