Real Borneo
Deal Number 17743334
Interest Free
Just go. Make your dream holiday your next holiday with easy Interest Free repayments over the next 9 months on packages over $999. For full product information please see our interest free page.
Travel across the biodiverse Sabah region, immersing yourself in nature and learning about the island’s indigenous cultures on a 10-day journey through Borneo. From orangutan encounters and bamboo hut homestays to village trekking and sea snorkelling, you’ll find a nature lover’s paradise! Where else can you spot pygmy elephants on a riverbank one day and see proboscis monkeys the next (not to mention slow lorises, flying foxes and rescued sun bears). Explore Borneo on this incredible trip with new friends through rainforest-clad mountains, on warm island sands and in the middle of the jungle.
Duration 10 days
Destination Malaysia
Company Intrepid
Availability From 13/07/2025 to 28/12/2027
Call 1300 018 390

What's Included?
- Get the opportunity to meet our closest redheaded relatives at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and watch these gentle giants as they go about their day
- Hike to and from the rural village of Ratau, where you’ll mingle with the locals, take part in a cooking class, learn how to play the Gong and sleep in a traditional bamboo hut
- Take not one, not two, but three river cruises on the Kinabatangan River to spot local wildlife – look out for pygmy elephants, crocodiles, flying squirrels and proboscis monkeys among the teeming birdlife
- Dive into the clear waters at Dinawan Island and snorkel among colorful fish
- If you're lucky, you might even spot a turtle swimming by
- Meet the rescued sun bears at the Sun Bear Conservation Centre in Sepilok and learn about how this organisation works to rescue, protect, rehabilitate and hopefully reintroduce the sun bears back into the wild after they were mistreated
- Breakfasts Included: 8
- Lunches Included: 5
- Dinners Included: 3
- Hotel (6 nights),Bamboo Hut (1 night),Jungle Lodge (dormitory room) (2 nights)
- Private vehicle,Boat
- Age: min 18, max 35
- Group Size: 1 - 16
- Sepilok - Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
- Sepilok - Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
- Kinabatangan River - Afternoon Wildlife Cruise
- Kinabatangan River - Night Jungle Walk
- Kinabatangan River - Morning Wildlife Cruise
- Kiulu - Village Trek (2 days / 1 night)
- Kiulu - Cultural Activities
- Kiulu - Cooking Class
- Kiulu - Dusun Martial Art Show
- Dinawan Island - Snorkelling Excursion
Availability
- From 13/07/2025 to 28/12/2027
Visit Malaysia
1 Sandakan
Selamat! Welcome to Borneo. You’ll kick things off in the coastal city of Sandakan with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive with time to spare, spend the day exploring this city’s culture on the Heritage Trail or visit the Sandakan War Memorial or Agnes Keith House. Sandakan has a great food scene, too, so tonight, maybe grab your new travel companions and eat dinner together at a local restaurant to get better acquainted – your leader will have the best recommendations.
2 Sandakan
This morning, you'll visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and meet the world’s cutest redheads. These beautiful creatures will tug on your heartstrings as you watch them going about their daily business (eating bananas and hanging upside down). Swing by the nursery where young orangutans learn to climb on a specially constructed jungle gym and grab a selfie with them in the background if you can! Later, spend some time at the Sun Bear Conservation Centre, where staff rescue and take care of the once-mistreated sun bears with the hopes of rehabilitating and reintroducing them into the wild. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Sepilok and Sandakan further. Maybe head to Sepilok’s Rainforest Discovery Centre, Malaysia’s most educational nature park, which features a 620 m long, 28 m high canopy walkway with spectacular views of the giant rainforest trees. At night, you can look out for slow lorises, tarsiers and flying squirrels!
3 Kinabatangan River
Enjoy a free morning in Sandakan before you make the journey after lunch to tonight’s jungle lodge near the banks of the Kinabatangan River. When you’ve settled into your lodge, you’ll hit the water for a river cruise. Keep an eye out for wild orangutans, proboscis monkeys and maybe even a few pygmy elephants.
4 Kinabatangan River
This morning, wake up to the sounds of the jungle and have some breakfast before setting out for your first of two included river cruises today. Keep your eyes peeled, and you might be lucky enough to spot short and long-tail macaques, a variety of birds, including hornbills and kingfishers, crocodiles or reptiles like snakes and frogs. After a spot of lunch, you’ll hit the water again and continue your search along the river’s waters for wildlife and jungle scenery. Tonight take a night walk with your leader, looking for nocturnal birds, insects and other wildlife that come alive after sunset. You’ll have dinner together at your lodge.
5 Kundasang
After breakfast, leave your jungle oasis and embark on the overland journey to Kundasang – a little town that sits in the shadow of Mount Kinabalu. This is a long drive, so have your favourite book or travel games ready. When you arrive in Kundasang and if the weather is right, have your camera ready, capturing the views of Mt Kinabalu. From here, maybe visit the Kundasang War Memorial to learn about the Sandakan Death Marches. Sit in reflection in the solemn memorial gardens or simply take in the serene view of the fields below.
6 Kiulu Village Trek
This morning you’ll drive to Pukak in Kiulu Valley – a small area in Kiulu named after the bamboo that grows on the riverbanks. This will be the starting point of your trek to Kampung Ratau (Ratau Village), where you’ll spend the night among the locals. After your hike this afternoon, participate in cultural activities – learn how to work with beads, join the group for some traditional fishing, take a cooking class to learn how to prepare the local food (which you’ll enjoy later for dinner) and take a Gong class. In your traditional bamboo hut, you’ll fall asleep to the peaceful sounds of the village and its natural surroundings.
7 Kiulu Village Trek - Kinarut
This morning, you’ll have breakfast in the village before continuing your trek through rural Kiulu, winding your way towards Lokub. When you arrive, you’ll be treated to a traditional cultural dance and Dusun martial art show over lunch. After, continue by private vehicle to Kinarut, where you'll have some free time to relax when you arrive.
8 Kinarut
Fuel up on breakfast and embark on a daytrip to Dinawan Island for a day of snorkelling. When you arrive, be welcomed by a refreshing homemade drink before getting ready to head out on your first snorkelling adventure to spot colourful fish and corals. Enjoy a delicious lunch, then continue snorkelling or choose to pick up a paddle and explore the island from a kayak. Relax and enjoy afternoon tea after a day in the sun before travelling back to your accommodation later today. Tonight, why not head out for a group dinner? Your leader can point you in the right direction if you’re looking for restaurant recommendations in Kinarut.
9 Kota Kinabalu
Leave Kinarut this morning and make the drive to Kota Kinabalu. The afternoon's free for you to check out some optional activities – maybe take an interactive and educational visit to Koisaan Cultural Village to see how indigenous ethnic groups of Borneo used to live. Tonight, maybe head out with your new mates and mark the end of your adventure with a group dinner. Your leader will have some great recommendations for where to go on the waterfront. The nightlife here is also worth exploring, so maybe after dinner go bar hopping and soak up the city after dusk.
10 Kota Kinabalu
There are no activities today and your Borneo adventure will come to an end. If you’d like to stay longer, just speak to your booking agent.
View our great airfares, hotels and travel insurance.
Departure dates and Pricing
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 13th July, 202513/07/2025 | Tue 22nd July, 202522/07/2025 | Sold Out | Per person from$0* | |
Sun 20th July, 202520/07/2025 | Tue 29th July, 202529/07/2025 | Sold Out | Per person from$0* |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 3rd August, 202503/08/2025 | Tue 12th August, 202512/08/2025 | Sold Out | Per person from$0* | |
Sun 17th August, 202517/08/2025 | Tue 26th August, 202526/08/2025 | Sold Out | Per person from$0* | |
Sun 31st August, 202531/08/2025 | Tue 9th September, 202509/09/2025 | Sold Out | Per person from$0* |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 14th September, 202514/09/2025 | Tue 23rd September, 202523/09/2025 | Available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
Sun 21st September, 202521/09/2025 | Tue 30th September, 202530/09/2025 | Available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
Sun 28th September, 202528/09/2025 | Tue 7th October, 202507/10/2025 | Available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 5th October, 202505/10/2025 | Tue 14th October, 202514/10/2025 | Available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
Sat 11th October, 202511/10/2025 | Mon 20th October, 202520/10/2025 | Available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
Sun 19th October, 202519/10/2025 | Tue 28th October, 202528/10/2025 | Available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 2nd November, 202502/11/2025 | Tue 11th November, 202511/11/2025 | Available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
Sun 16th November, 202516/11/2025 | Tue 25th November, 202525/11/2025 | Available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
Sun 30th November, 202530/11/2025 | Tue 9th December, 202509/12/2025 | Available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 21st December, 202521/12/2025 | Tue 30th December, 202530/12/2025 | Available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 18th January, 202619/01/2025 | Tue 27th January, 202628/01/2025 | Available | Per person from$1660* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 8th February, 202609/02/2025 | Tue 17th February, 202618/02/2025 | Available | Per person from$1595* | Enquire » |
Sun 22nd February, 202623/02/2025 | Tue 3rd March, 202604/03/2025 | Available | Per person from$1595* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 8th March, 202609/03/2025 | Tue 17th March, 202618/03/2025 | Available | Per person from$1595* | Enquire » |
Sun 22nd March, 202623/03/2025 | Tue 31st March, 202601/04/2025 | Available | Per person from$1595* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 5th April, 202606/04/2025 | Tue 14th April, 202615/04/2025 | Available | Per person from$1595* | Enquire » |
Sat 18th April, 202619/04/2025 | Mon 27th April, 202628/04/2025 | Available | Per person from$1595* | Enquire » |
Sat 25th April, 202626/04/2025 | Mon 4th May, 202605/05/2025 | Available | Per person from$1660* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sat 2nd May, 202603/05/2025 | Mon 11th May, 202612/05/2025 | Available | Per person from$1660* | Enquire » |
Sat 16th May, 202617/05/2025 | Mon 25th May, 202626/05/2025 | Available | Per person from$1660* | Enquire » |
Sat 23rd May, 202624/05/2025 | Mon 1st June, 202602/06/2025 | Available | Per person from$1660* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sat 6th June, 202607/06/2025 | Mon 15th June, 202616/06/2025 | Available | Per person from$1720* | Enquire » |
Sat 20th June, 202621/06/2025 | Mon 29th June, 202630/06/2025 | Available | Per person from$1720* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 5th July, 202606/07/2025 | Tue 14th July, 202615/07/2025 | Available | Per person from$1720* | Enquire » |
Sun 12th July, 202613/07/2025 | Tue 21st July, 202622/07/2025 | Available | Per person from$1720* | Enquire » |
Sun 19th July, 202620/07/2025 | Tue 28th July, 202629/07/2025 | Available | Per person from$1720* | Enquire » |
Sun 26th July, 202627/07/2025 | Tue 4th August, 202605/08/2025 | Available | Per person from$1720* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 9th August, 202610/08/2025 | Tue 18th August, 202619/08/2025 | Available | Per person from$1720* | Enquire » |
Sun 16th August, 202617/08/2025 | Tue 25th August, 202626/08/2025 | Available | Per person from$1720* | Enquire » |
Sun 23rd August, 202624/08/2025 | Tue 1st September, 202602/09/2025 | Available | Per person from$1720* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 6th September, 202607/09/2025 | Tue 15th September, 202616/09/2025 | Available | Per person from$1720* | Enquire » |
Sun 20th September, 202621/09/2025 | Tue 29th September, 202630/09/2025 | Available | Per person from$1660* | Enquire » |
Sun 27th September, 202628/09/2025 | Tue 6th October, 202607/10/2025 | Available | Per person from$1660* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 4th October, 202605/10/2025 | Tue 13th October, 202614/10/2025 | Available | Per person from$1660* | Enquire » |
Sun 11th October, 202612/10/2025 | Tue 20th October, 202621/10/2025 | Available | Per person from$1660* | Enquire » |
Sun 25th October, 202626/10/2025 | Tue 3rd November, 202604/11/2025 | Available | Per person from$1595* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 1st November, 202602/11/2025 | Tue 10th November, 202611/11/2025 | Available | Per person from$1595* | Enquire » |
Sun 8th November, 202609/11/2025 | Tue 17th November, 202618/11/2025 | Available | Per person from$1595* | Enquire » |
Sun 22nd November, 202623/11/2025 | Tue 1st December, 202602/12/2025 | Available | Per person from$1595* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 20th December, 202621/12/2025 | Tue 29th December, 202630/12/2025 | Available | Per person from$1660* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 17th January, 202719/01/2025 | Tue 26th January, 202728/01/2025 | Available | Per person from$1745* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 7th February, 202709/02/2025 | Tue 16th February, 202718/02/2025 | Available | Per person from$1675* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 7th March, 202709/03/2025 | Tue 16th March, 202718/03/2025 | Available | Per person from$1675* | Enquire » |
Sun 21st March, 202723/03/2025 | Tue 30th March, 202701/04/2025 | Available | Per person from$1675* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 4th April, 202706/04/2025 | Tue 13th April, 202715/04/2025 | Available | Per person from$1675* | Enquire » |
Sat 17th April, 202719/04/2025 | Mon 26th April, 202728/04/2025 | Available | Per person from$1675* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sat 1st May, 202703/05/2025 | Mon 10th May, 202712/05/2025 | Available | Per person from$1745* | Enquire » |
Sat 15th May, 202717/05/2025 | Mon 24th May, 202726/05/2025 | Available | Per person from$1745* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sat 5th June, 202707/06/2025 | Mon 14th June, 202716/06/2025 | Available | Per person from$1805* | Enquire » |
Sat 19th June, 202721/06/2025 | Mon 28th June, 202730/06/2025 | Available | Per person from$1805* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 4th July, 202706/07/2025 | Tue 13th July, 202715/07/2025 | Available | Per person from$1805* | Enquire » |
Sun 18th July, 202720/07/2025 | Tue 27th July, 202729/07/2025 | Available | Per person from$1805* | Enquire » |
Sun 25th July, 202727/07/2025 | Tue 3rd August, 202705/08/2025 | Available | Per person from$1805* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 8th August, 202710/08/2025 | Tue 17th August, 202719/08/2025 | Available | Per person from$1805* | Enquire » |
Sun 22nd August, 202724/08/2025 | Tue 31st August, 202702/09/2025 | Available | Per person from$1805* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 5th September, 202707/09/2025 | Tue 14th September, 202716/09/2025 | Available | Per person from$1805* | Enquire » |
Sun 19th September, 202721/09/2025 | Tue 28th September, 202730/09/2025 | Available | Per person from$1745* | Enquire » |
Sun 26th September, 202728/09/2025 | Tue 5th October, 202707/10/2025 | Available | Per person from$1745* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 10th October, 202712/10/2025 | Tue 19th October, 202721/10/2025 | Available | Per person from$1745* | Enquire » |
Sun 24th October, 202726/10/2025 | Tue 2nd November, 202704/11/2025 | Available | Per person from$1675* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 7th November, 202709/11/2025 | Tue 16th November, 202718/11/2025 | Available | Per person from$1675* | Enquire » |
Sun 21st November, 202723/11/2025 | Tue 30th November, 202702/12/2025 | Available | Per person from$1675* | Enquire » |
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sun 19th December, 202721/12/2025 | Tue 28th December, 202730/12/2025 | Available | Per person from$1745* | Enquire » |
Terms and conditions
- The following product terms and conditions apply in addition to our Booking Terms and Conditions (available on our website) and terms and conditions of the relevant travel service provider.
- Prices quoted valid for sale until 15 July 2025 for travel during the period specified (if applicable) unless otherwise stated or sold out prior.
- All prices are per person (unless otherwise stated), subject to availability and may be withdrawn or varied without notice. Accommodation (if included) is based on twin share unless otherwise stated.
- Advertised price includes bonus nights and/or stated saving (if applicable).
- Additional supplier conditions and travel restrictions may apply. Please enquire for further details.
- Airfare (including internal flights) is not included unless otherwise stated and, if included, is economy class unless otherwise stated.
- Components of the total price including local payments, "resort fees", "national park fees", "trip kitties" and food funds (if applicable) may be payable direct to the supplier on arrival or to your travel consultant prior to your departure. Where applicable, these payments are included in the total price quoted.
- Gratuities are not included unless otherwise stated.
- Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes, levies and government charges current at the time of publication.
- Additional levies, government charges & other applicable fees, including additional taxes, surcharges and visa fees specific to your departure date or flight routing, may apply and are beyond our control.
- Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply depending on date of travel.
- Prices shown are for payments made by cash in store or by BPAY.
- Payments made in store by credit card will incur a surcharge (see Booking Terms and Conditions for further details).
- These prices are a guide to the best price and are subject to change without notice, due to matters outside our control, such as adverse currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and airfare increases. Please enquire for further details..
- We receive payment from third party travel service providers when you use us to book travel and travel-related products and services with them on your behalf.
- Our liability to you is limited in certain situations, and we may charge you a cancellation fee(s) in certain circumstances. See our booking terms and conditions for further details.
- We may provide your personal information to third parties, including travel service providers with whom you make a booking. See our privacy policy for further details.
Important Notice
The above information has been obtained from the relevant suppliers and should be considered an indicative guide only as to the prices that may be available for these products. Flight Centre cannot guarantee that any particular product will still be available at the following prices, or for your exact dates of travel. At the time of making your booking, prices may differ to that price displayed on this website. Please contact a Flight Centre travel consultant to obtain the latest up to date information regarding applicable prices, fees and charges, taxes, availability, any blackout dates (such as school holidays), seasonal surcharges and other terms and conditions which may apply.
Contact an Expert to find out more about this tour and other amazing tours!
Talk to a travel expert and personalise your trip
From quick getaways to dream holidays
We're the biggest travel agency south of the equator with access to destinations right around the world. Anywhere you want to go, we can take you there.
Book Now Pay Later!
Where ever you want to fly, cruise, tour or stay, you can holiday sooner with our Interest Free Holidays.
Real People, Real Experience, Real Easy
Our Travel Experts love travel as much as you do. Book with us, knowing you're getting the best advice from the best in the business.