All TripsBorneo Rainforest
Orangutans, ancient jungles & river safaris in the wild heart of Asia
Why We Recommend This Trip
Borneo is one of the last great wild places on Earth — home to orangutans, pygmy elephants, and 130-million-year-old rainforest that predates the Amazon.
Trip Highlights
Orangutan Encounters
Visit rehabilitation centers and spot wild orangutans swinging through the canopy in Danum Valley.
Canopy Walkway
Walk among the treetops on suspended bridges high above the rainforest floor.
Kinabatangan River Safari
Cruise the river at dawn spotting proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, and hornbills.
Mount Kinabalu Sunrise
Trek Southeast Asia's highest peak for a breathtaking sunrise above the clouds.
Day-by-Day Overview
Arrival in Kota Kinabalu
Settle in, explore the waterfront market and seafood stalls.
Mount Kinabalu
Hike the lower trails of Borneo's tallest peak and visit hot springs.
Sepilok Sanctuary
Visit the orangutan rehabilitation centre and sun bear conservation.
Kinabatangan River
Morning and sunset river cruises spotting wildlife from a longboat.
Danum Valley
Deep jungle trekking, canopy walkway, and night safari.
Rainforest Immersion
Birdwatching, waterfall hike, and learn from indigenous guides.
Coast & Departure
Morning at a nearby island reef for snorkeling, then departure.
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