Borneo Tours & Trips
Ever dreamed of going to the Sepilok Rehabilitation Center to see orangutans swing through the trees or exploring the huge limestone cathedral in Gomantung Cave? Take a boat ride down the Kinabatangan River, where pygmy elephants come to drink, or hike through the jungles near Bilit, where hornbills call overhead. Borneo is another world, and it’s calling you.
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maria • traveled in July, 2025
My guide , Abrman (so?), was fantastic. As a single woman traveler in her 60s, he was always kind, attentive and helpful. He helped me with my luggage and made sure that I was always engaged in the activities. The bilit ecolodge was fabulous on the river. The air conditioning worked great.
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Thomas • traveled in April
We started with a disappointment because the weather prevented us from going to Bako N.P. But by ghe end of the trip we had a very ling list of wildlife sightings & experiences. Our guide was wonderful!
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Robyn • traveled in October, 2024
Driver Sameer was great !! Seemed confusing who was running the show. Guide on day 1 was not arranged and our day didn't start till around 11am when we finally met with him (he had been at the gym ????) This guide was not satisfactory and we feel we missed out on alot in Delhi. More confusion about what was included in our tour re entry fees & water. We were on holidays and we should not have needed to complain to get what we paid for :( Day 1 from our perpective was very lacking and day 2 was very stressful. Eventually things settled and we enjoyed both Jaipur and Agra.
7-Day Orangutans in the Mist - Private Tour
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- Best places to start your Borneo tour
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The best Borneo tour packages
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Duration 7 days Destinations Pangkalan Bun, Kumai, Tanjung Puting National Park, Tanjung Harapan Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch Operator Realistic Asia From $2,388
5% Off- US$2,269+$200 local paymentsYou save $119
3D2N Orangutan in Tanjung Puting with Overnight on the Boat
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Amazing experience, such a peaceful trip, the guides and all crew members were wonderful.”
Anne, traveled in April
Tanjung Puting National Park reveals its secrets over 3 days aboard a traditional riverboat. Orangutans gather at Camp Leakey and Pondok Tanggui, while Sekonyer River teems with wildlife. Forest treks and firefly-lit evenings in the Nipah Palm Area create lasting memories.
Duration 3 days Destinations Tanjung Puting National Park Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Pesona Indo From
5% Off- US$350
Journeys: Best of Borneo National Geographic Journeys
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great tour, well organized.”
Ross, traveled in May
The vast cave networks of UNESCO-listed Gunung Mulu house millions of bats emerging from Deer Cave. Wildlife viewing along Kinabatangan River pairs with orangutan observation at Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre. Jungle lodges at Kampung Bilit and Tabin Wildlife Reserve offer prime wildlife watching locations.
Duration 12 days Destinations Kuching, Gunung Mulu National Park, Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Sukau, Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary Age Range Ages 12+ Operator National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures From $4,849
15% Off- US$4,122You save $727
Borneo & the Malaysian Peninsula
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great sights, great food, and cultural immersion in distinct cities make for an unforgettable experience.”
Philip, traveled in April
Wildlife viewing peaks at Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary and along Kinabatangan River, home to pygmy elephants. Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort and Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort host guests for dawn cruises and night walks.
Duration 14 days Destinations Sepilok, Sandakan, Sukau, Pulau Langkawi Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $3,825
7% Off- US$3,575You save $250
This private tour flies you from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan for two nights in a remote jungle lodge along Kinabatangan River with morning and afternoon wildlife cruises. Check out Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Sun Bear Conservation Centre, then fly to Kota Kinabalu.
Duration 11 days Destinations Kuala Lumpur, Sandakan, Sepilok, Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, Kinabatangan, Kota Kinabalu, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Mount Kinabalu National Park, Poring Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From
7% Off- US$2,460
Semenggoh Nature Reserve offers close orangutan sightings before you head by longboat to an Iban longhouse where villagers perform traditional war dances in ceremonial dress and serve tuak rice wine. Trek Bako National Park to spot proboscis monkeys and carnivorous pitcher plants.
Duration 5 days Destinations Kuching, Sri Aman, Bako National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From
7% Off- US$1,170
Borneo Sarawak and Sabah Discovery
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The night rides and walks and the river trips. The night market.”
Julia, traveled in October
Remarkable wildlife encounters await at Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary, along Kinabatangan River, and throughout Tabin Wildlife Reserve. Comfortable lodges including Tabin Wildlife Resort provide perfect bases for spotting endemic species during guided night walks and river safaris.
Duration 16 days Destinations Kota Kinabalu, Mount Kinabalu National Park, Poring, Sepilok Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! From
7% Off- US$5,640
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Demographics
Solo Travelers41 tours- Couples30 tours
- Young Adults (18 - 39)5 tours
- Seniors (50+)27 tours
Best time to visit Borneo
- Spring 2026
Spring tours in Borneo mix nature and culture in really practical ways. Most trips start with some nice treks in Kinabalu National Park before heading over to Sepilok and the Kinabatangan area. The spring weather works perfectly for doing river safaris in the morning and rainforest walks later in the day - our guests love seeing wildlife from both angles. If you've got more time, the Sarawak tours are worth considering; you'll explore Santubong Peninsula's mangroves and join some pretty interesting night walks in Kubah National Park. The Bidayuh village stays add a genuine cultural element that fits naturally with all the nature experiences.
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- Summer 2026
In summer, you get longer daylight hours which really helps with spotting wildlife. Our most popular trips combine Sepilok Orangutan Centre visits with several days along the Kinabatangan River, and travelers consistently tell us they see lots of wild orangutans and pygmy elephants. For active types, we've got guided walks through Tabin Wildlife Reserve and visits to the Sun Bear centre. Summer's perfect for our bigger tours covering both Sabah and Sarawak - you'll stay in a mix of comfy lodges and traditional longhouses while hitting all the main spots. Many people like finishing up on Langkawi or Borneo's beaches, which makes sense after all that wildlife watching.
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- Fall / Autumn 2026
Autumn brings some nice conditions for exploring Borneo's different environments. The Kinabatangan River tours work really well because lower water levels mean more animals gather near the riverbanks - it's pretty normal for our travelers to spot several orangutan families during just one river cruise. Longer tours include both Sepilok and Semenggoh sanctuaries, giving you two different ways to learn about orangutan conservation. Our trekking tours in autumn combine walks in Kinabalu Park with visits to local villages and tea plantations, which active travelers really enjoy. Photographers particularly like this time of year; the morning light along the river is perfect for getting good shots of proboscis monkeys, hornbills and also other wildlife.
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- Winter 2026 / 2027
The winter river tours in Borneo really shine when water levels are just right. Our travelers love combining time at Sepilok's orangutan sanctuary with cruises on the Kinabatangan River - it's pretty common to spot wild orangutans, proboscis monkeys and also crocodiles right from the boat. For those wanting more, we've got tours that take you through Bako National Park's trails and into the massive Mulu caves, where the evening bat exodus looks extra special in the crisp winter air. If you're into photography, you'll get plenty of chances to capture hornbills, macaques and also gibbons in their natural habitat. Many guests tell us they didn't expect the traditional longhouse stays to be such a highlight of their wildlife trip, but they often end up being a favorite part.
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