13-Nights Best of Borneo: Sarawak & Sabah

Spend 14 days exploring Borneo on this action-packed Malaysian vacation. 

Immerse yourself in Kuching's blend of old-world charm and modern attractions as you embrace its rich cultural heritage, diverse culinary scene, lively waterfront, and bustling markets. Venture inland to the orangutans in the Semenggoh Nature Reserve before continuing through the scenic limestone formations and scenic countryside en route to the Annah Rais Bidayuh Longhouse. Explore the authentic architecture and communal living spaces before enjoying a traditional Bidayuh lunch, offering a glimpse into the lives of the Bidayuh indigenous community.

Explore the rich biodiversity of the coastal Bako National Park rainforest sanctuary. Search for long-tailed macaques, silver-leaf monkeys, proboscis monkeys, bearded pigs, and predator pitcher plants as you hike the network of trails and secluded beaches. Continue indulging your quest for adventure in Gunung Gadin National Park on the northern slopes of Mount Gading. Hike through the lush rainforest and rugged mountain vistas to cascading waterfalls and incredibly giant and pungent Rafflesia flowers. Return to Kuching and hunt for fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, and herbs from a market before taking part in a hands-on cooking class with a seasoned chef, preparing traditional Sarawakian recipes.

Head to Kota Kinabalu's vibrant coast on Borneo’s northwest shores and traverse the Crocker Range on your way to the base of Mount Kinabalu. Search for more incredible wildlife among pitcher plants, orchids, ferns, and oak trees before walking along the treetop canopy suspended 41 m / 135 ft above the Poring Forest floor. Watch orangutans swing across the branches in Sandakan before cruising along the Kinabatangan River, searching for Malayan sun bears. Continue your wildlife adventure in the ancient Danum Valley rainforests and on the pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and warm China Sea waters off the coast of Gaya Island.

• Discover Kuching’s vibrant mix of heritage, cuisine, and riverside charm in Malaysian Borneo.
• Visit the Semenggoh Nature Reserve to encounter orangutans and explore traditional Bidayuh longhouse culture.
• Hike Bako and Gunung Gading National Parks, spotting proboscis monkeys and the rare Rafflesia flower.
• Learn Sarawakian cooking techniques during a hands-on market-to-table culinary experience.
• Journey from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan and the Danum Valley, ending with tropical serenity on Gaya Island.

• Private arrival and departure airport transfers
• 5 nights first-class accommodations in Kuching
• 2 nights first-class accommodations in Kota Kinabalu
• 2 nights first-class accommodations in Bilit
• 2 nights first-class accommodations in Lahad Datu
• 2 nights first-class accommodations in Gaya Island
• Private-guided Half Day Semenggoh Nature Reserve and Bidayuh Longhouse Tour
• Private-guided Full Day Bako National Park Tour
• Private-guided Full Day Gunung Gading National Park Tour
• Join-in Half Day Sarawak Cooking Class
• Private-guided Kinabalu Parks Tour
• Private-guided visit to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Sun Bear Conservation Center
• Shared guided walks, hikes and cruises at Bilit Adventure Lodge and Borneo Rainforest Lodge
• Private transport between Bilit and Lahad Datu
• Shared boat transfer between Kota Kinabalu and Gaya Island return

• Travel Insurance
• International and domestic Airfare and airfare taxes
• Gratuities
• Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park Conservation Fee (Gaya Island: A charge of MYR35.00 on the first night of stay and an additional MYR25.00 for each additional night is applied to each guest, payable directly to Sabah Parks at Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal)
• Malaysia Tourism Tax (MYR10.00 per hotel room per night, payable upon check in, directly to the hotel)
• Meals and beverages not mentioned
• Passport & Visa Fee if applicable