Borneo Wildlife Discovery
Travel across Sarawak and Sabah on a small-group trip focused on Borneo’s forests, parks and wildlife. The route includes Kuching, Bako National Park, Gunung Mulu National Park, Kota Kinabalu, Mount Kinabalu National Park, Sepilok, Tabin Wildlife Reserve and Sandakan. Start in Kuching with time in the city and a boat trip into Bako National Park. Continue to Mulu for caves and forest walks before flying to Kota Kinabalu, with free time to use the city as a base. From there, head to Mount Kinabalu National Park, then east to Sepilok for orangutan viewing and on to Tabin Wildlife Reserve for guided jungle activities and wildlife watching. The trip ends in Sandakan after time in some of Sabah’s best-known natural areas, with a stay that also includes a traditional Rungus longhouse night.
Key details
15 days
14 nights
Route
Malaysia
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Travel style
Small groups
Duration
15 days
Destination
Malaysia
Highlights
- Small-group travel across Sarawak and Sabah
- Bako, Mulu and Mount Kinabalu national parks
- Orangutan viewing in Sepilok
- Guided wildlife activities in Tabin Wildlife Reserve
Itinerary
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Kuching
Arrival in Kuching and group dinner
Arrive in Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, and meet your tour leader and fellow travellers in the evening. The trip begins with a group dinner at the waterfront.Dinner - 2
Bako National Park
Boat trip to Bako National Park
Travel out of the city to Bako National Park by road and boat. Spend the day among rainforest, coastal trails and wildlife before returning to Kuching.Breakfast - 3
Gunung Mulu National Park
Fly to Mulu and walk to Deer Cave
Fly to Mulu National Park, settle in and join the walk to Deer Cave with the park guides. In the evening, watch for the bat exodus at dusk, conditions permitting.Breakfast
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 13 nights in hotels and lodges, plus 1 night in a traditional Rungus longhouse
- Services of qualified English-speaking local leaders and local park guides
- Listed activities
- Transport by private minibus, boat and 4x4 vehicle where required
- Breakfasts, and selected additional meals as shown in the itinerary
What's not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Meals and drinks not listed in the itinerary
- Optional activities and personal expenses
- Single supplement, visas and vaccinations
Dates & availability
Updating availabilitySelect departure month and travellers.
Upcoming departures
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Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.