“Worth it if you want expert-led wildlife and cultural access you couldn't arrange alone. Think twice if you prefer small groups—20 days with a larger tour party.”
- About £121/day across 20 days
- At its lowest in the 90 days we've tracked it (£2,424)
- We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
- Cheaper per day than 4 of 4 similar trips we compared
- 4.7★ from 7 traveller reviews
Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.
About this trip
Twenty days across Borneo for anyone who wants proper jungle, real wildlife and a slower, more grounded kind of adventure. You'll trek through national parks, sleep in the forest, and spend time in small communities rather than just passing through them.
The pace shifts between trekking days, boat journeys and village life, with stops built around spotting wildlife rather than ticking off sights. Expect steamy jungle air, basic jungle accommodation and long days on the trail.
Accommodation ranges widely — dorms, a homestay, jungle cabins, a resort and hotels — which is part of the point. This is a trip for people happy to trade some comfort for proximity to nature.
What you'll do
- Trek through Gunung Mulu National Park's rainforest
- Look for orangutans at Sepilok reserve
- Relax on the shores of Turtle Island
- Meet villagers living in the shadow of Mt Kinabalu
- Spot wildlife on jungle treks, boat trips and overnight forest stays
- National Park stays are multishare and can be basic
- The trip spends time at altitude, so check the health information beforehand
- Accommodation varies a lot — from dorms and homestays to jungle cabins and hotels
Day by day
Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.
What's included
- Guide: All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leader or local representative. The aim of the group leader or local representative is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced group leader or local representative however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your group leader or local representative is new to a particular region or training other group leader or local representative. Your group leader or local representative will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your group leader or local representative can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.
- Meals: 18 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners
- Activities: Bako National Park - Wildlife Trail Trek Kuching - Semenggoh Wildlife Centre Mulu National Park - Berawan people family visit and home-cooked dinner Mulu National Park - Deer & Lang Caves Mulu National Park - Wind & Clearwater Caves Mulu National Park - Picnic Lunch Mulu National Park - Local Dinner Mulu National Park - Guided trek along Headhunters' Trails Mulu National Park - Longboat ride along the Melinau & Terikan Rivers Kg Lobong-Lobong - Village walking tour Kg Lobong-Lobong - Orchid farm Kg Lobong-Lobong - Village farming activities Kg Lobong-Lobong - Community cooking experience Kg Lobong-Lobong - Cultural performance Mt Kinabalu National Park - Mt Kinabalu Climb Kinabatangan River - Afternoon Wildlife Cruise Kinabatangan River - Night jungle walk Kinabatangan River - Fish Trap Making & Story Telling Kinabatangan River - Dawn Wildlife Cruise Sepilok - Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre Turtle Island - Turtle Island Marine Park Turtle Island - Turtle Hatchery Visit
- Flights: Internal flight included. *** All other flights are not included.
- Transport: 4x4, Ferry, Longtail boat, Plane, Taxi, Mini van, River boat, Speed boat
- Accommodation: Please note some of the multishare/dormitory accommodation can be mixed gender. Cabin (multishare) (2 nights), Dormitory (1 night), Hotel (7 nights), Chalet (1 night), Resort (2 nights), Homestay (2 nights), Hostel (2 nights), Jungle Lodge (2 nights)
- Activities: Other activities and services not included.
- Optional: Kuching - Sarawak Cultural Village - MYR95 Sarawak River cruise - MYR65 Kuching - Borneo Cultures Museum - MYR50 Mulu National Park - Canopy Walk - MYR50 Kota Kinabalu - Sabah Museum entrance fee - MYR15 Kota Kinabalu - Tunku Abdul National Marine Park Snorkeling Trip (Min 4) - MYR315 Kundasang - War Memorial - MYR15 Poring Hot Springs - Butterfly Farm - Free Poring Hot Springs - Canopy Walk - MYR10 Poring Hot Springs - Orchid Conservation Centre - Free Poring Hot Springs - Rafflesia Blooming Observation - MYR30 Poring Hot Springs - Hot Springs (Open Bath Tub) - (3 hours) - MYR10 Sandakan - Agnes Keith House - MYR15 Sandakan - St Micheals and All Angels Church - MYR10 Sandakan - Puu Jih Shih Chinese Temple - Free Turtle Island - snorkel hire - MYR35 Sepilok - Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary - MYR120 Sepilok - Rainforest Discovery Centre - MYR20 Sepilok - Sun Bear Conservation Centre - MYR50
- Insurance: Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with Cover Genius to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).
How travellers rate it
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 18 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
Your free day in Kuching
Landing early, staying on, or filling free time? The best-rated day experiences in Kuching — you book on Viator (we may earn a commission).
Worth it if you want expert-led wildlife and cultural access you couldn't arrange alone. Think twice if you prefer small groups—20 days with a larger tour party.
- Sarawak guide was exceptional; local knowledge and contacts opened doors you'd miss independently.
- Guide quality varies notably—Sabah guide was less experienced, affecting that portion's depth.
- Group size felt large to some travellers; smaller groups would suit certain personalities better.
- Itinerary pacing excellent: genuine downtime mixed with activities, not a relentless schedule.
Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.
The same-vibe trips, side by side — price, value per day, and how each is moving. Only we can lay two operators' trips out honestly.
Sorted by fit — never by who paid. Price moves and availability come from our own daily tracking.
Departing in Oct is cheapest — from £2,425, about 44% below the priciest month (Aug).
Getting there
One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.
Hotels in Kuching
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Hostels in Kuching for the night before your tour · 14 Oct – 15 Oct
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Common questions
How long is Best of Borneo?
It's a 20-day trip. It starts in Kuching and finishes in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary.
How much does Best of Borneo cost?
The land price starts from £2,424 per person for the 20-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What's included in the price?
The price covers all your accommodation, 36 meals (18 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners), transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.
What's not included?
travel insurance (required) is not included, so factor it into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.
How big is the group?
Groups are capped at around 16 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.
When does Best of Borneo run?
It runs across roughly 20 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.
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