Here at ETG, we design family adventures in Borneo and across Asia that feel immersive, exciting and, crucially, manageable for parents.

Our experts take care of the logistics so you can focus on enjoying your time together and encouraging your children to step outside their comfort zone.

The Egerton family did exactly that. They swapped their usual European holidays for something completely different, handing the reins to Holly for their first ETG journey to Borneo. Dan reflects on how that experience shaped his family and why it stayed with them long after they returned home.

River travel in Borneo isn’t just a transfer, it’s where much of the wildlife and atmosphere comes to life

The value of careful planning

Dan was quick to highlight how much of the trip’s success came down to the planning behind the scenes:

We were away for 23 days, stayed in nine different hotels, had about nine different guides and maybe 70-odd meals. Everything was perfect. That doesn’t happen easily. It requires huge amounts of logistical planning and good people on the ground to make sure these trips run smoothly.

That level of organisation meant the family could simply enjoy being together:

Not a single person was ever late to meet us. A few flights were late, but that’s not in ETG’s control. Everyone was always there on time, smiling, happy to meet us. That meant we could just relax, enjoy the holiday and not stress about the logistics.

The Egerton family experiencing Borneo together, moments like these stay with you long after the trip ends

Moments that matter

When asked about highlights, Dan didn’t hesitate:

Quality family time, mainly. We all have busy lives, kids at school, me working, and just being able to share three meals a day together, chat and enjoy each other’s company was really, really enjoyable.

Of course, the experiences themselves played a huge role too, from time spent with local guides to trying new foods and exploring unfamiliar places.

Dan also mentioned how his son, nearly 10 at the time, became deeply engaged in the trip:

It was a big part of his growing up, actually, and over those three weeks both the kids came back quite changed by the experience.

Expert local guides bring Borneo’s landscapes and wildlife to life in a way you could never experience alone