Off the Beaten Track Holiday Ideas
An Off the Beaten Track Borneo holiday with ETG is packed with wildlife experiences, meaningful cultural moments, and exhilarating adventures. Each trip is finely balanced to match your travel style and always led by specialist nature guides. Expect to uncover both Sarawak and Sabah, staying in a blend of homestays, rainforest lodges and unique hotels where discovery and comfort go hand in hand.
ETG Takes You Beneath the Surface
- Bespoke travel with depth. Our trips are crafted around your interests, not fixed packages. Designed for travellers who’d rather veer off-course than follow the crowd.
- Access that’s hard to come by. Thanks to decades of local connections, we unlock extraordinary experiences from Balinese village ceremonies to secret island hideaways.
- Experiences with soul. Whether it’s making offerings in a family compound or learning traditional crafts in Java, our trips create moments that resonate and inspire.
- Effortless, immersive journeys. We take care of the logistics – expert guides, smooth transfers, charming hotels – so you’re free to engage, explore, and enjoy.
- Travel that lingers. These aren’t holidays you forget by Monday. They’re journeys filled with depth, discovery, and the kind of memories that quietly shape you.
What’s included:
With ETG, what’s included goes well beyond the basics. From the moment your trip begins to your final farewell, the essentials are already taken care of, leaving you free to immerse, explore and enjoy without the hassle of hidden extras.
Here’s what comes as standard in all of our holidays:
Pricing:
As every holiday is bespoke, prices vary depending on destination, flights, hotel choices, inclusions and travel dates. We aim to include as much as possible upfront, so you know exactly where you are. As an approximate guide:
Meet Our Experts
“Head to the Kinabatangan River for an early morning wildlife cruise. The mist rising over the water, the calls of proboscis monkeys in the trees, and the chance to see wild pygmy elephants make it an incredible way to start the day.”
Chione Armstrong
Travel Expert
The Best Times to Go on a Holiday in Borneo
Borneo’s dry season runs from March to October, making it the best time for rainforest treks, wildlife spotting and beach downtime. July and August are popular with families, while April to June and September offer quieter travel with excellent conditions.
The wetter season from November to February brings heavier rain, especially inland. Coastal areas often remain accessible, and flexible planning can still deliver a brilliant trip.
The Finest Luxury Hotels in Borneo
In Borneo, the best places to stay are those that feel part of the landscape. We favour lodges and homestays that offer comfort without losing their sense of place.
Think rainforest decks at Borneo Rainforest Lodge, riverside stilt chalets in Kinabatangan, or barefoot luxury at Gaya Island Resort. Character comes first. Never bland. Never forgettable.
Borneo Holidays
In Our Traveller’s Words
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The Best Luxury Experiences in Borneo
From dawn river safaris to jungle sleepouts, Borneo rewards those who venture further. With our trusted guides and partners, you’ll access remote areas and meaningful cultural encounters few travellers ever reach.
Track wild orangutans in ancient rainforest, visit Murut villages rarely seen by outsiders, or climb Mount Kinabalu for sunrise. These are experiences that feel real, not rehearsed.
Important FAQs about Holidays in Borneo
At Experience Travel Group, we’ve been designing immersive Asia holidays since 2004. Our Borneo trips are curated with insight, responsibility and a genuine desire to connect you with this extraordinary island in a way that few travellers experience. We’ll take you far beyond the tourist trail, combining comfort with authentic encounters, always backed by seamless logistics and 24/7 in-country support.
Borneo’s dry season runs from March to October, which is generally the best time for wildlife viewing, jungle trekking and beach stays. July and August are great for summer holidays, while April and September offer fewer crowds. November to February brings more rain, but also quieter travel and rich green scenery.
Every ETG holiday is designed to be seamless, immersive and worry-free. You’ll typically get international flights (if needed), all accommodation, private chauffeur-guides and drivers, immersive experiences, and regional transfers. Our travel experts handle everything, while you focus on discovery.
The Curious Traveller’s Expert Guide to Borneo
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