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Borneo Family Holiday

Starting from $1,952

Borneo Family Holiday

Overview

Destination:
Malaysia
Start:Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Finish:Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Duration:9 days
Type:Group tour (max 16)
Style:
Adventure,
Family,
Wildlife,
Tripcode:
TMFG
Travel Period
May 2025 - December 2028
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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. 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. Minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old.
3. A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children 17 years and under at time of travel.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
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. 
7. 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.
8. Borneo’s food is known for being fairly mild, with high reliance on fresh fruit and vegetables.
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.
9. 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 Intrepid 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.

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What's Included

  • Meals: Meals: 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners.
  • Transport: Bus, Minibus, Plane.
  • Accommodation: Hotel (4 nights), Longhouse (1 night), Jungle Camp (2 nights) Chalet (1 night).
  • Poring Hot Springs - Canopy Walk.
  • Poring Hot Springs - Conservation Fee.
  • Kinabatangan River - Afternoon Wildlife Cruise.
  • Sabah Tea Plantation - Tea factory tour.
  • Kinabatangan - Night jungle walk.
  • Kinabatangan - Cooking class.
  • Kinabatangan River - Afternoon Wildlife Cruise.
  • Kinabatangan – Cultural Performance.
  • Sepilok - Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
  • Turtle Island - Turtle Night Nesting viewing.
  • Sandakan - War Memorial.

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Your Itinerary

Day 1: Kota Kinabalu

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Day 2: Poring Hot Springs

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Day 3: Kinabatangan River

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Day 4: Kinabatangan River

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Day 5: Sandakan

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Day 6: Sandakan/Sepilok

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Day 7: Turtle Island

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Day 8: Kota Kinabalu

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Day 9: Kota Kinabalu

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Operator
Intrepid is a small group tour travel company with humble beginnings that now sends over 100,000 travellers a year on grassroots and responsible travel tours.

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