Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
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Through rainforest, jungle, rivers and wetlands, take a 12-day Premium adventure to uncover Borneo’s natural wonders. You’ll discover fascinating culture, history and ancient traditions as you journey to the jungles of Sabah and Sarawak, learn about the Iban way of life within Batang Ai National Park, get swept up in the energy of Kuching and connect with nature at the Kinabatangan River. Take boat rides in search of local wildlife, visit an Orangutan rehabilitation centre in Sandakan and wake up to the calls of monkeys. From dense rainforests to misty rivers and jungle valleys, this diverse island is a joy to explore.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Bungalow, Hotel, Lodge, Resort
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kuching, Sandakan, Kinabatangan
Kuching, Sandakan, Kinabatangan, Batang Ai, Mulu National Park, Kota Kinabalu
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Get to know a land of natural beauty and rare wildlife on this Borneo adventure through Sabah. With its collection of unique animals, ancient traditions, tribal villages, rescued orangutans and scenic views, Sabah has something for everyone. You’ll experience it all over 11 days in Borneo – climbing Mt Kinabalu at sunrise, watching sea turtles lay their eggs with an expert local ranger by your side and sharing laughs with your local hosts in a remote village. Visit conservation sanctuaries, search for local wildlife at different times of day and night along the Kinabatangan River (including pygmy elephants if you’re lucky) and explore the wilderness of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kinabalu National Park.
National parksMountains
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Hostel, Guest House, Home-stay, Resort
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Dusun V
Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Dusun Village, Mt Kinabalu National Park, Kinabatangan River, Sepilok, Turtle Island
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One of the best holidays I have ever had, our rep Mr Lee Teck Seng was just the best rep and friend to us all. He made every person feel individual and important
WildlifeBird watching
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Resort
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kuching, Sandakan, Kinabatangan
Kuching, Sandakan, Kinabatangan River, Lahad Datu, Bako National Park, Mulu National Park, Kota Kinabalu, Mt Kinabalu National Park, Sepilok
Immerse yourself in natural wonders and abundant wildlife unique to Borneo on this 10-day adventure. Journey through lush rainforests, navigate scenic rivers and explore the traditional villages of this beautiful region. Hang out with orangutans in Sepilok, cruise along the Kinabatangan River, unwind on the shores of Manukan Island and get a taste of vibrant city life in Kota Kinabalu. This restorative deep dive into nature will undoubtedly leave you wanting to return again and again.
WildlifeNational parks
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Lodge, Hotel, Resort
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Kinabat
Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Kinabatangan River, Kundasang, Manukan Island
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If you're looking for an adventure somewhere spiritual, wild and full of natural beauty, this 20-day trip through Borneo might just be for you. Trek through the steamy jungles of Gunung Mulu National Park, relax on the shores of Turtle Island and see the cheeky orangutans in Sepilok reserve. Meet locals from the small villages that sit in the shadow of Mt Kinabalu and look out for the abundant wildlife on your trails, boat journeys and in the jungles you spend a night or two in. This is Borneo!
WildlifeNational parksCaves
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort, Hostel, Home-stay, Guest House
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Dusun Vi
Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Dusun Village, Mt Kinabalu National Park, Poring Hot Springs, Kinabatangan River, Sepilok, Turtle Island, Sandakan, Mulu National Park, Longhouse, Labuan
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Travel to Borneo on an 9-day family adventure and discover the curious wildlife and spectacular landscapes of the region. Learn how orphaned orangutans are rehabilitated back into the wild, swim among colourful fish, watch baby green turtles take wobbly steps towards the waterfront and relax on sandy beaches. Along the way you'll make friends, try some delicious cuisine and forge some incredible memories. With all of the essentials included, and plenty of free time to explore at your own pace, you and your family will fall in love with the unique animals, lush ecosystem and sandy islands of Borneo.
Wildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kota Kinabalu, Mt Kinabalu Natio
Kota Kinabalu, Mt Kinabalu National Park, Kinabatangan River, Sandakan, Turtle Island, Sepilok, Beringgis Beach Resort
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Pack up the troupe and head into Borneo's lush jungles on a family adventure. Keep an eye out for proboscis monkeys on a scenic cruise down the Kinabatangan River, or watch intelligent orangutangs on a visit to one of Borneo's best animal sanctuaries. Learn about a bygone era with an eye-opening visit to a Dusun village and wander through vast tea plantations in Ranau. Stop off at the idyllic Dinawan Island and see the colourful fish living beneath its shimmering waters. Everywhere you look, this island is brimming with unforgettable memories.
Wildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa, Tent, Resort, Lodge
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kota Kinabalu, Mt Kinabalu Natio
Kota Kinabalu, Mt Kinabalu National Park, Sandakan, Manukan Island, Sepilok
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A real Borneo adventure. Trek rainforest and jungle trails in search of wildlife such as Orangutan, ascend limestone pinnacles and climb Mt Kinabalu. This is Borneo as few ever experience it - a journey through ancient rainforests, Indigenous homelands and high mountain trails that reveals the wild heart of the island. Designed for active, curious travellers, this immersive Borneo trekking tour combines rich cultural connection, unique wildlife encounters and spectacular landscapes.
Beginning in Kuching, we explore Sarawak’s colonial past and Indigenous heritage before travelling deep into the forest by longboat to stay at the remote Nanga Sumpa longhouse. Here, we spend time with the Iban people and venture out on foot in search of orangutans, macaques and hornbills in their natural habitat. We continue upriver to jungle camps, swim in waterfalls and walk trails few others will ever access.
Next, we fly to Mulu National Park - home to one of the world’s largest cave systems and the dramatic limestone Pinnacles of Gunung Api. Trekking through pristine rainforest, we climb to a viewpoint overlooking these 45-metre (148-foot) high stone spires, rising sharply from the jungle below.
In Sabah, we ascend Mount Kinabalu (4095m/13,435ft), Borneo’s highest peak, trekking through ever-changing ecological zones — from lowland forest to alpine scrub - to witness sunrise above the clouds. The journey concludes on the Kinabatangan River, where dawn and dusk wildlife cruises offer sightings of proboscis monkeys, elephants and rare birdlife, all within one of Southeast Asia’s most biodiverse ecosystems.
Throughout the adventure, we stay in simple lodges and jungle camps, work with expert local guides and contribute to long-standing conservation and community-based tourism efforts. It’s an unforgettable multi-activity adventure - rich in biodiversity, culture and achievable challenges.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Hut
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kuching, Sepilok, Kota Kinabalu
Kuching, Sepilok, Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Nanga Sumpa, Mawang Camp, Sungai Mawang, Mulu National Park
Explore a land of natural beauty and rare wildlife on this 20-day adventure in Malaysia. From bustling cityscapes to the blissful countryside to the lush tropical rainforest, unique animals and tribal villages, Malaysia has something for everyone. Experience the very best of mainland Malaysia and Borneo – hike in the Ulu Muda rainforest, climb Mt Kinabalu, share some laughs with your local village hosts and watch sea turtles lay their eggs with an expert local ranger by your side. Each moment of this incredible small group adventure will give you a fascinating insight into Malaysia.
ExplorerWildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Home-stay, Hostel, Hotel, Resort, Eco Lodge, Guest House
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kuala Lumpur, Dusun Village, Kin
Kuala Lumpur, Dusun Village, Kinabalu Park, Kinabatangan, Sepilok, Turtle Island, Sandakan, George Town, Teluk Bahang, Ulu Muda, Cameron Highlands
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Embark on our 14-day Borneo & Malaysia tour, a country of extraordinary contrasts where bustling modern cities meet the untamed jungles of Borneo. This in-depth Malaysia tour package invites you to explore all the best attractions in Malaysia, from the breathtaking landscapes, unique wildlife to the rich cultural diversity that makes this country a top tourist destination in Asia. With a close encounter with wild animals like orangutans, sun bears and monkeys, and remote tribes, every moment is designed to make your trip to Malaysia unforgettable.
Known for its dense jungles, the Borneo island is a sanctuary for endangered wildlife. Float along the Kinabatangan River, keeping an eye out for crocodiles, macaques, and hornbills, or marvel at families of proboscis monkeys feeding in their natural habitat. This remarkable region also offers the rare chance to connect your holiday in Malaysia with a wildlife safari at world-renowned rehabilitation centers and sanctuaries.
Start your adventure stress-free with our seamless door-to-airport service. Imagine beginning your journey without worrying about traffic or arranging transportation, thanks to a complimentary one-way chauffeur service from your home to the airport. Our small group tour, limited to a maximum of 16 guests, promises personalized attention and a unique “local-host” experience exclusively offered by Tweet World Travel. With guaranteed departures for as few as two guests, you can book with confidence. From airport meet-and-greet services with local guides to 24/7 assistance, every detail is taken care of, so you can focus on enjoying the adventure of a lifetime.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
35-70 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kuala Lumpur, Sepilok Orangutan
Kuala Lumpur, Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Kota Kinabalu, Mount Kinabalu, Kuching, Batang Ai, Mulu National Park, Clearwater Cave, Sandakan
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
