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Embark on an unforgettable wildlife viewing journey to Borneo, Malaysia. With Adventure Life as your guide, explore the rainforested interior of this island paradise and discover its abundant wildlife. From orangutans to pygmy elephants, take in the wonders of this unique habitat with one of our 8 Borneo Wildlife Viewing Tours available for 2026 and 2027, starting at $1,282 for trips lasting from 5 to 15 days. Encounter some of the most captivating creatures on land and water such as proboscis monkeys, crocodiles, orangutans in their natural habitat, sea turtles, hornbills and more! Make your dream adventure come true with one of Adventure Life's specialists who can help you plan a seamless trip that will stay with you for a lifetime. Get in touch with us today to start planning your unforgettable wildlife viewing experience in Borneo!
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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 $2,673
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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
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Hiking
Activity Level
Easy Active
Explore Kota Kinabalu and Borneo in 8 days. Browse the city's night market, snorkel the reefs of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, and watch orangutans at Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre. Cruise the Kinabatangan from Sukau Rainforest Lodge, then finish at Utan Rainforest Lodge in the Virgin Jungle Reserve with night safaris and jungle treks.
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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
Activity Level
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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Exploring the dense jungle of Bako National Park
from $6,600
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Borneo Wildlife Discoverer

Borneo Small Group Tour - 15 Day Itinerary
  • Spot orangutans & proboscis monkeys
  • Visit Mulu National Park
  • Enjoy river cruise in Kinabatangan
  • Visit Mount Kinabalu National Park
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Kuching / Sandakan
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Easy Active
Set out on a 15-day Borneo Wildlife Discoverer small-group trip. Begin at Bako National Park, then head to Mulu National Park. Discover Mount Kinabalu National Park and visit Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary on the way to Sepilok, where the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary awaits. Conclude your journey in the historic port town of Sandakan.
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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
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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Colorful sunset over Sulawesi
from $12,142
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Island Treasures

Benoa (Bali) - Manila - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Atlas Adventurer
  • Explore Bali Temples
  • Discover Borneo Wildlife
  • Visit Palawan Lagoons
  • Explore Manila Heritage
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Benoa / Metro Manila
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Wildlife Viewing, Local Market Visits, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Spa Relaxation, Kayaking, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Discover Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines on this 14-day cruise from Bali, Indonesia to Manila, Philippines aboard Atlas Adventurer. Visit Moyo Island, Makassar, the Derawan Islands, Borneo, Palawan, El Nido, Boracay, and Corregidor Island while enjoying scenic cruising and opportunities to explore wildlife, reefs, and UNESCO sites.
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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
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
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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