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Orangutans in Borneo, Indonesia

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Experience the remarkable Borneo rainforest on our 6 top rainforest exploration tours to Sandakan for 2026 and 2027. Get up close and personal with the lush vegetation and exotic wildlife of the Borneo rainforest, providing you with an unforgettable experience. Over 5 to 8 days, you will explore the rich cultural and natural diversity of Borneo, renowned for its tropical rainforest, mangroves, and a vast array of unique flora and fauna. With prices starting at $1,282, come and discover the magic of the Sandakan rainforest. Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Pygmy elephants in the wild
from $3,223
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Borneo Big Five Wildlife Expedition

6 Day Itinerary
  • Discover Orangutans at Sepilok
  • Learn Sun Bears
  • Experience Gomantong Cave
  • Join river cruises
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Sandakan / Borneo Rainforest Lodge
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Relaxed
Explore Borneo on this 6-day, 5-night Big Five wildlife tour package combining Danum Valley's beautiful Borneo Rainforest Lodge with Sukau Rainforest Lodge. The Borneo Big 5, which include the Pygmy Elephant, Orangutan, Proboscis Monkey, Crocodiles, and Rhinoceros Hornbill, are the species you'll spot on this journey.
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Flying squirrel on a tree
from $2,076
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Borneo Wildlife Safari

5 Day Itinerary
  • Observe Orangutans
  • Embark on a river cruise
  • Explore Gomantong Caves
  • See endemic birds at Cuckoo Hide
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Sandakan / Utan Rainforest Lodge
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Easy Active
Embark on a 5-day Wildlife Safari adventure in Borneo, starting in Sandakan and exploring the wonders of Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sukau Rainforest Lodge, and Utan Rainforest Lodge. Enjoy river cruises, nature walks, cave explorations, and the diverse flora and fauna of Borneo's rainforests.
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Sunrise over Mount Kinabalu
from $2,327
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Sabah Rainforest Safari

8 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy Kota Kinabalu city tour
  • Coral island relaxation
  • Visit Kinabalu Park HQ
  • Orangutan rehabilitation visit
  • Cruise Kinabatangan River
  • Cruise along the Segama River
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Kota Kinabalu / Utan Rainforest Lodge
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Wildlife Viewing, Rainforest Exploration, Hiking, Snorkeling
Activity Level
Easy Active
Explore Kota Kinabalu and Borneo in 8 days! Enjoy a city tour, visit the night market, and relax on an island. Discover wildlife at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, cruise the Kinabatangan River, and stay at Sukau Rainforest Lodge. End your trip at Utan Rainforest Lodge in the Virgin Jungle Reserve with river cruises, safaris, and nature walks.
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Borneo Eco Tours - Melapi Restaurant 2 at dusk
from $2,791
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Borneo River & Rainforest Exploration

5 Day Itinerary
  • Visit and learn about orangutans
  • Explore and observe sun bears
  • Enjoy Sukau Rainforest Lodge
  • Stroll along the Hornbill Boardwalk
  • Discover Borneo Rainforest Lodge
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Sandakan / Borneo Rainforest Lodge
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Relaxed
Join this 5-day, 4-night river & rainforest travel package. Mystical Borneo offers you the two finest, Sukau Rainforest Lodge and Borneo Rainforest Lodge, with the opportunity to view orangutans, and sun bears, and optional activities such as night safaris and wildlife treks.
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Kinabatangan River
from $2,851
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Borneo Hiking & Wildlife Adventure

7 Day Itinerary
  • Stay at Sukau Rainforest Lodge
  • See pygmy elephants and orangutans
  • Explore the jungles of Borneo
  • Summit Mount Kinabalu
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Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Ultimate
This 7-day Borneo adventure takes you to the highest peak in Malaysia - Mt. Kinabalu - before heading to the Sukau Rainforest Lodge on the banks of the Kinabatangan River where you'll find pygmy elephants, orangutans, and proboscis monkeys.
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We just saw elephants in the wild!
from $1,282
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Sukau Rainforest Lodge Extension

4 Day Itinerary
  • Stay at Sukau Rainforest Lodge
  • See pygmy elephants and orangutans
  • Explore the jungles of Borneo
  • Cruise the Kinabatangan River
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Sandakan / Sandakan
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Wilderness Lodge Exploration
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Relaxed
Explore the jungles of Borneo on this 4-day tour from Sukau Rainforest Lodge, where you can explore the Gomantong Caves and cruise the Kinabatangan River with your naturalist guide in search of pygmy elephants, orangutans, proboscis monkeys and rhinoceros hornbills, and perhaps even an orangutan. This makes for an excellent extension tour!
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