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Borneo Family Holiday
9 Days | Discover Borneo on a wild family adventure.
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Start
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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Trip Code
TMFG
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Min Age
5
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Trip Size
2 - null
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Physical Rating
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Meals
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
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Transport
Bus, Minibus, Plane
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Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights), Longhouse (1 night), Jungle Camp (2 nights) Chalet (1 night)
From £1,342(9 days)
Trip Informations
Travel to Borneo on an 9-day family adventure and discover the curious wildlife and spectacular landscapes of the region. Learn how orphaned orangutans are rehabilitated back into the wild, swim among colourful fish, watch baby green turtles take wobbly steps towards the waterfront and relax on sandy beaches. Along the way you'll make friends, try some delicious cuisine and forge some incredible memories. With all of the essentials included, and plenty of free time to explore at your own pace, you and your family will fall in love with the unique animals, lush ecosystem and sandy islands of Borneo.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Take a leisurely walk along the scenic canopy walkway at Poring Hot Springs.
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Stay overnight among the birds and beasts of the jungle, right next to an oxbow lake, at Kinabatangan Eco Camp.
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Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and, if you're lucky, watch baby orangutans learn to swing in a special enclosure.
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Enjoy a special opportunity to watch protected turtle hatchlings scatter across the beach to the water under the cover of night.
Is this trip right for you?
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There's a wide range of accommodation on this trip, from hotels and guesthouses to jungle camps. Some may be a little more basic than your standard Tuuur hotel, but their unique location and close proximity to wildlife is what makes them special.
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There are a few days that we cover long distances with some travelling times of 4–5 hours. A little bit of patience will go a long way towards your enjoyment of this beautiful land!
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Travelling light is essential, as there is a strict 15 kg maximum luggage limit due to the internal flight. Excess luggage will incur extra fees.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Day 1 • Kota Kinabalu
- DAY 2Day 2 • Poring Hot Springs
- DAY 3Day 3 • Kinabatangan River
- DAY 4Day 4 • Kinabatangan River
- DAY 5Day 5 • Sandakan
- DAY 6Day 6 • Sandakan/Sepilok
- DAY 7Day 7 • Turtle Island
- DAY 8Day 8 • Kota Kinabalu
- DAY 9Day 9 • Kota Kinabalu
Inclusions
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8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
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Bus, Minibus, Plane
bed Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights), Longhouse (1 night), Jungle Camp (2 nights) Chalet (1 night)
festival Activities
circlePoring Hot Springs - Canopy Walk
circlePoring Hot Springs - Conservation Fee
circleKinabatangan River - Afternoon Wildlife Cruise
circleSabah Tea Plantation - Tea factory tour
circleKinabatangan - Night jungle walk
circleKinabatangan - Cooking class
circleKinabatangan – Cultural Performance
circleSepilok - Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
circleSepilok - Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
circleTurtle Island - Turtle Night Nesting viewing
circleSandakan - War Memorial
museum Optional activities
circleKota Kinabalu - Sabah Museum entrance fee - MYR15
circleKota Kinabalu - Mari Mari Cultural Village (Entrance) - MYR130
circleKinabatangan - Tree Planting - MYR30
circleTurtle Island - Turtle Nest Adoption Program - MYR150
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Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Friday Jul 04, 2025
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£1,430
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Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Sunday Jul 06, 2025
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£1,414
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£1,430
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£1,678
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£1,656
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Sunday Jul 20, 2025
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£1,650
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Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
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£1,507
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£1,452
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£1,397
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£1,430
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£1,425
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Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Friday Aug 01, 2025
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Important notes
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01. Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.
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02. Minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old.
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03. A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children 17 years and under at time of travel.
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04. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 02 (Sabah Tea Garden) , Days 3 & 4 (Jungle Camp) and Day 7 (Turtle Island) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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05. For some departures throughout the year we will only spend 1 night in the Eco Camp and 1 night in the Village in accommodation with attached bathrooms due to availability.
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06. Borneo is a tropical country so rain can be expected at any time. The wet period in Borneo runs from November to February. Temperatures remain fairly constant year round with averages of 27-32°C/80-89°F and relative humidity of around 80%. Consider bringing a portable small neck fan with you to keep you and your family cool.
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November to February is monsoon season for Selingan (Turtle Island) so if travelling during this time you should expect big waves and choppy seas. In cases of extreme weather, the trip to Selingan may be cancelled and alternative arrangements made.
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07. Many hotels outside of the big cities of Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan have been built so travellers can enjoy the countryside, forest/mountain views, where people can wake up to nature sounds not cars. Many of the hotels we use are in such locations and can be quite remote. So access to restaurants are limited.
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08. Borneo’s food is known for being fairly mild, with high reliance on fresh fruit and vegetables.
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The cuisine is a mix of Thai, Malay and Indian. Cuisine staples include grilled fish, barbecued prawns, fried rice, noodles, and local vegetables seasoned with garlic, ginger, and rich sauces. Fish and chicken based soups with noodles cooked in a hot clay pot are very traditional.
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09. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest information on travelling in Eastern Sabah before your departure and ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all areas of your itinerary. Further information can be found in our "Safety" section of the Essential Trip Information. You can find links to prominent government travel advisories our Travel Alerts page
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