Wildlife holidays in Malaysia
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Borneo orangutan holiday
Trekking, wildlife and beach adventure holiday to Borneo
From £3,195 14 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Borneo tour, Great Apes and Beach escapes
Explore bustling cities, lush jungles and paradise beaches.
From £1,455 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way
Borneo tailor made holidays, wildlife & beaches
A wonderful tour of the wildlife & beaches of Sabah, Borneo
From £2,765 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Borneo luxury holidays, tailor made
Rainforests, orangutans, beaches tailor made
From £3,150 13 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor-made and departures can be arranged all year. The sample itinerary below can be modified to your personal wishes including departure date, duration, accommodation used & how long you spend in each destination.
Sabah holiday, land beneath the wind
Wildlife & culture in Malaysia
From £1,356 to £1,745 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs selected Saturdays and Mondays throughout the year
Borneo tailor made tour on a shoestring
The Best of Borneo: Wildlife, Adventure, Idyllic Beaches
From £1,295 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Honeymoon in Borneo
Luxury Borneo Honeymoon, best of wildlife & luxury resorts
From £2,685 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip is tailor made and can depart anytime to suit you
Borneo tour, Orangutans and Rainforests
Visit the diverse rainforests and communities of Borneo
From £999 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 3 Sep, 17 Sep
Orangutans and Ibans tour to Borneo
Vast jungles of Sabah and Sarawak & Iban Headhunter tribe
From £3,750 15 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Borneo 8 day tour, the wild heart of Borneo
A unique experience in the untouched, beautiful Sarawak.
From £815 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Alluring city-scapes, tropical rainforests, endearing orang-utans and Borneo hospitality - these are only a few highlights. You’ll Visit the jungles of Borneo and trek through Bako National Park where you'll spot the rare proboscis monkeys. During this itinerary you will also stay with the native headhunter tribe deep in the rainforest and learn all about their way of life - a real highlight of this holiday in Borneo.
Borneo holiday, Land below the wind
Borneo's Flora & fauna, Mt Kinabalu & orangutans at Sepilok
From £895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 22 Oct, 26 Nov
2018: 18 Jan, 15 Feb, 28 Mar, 25 Apr, 10 Jun, 27 Jul, 16 Aug, 20 Sep, 25 Oct, 23 Nov, 28 Dec
2018: 18 Jan, 15 Feb, 28 Mar, 25 Apr, 10 Jun, 27 Jul, 16 Aug, 20 Sep, 25 Oct, 23 Nov, 28 Dec
Borneo Mount Kinabalu climb holiday
Adventure holiday to see wildlife and climb Mt Kinabalu
From £2,895 14 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Borneo wildlife holiday, Sarawak
A light trekking and jungle adventure holiday in Sarawak
From £2,860 14 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Borneo family tour
A fabulous family holiday including the best of Borneo
From £1,500 to £1,700 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sarawak and Singapore holiday
Discover beautiful Sarawak with a 2 night Singapore stopover
From £1,720 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Borneo wildlife holiday, 13 days
Borneo adventure holiday to see wildlife such as orangutans
From £2,695 13 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sarawak wildlife & beach holiday
Encounter an orangutan & hike through virgin rainforest
From £1,170 to £1,475 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 23 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2018: 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 26 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 22 Nov, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2018: 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 26 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 22 Nov, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
Borneo holiday, Highlights of Borneo
The highlights of Sabah, from Orangutans to Mt Kinabalu
From £2,469 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Borneo and Malaysia holiday, trekking orangutans and rainforest
An active exploration of Borneo
From £2,649 to £3,099 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 21 Oct, 2 Dec
2018: 24 Mar, 14 Jul, 11 Aug, 15 Sep, 20 Oct, 1 Dec
2018: 24 Mar, 14 Jul, 11 Aug, 15 Sep, 20 Oct, 1 Dec
Late availability on the these dates: 21 Oct
Borneo wildlife volunteer project
Encounter orangutans and elephants in the Bornean jungle.
From £1,095 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 21 Aug, 21 Sep, 21 Oct, 21 Nov
Borneo overland tour, Sarawak, Sabah & Brunei
Exotic Trans-Borneo Rainforest Discovery, including Brunei
From US $1,098 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Malaysia undiscovered gems tour
Local life, paradise islands and all the nature you can want
From £1,025 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sarawak family holiday
An action-packed holiday got the whole family to enjoy!
From £878 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Borneo wildlife cycling holiday
Ultimate Borneo wildlife experience on two wheels
From MYR7,775 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 3 Sep
2018: 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 17 Jun, 5 Aug, 2 Sep
2018: 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 17 Jun, 5 Aug, 2 Sep
Singapore and Sarawak holidays
A wildlife and Cultural Holiday to Singapore and Sarawak
From £3,095 15 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Wildlife rehabilitation volunteering in Borneo
Volunteering with orangutan, sun bears and more on Borneo
From £1,280 to £1,800 14 days ex flights
Small group travel
Volunteer at Batang Ai national park, Borneo
Challenging volunteering work in unique Borneo rainforest
From £900 14 days ex flights
Small group travel
A taste of Sabah, Borneo holidays
Climb through dense jungles to explore Sabah's wild heart.
From £1,885 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way
Malaysia and Borneo 15 day tour
Discover the highlights of Malaysia and Borneo
From £2,098 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way
Luxury beach holiday in Borneo & Orangutans
Relaxation in one of nature's most picturesque settings
From £1,915 13 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
From
£3,195
including UK flights
Visiting different areas of the jungle and rain forest and being immersed in it. The flora and fauna is superb and the wildlife mesmerising. (more)Charlotta Hickie
Seeing Orangutan up close in the wild was the most memorable. (more)Kath Tunstall
An amazing experience, probably the best holiday ever! (more)Tim Harrison
From
£1,455
excluding flights
From
£815
excluding flights
The initial introduction to Sarawak in the Permai treehouse. Lovely house set high amongst the trees with glimpses of the sea from the balcony through the leaves. (more)Karl Schurr
The highlight was seeing a wild orangutan. It was a great holiday. The team were fantastic to book with and great communication between everyone. (more)Avni Dhanani
As a child I loved animals and dreamed about seeing the orang u tangs in their natural environment. As a 54 year old man I realised that childhood dream the first day of my holiday to Borneo. (more)John Oliver
From
£1,500
excluding flights
Orang-utans obviously amazing, fire flies amazing as it was a clear night. Turtle beach amazing. (more)Alex Base
Go for it. It was a great family adventure that we all loved. (more)Martha Rutherford
Don't be put off by having a guide, we thought we would feel less intrepid but we learnt and laughed so much. Be prepared for the unexpected! Amazing fun. (more)Nikki Shack
From
£1,295
excluding flights
So many memorable moments - Sepilok and the Kinabatangan river trips to view the wildlife were totally unforgettable. Watching from the boat as an orangutan built its nest for the night, and the family squabbles of the proboscis monkeys. (more)Marian Little
The highlight was seeing a herd of around 60 pygmy elephants crossing the river. Terrific! (more)Gill Carter
Seeing wild elephants and snorkelling with sharks was the most memorable. (more)Charlotte Bantock
From
£3,150
including UK flights
There really were too many memorable moments to mention...but I think seeing the pygmy elephants on the Kinabatangan River. (more)Dawn Collins
If you love nature and animals do not hesitate to book! Unbelievable! I cannot wait to go back!! (more)Brigitte Gehring
Magical...Fantastic - comment from my husband "I normally am ready to come back to work, but this time i absolutely hated it!" (more)Deborah Flint
From
£2,685
excluding flights
Fantastic - best holiday we have ever been on! (more)Rachel Duncan
Trekking in the Danum Valley was a definite highlight - from sitting on our sundeck listening to the hornbill calls to walking the canopy walkway in the dawn mist before breakfast and climbing to the highest viewpoint before returning for a fabulous buffet lunch. (more)Hannah Rousell
The most memorable part was Abai Jungle lodge - so remote and romantic, plus tons of wildlife. It felt like the first time you visited a zoo.
(more)Leah Brinton
From
£2,765
excluding flights
Difficult-there were many. Seeing a wild Orangutan, just outside the cave at Gomantong, close up and "posing" for us, or rounding a bend on the Kinabatangan river to see 30-40 pigmy elephants of all ages on the bank. A set of experiences rather than just a holiday. (more)Elizabeth Barratt
Every spotting of the orangutans, gibbons, birds, lizards, or even pigs was delightful. My husband and I adopted an orphaned Orangutan At the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary. All along the way of our safari, the guides told us how we would recognize the child Orangutan. I spotted her immediately when she came out for the 4 pm feeding.
(more)Mary Selig
Wildlife encounters was the most memorable. (more)John Evans
From
£895
excluding flights
The most memorable was seeing endangered orangutans up close in the sanctuary and watching their interactions. Visiting the sun bear sanctuary to watch the bears. Very enjoyable! Fairly much on the go most of the time, which suited me, until the free time on the island. (more)Julia Thornely
THE TRIP OF A LIFTIME. EXCELLENT (feels like a massive
understatement) (more)Sallieann YOounf
It was all interesting and exciting in many different ways...It was very good. I would particularly like to comment on our guide Henry, who was with us every step of the way. (more)Mrs Gordon
From
£1,095
excluding flights
All of it was memorable!! Seeing orang-utans in wild and incredible opportunity to see many other animals and birds so close with expert guide. Teamwork sense of achievement in conservation work. Fantastic opportunity. Beautiful location, adequate facilities. Emphasis always on our health and safety. (more)Cathy Dowdle
It was beautifully organised and structured and a great opportunity to be part of another culture and to see wonderful wildlife. An excellent project. (more)Tessa Milne-Day
From
£1,720
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing orang-utans in the wild at Kinabatangan, and in the semi-wild at Sepilok, and seeing a herd of elephants cross the river at Kinabatangan seeing Deer Cave and Clearwater Cave at Mulu.
Tips?
I don't really think the beach resort at the end was necessary to unwind. Don't worry about the clothes you bring.
Local benefits?
yes, we were made very welcome at longhouses
Overall rating?
excellent, better even than I expected (more)David Fear
From
£2,469
excluding flights
Brilliant! Knowledgeable guides and small groups of like-minded people, who were interested in and cared about the natural environment of the place they were visiting. (more)Katy Wing
Fabulous. There's really nothing more to say. (more)Amjad Parkar
Fantastic! Eye opening!The best part was seeing Orangutans in the wild at Borneo Rainforest Lodge (more)Amy Rubin
From
£2,695
including UK flights
11 out of 10 best holiday of my life! (more)Peter Cornes
Seeing orangutans in the wild, along with other mammals and staying within the rainforest. (more)Elsie Peters
Incredible! One of the best experiences we've ever had. The holiday provider listened to our requests and got it spot on! (more)Jo Eldridge
From
£1,170
excluding flights
Most memorable? Definitely climbing Mount Kinabalu. But very closely followed by the wildlife from orangutans, wild elephants to the sea turtles... Excellent... You should definitely book on this trip! (more)Kirsty Howland
The various methods of travel through Borneo really gave you a sense of travelling like locals and getting the maximum "real life" experience... The best travel experience I have had so far!
(more)Michelle Blois
From
£2,649
including UK flights
There are two: seeing a grown male orang utan in the wild, and watching the sun rise from the summit of Mount Kinabalu...fantastic, a real once in a lifetime experience (more)Hannah howard
The first week wasn't really a holiday it was just a hard slog. The 2nd week was great though and the guide Manuel was amazing, he made the holiday as fantastic as it was. (more)caroline stone
This was the first time that I had been on a group holiday and I was very impressed with the Guide, the organisation and the structure of activities during the trip. (more)Deborah McWhinney
From
£3,100
excluding flights
Unbelievable, fantastic, amazing etc. EVERY day was perfect. It was our honeymoon and so many little touches and extra effort was made for us. It really was magical. Thank you. (more)Ross Smith
The climb up Mount Kinabalu probably stands out as the best bit. An incredibly tough assent followed by a somewhat painful descent but what a sense of achievement and sat at the summit watching the sunrise having made the climb took away what little breath we had left!
(more)Alexandra Glenn
Lots of it was exciting but seeing the Orangutans in the wild has to be the best bit. (more)Phil Pinchen
From
£999
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Too many highs to pick just one. Releasing the Turtles at Telok Sarabang, rafting on bamboo rafts, all the people I've met, the Jungle; a scary and extremely challenging place but is magical!
Tips?
Ale sure you are fit, the trekking is hard!
Local benefits?
Yes it did, we stay with the local community
Overall rating?
Amazing and exhausting (more)Julia Nash
From
£1,095
excluding flights
Staying with the local tribe in the jungle was the most memorable part of the holiday...10 out of 10. (more)Jennifer Beard
Learning about and working with the animals at the wildlife centre at Matang; tribal-style living deep in the rainforest, and the guides' ability to source food from nature with fishing spear and machete - and much, much more. (more)Hanne Samson
From
£1,280
excluding flights
I enjoyed the time in Batang-Ai in the longhouse most. A natural paradise- the tribes people were wonderful and our guide also...Overall, an excellent trip (more)Katie Beckwith
Working with such amazing animals and finding out how intelligent and human like they are....Brilliant once in a life time experience. (more)Holly Ferguson
The opportunity and privilege to work so closely with magnificent animals such as the Orangutan and Sun Bears ...A wonderful and moving experience (more)Lynne Parish
From
£3,750
including UK flights
From
£2,535
including UK flights
It was an amazing wildlife adventure - I feel very fortunate to have seen freshly hatched baby green turtles and wild orangutans.
(more)Claire Onody
There were many memorable moments. Too few to fully list out! One destination was the Gomantong Birdnest Caves. The main cave tests all your senses. Certainly a location for the next Indiana Jones film, not for flip-flop wearing tourists! (more)Jonathan Reed-Lethbridge
From
£2,296
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Orang'utans at Semengohh, and staying with the Iban tribe at their lodge.
Tips?
Take lots of memory for your camera as there will be lots of things to photo.
Local benefits?
Yes, our guide at the Iban lodge was from that actual tribe, so the money was going directly to the locals.
Overall rating?
The holiday was excellent and had some truly memorable moments, highly recommended.
(more)Antony Stanton
From
£2,195
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
Difficult to say as all four venues were wonderful but Pangkor Laut Island was just perfect. Not cheap but worth it, the resort and staff were absolutely fantastic, definitely a 5 star location.
Tips?
Bear in mind the travel required, most transfers were around three hours so this can eat into a day in soom places so book an extra night where you think you may not have enough time but on the whole 2 or 3 nights is plenty to get a good view of all the areas.
Local... (more)Julie Dyson
From
£2,425
including UK flights
We did especially enjoy our stay at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge in the Danum Valley though, we had an exceptional local guide there who was enthusiastic, passionate, knowledgeable, friendly, attentive and very thoughtful towards us and what we wanted to see. He made the trip! (more)Marlene Thomson
It was a fantastic holiday. Byron, our guide, made sure that everything ran smoothly. We saw some wonderful wildlife, not just the orangutans but also many birds, pigmy elephants, proboscis monkeys, and many others.
(more)Gillian Slater
From
£1,356
excluding flights
Seeing the baby turtles being released into the sea. (more)Judy Saxon
The most memorable part of the holiday was scrambling to the top of Kinabalu mountain and trying to get a photo taken at the top with over 100 other people. (more)Ron Price
Climbing Mt Kinabalu. Staying in the jungle. Seeing local, unique wildlife were the most memorable parts of the holiday (more)Penny Earle
From
£2,825
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
1) Seeing our daughter & son-in-law in Perth WA.
2) The evening flight of bats from the Mulu Caves.
3) The friendliness of the Malay people.
Tips?
1) It may be worth considering including an evening meal at the Batang Ai and I suspect this could be negotiated at a very reasonable price. We were in minority of guests without evening dinner included. This was at the Mulu resort and at other location in our itinerary there was the opportunity to eat at nearby restaurants.
2)... (more)John Newnham
From
£1,729
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Early morning river boat experience viewing 100+ pygmy elephants (with their calves) swim across the river roughly 50 m in front of us. Closely followed by close-up view (from the boat) of salt -water crocodiles -they are very fast!
Tips?
Do not over-pack on the luggage. It's hot & humid (but bearable) and opportunities to wash clothes during the trip. Make sure you have a good torch (& spare batteries) with you. Must be reasonably fit (and plenty stamina)to get the... (more)Alastair Neilson
From
£2,232
including UK flights
Best bit: Seeing orangutans in the wild and at Sepilok (more)Alison Shindler
In Borneo we met and travelled with like minded families and individuals, who along with good humoured guides added enormously to the pleasure of the trip. It was excellent and would thoroughly recommend for those who are adventurous, like variety and don't mind a bit of roughing. (more)Michael Mosley
It was a fantastic holiday and I felt that we were away for much longer than we actually were. We got to visit amazing places and it felt like an adventure but at all times it was stress-free and safe (which really helps when travelling with young children). (more)Emma Beeston
From
£1,950
excluding flights
The punctuality and friendliness of all the operators was extraordinary. There was not a bad word to say about any of them. (more)Roderick Stevens
There were lots of highlights but we particularly enjoyed seeing the elephants swimming across the river and also releasing turtle hatchlings back into the sea. We also loved Abai jungle lodge. Beautiful scenery and wonderful staff. (more)Andrea Gauntlett
