The flexibility to enjoy lazy days relaxing by the pool or active days following nature trails. The choice is yours at Gaya Island
Flowing 560 kilometres into the Sulu Sea, the majestic Kinabatangan River is the longest river in the state of Sabah, part of Malaysian Borneo.
Here, a leisurely river cruise will have you spotting cheeky proboscis monkeys, orang-utans and pygmy elephants, or even the epiphytic orchid in the lowlands.
Birding is particularly popular, with all eight of Borneo’s unique hornbill species making an appearance. Watch out for the beautiful pitas and the rare and treasured Storm’s stork.
The Sabah natives, the Orang Sugai (“River People”) reside peacefully in the Sabah region along the River Kinabatang. A stay here gives you the opportunity to observe their daily life, interact, share a meal, and get to know this fascinating indigenous culture.
River cruises run morning, noon, and night, and kayaking is a popular way to spot wildlife at your leisure. Experience Travel Group has discovered the region in great detail. We would be happy to help you organise a wildlife adventure tour or a peaceful rainforest sojourn in this beautiful corner of Borneo.
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Borneo
Slow Paced Borneo
If you want to immerse yourself in the incredible wildlife and beaches of Borneo but don’t fancy too much road travel or rushing around, then a holiday like this one could be ideal.
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Kinabatangan River
Drift down the Kinabatangan River, keeping watch for pygmy elephants, rare bird species and primates
Wildlife spotting
Wonder at the incredible rainforest teeming with wildlife in the company of your expert nature guide
Gaya Island
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Bucket List Borneo
This is the ultimate, once-in-a-lifetime Borneo holiday. It covers everything that makes Borneo special, from its renowned wildlife to its lush rainforests
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Get off the beaten track
Getting away from modern life as you travel to the most remote part of Sabah
Wildlife spotting
Listen to the call of gibbons and peek through rainforest vines to see orangutans swinging in the trees on an adventure in Danum Valley.
Mount Kinabalu
Climbing 4,098 meters to the summit of Mount Kinabalu.
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Family Borneo Highlights
Borneo is a fantastic family destination: the wildlife, marine life, and tropical surroundings are the perfect ingredients for an unforgettable holiday together.
This suggested holiday itinerary takes in some of the best highlights of the country and includes an off-the-beaten-track twist. It’s a holiday that will please all ages with a combination of fun and interactive activities, wildlife spotting, beach fun and family-friendly accommodation.
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Wildlife sightings
Spot elephants, proboscis monkeys, orangutans and more as you sail along the Kinabatangan River
Gaya Island
Relax at Gaya Island beach resort where there’s brilliant snorkelling and interesting jungle trails to follow too
Murat
Take a 4-wheel drive adventure away from modern life as you travel to the homeland of the indigenous Murat people
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