Our Borneo holidays & tours
Whether you travel on a budget or with a little more luxury, our Borneo holidays invariably have one thing in common... and it’s orange. Some of the world’s last remaining orangutans survive here. Our trips support the sanctuaries that reintroduce rescued orangutans back to the rainforests – both through paid visits and conservation projects, where visitors can help with food prep and habitat restoration. But it’s not all about the wildlife. Our Borneo holidays also make sure to explore the island’s diverse culture, connecting you with local people on city food tours, in locally run accommodation and village homestays, and by travelling with local guides.
Our top Borneo holidays
Borneo orangutan holiday
From
£4275
14 days
inc UK flights
Trekking, wildlife and beach adventure holiday to Borneo
Tailor made
Borneo tour, Great Apes and Beach escapes
From
£2400
9 days
ex flights
Explore bustling cities, lush jungles and paradise beaches.
Tailor made
Borneo tailor made holidays, wildlife & beaches
From
£2990
13 days
ex flights
A luxury tour of the best wildlife & beaches of Sabah
Tailor made
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Tailor made
Family holiday in Sabah
From
£2870
10 days
ex flights
Discover the best of Borneo in just under 2 weeks
Tailor made
Sabah holiday, land beneath the wind
From
£1500 to £2090
11 days
ex flights
Wildlife & culture in Malaysia
Small group2024: 26 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec, 2025: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 17 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 12 Jun, 14 Jun, 19 Jun, 21 Jun, 26 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 10 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 24 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 21 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 4 Sep, 6 Sep, 11 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep ...
Borneo tailor made tour on a shoestring
From
£1475
10 days
ex flights
The Best of Borneo at a great value price!
Tailor made
Luxury beach holiday in Borneo & Orangutans
From
£3150
13 days
inc UK flights
Relaxation in one of nature's most picturesque settings
Tailor made
Orangutan photography in Borneo
From
£2575
10 days
ex flights
Develop your photography skills in Borneo
Small group2024: 22 Oct, 7 Nov, 2025: 21 Oct, 6 Nov
About our Borneo holidays
Sabah, Sarawak & beyond
Most travellers make a beeline straight for Malaysian Borneo. Orangutans live in the northern jungles of Sabah, where our holidays help you spend your pennies on sanctuaries instead of the palm oil industry levelling their rainforest. Mount Kinabalu is a peak for serious hikers; wanderers can follow the nature trails at its foot instead. Sarawak, the largest state in Borneo, rolls together some of the world’s most biodiverse and ancient rainforests in its 30 national parks. Kalimantan sits over the border in Indonesian Borneo. Despite taking up most of the island, its jungle treks, orangutan sanctuaries and longboat markets haven’t yet hit the well-trod tourist trail.
The land of the orangutan
Orangutans are native to just two places in the world – and one of them is Borneo. The biggest sanctuary is Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre (and often has the visitor numbers to match). We also recommend the less-visited Nyaru Menteng as a volunteer or visitor. It’s a lucky traveller who gets to see orangutans in the wild. Our holidays give you the best chances, though, thanks to local guides who know the orangutans’ haunts – and who’ll encourage you to widen your focus to the pygmy elephants, sun bears and monkeys that share the forest.
Cultural connections
Borneo’s cities offer a snapshot of the many cultures that have wound up on the island. Explore the spice markets and snack stalls on our food tours of Kuching, where Malay, Indonesian, Chinese and Indian dishes are scratched onto whiteboards. Kota Kinabalu (or KK), the capital of Sabah, is a gathering of museums, Filipino markets and British colonial architecture. To get to know the people who live in rural Borneo, stay in a floating wooden klotok in Kalimantan or an Iban longhouse in Sarawak. Homestays are run by hosts who can take you to the market and show you how to cook using bamboo.
Adventures with the family
Our expertly designed family holidays are smooth sailing. Sabah, in Malaysian Borneo, has lots of kid-friendly hotels – plus, Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre is your chance for near-guaranteed orangutan sightings, especially at feeding time. Sarawak, meanwhile, is an adventure for older children happy to tackle more challenging jungle hikes and sleep in no-frills accommodation. Either way, come with an adventurous spirit – and rucksacks full of insect repellent.
Tailor made vs. small group
Borneo is vast and its activities are many, so lots of travellers opt for a tailor made holiday designed by our experts who’ll factor in your individual needs. Our small group holidays are great if you’d like to explore in great company; especially tempting if you’re going solo. Group sizes are usually no bigger than 12 to keep your impact positive. Travelling with fewer people is also your ticket to seeing more wildlife and spending more time with experts who will show you how to look for the orangutans, proboscis monkeys, pangolins, sun bears and clouded leopards that live within the jungle.
[Track orangutans : Jorge Franganillo]
[Culture in Borneo : sunriseOdyssey]
[Travelling to Borneo with kids : wugolicious]
[Types of holidays : VanZonneveld]
[Where to go : CEphoto, Uwe Aranas]
