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Travel to Malaysia with Adventure Life and experience a wildlife safari like no other! With 16 wildlife viewing tours available throughout the country for 2026 and 2027, you’ll have the opportunity to witness the diverse and vibrant wildlife that calls Malaysia home. From majestic tigers, endangered orangutans, wild elephants, rare proboscis monkeys, clouded leopards, hornbills, and more - your journey will be full of breathtaking sights. Embark on a tour starting at $467, lasting from 5 to 17 days, and get ready to explore this amazing destination. Don't miss out on this incredible adventure - contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your seamless next trip today!
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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
Activity Level
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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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
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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Orangutan in the wild
from $3,525
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Borneo & the Malaysian Peninsula

Borneo Small Group Tour - 14 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the colonial Penang & Malacca
  • Spot for wildlife
  • Tour around Georgetown
  • Discover Langkawi, Jewel of Kedah
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Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort / Langkawi
Activities
Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Easy Active
On this 14-day Borneo and the Malaysian Peninsula small group adventure, explore Malaysia from Borneo's lush jungles to the Malaysian Peninsula's cultural blend of history and modernity. Encounter wildlife, delve into diverse heritages, and savor beautiful beaches, temples, and street markets along the way.
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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
Activity Level
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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Sunset over the town of Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
from $10,590
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An Equatorial adventure across North Borneo

Manila - Singapore - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Geographer
  • Tour Culion Island history
  • Explore Puerto Princesa
  • Visit Sepilok Orangutans
  • Learn Marinduque traditions
  • Visit Brunei’s royal sites
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Manila / Singapore
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Manila to Singapore aboard Coral Geographer on this 17-day cruise. Visit remote islands in the Philippines, encounter orangutans in Borneo, tour historic cities, and discover diverse cultures. Swim in coral reefs, walk through mangrove forests, and explore vibrant markets and heritage towns.
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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
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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Black-capped Kingfisher
from $1,270
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Utan Wildlife Experience

4 Day Itinerary
  • Encounter nocturnal wildlife
  • Enjoy a sunset river cruise
  • See Borneo's endemic birds
  • Witness fireflies light show
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Utan Rainforest Lodge / Utan Rainforest Lodge
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Easy Active
Join a 4-day trip to Utan Rainforest Lodge in Borneo, explore the Virgin Jungle Reserve, indulge in delicious meals, and experience thrilling wildlife encounters. Enjoy guided hikes, river cruises, and nighttime safaris.
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Komodo Dragons at Komodo National Park Indonesia
from $8,800
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Orangutans and Dragons

Bali - Komodo - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Katharina
  • Learn about Orangutans in Borneo
  • Visit a Dayak community
  • See volcanoes and Komodo dragons
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Bali / Melo Village
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day, two-part cruise aboard Katharina and explore the rich wildlife and cultural heritage of Indonesia. Explore Borneo and visit an orangutan conservation center and a local Dayak village. Return to Bali and set sail to various islands, exploring the highlights of Komodo along the way.
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Cruising Adventures! Orangutan
from $9,450
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Orangutans & Dragons

Borneo - Komodo - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Katharina
  • See wild orangutans on Pulau Kaja
  • Explore Borneo blackwater lakes
  • Visit traditional Dayak villages
  • Trek Rinca Island for dragons
  • Build coral racks at Hatamin
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Borneo / Komodo Island
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Village Visits, Hiking, Whale Watching, Small Ship Sailing, Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 13-day Indonesia cruise aboard Katharina. Travel from the rivers of Kalimantan (Borneo) to the volcanic islands of Komodo National Park. Spot wild orangutans, swim alongside whale sharks, encounter fearsome Komodo dragons, and discover vibrant coral reefs on this factual, unforgettable Indonesian sailing adventure.
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Komodo Dragon in Indonesia
from $8,800
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Orangutans and Dragons

Bali - Komodo - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ombak Putih
  • Learn about Orangutans in Borneo
  • Visit a Dayak community
  • See volcanoes and Komodo dragons
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Bali / Melo Village
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day, two-part cruise aboard Ombak Putih and explore the rich wildlife and cultural heritage of Indonesia. Explore Borneo and visit an orangutan conservation center and a local Dayak village. Return to Bali and set sail to various islands, exploring the highlights of Komodo along the way.
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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
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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