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Borneo's Orangutans and Rainforest Adventure with Kota Kinabalu extension

Name: Borneo's Orangutans and Rainforest Adventure with Kota Kinabalu Extension
Brand: Newmarket Holidays
SKU: 97987

Witness Malaysia’s most biodiverse stretches as you explore idyllic Borneo, the home of the orangutan, and unwind with time at leisure in Kota Kinabalu.

Lift the lid on Sabah, Malaysia’s verdant jungle paradise, with a captivating wildlife-focused getaway amongst the towering mountain vistas, dense rainforest stretches and pristine white-sand beaches of Borneo. Start your getaway in Sandakan, where you’ll meet the region’s unusual proboscis monkeys at a local sanctuary and visit the Rainforest Discovery Centre for your first taste of the island’s diverse local wildlife. You can witness the rainforest under the dimmer evening light with an optional bush walk later on, before touring the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation and Sun Bear Conservation centres the following day. After meeting two of Borneo’s most recognisable species, you’ll be introduced to the creatures that dwell on the banks of its waterways with an evening cruise on the Kinabatangan River.

The next day will take you on two more sailings, this time on the Pitas Oxbow Lake, and offers a great opportunity to view pygmy elephants and the local monkeys in their natural habitats. You’ll then see the Sabah Tea Plantation on a scenic transfer to Mount Kinabalu, where you’ll stay for the next two nights. Embark on a journey into the mountains for Kinabalu Park in search of more animal sightings and spend some time at the Poring Hot Springs before heading to the coast for your final resort. Embrace local customs at the Mari Mari Cultural Village on an optional tour as you enjoy the first of six full days at leisure on Borneo’s idyllic white-sand beaches – the perfect end to a memorable wildlife-spotting adventure.

Price

from £3230 /pp

was £3799
Flights included
Dates Available

November 2026 - October 2028
Duration

15 days
Depart From

1 airport
Excursions & Visits

9 included
Meals

22 included
Ways to pay

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan and pay from £298.95 per month.

Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Sun Bear Conservation Centre

Spend an unforgettable day at the Rainforest Discovery Centre

Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort, Kota Kinabalu

Unwind with six full days at leisure on Borneo’s west coast

Embark on wildlife-spotting cruises on the Kinabatangan River and its surrounding oxbow lakes, and a stay in a jungle lodge

Join your tour manager this morning for a visit to the Rainforest Discovery Centre, where you’ll be met by a breathtaking variety of scents, sounds and colours. Enjoy a guided walk along a series of raised platforms on the rainforest floor, and take in the orchids and colourful tropical flora before heading up into the canopy. Here, you'll have a birds-eye view of the rainforest, and if you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of a rhinoceros hornbill or perhaps some orangutans.

The tour will then continue to the remote Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, where you’ll have the chance to observe its unique resident monkeys up close as they feed and play. Look out for the distinctive males, with their large dangling noses, as well as silver leaf monkeys and macaques. After the tour, lunch will be enjoyed at a local restaurant.

This evening will be at leisure and you can spend it as you see fit. If you'd like, you can see a different side to the Bornean bush after dark with an optional night walk at the Rainforest Discovery Centre. Guided by an experienced park ranger, you'll move quietly through the darkness in search of the rare nocturnal wildlife that emerges once the day visitors have gone. Watch for flying squirrels gliding overhead, kingfishers at rest, and the wide-eyed gaze of the slow loris peering back through the trees.

Today, an undoubted highlight awaits as you visit the world-renowned Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, dedicated to the protection of the species that is closest to our own. Watch the feeding of the primates before visiting the equally fascinating Sun Bear Conservation Centre, where the smallest of the world’s ursine species live in protected open-air enclosures. You can observe these creatures from one of the viewing platforms before having lunch at a local restaurant.

You’ll then head further into the jungle for a two-night stay on the bank of the languid Kinabatangan River, at the Borneo Natural Bilit Resort, with its hardwood walkways and its riverside cabins. After arriving, you'll set off on a two-hour boat river cruise with a guide, spotting wildlife like orangutans, monkeys and birds as you go.

Rise early this morning to the sounds of the rainforest and get ready for one of your tour's unforgettable highlights. Board a river cruise and drift along the Kinabatangan as the mist lifts from the water, keeping your eyes trained on the riverbanks for proboscis monkeys, hornbills, and with a little luck, a herd of pygmy elephants making their way through the trees. The best chance to see pygmy elephants is between March and October during the drier months, making this the prime time to spot these gentle giants in the wild.

Back at the lodge, enjoy a leisurely breakfast before joining your guide for a gentle walk to a nearby village. This lighter-paced excursion is the perfect opportunity to meet the local people and get a feel for everyday life on the banks of one of Borneo's most iconic rivers.

Lunch and the rest of the afternoon are yours to enjoy at leisure, and you can relax in your room, take in the sights from the lodge, or simply sit and listen to the sounds of the surrounding jungle. In cooler afternoon temperatures, head back out on another included river cruise, as the softer light showcases the local wildlife in a different way and fresh animal sightings await around every bend.

This evening, return to the hotel for dinner.

Start the day with a visit to a local tea plantation, where you'll have the opportunity to explore the estate and learn about the cultivation and production of rainforest tea. Wander through the neatly planted rows and discover how this unique crop goes from leaf to cup.

After your tour, enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant and continue your journey to the renowned Poring Hot Springs, a much-loved retreat nestled within the foothills of Mount Kinabalu. The springs themselves are natural, fed by geothermally heated water, though the bathing facilities have been thoughtfully developed to make the most of this wonderful natural resource. If you'd like, you can experience the warm mineral-rich waters (on your account). You can also explore the surrounding attractions at your own pace, including the charming Butterfly Farm, where vibrant tropical species flutter freely around you, and the picturesque Kipungit Waterfall, a peaceful spot to cool off and take in the natural beauty of the area.

Please note: the canopy walkway is currently closed for maintenance work and will reopen once work has been completed.

Journey deep into the UNESCO-listed Kinabalu National Park this morning, a forested paradise home to several unique species of orchid, 5,000 species of plants, over 300 types of resident and migratory birds, as well as 100 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles. Here you’ll enjoy a scenic hike through moderate elevation, of about 3kms, before pausing at the park’s headquarters, with its beautiful Mountain Garden Collection, then continue to the Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort.

Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure at the resort, perhaps spent lazing by the pools or on the beach, indulging in a spa treatment or two, enjoying the selection of water sports or perhaps a round on the championship golf-course (activities payable locally).

Please note: Throughout your time in Kota Kinabalu, you’ll have a representative only during transfers and excursions, not on leisure days. A 24/7 contact number will be provided for emergency use during your time here.

Enjoy a sumptuous day at leisure at the resort, or join the optional Mari Mari Cultural Village excursion. Those who join the optional excursion will get a fascinating glimpse and gain insights into the history, lifestyle and culture of the indigenous Borneo tribes with the help of a local guide. During the excursion, you'll sample traditional food and drink before watching a performance and enjoying an included lunch. Five ethnic tribes call this village home, and live, for the most part, as they did hundreds of years ago.

Enjoy another day at leisure. If you’re keen for more wildlife-spotting adventure, venture into the hotel’s onsite Rasa Ria Nature Reserve, a 64-acre site which is home to more than 90 bird species, reptiles and colourful plant life. Alternatively, you can venture into Kota Kinabalu for some self-guided exploration.

Another free day awaits, and you’ll have more time to finish your holiday the way to you want to. If you haven’t already, why not stop at the hotel’s expansive putting green for a round or two of golf or take a stroll around the area’s verdant nearby lakes?

Visitor walking on boardwalk in rainforest

Pair of macaque monkeys grooming each other

A female orangutan sitting on the grass in a forest, gently holding her baby close to her chest, surrounded by lush green foliage

Borneo Natural Bilit Sukau Resort, Sandakan

Kipungit waterfall, Kota Kinabalu National Park

Get to know the unusual-looking proboscis monkey at a local sanctuary

Take in the Sabah Tea Plantation

Discover beautiful Kinabalu Park and the therapeutic Poring Hot Springs

Journey to former British colonial capital Sandakan

Re-visit the Rainforest Discovery Centre for an optional night walk in search of nocturnal wildlife

Join an optional excursion to the Mari Mari Cultural Village and gain insight into the local culture

12 nights’ mixed-board accommodation in Sandakan (2 nights), Kinabatangan (2), Ranau (2), and Kota Kinabalu (6), plus two nights on the aircraft
12 breakfasts, five lunches and five dinners
Visit to the Rainforest Discovery centre and Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
Tours to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
Excursion to the Sun bear Conservation Centre
Cruises on the Kinabatangan River and Pitas Oxbow Lake
Visit to the Sabah Tea Plantation
Excursion to Kinabalu National Park and Poring hot springs
Return flights to Sandakan and from Kota Kinabalu
Fully air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager, apart from your stay at the Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort
All mandatory local taxes and charges

Dates & Prices

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan.

Departure point	Departure date		Price (per person)	Availability
London Heathrow	November 2026 - October 2028		from £3230.00 pp	18 dates available
London Heathrow	16 Nov 2026 Monday 15 days 30 Nov 2026 Monday	Late Escape	from £3230.00 was £3799.00
London Heathrow	08 Mar 2027 Monday 15 days 22 Mar 2027 Monday		from £3570.00 was £4199.00
London Heathrow	04 Oct 2027 Monday 15 days 18 Oct 2027 Monday		from £3677.00 was £4325.00
London Heathrow	25 Oct 2027 Monday 15 days 08 Nov 2027 Monday		from £3473.00 was £4085.00
London Heathrow	15 Nov 2027 Monday 15 days 29 Nov 2027 Monday		from £3473.00 was £4085.00
London Heathrow	21 Feb 2028 Monday 15 days 06 Mar 2028 Monday		from £3774.00 was £4439.00
London Heathrow	28 Feb 2028 Monday 15 days 13 Mar 2028 Monday		from £3867.00 was £4549.00
London Heathrow	13 Mar 2028 Monday 15 days 27 Mar 2028 Monday		from £3842.00 was £4519.00
London Heathrow	03 Apr 2028 Monday 15 days 17 Apr 2028 Monday		from £4068.00 was £4519.00
London Heathrow	08 May 2028 Monday 15 days 22 May 2028 Monday		from £3833.00 was £4509.00
London Heathrow	05 Jun 2028 Monday 15 days 19 Jun 2028 Monday		from £3833.00 was £4509.00
London Heathrow	12 Jun 2028 Monday 15 days 26 Jun 2028 Monday		from £3833.00 was £4509.00
London Heathrow	26 Jun 2028 Monday 15 days 10 Jul 2028 Monday		from £4059.00 was £4509.00
London Heathrow	10 Jul 2028 Monday 15 days 24 Jul 2028 Monday		from £4454.00 was £5239.00
London Heathrow	28 Aug 2028 Monday 15 days 11 Sep 2028 Monday		from £3893.00 was £4579.00
London Heathrow	11 Sep 2028 Monday 15 days 25 Sep 2028 Monday		from £3833.00 was £4509.00
London Heathrow	25 Sep 2028 Monday 15 days 09 Oct 2028 Monday		from £4003.00 was £4709.00
London Heathrow	23 Oct 2028 Monday 15 days 06 Nov 2028 Monday		from £4068.00 was £4519.00

Two outdoor swimming pools at Sabah Hotel, Sandakan, with the hotel building in the background, surrounded by palm trees

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Meals

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You are responsible for ensuring you have the correct entry documentation. Newmarket Holidays cannot accept responsibility for entry being refused due to failure on the part of any customer to produce correct documentation.

British Citizens should refer to Entry requirements - Malaysia travel advice - GOV.UK (add link: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malaysia/entry-requirements)

for up-to-date information about passports and visas. Other nationalities and non-British passport holders should check with the relevant authorities.

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. The terrain can be steep and uneven in places and it is recommended that you have a reasonable level of fitness.

If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

In developing countries road networks are continually being improved and expanded, which can mean that, from time to time, roadworks and rough road surfaces can extend journey times. Many roads do not have separate pavements or safety barriers, and great care should be taken when crossing or walking alongside roads.

This tour involves extensive sightseeing involving walking, often in heat and on uneven ground. A generally good level of fitness is required in order to keep up with general pace of an escorted tour. Please discuss any requirements, including wheelchairs, well prior to departure in order that we can accommodate these.

All mandatory local taxes and charges are included in the price of your holiday as per the itinerary. Prices for any optional excursions are listed separately. Any suggested free-time activities, attractions, meals or entertainment are not included (unless otherwise stated), and may be subject to local charges. Please note that tipping is optional and as such, is typically not included in the price of your holiday (unless otherwise stated).

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