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Borneo's Orangutans and Rainforest Adventure

Sandakan, Sepilok, the Kinabatangan and Kinabalu Park, finishing with four nights on the beach at Rasa Ria, with flights from Heathrow.

Length
13 days
Departs
February 2027 to November 2029
Operator
Newmarket Holidays
Pace
Active
From
£3,188 pp

Highlights

  • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and the Sun Bear Conservation Centre
  • Rainforest Discovery Centre canopy walk and a proboscis monkey sanctuary
  • Two nights at Borneo Natural Bilit Resort on the Kinabatangan, with river cruises and Pitas Oxbow Lake
  • Sabah Tea plantation, Poring Hot Springs and a guided walk of about 3km in Kinabalu National Park
  • Four nights at Shangri La Rasa Ria with free days; a rep covers transfers and excursions there instead of the tour manager
FlightsReturn flights from London Heathrow via Kuala Lumpur (into Sandakan, home from Kota Kinabalu)
Where you staySabah Hotel (Sandakan), Borneo Natural Bilit Sukau Resort (Kinabatangan), Perkasa Hotel Mt. Kinabalu (Kundasang), Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort (4 nights)
Meals20 meals: 10 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
PaceActive
Group sizeSmall group
DeparturesFebruary 2027 to November 2029
Sold byNewmarket Holidays

Facts from Newmarket Holidays's own page when we checked in October 2026. Itineraries, prices and dates can change; check the live details before you book.

Day by day

  1. Day 1 Overnight flight to Borneo
  2. Day 2 Arrival in Sandakan
  3. Day 3 Rainforest Discovery Centre and Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
  4. Day 4 Orangutans, sun bears and a river cruise
  5. Day 5 Jungle cruise from the lodge
  6. Day 6 Transfer to Kundasang
  7. Day 7 Tea plantation and Poring Hot Springs
  8. Day 8 Kinabalu National Park and transfer to Kota Kinabalu
  9. Day 9 Day at leisure or optional Mari Mari Cultural Village
  10. Day 10 Day at leisure
  11. Day 11 Day at leisure
  12. Day 12 Return flight
  13. Day 13 Arrival in the UK
Our full guide to this holiday is on its way. Meanwhile, the facts above come straight from Newmarket Holidays, and you can see live dates and prices on their site.

How it compares

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Grand Tour of Malaysia, Borneo & Singapore
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Wild Borneo
Just You · May 2027 to October 2028		12£4,749£396Solo travellers, Sepilok orangutans, Kinabatangan river cruises, Kinabalu ParkReturn flights from your chosen UK airport (priced from Heathrow), with UK airport lounge accessHorizon Hotel (Kota Kinabalu), Kinabalu Pines Resort, Sabah Hotel (Sandakan), Abai Jungle Lodge, Kinabatangan…ActiveDates
Wild Borneo - Solo
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