An example of our longer customised tour of Borneo.
15 Days / 14 Nights Best of Borneo
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Kuching
Arrival in Kuching, the capital city of Sarawak on the Island of Borneo. Check in at Grand Margherita Hotel for 2 nights stay. (N)
Day 2: Sarawak Cultural Village
Visit the Sarawak Cultral Village where the rich cultural heritage of Sarawak is showcased and preserved (B,L,D)
Day 3: To Batang Ai / Mengkak Iban Longhouse
Travel by road to Batang Ai, and then by boat to a traditional Iban Longhouse for 2 night adventure. Warm welcome by the natives, tour the longhouse, watch the natives at work such as making mats, baskets, handicrafts and mending fish nets. . (B, L, D)
Day 4: Mengkak Iban Longhouse
Experience longhouse life as you join the natives in their daily chores. Trek to nearby waterfall. After dinner, socialize with the longhouse dwellers, presentation of gifts and witness cultural performances (B, L, D)
Day 5: To Kuching / Kuching City Tour
Morning, travel back to Kuching. Afternoon city tour of Kuching to see landmarks that make Kuching a city to remember. Overnight at Hilton Hotel for 1 night. (B, L)
Day 6: Fly to Kota Kinabalu
Transfer to the airport, and fly to Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah. Stay 2 nights at a 4 star hotel in the city (B)
Day 7: Kinabalu National Park/ Poring Hot Spring
Travel through the mighty Crocker Range towards Poring Hot Springs for the Treetop canopy walkway and the chance to bathe in natural hotsprings water. Visit the Unesco World Heritage Kinabalu National Park to see the rich plant life (B, L)
Day 8: To Sandakan - Selingan Turtle Island
Fly to Sandakan and travel by boat to Selingan Turtle Island. Opportunity to see sea turtle coming ashore to lay eggs. Participate in turtle hatchling release into the sea. Overnight stay in national park accommodation. (B, L, D)
Day 9: To Sepilok & Sukau
Early morning boat journey to Sandakan. Visit Sepilok Orang Utan Centre to see the endangered “man of the forest” being rehabilitated to return to the wild. After lunch travel by road to Sukau. Afternoon river cruise to spot wildlife. 2 night stay at Myne Resort (B, L, D)
Day 10: Kinabatangan River Cruise
Morning Oxbow lake cruise and afternoon river cruise for more chance to see wildlife. (B, L, D)
Day 11: To Danum valley
Transfer to Lahad Datu and onwards to Danum valley. Trek through the primary rainforest to the canopy walkway. Stay 2 nights at Borneo Rainforest Lodge. (B, L, D)
Day 12: Danum valley
Full-day exploration with your guide. Visit the Coffin Cliff burial area and swim in freshwater pools. (B, L, D)
Day 13: Fly to Kota Kinabalu /Gaya Island Resort
Fly to Kota Kinabalu and stay at the Gaya Island Resort for 2 night. (B)
Day 14: Gaya Island Resort
Free day at Gaya Island Resort. Soak up the tropical sun and swim in the azure water.
Day 15: Departure
Transfer to the airport for departure flight. (B)
Meal legend :
B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.