Adventures In Borneo 8N/9D

Adventures In Borneo 8 Nights / 9 Days

OCEAN – MOUNTAIN – WILDLIFE

Discover the heartbeat of Borneo through its landscapes, people and traditions. This nine-day journey invites you to move with the natural rhythm of the island where ocean, mountain and wildlife meet culture, community and reflection.

From sun-drenched beaches to rainforest trails, mountain peaks, fertile valleys and winding rivers, you’ll explore the lands wild beauty while staying in quiet lodges and with welcoming local communities. Guided by our local nature expert and supported by our professional team, you’ll search for wildlife, share stories with the people who call these places home and experience the living traditions that shape daily life.

This is more than a trip; it’s an invitation to slow down, connect and carry home the spirit of Borneo—its vibrant colours, dynamic landscapes and the deep sense of belonging that comes from true cultural connection.

Travel & Program Itinerary

Day One: 11am scheduled land transfer from Kota Kinabalu City to Kudat.  Free at leisure until dinner time.

Overnight: Ocean Villa’s Twin/Double / Triple Rooms, Air-conditioned with En-suite bathroom. (Lunch, Dinner Included)

Day Two: Acclimatization. Enjoy breakfast rest and reset – enjoy beach strolls, ocean swimming and generally explore this stunning location.  Sunset dinner.

Overnight: Ocean Villa’s Twin/Double / Triple Rooms, Air-conditioned with En-suite bathroom. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included)

Day Three. Today we will enjoy some local activities which may include snorkeling & beach activities with a trip to the Tip Of Borneo where the two oceans of the South China Sea & Celebes Sea meet. Dinner at the villas.

Overnight: Ocean Villa’s Twin/Double / Triple Rooms, Air-conditioned with En-suite bathroom. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included)

Day Four: Overland transfer to a local village in the mountains for your homestay. Meet your hosts after the welcome ceremony.  Exchange stories with local elders to learn about the culture and traditions of the native people of Sabah. Learn how they live in harmony with their land, respecting and honoring nature, growing their own vegetables & fruit, making their own instruments, utensils & homeware. Exceptional night skies and stunning mountain backdrop.

Overnight: Village Homestay, Private Twin/ Double Rooms, Shared Bathroom. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included)

Day Five: Embark on a hike through the foothills of Mt Kinabalu, passing by Pineapple Ridge and orchards. After the long hike, enjoy a lunch picnic by the Tahubang Riverside. Evening dinner celebration with the village, dance and play music.

Overnight: Village Homestay, Private Twin/ Double Rooms, Shared Bathroom. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included)

Photo By Jake Baggaley

Day Six: Farewell to your homestay hosts after visiting the ‘Tanak Nabalu’ – mini Mt Kinabalu. Enjoy a relaxed four hour overland journey passing by hills, lush rainforests and palm oil plantations to the Sepilok Kabili Forest Reserve.  Free at leisure until dinner time. Overnight: Sepilok Jungle Resort, Twin/ Double Share, en-suite rooms with air-conditioning. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included)

Day Seven & Eight: Rise to the calls of gibbons and hornbills. Visit Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre to witness feeding time at 10am. Proceed to the Bornean Sunbear Conservation Centre to learn about the smallest bear in the world.

Next is the Kinabatangan River. Home to some of the most varied and easily accessible wildlife in all of South East Asia. River People, or Orang Sungei, live in small settlements spread out along the river and for the next 2 nights you will be immersed in their culture and surrounding wildlife. You will arrive at lunch time, then you will have to freshen up before the afternoon river safari to search for wildlife. Elephants, orang-utans, crocodiles, proboscis monkeys, macaques, hornbills and myriad of birds live in the region.

Overnight Bilit Adventure Lodge twin share en-suite, air conditioned rooms.

Day Nine: Rise to the calls of gibbons and hornbills and embark on a 1-hour morning river safari to look for more wildlife waking up by the river bank. Lunch en-route to Sandakan Town. Airport transfer. (Breakfast Included).

About Adventures In Borneo

Adventures in Borneo is a member of the Transformational Travel Council. a group of global experts unlocking the power of travel & self development to positively transform how we live our lives, how we live with others, and how we live on our planet through transformative education, community engagement, experiences, and events.

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Your Safety is Our Priority

During this travel itinerary at all times you are in safe & professional hands. We take our responsibility as a facilitator very seriously and have a number of verifications in place to ensure that we are offering quality locations to our clients and describing them honestly.

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Unless otherwise stated all photography is by Richard Swann from Adventures In Borneo.

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