Wildlife Wonders and Islands of Borneo
A beautifully diverse and expert trip to experience the rich wildlife, nature and culture of Borneo
Personalised journeys from start to finish
Every trip helps support Conservation
Every detail taken care of
What's included
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Completely private tour of Kinabatangan
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Full day Sun Bear and Orangutan Excursion
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Private tour options in Sepilok Nature Resort, Lankayan Island, Gayana Eco Resort and Kota Kinabalu
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Luxury accommodation throughout
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Meet and greet airport service
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Full support from your Travel Concierge before, during and after your trip
At a glance
A handcrafted itinerary by our expert Malaysia travel designers to bring you a varied, immersive and comprehensive trip of Borneo’s best wildlife, natural and cultural experiences with a relaxing tropical island finale.
Beginning with a night in Sandakan to visit the renowned Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre to see some of Borneo’s rescued creatures up close. Then you’ll spend three days on the exotic Lankayan Island and resort for fantastic diving, underwater life and unwinding in these exotic, secluded surrounds. Next delve deep into the Kinabatangan river and wilderness for spotting Borneo’s best fauna and endangered species (Orang-Utans, Sun bears, pygmy elephants) in the wild with expert daily safari expeditions. Your final destination is the spoiling and stunning Gayana island eco-resort and hideaway for three nights and the choice of jungle trekking, cultural excursions, diving or simply kicking back.
Example trip itinerary
Sandakan
Flight
Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan
Transfer
Private transfer to Sepilok Nature Resort
Check in to Sepilok Nature Resort for two nights
Check in to your comfortable guestroom at Sepilok Nature Resort.
Full day Sun Bear and Orangutan Excursion
Today you will come face to face with the incredible endangered animals of this area. The eight hour long excursion will include sights of man's closest relative, the Orangutan, and the Sun Bear.
Transfer
Transfer from Sepilok Nature Resort to Jetty and Speedboat to Lankayan Island
Check in to Lankayan Island Resort
Check in to your guestroom at the idyllic Lankayan Island Resort.
Three days enjoying Lankayan Island
Spend your time on Lankayan Island digging your toes into the hot white sand and cooling off the crystal clear Sulu Sea.
Transfer
Shared speedboat transfer to Kinabatangan
Check in to Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge
Check in to your comfortable guestroom at the scenic Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge.
Full day wildlife spotting at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge
Cruise into the Mangrove Forest and Sakau Village, where you can look out for proboscis monkey, orang-utan, gibbons, pygmy elephant and hornbills.
Transfer
Transfer from Sim Sim Jetty to the Airport
Kota Kinabalu
Flight
Flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
Transfer
Private transfer to Jessleton Point Jetty
Check in to Gayana Eco Resort
Check in to your sumptuous villa at the impressive Gayana Eco Resort.
Three days enjoying the Gayana Eco Resort
Spend your time at the luxurious Gayana Eco Resort relaxing on the beach and taking advantage of the lovely onsite spa, or getting active snorkelling and scuba diving in the azure waters. Other exciting activities you can get involved with include jungle trekking and playing marine biologist for the day at the Marine Ecology Research Centre.
Transfer
Private speedboat transfer to Kota Kinabalu
Full day Penampang cultural tour
A full day exploring Borneo’s culture and heritage. You will visit a vibrant, bustling market at Penampang, temples and churches before cruising down a river to visit the Monosopiad cultural village where you will learn about the Borneo history of headhunting.
Transfer
Private speedboat transfer to Gaya Island
Transfer
Private speedboat transfer to Kota Kinabalu
Transfer
Private Transfer to Kota Kinabalu Airport
Flight
Flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur
We design private journeys for people who wish to go beyond the typical and experiencing something truly special. Our amazing team of travel designers, concierges and local guides work together to create unique journeys that get deep under the skin of where you’re visiting.
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Wildlife Wonders and Islands of Borneo
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A handcrafted itinerary by our expert Malaysia travel designers to bring you a varied, immersive and comprehensive trip of Borneo’s best wildlife, natural and cultural experiences with a relaxing tropical island finale. Beginning with a night in Sandakan to visit the renowned Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre to see some of Borneo’s rescued creatures up close. Then you’ll spend three days on the exotic Lankayan Island and resort for fantastic diving, underwater life and unwinding in these exotic, secluded surrounds. Next delve deep into the Kinabatangan river and wilderness for spotting Borneo’s best fauna and endangered species (Orang-Utans, Sun bears, pygmy elephants) in the wild with expert daily safari expeditions. Your final destination is the spoiling and stunning Gayana island eco-resort and hideaway for three nights and the choice of jungle trekking, cultural excursions, diving or simply kicking back. | Whats included?
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Days 1-8 |
Sandakan |
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Flights & transfers
Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan |
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| Private transfer to Sepilok Nature Resort | |
| Check in to Sepilok Nature Resort for two nights Check in to your comfortable guestroom at Sepilok Nature Resort. |
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| Full day Sun Bear and Orangutan Excursion Today you will come face to face with the incredible endangered animals of this area. The eight hour long excursion will include sights of man's closest relative, the Orangutan, and the Sun Bear. |
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| Transfer from Sepilok Nature Resort to Jetty and Speedboat to Lankayan Island | |
| Check in to Lankayan Island Resort Check in to your guestroom at the idyllic Lankayan Island Resort. |
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| Three days enjoying Lankayan Island Spend your time on Lankayan Island digging your toes into the hot white sand and cooling off the crystal clear Sulu Sea. |
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| Shared speedboat transfer to Kinabatangan | |
| Check in to Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge Check in to your comfortable guestroom at the scenic Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge. |
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| Full day wildlife spotting at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge Cruise into the Mangrove Forest and Sakau Village, where you can look out for proboscis monkey, orang-utan, gibbons, pygmy elephant and hornbills. |
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| Transfer from Sim Sim Jetty to the Airport | |
Days 8-11 |
Kota Kinabalu |
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Flights & transfers
Flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu |
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| Private transfer to Jessleton Point Jetty | |
| Check in to Gayana Eco Resort Check in to your sumptuous villa at the impressive Gayana Eco Resort. |
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| Three days enjoying the Gayana Eco Resort Spend your time at the luxurious Gayana Eco Resort relaxing on the beach and taking advantage of the lovely onsite spa, or getting active snorkelling and scuba diving in the azure waters. Other exciting activities you can get involved with include jungle trekking and playing marine biologist for the day at the Marine Ecology Research Centre. |
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| Private speedboat transfer to Kota Kinabalu | |
| Full day Penampang cultural tour A full day exploring Borneo’s culture and heritage. You will visit a vibrant, bustling market at Penampang, temples and churches before cruising down a river to visit the Monosopiad cultural village where you will learn about the Borneo history of headhunting. |
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| Private speedboat transfer to Gaya Island | |
| Private speedboat transfer to Kota Kinabalu | |
| Private Transfer to Kota Kinabalu Airport | |
| Flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur |
