Classic Borneo

Immerse yourself in natural wonders and abundant wildlife unique to Borneo on this 10-day adventure. Journey through lush rainforests, navigate scenic rivers and explore the traditional villages of this beautiful region. Hang out with orangutans in Sepilok, cruise along the Kinabatangan River, unwind on the shores of Manukan Island and get a taste of vibrant city life in Kota Kinabalu. This restorative deep dive into nature will undoubtedly leave you wanting to return again and again.
Activities
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Sepilok - Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre Visit
- Sepilok - Rainforest Discovery Centre Visit
- Sepilok - Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre Visit
- Sandakan - War Memorial
- Sandakan - Section of the Heritage walk including local tastings
- Kinabatangan River - Afternoon Wildlife Spotting Cruise
- Kinabatangan - River safari Cruise
- Kinabatangan River - Morning wildlife spotting cruise
- Kinabatangan River - Second Afternoon Wildlife spotting cruise
- Kinabatangan - Visit to Gomantong Cave
- Kampung Kiau - Everything Pineapple community project visit & lunch
- Manukan Island - Manukan Island Visit
- Manukan Island - Boat trip & snorkelling
- Visit endangered orangutans at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre – a facility that provides care for orphaned and confiscated primates and other local wildlife.
- Learn about a social enterprise that empowers women in the mountainous village of Kampung Kiau and enjoy a traditional lunch of regional favourites.
- Soak up the calm beach vibes with two relaxing days on Manukan Island where you’ll get up close to diverse marine life on a snorkelling trip.
- Search for pygmy elephants and proboscis monkeys as you cruise the Kinabatangan River on a water safari.
- Savour local cuisine, like roti canai and teh tarik, during food tastings on a heritage walk in Sandakan.
- Adventure and Active
- Safari, Animals, and Wildlife

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...We've been taking travellers around the globe and connecting people from all walks of life since 1989.
That's over 30 years of adventures, visiting new places and old friends, and countless, unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world on small group trips with like-minded explorers and a local leader to show you around.
But to us, it's about more than just seeing the world, it's about experiencing it. It's about feeling its pulse and the shared rhythms of Intrepid people all over the world. To be Intrepid is far more than a lust for travel, we're an antidote to loneliness. We connect people to the heartbeat of adventure and the soul of the planet.
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Sandakan | ||
2 | Sandakan | ||
3 | Sandakan / Kinabatangan River | ||
4 | Kinabatangan River | ||
5 | Gomantong Cave/ Kundasang | ||
6 | Kiau Village / Kota Kinabalu | ||
7 | Manukan Island | ||
8 | Manukan Island | ||
9 | Kota Kinabalu | ||
10 | Kota Kinabalu |