Comfort
Family
Wildlife
Borneo Family Holiday Comfort
4.9
Excellent
60 reviews
9 days
Start
Sepilok, Malaysia
Finish
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Trip Code
TMFK
Min Age
5
Trip Size
2 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
private vehicle, boat
Accommodation
Resort (7 nights), Hotel (1 night)
From £1,518(9 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Visit our closest redheaded relatives at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and watch these gentle giants as they go about their day.
Cruise through protected forest reserve down the Kinabatangan River and look for local wildlife like crocodiles, macaques, proboscis monkeys and kingfishers.
Explore the beautiful shorelines of Dinawan Island. Snorkel among the rich marine life like sea turtles or simply kick back on the warm sands and lap up the sun.
Learn about traditional Bornean culture through hands-on activities and performances from local indigenous groups at the Borneo Cultural Village.
Spend a night in the hills of Kundasang and take in the views of Mount Kinabalu from your cosy wooden cabin.
Is this trip right for you?
Borneo is renowned for its beautiful nature and we aim to immerse you in the experience as much as possible. As a result, some of the accommodation will be in remote locations with limited access to restaurants and shops.
The average age of children who travelled on this trip in the last year is 11 years old. Most children on Tuuur Family trips are between 10 and 14 years old
Borneo is renowned for its beautiful nature and we aim to immerse you in the experience as much as possible. As a result, some of the accommodation will be in remote locations with limited access to restaurants and shops.
The average age of children who travelled on this trip in the last year is 11 years old. Most children on Tuuur Family trips are between 10 and 14 years old
Itinerary
Hang out with orangutans and snorkel in pristine waters on an unforgettable family escape
Pack up the troupe and head into Borneo's lush jungles on a family adventure. Keep an eye out for proboscis monkeys on a scenic cruise down the Kinabatangan River or see baby orangutans learn to climb on a visit to one of Borneo's best animal sanctuaries. Learn about marine conservation efforts as you snorkel with a marine biologist on Dinawan Island, plant elephant grass for the pygmy elephants with RESPonsible Elephant Conservation Trust and take in beautiful views of Mt Kinabalu from your accommodation in Kundasang. Everywhere you look, this island is brimming with unforgettable memories for you and your family.
Inclusions
Meals
8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
private vehicle, boat
Accommodation
Resort (7 nights), Hotel (1 night)
Included activities
Sepilok - Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre Visit
Sepilok - Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
Kinabatangan River - Afternoon Wildlife Spotting Cruise
Kinabatangan River - Night wildlife Spotting cruise
Kinabatangan River - RESPECT (The Tuuur Foundation partner) visit & elephant grass planting
Dinawan Island - Marine Ecosystem Program
Kota Kinabalu - Borneo Cultural Village
Optional activities
Kota Kinabalu - Sabah Museum entrance fee - MYR15
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Important notes
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.
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.
3. DISCOUNT: A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children 17 years and under at time of travel.
4. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: A single supplement is available for adults wishing to have a private room to themselves. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
5. COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFER: A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
6. 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 (57)
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Sofie
Aug 06, 2025
With Sheila as our incredible tour leader, we discovered so much about Borneo. I travelled as a single parent with a 5y/o son, this trip covers a lot but is the perfect balance of sightseeing, activity and rest. Highly recommend.
Mark
Aug 05, 2025
The family Borneo trip was beyond expectations. The itinerary was spot on, the accommodation was great, our guide Sheila was a super star and the wildlife didn’t disappoint. A 5 star trip with great memories.
Clare
Jul 22, 2025
This was our first Intrepid tour and it exceeded our expectations. We were fortunate to have Sheila as our tour leader. Her organisation, enthusiasm and knowledge was fantastic. We were all 'Sheila's family'! We will definitely book another Intrepid tour.
Leonie
Jul 22, 2025
Our family had an unforgettable time on our Intrepid Borneo family tour. Our tour guide Sheila was absolutely brilliant and we felt in safe and wonderful hands at all times. We learned and experienced so much in just a short space of time. Our tour group was delightful and we loved seeing the kids form friendships. Very special memories.
Ruby
Jul 20, 2025
The tour leader's local knowledge and care for the families was wonderful. We saw the Sabah 'big five' including wild elephants! And had fantastic experiences like the wildlife cruise, snorkeling and eating! The focus on sustainability and the environmental challenges facing Borneo added an extra dimension. Our family highly recommend this tour!
Anna
Jul 18, 2025
This trip was a wonderful experience for our whole family. Our guide was terrific, we saw and did so much but it still felt like a holiday as all the organising was taken care of. Borneo is truely a spectacular place to visit
Emma
Jul 14, 2025
A life-changing trip!!! Experiencing Borneo through intrepid was an experience that I would definitely do again. We experienced the wonders of nature in a relaxed way with a magnificent local guide Stephanie.
Sonja
Jul 14, 2025
We had a very nice group and Stephanie did an excellent job. We felt safe and very well taken care of the whole time. We were able to see all big 5 of Borneo within 2 days and the treetop walk in Semilok was fantastic! Hard to top! The Orangutans and Sunbear visits were als super nice and we also loved our relaxing time on Dinawan Island. Thank you Intrepid!
Sam
Jul 09, 2025
An exceptional tour with my family. Such variety in our activities each day, we all loved it. Our tour leader Ben offered such rich insights on animals and food and culture. The animals were breathtaking in their natural environment. Don’t hesitate to proceed if you are reading this prior
Ethan
Apr 22, 2025
I would really recommend going to Borneo with intrepid because the activities are really fun and our guide BiBi was very nice. My favourite thing was Dinawan Island because of the snorkelling. I also liked the food. I made friends with the other children in the group too. Ethan (12)
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