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Best of Malaysian Borneo

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Duration

14 Days

Prices Start from

$5,090pp (ex. flights)

This two-week holiday to Malaysian Borneo explores the state of Sabah from Danum Valley to Sepilok and Kota Kinabalu, including wildlife encounters, tropical jungles, mountains and idyllic beaches.

Key Highlights of this Itinerary

Canopy walk in the primary rainforest, Danum Valley, Malaysia 1

Danum Valley

Explore pristine rainforest from the canopy walkways of Danum Valley.

Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia 2

Mount Kinabalu

Climb Mount Kinabalu, and watch the sunrise from the highest peak in South East Asia.

Proboscis Monkey, Kinabatangan River, Malaysia 3

Kinabatangan River

Cruise the Kinabatangan River in search of pygmy elephant, orangutan and proboscis monkey.

Beach 4

Secluded beaches

Swim, ride or relax on a secluded stretch of beach.

Why we like it

This holiday works brilliantly for both couples and families. We have included the best areas for wildlife encounters, giving you the greatest chance to see orangutan in the wild as well as a wealth of other wildlife. Rainforest and river exploration combines with mountain conquering and the holiday culminates with time to chill out on the beach – the perfect combination of action and relaxation.

Explore our suggested itinerary

  • Day 1

    Kota Kinabalu

  • Day 2

    Kota Kinabalu - Lahad Datu - Danum Valley

  • Day 3 - 4

    Danum Valley

  • Day 5

    Danum Valley - Kinabatangan River

  • Day 6

    Kinabatangan River

  • Day 7

    Kinabatangan River - Sepilok

  • Day 8

    Sepilok - Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu - Kinabalu Park

  • Day 9

    Kinabalu Park

  • Day 10

    Kinabalu Park - Kota Kinabalu

  • Day 11 - 13

    Kota Kinabalu

  • Day 14

    Kota Kinabalu

Day 1

Kota Kinabalu

Day 2

Kota Kinabalu - Lahad Datu - Danum Valley

Day 3 - 4

Danum Valley

Canopy walk in the primary rainforest, Danum Valley, Malaysia

Explore pristine rainforest from the canopy walkways of Danum Valley.

Day 5

Danum Valley - Kinabatangan River

Day 6

Kinabatangan River

Kinabatangan River, Malaysia

Cruise the Kinabatangan River in search of pygmy elephant, orangutan and proboscis monkey.

Day 7

Kinabatangan River - Sepilok

Orangutan in the jungle of Borneo, Malaysia

Come face to face with orangutan at Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre.

Day 8

Sepilok - Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu - Kinabalu Park

Orangutan in the jungle of Borneo, Malaysia

Come face to face with orangutan at Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre.

Day 9

Kinabalu Park

Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Climb Mount Kinabalu, and watch the sunrise from the highest peak in South East Asia.

Day 10

Kinabalu Park - Kota Kinabalu

Day 11 - 13

Kota Kinabalu

Beach

Swim, ride or relax on a secluded stretch of beach.

Day 14

Kota Kinabalu

Our travel experts can tailor this itinerary to suit you.

More details

Orangutan, Danum Valley, Borneo
Orangutan

Orangutans And Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre

If orangutans have eluded you in the wild, Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre offers a wonderful chance to see these primates as they are on their journey through rehabilitation and back into the wild. A 43 kilometre squared reserve of lowland primary rainforest and mangrove, Sepilok was made into an orangutan protection zone in 1964. Fruit is placed on platforms in the rainforest twice daily and released orangutans can return to feed in order to supplement what they cannot find in the wild.

 

Danum Valley, Malaysia
Danum Valley, Borneo