Borneo vacations 2020 & 2021
Rich equatorial rainforest, wild orangutan and the Kinabatangan River... On a tailor-made vacation to Borneo with Audley, you’ll see the highlights — and much more — your way. We’ll design your ideal trip with you, paying close attention to your interests, your travel style and your budget. Our Borneo specialists know the country inside out and can lead you to experiences you won’t find in a guidebook.
Savour sunrise atop Mount Kinabalu, the island’s highest peak. Be a guest of the Iban tribe with a night in a traditional longhouse. Trek beneath some of the world’s tallest trees, while a symphony of insects click and hum in the background. Leave a positive impact on the island by seeking out its rare leopards and proboscis monkeys responsibly. Snorkel around offshore islands and relax on a stretch of powder-soft sand.
The great bat exodus at Gunung Mulu National Park, freshly cooked street food, a rhinoceros hornbill in flight… What excites you? Travel at your own pace, in your own style, with the confidence that we’ll show you the best options, wherever you go.
Creating tailor-made journeys for over 20 years
Suggested itineraries for Borneo
These itineraries give you a starting point for what your trip to Borneo could entail. They cover routes we've found work particularly well and feature some of our favorite places to stay. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
Snapshot of Sabah
Jungles & beaches of Malaysia and Borneo
Wild Borneo
Borneo's Rivers, Mountains and Beaches
Grand tour of Borneo
Why travel with Audley?
- 100% tailor-made journeys
- Fully protected travel
- Established for 20 years
Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit Borneo.
Borneo in pictures
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Visit a traditional longhouse near the Lemanak River -
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Take a guided tour of Kuching -
![Female orangutan, Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Malaysian Borneo]()
Visit Sepilok orang-utan sanctuary -
![Deer Cave, Mulu National Park, Malaysian Borneo]()
Explore the caves in Mulu National Park -
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Trek up Mount Kinabalu -
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Explore the 'Lost World' of the Maliau Basin -
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Enjoy a glass of rice wine with local village elders -
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Take a canopy walk in Danum Valley
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Our expert guides to traveling in Borneo
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Borneo. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Borneo at its best.
Introducing Borneo
Southeast Asia specialist Nicki describes her highlights of Borneo, including the wildlife, rainforests and beautiful beaches.
What to see in Borneo: our highlights guide
This guide features recommendations for things to do in Borneo. It focuses on the states of Sabah and Sarawak in Malaysian Borneo, which offer a lot of variety in a smaller radius than Indonesian Borneo.
Luxury vacations in Borneo
Our specialists can create the perfect luxury tailor-made vacation to Borneo for you. A top destination for wildlife enthusiasts, and with plenty of unspoiled beaches, we can advise on the best luxury accommodation to suit your preferences.
Walking & trekking in Borneo
Smothered in a blanket of lush rainforest leading right up to the coast, Borneo is an island best explored on foot. From a gentle afternoon walk along the lofty canopy walkways of the Danum Valley to a challenging hike down into the lost world of the Maliau Basin, the landscape offers experiences that will appeal to every level of fitness.
Seeing orangutan in Borneo: Malaysia or Indonesia?
Although Borneo is the place to see orangutans in the wild, its political separation as part Malaysia, part Indonesia does leave you with choices for where to plan your orangutan-spotting trip. Our expert Sophie helps you decide: Indonesian or Malaysian Borneo?
Honeymoons in Borneo
Plan your perfect honeymoon to Borneo with Audley. Discover some of the best properties, places and wildlife on offer and how we can make your honeymoon in Borneo extra special.
Borneo family vacations
Borneo specialist Sophie explains why Malaysian Borneo is a great family vacation destination. She recommends engaging ways to spot wildlife, experience tribal cultures and have jungle adventures.
Kinabatangan river cruises
A Kinabatangan river cruise is a real highlight of any Audley tailor-made trip to Borneo. You will have a good opportunity of seeing some of the best wildlife in Southeast Asia.
Travel responsibly: Borneo
In our opinion, Borneo offers some of the best wildlife experiences in the world and we’re keen to keep it that way. Our Borneo specialists revisit the island regularly to ensure your trip benefits its people and widlife positively — learn more in this guide.
