Travel across the biodiverse Sabah region, immersing yourself in nature and learning about the island’s indigenous cultures on a 10-day journey through Borneo. From orangutan encounters and bamboo hut homestays to village trekking and sea snorkelling, you’ll find a nature lover’s paradise! Where else can you spot pygmy elephants on a riverbank one day and see proboscis monkeys the next (not to mention slow lorises, flying foxes and rescued sun bears). Explore Borneo on this incredible trip with new friends through rainforest-clad mountains, on warm island sands and in the middle of the jungle.
AdventureWildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Home-stay, Hotel, Hut, Lodge
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Kinabat
Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Kinabatangan River, Kundasang, Kiulu Homestay, Kinarut
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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.
National parksWildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Resort, Home-stay
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Sukau, T
Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Sukau, Tabin Wildlife Reserve, Sandakan, Bako National Park, Mulu National Park, Kinabalu Park, Sepilok
Borneo with Contiki was honestly one of the best trips I’ve ever been on. Our trip leader was amazing and made everything feel so easy and fun. I met such a great group of people, and seeing orangutans in the wild was something I’ll never forget. Every excursion was packed with adventure I had the best time!
Trekking and HikingCaves
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort, Lodge
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kuala Lumpur, Sandakan, Kuching
Kuala Lumpur, Sandakan, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Selingan Island, Sepilok, Kinabatangan
Discover the wild heart of Sabah on this immersive journey through Malaysian Borneo. From the cultural hub of Kota Kinabalu to the remote jungles of Tabin, this trip celebrates nature, wildlife and tradition. Share a meal with the Dusun tribe, spot proboscis monkeys and sun bears in Sepilok, and cruise the Kinabatangan River in search of pygmy elephants and hornbills. Trek to jungle waterfalls, soak in volcanic mud, and sleep in rainforest lodges - gaining insight into the fragile ecosystems and vibrant cultures that make Sabah so unique.
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.
Tabin Wildlife Reserve - Trek to a mud volcano and search for clouded leopard, pygmy elephant and gibbons.
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
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Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
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