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Wild Encounters of Borneo - Small Group

8-Day Small Group Borneo Tour of Sandakan, Kinabatangan, Kundasang, Kota Kinabalu and Ara Dinawan Island

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Beautiful Mother and Baby Orangutan in Borneo, Malaysia
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When do you want to travel?

Travel & Accommodation

8 days, 1 country and 6 cities

7 nights accommodation

Meals

7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 5 Dinners

Group Size & Activity Level

Average 16 people, Balanced

Itinerary

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Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, the Best of Borneo

Borneo brings you close to nature at its most remarkable, from orangutans and sun bears to river safaris through the Kinabatangan wetlands. In Sabah, you’ll meet local communities, taste coffee in the foothills of Mount Kinabalu and stay among ancient mangroves in a protected RAMSAR wetland. With your Travel Director leading the way, explore Sandakan, Kota Kinabalu, rainforest, highlands and island shores on a journey shaped by wildlife, local food and the people who call this part of Malaysia home.

How you’ll travel
Guided throughout, with authentic local connections.

Standard regional accommodation

Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal

Deluxe coach travel

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8-Day Small Group Borneo Tour of Sandakan, Kinabatangan, Kundasang, Kota Kinabalu and Ara Dinawan Island

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Sandakan to Kuching

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Sandakan to Kuching

11-Day Small Group Borneo Tour of Sandakan, Kinabatangan, Kundasang, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching

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Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

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Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

8-Day Small Group Borneo Tour of Sandakan, Kinabatangan, Kundasang, Kota Kinabalu and Ara Dinawan Island

Save up to $372

From

$3,299

Was

$3,665

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Sandakan to Kuching

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Sandakan to Kuching

11-Day Small Group Borneo Tour of Sandakan, Kinabatangan, Kundasang, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching

Save up to $474

From

$4,324

Was

$4,795

Trip map

Borneo Explorer Guided Tour Map 2027

Day By Day Itinerary

8-day itinerary from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu visiting 1 Country and 6 Cities.

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About this trip

Sightseeing highlights

Discover Sandakan, Sepilok, Kinabatangan, Kundasang and Kota Kinabalu

Visit orangutan and sun bear sanctuaries, the Kinabatangan River, rainforest canopy walkways, Mount Kinabalu foothills and Ara Dinawan Island

Visit Agnes Keith House and the Dusan community

What's included?

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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Must-see sightseeing

Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Optional Experiences and free time

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Wild Encounters of Borneo - Small Group trip reviews

Wild Encounters of Borneo - Small Group trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

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162,352 reviews

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You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

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