Borneo Wildlife Adventure

11 Days From $8,495

Maximum Group Size: 25

Trip Type: Signature Land

Activity Level: Moderate

• Observe orangutans and Malayan sun bears up close at conservation centers in Sepilok.

• Go on rainforest hikes and river safaris, looking for orangutans, civets, and exotic birds.

• Discover Borneo’s dazzling undersea on the jungle-clad paradise of Pulau Gaya.

In Borneo, the third largest island in the world, land and sea teem with exotic endemic species. Spend 11 exhilarating days exploring Malaysian Borneo, on the island’s northeastern edge. Enjoy a day on the island of Pulau Gaya, snorkeling and kayaking among the reefs. Observe orangutans and Malayan sun bears at conservation centers in Sepilok; and visit a community-based organization that’s working to protect Borneo’s rainforests and cultural heritage.

From your base at an eco-lodge on the banks of the Kinabatangan River, spot wildlife along jungle waterways on a river safari and venture into the cathedral-like Gomantong Caves. Then head into the primary rainforests of the Danum Valley Conservation Area where you’ll set out on day and night hikes and canopy walks looking for orangutans, langurs, proboscis monkeys, leopard cats, hornbills, and more.

On your trip, be on the lookout for...

Orangutans, Malaysian sun bears, civets, langurs, proboscis monkeys, leopard cats, hornbills, and more.

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Information

This expedition is offered in March, May, September, and October.

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional cost. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.

Please note: Hikes range from 2–4 hours (1–3 miles) on uneven terrain over moderate grades in hot and humid conditions.

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