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Borneo Family Holiday Comfort

10 days

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Day 1: Kota Kinabalu

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$3215 pp *

Sales Ends: 31/12/2025

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Pack up the troupe and head into Borneo's lush jungles on a family adventure. Keep an eye out for proboscis monkeys on a scenic cruise down the Kinabatangan River, or watch intelligent orangutans on a visit to one of Borneo's best animal sanctuaries. Learn about a bygone era with an eye-opening visit to a Dusun village and stay at a tea plantation in Ranau. Stop off at the idyllic Dinawan Island and see the colourful fish living beneath its shimmering waters. Everywhere you look, this island is brimming with unforgettable memories.

Itinerary


Day 1: Kota Kinabalu

Selamat datang! Welcome to Malaysia. Your adventure begins with a Welcome Meeting at 5pm followed by an included dinner to help you get to know your fellow travellers.

If you arrive early, you can immerse yourself in history of this intriguing city between the Borneo jungle and the South China Sea at the Sabah State Museum. You can also visit the Mari Mari Cultural Village, or perhaps explore the islands off Kota Kinabalu, excellent for swimming and snorkelling.

Day 2: Dusun Village

Leaving Kota Kinabalu behind, head for the hills and the unspoilt wilderness of the World Heritage-listed Kinabalu National Park. Stop off en route at a local home in a Dusun village. The Dusun people are wonderfully welcoming, and here you'll have the chance to learn about their culture as you sample local dishes at a home cooked lunch. If you are lucky, you may get to sample linopot, a tasty snack featuring rice tightly wrapped inside a leaf. Join a guided half day village walk that includes a visit to the local bee farm and see coffee being produced at a local factory. You’ll also meet the women from Everything Pineapple, a business that's known for its delicious pineapple products. This NGO empowers local women to reach new heights socially and financially and has some of the best jam you’ll ever taste. In the afternoon, travel by private bus to Sabah Tea Plantation where you will spend the night in a beautiful cottage nestled among the grounds of a lush tea garden

Day 3: Kinabatangan River

After breakfast, drive to Kinabatangan River in a private vehicle where you will arrive at your jungle lodge, located beside the river, ideal for taking in the lush surrounds. The Kinabatangan River is a protected forest reserve, containing some of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Borneo. In the afternoon, board a river cruise, hopefully spotting some of the more exotic local creatures. Wild elephants seldom reveal themselves, but crocodiles, macaques, wild orangutan, proboscis monkeys, hornbills and kingfishers are more easily seen. After this short adventure, return to the lodge to enjoy dinner.

Day 4: Kinabatangan River

Be woken by the the call of a Bornean gibbon, or perhaps a hornbill, before a morning cruise down the river. Keep an eye out for proboscis monkeys, Borneo gibbons, long tail macaques and pig tail macaques and see if you can spot the differences between each species. This afternoon you will make a special visit to our Intrepid Foundation partner, RESPonsible Elephant Conservation Trust (RESPECT) to learn about the important work they are doing and help plant some grass for the Borneo pygmy elephants. In the evening you get your last chance to take as many photos as you can on a final river cruise before the final night in your lovely accommodation right in the heart of the jungle.

Day 5: Sepilok

This morning, travel to Sepilok where you will spend the next two nights in a beautiful rainforest resort. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy how you would like. You may choose to take a nature walk in the nearby Rainforest Discovery Centre, swim in the resort pool or visit Sandakan, once the capital of British North Borneo (additional cost for transport applies). The Sandakan War Memorial was originally a Japanese Prisoner of War Campy and also marks the starting point of the tragic Sandakan Death Marches, of which 2,400 POWs were forced to walk through the jungles of Borneo. Of this number, only 6 survived, owing to courageous escapes.

Day 6: Sepilok

Today is a highlight for many, visiting the region's prized residents at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. In the nursery you can view young orangutans as they learn how to climb on a specially constructed jungle gym. Human contact must be kept to a minimum and it's essential that you follow the instructions of the park, as directed by your leader, at all times. To see more of Borneo’s creatures, next you'll visit the newly opened Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center. Here rescued Sun Bears that have spent many years being mistreated and locked away in cages are cared for, with hopes of rehabilitation and reintroduction into the wild. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy by the pool or perhaps head into town for a spot of shopping.

Day 7: Dinawan Island

This morning head to Sandakan Airport for a short flight to Kota Kinabalu. After touching down we will take a private transfer south to the jetty before boarding a boat out to the beautiful Dinawan Island. After checking into your villa tents, you will have time to explore the island, relax or enjoy one of the many activities offered by the resort.


Day 8: Dinawan Island

After breakfast you and your family will learn more about the Marine Ecosystem on the island with a programme which will give you insight into the importance of the coral to marine biodiversity. First up will be an informative talk about the coral reef ecosystem and the importance of the reef to marine life. Then we swap the indoor classroom to the outdoor classroom a one hour snorkelling trip with a marine biologist. Take a boat out to the nearby house reef to have a closer look at the types of corals, the habitat, signs of damages and healings, observing and identifying marine life with your specialist. A fun way for the entire family to explore this beautiful part of the world. Heading back to shore the afternoon will be free to enjoy at your own pace.
Perhaps soak up the turquoise vistas for another few hours or if you are keen you can take out kayaks (free) for some more fun on the water. 

Day 9: Kota Kinabalu

Hit the water again this morning with a local guide for another snorkelling trip.. Then after lunch, it's time to say goodbye to this piece of paradise and head back to Kota Kinabalu. After checking into the hotel you will have time to relax before the option of a final group dinner to celebrate your incredible Borneo adventure.

Day 10: Kota Kinabalu

Your Borneo family adventure comes to an end after breakfast today and you are free to leave anytime.

Departure Dates


Start DateEnd DatePrice 
Jul 26, 2025Aug 4, 2025$4,020.00
Aug 2, 2025Aug 11, 2025$3,945.00
Aug 9, 2025Aug 18, 2025$3,930.00
Aug 12, 2025Aug 21, 2025$3,950.00
Aug 16, 2025Aug 25, 2025$3,930.00
Sep 21, 2025Sep 30, 2025$3,565.00
Sep 25, 2025Oct 4, 2025$3,825.00
Sep 30, 2025Oct 9, 2025$3,780.00
Dec 27, 2025Jan 5, 2026$3,395.00
Dec 30, 2025Jan 8, 2026$3,395.00
Jan 3, 2026Jan 12, 2026$3,130.00
Jan 10, 2026Jan 19, 2026$3,130.00
Mar 29, 2026Apr 7, 2026$3,205.00
Apr 2, 2026Apr 11, 2026$3,555.00
Apr 4, 2026Apr 13, 2026$3,130.00
Apr 5, 2026Apr 14, 2026$3,130.00
Apr 8, 2026Apr 17, 2026$3,220.00
Apr 10, 2026Apr 19, 2026$3,130.00
Jun 28, 2026Jul 7, 2026$3,130.00
Jul 2, 2026Jul 11, 2026$3,130.00
Jul 7, 2026Jul 16, 2026$3,130.00
Jul 9, 2026Jul 18, 2026$3,130.00
Jul 10, 2026Jul 19, 2026$3,130.00
Jul 24, 2026Aug 2, 2026$3,130.00
Jul 26, 2026Aug 4, 2026$3,130.00
Aug 7, 2026Aug 16, 2026$3,130.00
Aug 9, 2026Aug 18, 2026$3,130.00
Aug 11, 2026Aug 20, 2026$3,130.00
Aug 17, 2026Aug 26, 2026$3,130.00
Aug 19, 2026Aug 28, 2026$3,130.00
Aug 21, 2026Aug 30, 2026$3,130.00
Sep 19, 2026Sep 28, 2026$3,130.00
Sep 22, 2026Oct 1, 2026$3,130.00
Sep 25, 2026Oct 4, 2026$3,130.00
Sep 27, 2026Oct 6, 2026$3,130.00
Sep 29, 2026Oct 8, 2026$3,130.00
Oct 1, 2026Oct 10, 2026$3,130.00
Oct 2, 2026Oct 11, 2026$3,130.00
Dec 19, 2026Dec 28, 2026$3,130.00
Dec 24, 2026Jan 2, 2027$3,130.00
Dec 26, 2026Jan 4, 2027$3,130.00
Dec 29, 2026Jan 7, 2027$3,130.00
Jan 2, 2027Jan 11, 2027$3,130.00
Mar 28, 2027Apr 6, 2027$3,130.00
Apr 1, 2027Apr 10, 2027$3,130.00
Apr 4, 2027Apr 13, 2027$3,130.00
Apr 7, 2027Apr 16, 2027$3,130.00
Jun 27, 2027Jul 6, 2027$3,130.00
Jul 1, 2027Jul 10, 2027$3,130.00
Jul 8, 2027Jul 17, 2027$3,130.00
Jul 23, 2027Aug 1, 2027$3,130.00
Jul 30, 2027Aug 8, 2027$3,130.00
Aug 4, 2027Aug 13, 2027$3,130.00
Aug 6, 2027Aug 15, 2027$3,130.00
Aug 18, 2027Aug 27, 2027$3,130.00
Aug 20, 2027Aug 29, 2027$3,130.00
Sep 18, 2027Sep 27, 2027$3,130.00
Sep 21, 2027Sep 30, 2027$3,130.00
Sep 24, 2027Oct 3, 2027$3,130.00
Sep 30, 2027Oct 9, 2027$3,130.00
Dec 18, 2027Dec 27, 2027$3,130.00
Dec 23, 2027Jan 1, 2028$3,130.00
Dec 25, 2027Jan 3, 2028$3,130.00

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