Our favorite Borneo tours and excursionsFrom multi-day rainforest treks to tribal longhouse stays, Borneo offers some of the deepest nature and cultural experiences on the planet.Plan my trip Overview Trip ideas Experiences Places to visit Best time to visit Accommodation Borneo isn’t just an untouched rainforest paradise, it’s also full of ancient culture. These hands-on experiences connect you with Borneo’s people, landscapes, wildlife and stories.Tour the Semenggoh Wildlife Reserve, south of Kuching, which has provided a sanctuary for rescued orangutans since 1975. Leave the urban sprawl of Kota Kinabalu behind and journey through fruit orchards and paddy fields on a guided cycle trip into rural Sabah. Spend the night with the Iban people, be you’ll likely be plied with tuak rice wine and roped into a dance or two, to the inevitable amusement of your hosts! Kuching • Borneo Semenggoh Orangutan SanctuaryJust south of Kuching, the Semenggoh Wildlife Reserve has provided a sanctuary for rescued orangutans since 1975. Kota Kinabalu • Borneo Rural Sabah by bikeLeave the urban sprawl of Kota Kinabalu behind and journey through fruit orchards and paddy fields on a guided cycle trip into rural Sabah. Kinabalu Park • Borneo Mount Kinabalu climbWatching sunrise from the top of the highest mountain in Southeast Asia is an unforgettable experience. Gaya Island • Borneo Gaya Island marine sportsBorneo is a firm contender for top marine destination on the planet, and there are few natural environments more magical than the coral reefs around Gaya Island. Tabin Wildlife Reserve • Borneo Trekking in Tabin Wildlife ReserveMalaysia’s largest wildlife reserve covers well over 1,000 sq km in the far east of Borneo yet is home to just one wildlife resort. Batang Ai • Borneo Meeting the Iban peopleBorneo’s Iban people may have abandoned their former practice of headhunting, but thankfully their traditional culture survives in many other forms. Sepilok • Borneo Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center Insider visit with Dr WongNamed after the crescent-shaped patch of fur on its chest, the sun bear is the world‘s smallest bear. Sepilok • Borneo Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation CenterEstablished in 1964, this sanctuary (the first of its kind in Borneo) rescues baby orangutans orphaned by logging or the illegal pet trade and rehabilitates them so that they can be released back into the wild. Mulu National Park • Borneo Exploring Mulu's cavesMulu National Park is home to some of the most impressive subterranean landscapes you’ll ever see. Kuching • Borneo Rainforest kayakingOn this tour, your guide will take you out of Kuching, through rice fields, rubber plantations and pepper farms, to the ancestral heartland of the Bidayuh: the second-largest minority group in Borneo. Kota Kinabalu • Borneo Whitewater raftingWhitewater rafting is one of the most exhilarating ways to see the Bornean jungle, whether you want heart-pounding drops and tricky maneuvers, or a more relaxed ride through the forest. Kuching • Borneo Evening street food tour of KuchingKuching is the gastronomic capital of Borneo, and this guided tour is about sampling its many delights. Load More Why book with InsideAsia? Travel’s friendliest expertsWe promise we’ll care about your trip as much as you do. A dedicated travel consultant will listen, guide and create a trip that could only be yours. Specialists make it effortlessFrom seamless logistics to unexpected discoveries, our deep destination specialism means travel that feels effortless and richer than you could plan for alone. Rockstar service as standardWe guarantee that you'll have our support every step of the way. We never pass the buck or fail to take responsibility. We’ll be there whenever you need us. Our Info-Packs are legendaryTransfers, tickets and check‑ins verified so your trip runs like clockwork. Plus, we create your totally tailored trip bible, so every detail is in your hand, at all times. Borneo Speak with a Borneo specialistFriendly, dedicated people who care as much about your trip as you doGet a brochureMake an enquiry
Travel’s friendliest expertsWe promise we’ll care about your trip as much as you do. A dedicated travel consultant will listen, guide and create a trip that could only be yours.
Specialists make it effortlessFrom seamless logistics to unexpected discoveries, our deep destination specialism means travel that feels effortless and richer than you could plan for alone.
Rockstar service as standardWe guarantee that you'll have our support every step of the way. We never pass the buck or fail to take responsibility. We’ll be there whenever you need us.
Our Info-Packs are legendaryTransfers, tickets and check‑ins verified so your trip runs like clockwork. Plus, we create your totally tailored trip bible, so every detail is in your hand, at all times.