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Borneo Family Holiday
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Start
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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Finish
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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Trip Code
TMFG
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Min Age
5
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Trip Size
2 - 16
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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 £1,117(9 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Walk along the scenic canopy walkway at Poring Hot Springs, followed by a refreshing dip in the natural waters. Then, spend the night at a tea plantation.
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Stay among the birds and beasts of the jungle, right next to an oxbow lake, at Kinabatangan Eco Camp and fall asleep to the sounds of cicadas.
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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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Cruise along Kinabatangan River at sunset, looking out for macaques, wild orangutan and proboscis monkeys.
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Watch protected turtle hatchlings scatter across the beach to the water under the cover of night – this is a special opportunity to see baby turtles in their natural habitat, but make sure you listen to your guides as this is a sensitive and fragile area!
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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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.
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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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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
Discover Borneo on a wild family adventure
Travel to Borneo on this nine-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 with 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 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.
- 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
restaurant_menu Meals
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
airport_shuttle Transport
Bus, Minibus, Plane
bed Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights), Longhouse (1 night), Jungle Camp (2 nights) Chalet (1 night)
festival Included 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 - 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 Sep 18, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 5 spaces left
£1,529
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Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 3 spaces left
£1,617
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Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 4 spaces left
£1,617
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Friday Sep 26, 2025
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 9 spaces left
£1,315£1,117
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Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 4 spaces left
£1,612
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Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 4 spaces left
£1,474
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Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Friday Oct 10, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 3 spaces left
£1,452
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Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Sunday Oct 12, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 2 spaces left
£1,386
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Saturday Oct 25, 2025
Sunday Nov 02, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 3 spaces left
£1,606
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Friday Dec 19, 2025
Saturday Dec 27, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,342
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Sunday Dec 21, 2025
Monday Dec 29, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,331
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Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,342
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Friday Dec 26, 2025
Saturday Jan 03, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,342
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Sunday Dec 28, 2025
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 8 spaces left
£1,408
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Important notes
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1. FAMILY TRIPS: 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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2. CHILD AGE: The minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old. Most children travelling on Tuuur Family trips are between 10 and 14 years old.
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3. DISCOUNT: A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children 17 years and under at time of travel.
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4. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: A single supplement is available for adults wishing to have a private room to themselves. The single supplement excludes Day 3 (Sabah Tea Garden) , Days 4 & 5 (Jungle Camp) and Day 7 (Turtle Island), and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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5. ACCOMMODATION: 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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6. PASSPORT INFORMATION: Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport), for the internal flight ticket. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.
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7. WEATHER: November to February is monsoon season for Selingan (Turtle Island) so if travelling during this time you may experience 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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8. TRAVEL ADVICE: Some governments may have increased travel advice levels in place for parts of Eastern Sabah, including Sandakan and Turtle Island. Ensure you check your government’s foreign travel advice for the most up to date information before you travel. If you have any questions about whether the current advice level affects your travel insurance coverage, please contact your insurance provider. Travel insurance is compulsory for all Tuuur traveller and must cover all destinations and activities on the itinerary. In addition to the increased security presence in the region, we have additional safety measures in place on our trips to comply with local regulations, including not travelling by boat at night and only travelling on approved routes and vessels.
Reviews (166)
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Jamie
Aug 14, 2025
Great trip for the kids, Laid back and plenty of sights and things to do even for young ones our daughter is only 5 and she loved it
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Victoria
Aug 13, 2025
Absolutely life changing experience. The trip was so organised and we got to visit places I would never have even thought of. I'm already looking at booking my next intrepid trip.
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Chloe
Aug 10, 2025
I would not hesitate to recommend Intrepid! Our 9 day family trip around Borneo was absolutely amazing. Wonderfully organised, incredible destinations and experiences and all led by Awang, an incredibly informative, friendly and helpful guide. The trip far exceeded our expectations! Thank you!
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DEBRA
Aug 05, 2025
Borneo is a very interesting place. Seeing the terraced farming, palm tree plantations, and Proboscis Monkeys was quite interesting. The Long Tail monkeys were so fun to watch as they climbed, played, and ate. Sleeping in the jungle at the Kinabatangan Eco Camp was so soothing to fall asleep.
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Catherine
Aug 05, 2025
This trip was an incredible family experience. We loved it. The itinerary is so varied in what you see, do and where you stay. It makes the most of the time but also gives you time to relax and soak up the amazing surroundings and culture.
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Caroline
Aug 01, 2025
The trip surpassed all our expectations. Learning about the places, people, history and wildlife of Borneo was an experience of a lifetime. We saw wild Orangutan, baby turtles heading to the sea for the first time and met some brilliant people. Our 5 year old had a blast too! I cannot recommend the trip enough!
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Stephanie
Jul 31, 2025
I knew Borneo would be interesting but it took an Intrepid trip to show us all the highlights and lesser known features on this beautiful destination. My 2 teenagers are hard to please but they grudgingly accepted that it was much more fun to travel with other people, which took the burden of entertaining them off me! An absolutely highlight was staying one privileged night on Turtle Island. We will remember that for the rest of our lives.
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Cameron
Jul 28, 2025
The family Borneo trip was so good!
Great itinerary, interesting activities for the whole family. The accomodation was very well balanced with comfort and experience… exactly what we were looking for in this trip.
Locations visited were great too for wildlife, culture and experiencing the local life.
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Ana Catarina
Jul 22, 2025
Both myself and my 14 year old daughter loved this trip. From staying in unique accommodation, seeing wild orangutans (including a mum with a baby), proboscis monkeys, sun bears and witnessing a couple of turtle nests "erupting" with baby turtles starting their journey to the sea, to learning how to cook an amazing traditional meal, this trip was truly memorable. We were so lucky with the rest of the group we were with and got along so well with everyone. Our guide Edwin C ran the tour super smoothly and was very knowledgeable, friendly and fun to be with.
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Bronwen
Jul 22, 2025
The trip was amazing. Our whole family enjoyed everyday. Will definitely travel with Intrepid again.