Spend time in an Iban's tribal longhouse and visit endangered orang-utan of Borneo's Sabah and Sarawak regions.
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Tribesman with blowpipe, Batang Ai, Sarawak.
Although Borneo is most often associated with wildlife, there is also a wealth of fascinating indigenous cultures.
The most populous tribe are the Iban who are best known for their reputation as headhunters, a tradition that only died out in the mid-twentieth century. Even now the Iban people live in villages of distinctive longhouses and the men still maintain the tradition of tattooing.
Those interested in this way of life can visit or even stay overnight in one of the longhouses, with our favourites being those in the foothills beside the Sarawak/Kalimantan border, sited close to the breathtaking Batang Ai reservoir.
13 days from £1,970pp
A 13 day trip exploring the highlights of western Sarawak including the riverside city of Kuching; Iban tribes bordering Kalimantan; Semenggok orang-utan centre and the beaches of the Damai Peninsula.
13 days from £2,580pp
Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo combine easily together. On this trip, you can take in some of the wildlife and culture of Borneo along with a stay in a beautiful beach property on Tioman Island in Peninsular Malaysia.
11 days from £2,750pp
This is a great trip for those wanting to get off the beaten track. A mix of history, culture, wildlife and jungle, there is also plenty of trekking to be done for the more active traveller. Starting in the colonial city of Kuching, you will then be thrown into the heart of the jungle and the legendary ‘Headhunter’ territory.
18 days from £3,475pp
This comprehensive itinerary will take you through the best of Sarawak and Sabah, exploring tribal heartlands, jungle regions, and remote rivers, travelling by boat and exploring on foot. Highlights include Batang Ai with its headhunter tribes, Mulu’s underground cave systems, the orang-utan of Sepilok, and the hornbills of Tabin Wildlife Reserve. Finish all this with a relaxing stay on the tropical paradise of Gaya Island.