3-Week Borneo Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 3-week Borneo itineraries

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• 15 Day Borneo Itinerary, incl. Kuching and Sandakan

  Remarkable 15-day tour winds through Bako National Park, Mulu caves, and Mount Kinabalu. The route includes Sepilok Orangutan Centre, Kinabatangan River cruises, and accommodation at Borneo Rainforest Lodge in Danum Valley, running from Kuching to historic Sandakan.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Kuching & Bako National Park

    Begin in Kuching, the charming capital of Sarawak. "The waterfront is great for evening walks and local hawker stalls." Take a morning boat to Bako National Park on day 2 to see proboscis monkeys. Pack shoes with good grip since the boardwalks get slippery. Plan around the tides as they affect boat schedules.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Mulu National Park

    Get lunch at the airport before flying to Mulu. The day's highlight is Deer Cave, which has the world's largest cave passage. Stay for the evening bat show: "Just when we thought we wouldn't see them, thousands emerged in a snaking line across the sky." Next day, visit Clearwater Cave and try the canopy walkway. Book your spots early.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Kota Kinabalu

    Fly to Kota Kinabalu (KK) in Sabah. The nearby islands are perfect for snorkeling and just 15 minutes away by boat. "The marine park islands offer great value compared to mainland activities." Consider visiting the Mari Mari cultural village for local insights.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Mount Kinabalu & Sepilok

    Take a 2-hour drive to Mount Kinabalu National Park. Stop at Nabalu market and visit Sabah Tea Plantation for mountain views at sunrise. Head to Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary next. "Visit both morning and afternoon feedings for best viewing chances." Watch young orangutans through one-way glass at the nursery.

    
  • Days 9-11

    Kinabatangan River

    Travel to Kinabatangan River for wildlife spotting on river cruises. One visitor recalls: "We watched a mother orangutan teaching her baby to climb - she would let it try, then sway the trees to help when needed." Animals are most active during cooler hours.

    
  • Days 12-13

    Danum Valley

    Take a 3-hour off-road drive to Danum Valley. Stay at Borneo Rainforest Lodge where "One morning a wild male orangutan walked past my porch just 5 meters away!" Join guided jungle walks and night drives. The valley viewpoint hike takes 3 hours round trip. Start early to beat the heat.

    
  • Days 14-15

    Sandakan

    Make the long journey to Sandakan. Watch the sunset from the Nak Hotel's rooftop restaurant. On your final day, explore the waterfront before heading to the airport.

    

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• Borneo Wildlife Highlights

  Wildlife takes center stage on this 15-day adventure covering Sepilok Sanctuary, Kinabatangan River, and Tabin Reserve. The tour encompasses 4 major destinations including Kota Kinabalu and Mount Kinabalu National Park, with wildlife cruises, night walks, and stays at comfortable eco-lodges.

  

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  • Kota Kinabalu Malaysia

    31 mi

  • Mount Kinabalu National Park Malaysia

    31 mi

  • Kota Kinabalu Malaysia

    40 mi

  • Poring Malaysia

    86 mi

  • Sepilok Malaysia

    126 mi

  • Kota Kinabalu Malaysia

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• 15 Days Malaysia Island Borneo: National Parks and Bounty Hunters

  

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  • Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

    608 mi

  • Kuching Malaysia

    79 mi

  • Sri Aman Malaysia

    37 mi

  • Batang Ai National Park Malaysia

    110 mi

  • Bako National Park Malaysia

    488 mi

  • Kota Kinabalu Malaysia

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