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10 Day Borneo Wildlife Adventure Tour

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$1,999
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Typically $2,999
On this 10 day wildlife tour you have the opportunity to get up close and personal with many amazing species such as Orangutans, Proboscis Monkeys, Sun Bears, Pygmy Elephants, Tropical Birds and many more exciting creatures.  

the tour

Our 10 day Borneo wildlife tour is a wildlife lovers dream. Borneo is blessed with exotic wildlife, rich cultural diversity, beautiful beaches and delicious seafood. Take the opportunity to get up close and personal with many amazing species including orangutans. Proboscis monkeys, Sun Bears, Pygmy Elephants, Tropical Birds and many more exciting creatures. The package includes a trip to Selingan ‘Turtle’ Island. Selingan is a turtle conservation island off Sandakan. Here, you will witness mother sea turtles come to shore to lay eggs. And if you’re lucky, see the release baby hatchlings back into the sea.

Visit Orangutans in Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre, as well as the smallest bear at the Sun Bear Conservation Centre. A wildlife holiday to Borneo is not complete without a boat trip down the Kinabatangan River. You will spend 3 nights deep in the jungle at Bilit Adventure Lodge and experience 4x river cruises in search of wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled for large wild orangutans, pygmy elephants, crocs, proboscis monkeys and cheeky macaques. You will also spend time in Sandakan, visit a fisherman’s village to meet the locals and take a sunset cruise through the mangroves. As dusk falls, thousands of fireflies appear, lighting up the sky like a million stars!

INCLUSIONS

Our 10 day Borneo wildlife tour includes almost all of your meals. Entrance fees and transport are included. 9 nights comfortable accommodation. A dedicated and professional local guide will remain with your throughout. Enjoy 3 river cruises, Sandakan city tour and more. Our tours depart with a minimum of only 2 people and we guarantee your holiday to Borneo be one to remember! Secure your trip to Borneo from just a *25% deposit (Term’s and Conditions apply) and travel until November 2026. Book online or Contact us for more details. See tabs below for a full list of inclusions.

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Itinerary

DAY 1: Sandakan ~ Sepilok

Your amazing 10 day holiday to Borneo begins with an airport pick up at Sandakan airport and transfer to a rustic resort set amidst the natural jungles of Sepilok. On arrival, check-in, unwind, and relax for the rest of the day. If you feel like it, pay a visit to your neighbours at the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre just 5 minutes walk away.

MEALS: Dinner

OVERNIGHT: Sepilok Jungle Resort

DAY 2: Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre ~ Sun Bear Conservation Centre ~ Rainforest Discovery Centre

This morning we visit Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in time for the morning feeding and learn about the conservation programme at Sepilok. Witness the majestic Orangutan swing through the jungle towards the feeding platform and watch as these beautiful creatures enjoy their breakfast. Then pay a visit to the young orangutans in the newly built orangutan nursery. Just next door to Sepilok lives the smallest bear in the world, the Borneon Sun Bear. Take a stroll around the Sun Bear conservation centre observing them as they relax on tree branches and frolic on the jungle floor. Then we visit the Rainforest Discovery Centre to learn about local flora and fauna and if your nerves allow, take an exhilarating canopy walkway above the rainforest.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

OVERNIGHT: Sepilok Jungle Resort

DAY 3: Sepilok ~ Turtle Island

After breakfast (9:30am) we transfer to the Sandakan Jetty and board the boat to Turtle Island. The trip takes around 50 minutes and on arrival you will check in and enjoy free time to explore this beautiful quiet island, relax on the decking or take a stroll along the long stretch of sandy beach. At 6:00pm there will be a briefing about the turtle’s conservation programme, followed by a visit to the hatchery and an opportunity to release baby turtles back to the Sulu Sea. Have dinner and watch a documentary, then, a waiting game for the ranger call for the mother turtle sighting. If we are lucky enough we will witness mother turtles coming to shore to lay their eggs in the sand.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

OVERNIGHT: Selingan Island Resort

DAY 4: Turtle Island ~ Kinabantangan River

Back to the mainland we go this morning. Once back in Sandakan we drive overland to our lodge on the banks of the Kinabatangan River. On arrival into our jungle lodge we have a spot of lunch before jumping on our first wildlife boat cruise down the river. Keep your eyes peeled for wild orangutans, Proboscis monkeys, Pygmy Elephants and lots of exotic birdlife! Evening free at leisure or take an optional guided night jungle walk to spot the nocturnal wildlife.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

OVERNIGHT: Bilit Adventure Lodge

OPTIONAL: Jungle Night Walk RM10 per hour payable on arrival

DAY 5: Kinabatangan River Cruises & Jungle Walk

Early morning start as we cruise along the Kinabatangan River at 6:00am in search for more wild and wonderful wildlife, then back to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast we take a guided jungle walk for some exotic bird spotting. Spend some free time back at the lodge to enjoy lunch and relax before heading out again on a second boat cruise of the day for another opportunity to photograph Borneo’s amazing wildlife. Spend the evening at leisure enjoying a cold beer and sharing photos of todays wildlife with your fellow travellers.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

OVERNIGHT: Bilit Adventure Lodge

DAY 6: Kinabatangan River Cruises & Visit Local Village

Do your part for the environment this morning with tree planting activity! Visit a local village and learn some local dishes with a short cooking lesson in one of the villager’s houses. Swap stories as we all sit down to lunch together. After lunch, return back to lodge for some rest time, before we take a late afternoon boat cruise. Make sure your cameras are charged up for this final sunset boat cruise! Dinner and final night at on the banks of the Kinabatangan.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

OVERNIGHT: Bilit Adventure Lodge

DAY 7: Sandakan ~ Firefly Night Cruise

After breakfast, we depart and return to Sandakan and check in to The Sabah Hotel. Enjoy some time to relax and have some lunch before the evening excursion the a local fisherman village. Meet the villagers and sample some local snacks and sugary tea while chatting with the locals and playing games with the kids. At dark, take a river cruise through the mangroves and wait for the thousands of fire flies to light up the trees around us. End with a local dinner then transfer back to hotel for your overnight stay.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

OVERNIGHT: Sabah Hotel, Sandakan

DAY 8: Sandakan ~ Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary ~ Sandakan War Memorial

Visit to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary to see the morning feeding (11:30am). Proboscis monkeys are only found in Sabah and they are very distinctive with their huge weird noses. In the Proboscis monkey world, the bigger the males noses are, the more attractive to the females they are! After Labuk Bay, we go for local lunch at a restaurant and continue with Sandakan Nature City Tour in the afternoon. The tour includes the Sandakan War Memorial Park, Buddhist Temple, St. Michael’s Church, Agnes Keith Museum, Central Market. After the tour, transfer back to Sabah Hotel for some leisure time and a swim in the hotel’s pool. Tonight we will enjoy a final farewell dinner.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

OVERNIGHT: Sabah Hotel, Sandakan

DAY 9: Sandakan Free Day

Enjoy a free day at leisure today or a heritage walk around the city.

MEALS: Breakfast

OVERNIGHT: Sabah Hotel, Sandakan

DAY 10: End of Tour

After breakfast and check out you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Unfortunately your holiday to wonderful Borneo has come to an end!

MEALS: Breakfast

Description

Our 10 day Borneo wildlife tour is a wildlife lovers dream. Borneo is blessed with exotic wildlife, rich cultural diversity, beautiful beaches and delicious seafood. Take the opportunity to get up close and personal with many amazing species including orangutans. Proboscis monkeys, Sun Bears, Pygmy Elephants, Tropical Birds and many more exciting creatures. The package includes a trip to Selingan ‘Turtle’ Island. Selingan is a turtle conservation island off Sandakan. Here, you will witness mother sea turtles come to shore to lay eggs. And if you’re lucky, see the release baby hatchlings back into the sea.

Visit Orangutans in Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre, as well as the smallest bear at the Sun Bear Conservation Centre. A wildlife holiday to Borneo is not complete without a boat trip down the Kinabatangan River. You will spend 3 nights deep in the jungle at Bilit Adventure Lodge and experience 4x river cruises in search of wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled for large wild orangutans, pygmy elephants, crocs, proboscis monkeys and cheeky macaques. You will also spend time in Sandakan, visit a fisherman’s village to meet the locals and take a sunset cruise through the mangroves. As dusk falls, thousands of fireflies appear, lighting up the sky like a million stars!

INCLUSIONS

Our 10 day Borneo wildlife tour includes almost all of your meals. Entrance fees and transport are included. 9 nights comfortable accommodation. A dedicated and professional local guide will remain with your throughout. Enjoy 3 river cruises, Sandakan city tour and more. Our tours depart with a minimum of only 2 people and we guarantee your holiday to Borneo be one to remember! Secure your trip to Borneo from just a *25% deposit (Term’s and Conditions apply) and travel until November 2026. Book online or Contact us for more details. See tabs below for a full list of inclusions.

INCLUSIONS

 

9 Nights in 3-4 star accommodation

8x Breakfasts, 7x Lunches, 8x Dinners

Return airport/hotel transfers

English speaking local guides

Entrance fee to Sepilok Orangutan Centre

Entrance fee to Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre

Entrance fee to Rainforest Discovery Centre

Entrance fee to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary

Sandakan City Tour

4x Wildlife cruises along Kinabatangan River

Boat transfers to Turtle Island

Fisherman Village and Evening Firefly river cruise

$2 Donation to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre & Wildlife Rescue Unit

EXCLUSIONS

 

International Airfares

Tourism Tax RM10 per person per day

Camera fees

Beverages for all meals

Tips for guides and drivers

Personal expenses

Other meals not included in itinerary

DEPARTURE DATES

 

DEPARTURE DATES 2025: 

February: 23

March: 9, 23

April: 6, 20

May: 4, 18

June: 1, 15, 29

July: 13, 27

August: 10, 24

September: 7, 21

October: 5, 19

November: 2, 16, 30

 

 

 

DEPARTURE DATES 2026: 

March: *8, *22

April: *5, *19

May: *3, *17, *31

June: *14, *28

July: *12, *26

August: *9, *23

September: *6, *20

October: *4, *18

November: *1, *15, *29

 

Dates marked with * incurs the following surcharge:

* $100 per person

HOTELS

 

3 STAR HOTELS [Locally Rated]:

Sepilok: Sepilok Jungle Resort

Selingan Island: Selingan Island Resort

Bilit: Bilit Adventure Lodge

Sandakan: Sabah Hotel 4*

 

In the unlikely event that the listed hotels are fully booked, alternative hotels of the same standard will be used

Triple share rooms are available

UPGRADES & OPTIONS

 

UPGRADES:

No upgrades are available with this package

 

EXTRA NIGHTS:

Extend your time in Borneo with extra nights pre or post tour

PRE-TOUR

Sepilok Jungle Resort – $120

POST TOUR

Sabah Hotel, Sandakan – $200

 

Prices are based per room per night and include breakfast and airport transfers

 

ADD FLIGHTS from $900:

Add flights from $900* per person. Prices vary per departure date, departure city and availability. MyHoliday2 can only provide a flight quote once you have booked your tour package. Contact us for more details.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 

OFFER:

By purchasing this package, you agree to MyHoliday2’s Terms and Conditions and the specific terms detailed in each information tab of the package.

The package is valid for one person based on twin share.

Bookings are subject to availability.

 

SINGLE TRAVELLERS:

For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement applies.

  • $600 per person

Accommodation for single customers on a tour or cruise package may be in a single room, subject to availability.

 

GROUP SIZE:

Minimum of 2 people

Maximum 10 people

If minimum numbers are not met, you will be requested to change to a different date.

Some tours can be guaranteed with fewer participants; however, surcharges will apply.

If you are unable to change dates, a credit or refund will be offered in accordance with MyHoliday2’s Refund Policy.

 

CHILDREN POLICY:

Children under the age of 2 travel free of charge in existing bedding

Children aged 2-10 receive a child discount.

Children aged 11+ are classified as adults.

Child discounts are only applicable if travelling with two full paying adults.

Maximum room capacity is 2 adults and 2 children (1 in existing bedding, 1 in extra bed)

Children policy is applicable to land only portion and are also subject to airline charges and taxes.

 

AMENDMENTS:

Any amendments are subject to the supplier’s terms and conditions.

Any changes will incur a $100 per person amendment fee PLUS any additional fees applied by the supplier.

All changes must be requested in writing.

No changes can be made within 90 days of departure. The standard cancellation policy will apply.

If unable to select new dates, a credit valid for 12 months may be offered.

 

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellations are subject to MyHoliday2’s Terms and Conditions.

Refunds and credits will be offered in accordance with MyHoliday2’s Refund Policy.

 

PAYMENT PLANS:

MyHoliday2 offers a variety of payment plans based on your tour departure date. Refer to our Terms and Conditions for details.

All payment plans incur a 2% surcharge, paid with the deposit.

If the wrong plan is selected, a $25 fee will be charged to manually amend all invoices.

 

TOURS, DRIVERS & GUIDES:

Day tours included may involve joining larger groups.

Drivers do not provide information on tours.

Drivers may assist in organizing expert guides at certain locations.

Refer to INCLUSIONS for the type of guides included in this package.

For more information on guides, refer to the Terms and Conditions.

 

TRANSFERS:

Refer to INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS to determine if a transfer is applicable and the type of transfer included.

If you have booked your own flights, send flight details to booking@myholiday2.com.au to confirm transfers.

Contact details for our local tour operator can be found on your voucher in your online account.

 

Group Transfer

The timing of group transfers will be set to accommodate the majority of arrival and departure flights.

If you arrive early or depart late, you may need to wait or make your own way to the hotel or airport at your own expense.

As you clear immigration, look for a MyHoliday2 sign with your name.

 

Private Transfer:

As you clear immigration, look for a MyHoliday2 sign with your name.

 

OTHER INFORMATION:

A 25% deposit is non-refundable.

Prices are in AUD$.

Travel insurance is highly recommended; MyHoliday2 takes no responsibility for any travel issues that may arise.

MyHoliday2 pricing reflects current market rates which may fluctuate from day to day.

MyHoliday2 is not obliged to refund or match any subsequent price reductions after purchase.

Customers must obtain the correct visa for their destination and cover associated fees. Please check visa and travel requirements via the Smartraveller website.

For any medical-related information, refer to Smartraveller or contact a travel medical specialist.

Customers must ensure their passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.

MyHoliday2 pricing reflects market rates, so package prices may fluctuate, and refunds to match subsequent price reductions are not guaranteed.

Departures are not guaranteed until confirmation.

If advertised availability is not present post-purchase, another date selection is necessary.

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