Travel into the wild heart of Malaysian Borneo
- Start
- Kuching, Malaysia
- End
- Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
- Destinations
- Malaysia
- Meals
- 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
- Transport
- 4x4, Ferry, Longtail boat, Plane, Taxi, Mini van
- Accommodation
- Cabin (multishare) (2 nights), Dormitory (1 night), Hotel (5 nights), Resort (1 night)
- Days
- 10
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Ages
- Min 15
- ThemeEvery trip caters to specific interests and activities, such as wildlife or family.
- Explorer
- StyleBasix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time
Orginal: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time
Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities
Premium: 4+ star accommodation, exclusive premium inclusions, our most experienced leaders - Original
- Physical ratingIndicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
Why you'll love this trip
See wild orangutans at the Semenggoh sanctuary and look for proboscis monkeys in Bako National Park. One of the last truly wild places on earth, Borneo offers rare treats for nature lovers.
Explore labyrinthian cave systems, some of the largest in the world, and watch as millions of bats emerge from their depths at sunset, darkening the sky like a plume of black smoke.
Follow in the infamous footsteps of tribal warriors on a trek through wild, dense jungle on the Headhunter’s Trail – rich with wildlife like hornbills and monkeys.
Unwind after days spent trekking through jungle with a stay on tranquil Labuan Island. Relax with a well-earned beer or cocktail at your beach resort accommodation.
Kick back in Kuching and maybe try a bowl of the local laksa – Anthony Boudain called it 'the breakfast of the Gods' – and explore the neighbourhoods full of Chinese and Malay influences.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025
Itinerary
Inclusions and activities
9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
4x4, Ferry, Longtail boat, Plane, Taxi, Mini van
Cabin (multishare) (2 nights), Dormitory (1 night), Hotel (5 nights), Resort (1 night)
Is this trip right for you?
- It’s best to pack light for this trip. There is a strict 20 kg (checked in baggage) and 7 kg (hand luggage) maximum luggage limit on the included internal flights. Excess luggage will incur extra fees to the traveller.
- A small to medium size day backpack is required for the time in Gunong Mulu National Park and on the Headhunter’s Trail. Your main pack will be forwarded on, so there will be days when you don’t have access to it. Pack light and smart.
- When staying in the National Park, accommodation is multishare and can be basic. The unqiue atmosphere and wonderful location more than make up for this though.
- This trip includes a number of wonderful long walks through forest and jungle, especially the 12 km Headhunter’s Trail, so a good level of fitness is required.
- This trip is part of a longer itinerary. You might be joining travellers who have already spent some time together. If you have more time to explore, you might like to check out Best of Borneo.
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. Please provide passport details at time of booking, as these are essential for booking services on this trip.
2. Strict luggage limits apply. See the 'Packing' section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 4, 5 & 6 (Mulu National Park) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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