Premium Borneo in Depth

Through rainforest, jungle, rivers and wetlands, take a 12-day Premium adventure to uncover Borneo’s natural wonders. You’ll discover fascinating culture, history and ancient traditions as you journey to the jungles of Sabah and Sarawak, learn about the Iban way of life within Batang Ai National Park, get swept up in the energy of Kuching and connect with nature at the Kinabatangan River. Take boat rides in search of local wildlife, visit an Orangutan rehabilitation centre in Sandakan and wake up to the calls of monkeys. From dense rainforests to misty rivers and jungle valleys, this diverse island is a joy to explore.
Activities
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Kuching - Welcome Dinner
- Batang Ai - Nanga Sumpa Dinner
- Batang Ai - Lachau Bazaar Lunch
- Batang Ai - Jungle and Plantation Walk
- Batang Ai - Local Longhouse Visit
- Batang Ai - Enseluai Waterfall
- Kuching - Group Lunch
- Mulu National Park - Sunset bat experience
- Mulu National Park - Deer & Lang Caves guided walk
- Mulu National Park - Wind & Clearwater Caves guided walk
- Mulu National Park - Picnic Lunch
- Kota Kinabalu - Sunset Cocktail
- Kota Kinabalu - Local Market Tour
- Kinabatangan River - Afternoon Wildlife Spotting Cruise
- Kinabatangan River - Evening Wildlife Walk
- Sandakan - War Memorial
- Kinabatangan River - Morning wildlife spotting cruise
- Kinabatangan River - Evening Wildlife Spotting Cruise
- Sepilok - Sun Bear Conservation Centre
- Sepilok - Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
- Sandakan - Farewell Dinner
- Surround yourself with rich wildlife with two nights at the naturally beautiful and perfectly located Kinabatangan Wetland Resort – your Feature Stay accommodation.
- Visit endangered orangutans at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, meet the Malaysian sun bear and take multiple cruises down the Kinabatangan in search of wildlife.
- Gain unique insight into the Iban way of life during an Exclusive Experience where you stay in a rustic jungle lodge in the rainforests of Batang Ai, visit a traditional longhouse and chat to the locals about their culture.
- Get a taste of Borneo’s diverse food scene during Exclusive Experiences, including dinner at a bustling food court popular with locals and a freshly caught seafood dinner after touring the seafood market.
- Experience Borneo's beautiful natural surroundings with visits to local farms, waterfalls, National Parks, wildlife cruises, and more.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, RESPonsible Elephant Conservation Trust (RESPECT). Donations help them educate and engage local communities on the importance of conserving local habits for Borneo Pygmy Elephants.
- Adventure and Active
- Off the Beaten Path
- Safari, Animals, and Wildlife

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...Intrepid Travel is a world leader in sustainable experience-rich travel that has been taking travelers off the beaten track to discover the world's most amazing places since 1989.
That's over 30 years of adventures, visiting new places and old friends, and countless, unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world on small group trips with like-minded explorers and a local leader to show you around.
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Kuching | ||
2 | Batang Ai National Park | ||
3 | Batang Ai National Park | ||
4 | Kuching | ||
5 | Mulu National Park | ||
6 | Mulu National Park | ||
7 | Kota Kinabalu | ||
8 | Kota Kinabalu | ||
9 | Kinabatangan River | ||
10 | Kinabatangan River | ||
11 | Sandakan | ||
12 | Sandakan |