Welcome to Borneo - a land of mysterious jungles and rivers amidst secret valleys filled with amazing and increasingly rare animals in these pristine surrounds. Sarawak is the perfect setting for a real wildlife adventure in Borneo.

Our Borneo specialists will guide you on a wildlife adventure in Borneo. From the Orangutans of Kuching through the Bako National Park into a welcoming Longhouse for a truly authentic overnight experience. Travel to Mulu National Park exploring the caves and fauna before relaxing at Damai's pristine beachfront resort surround by dense jungle! Fear not, your Asia Travel Specialists have lived and breathed these experiences and will ensure you encounter Borneo's amazing wildlife whilst enjoying an epic adventure.

Wildlife and Adventure in Borneo - Tour Highlights

Kuching - Bako National Park - Menyang Tais Longhouse - Mulu National Park - Damai

• See Orangutans in their natural habitat

• Experience the wildlife in Bako National Park by jungle hike and river cruise

• Stay in a traditional Longhouse

• Explore the cave systems of Mulu National Park

• Relax in the laid back luxury of Damai Beach Resort

Day 1 - Arrival

Arrive at Kuching airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in.

Overnight in Kuching.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel:

Day 2 - Semenggoh Orangutans

Because you need to get to the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre in the morning to see the Orangutan feeding, you are collected early morning from your hotel for the transfer 15 miles to Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, home to 20 semi-wild orangutans in their natural habitat.  This morning, your ranger will brief you on the conservation work undertaken here.  During your time at the Wildlife Centre, you will hopefully have the opportunity to observe the orangutans coming from the surrounding forests and jungle to receive supplementary feeding. Due to the illegal logging trade this additional food supply is required more than ever.

The afternoon is free at leisure. Overnight in Kuching.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel:

Note: This tour has to operate early in the morning to coincide with the opportunity to see the orangutans and their feeding habits. We offer the option of an amazing sunset cruise along the Sarawak River which gives you another way to view Kuching City as you lazily float by admiring Mount Serapai in the distance. Contact your Asia Travel Specialist to tailor your trip.

Day 3 - Kuching ~ Bako National Park

After a rather early breakfast, we take your wildlife adventure in Borneo up a notch or two! Firstly take the short drive to meet with your boat and head into Bako National Park, the oldest park in Sarawak and home to Borneo's endemic species. Your guide will be on hand to point out the endemic species, along with crocodiles and sea eagles in the coastal area.  Later on today, see the proboscis monkeys, langurs,  macaques, monitor lizards, wild boar and a whole plethora of species of birds that call the forest home. Finally, hike a trail that matches your level of fitness and discover more of the region. Enjoy a simple lunch at the park's headquarters.

This evening after your dinner, enjoy a night walk by moonlight and torchlight, to see the nocturnal activities and learn more about this fascinating region, surely a highlight of your wildlife adventure in Borneo.

Overnight at the park accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 4 - Bako National Park ~ Kuching

Because we have an active day ahead, its time for a big, calorific breakfast this morning. Firstly, you hike through the forest looking for rare migratory birds and the exclusive if not sometimes elusive wildlife only found here! Later, after your hike is completed, enjoy your final lunch in Bako National Park and then return to the urban jungle of Kuching.

Overnight in Kuching.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel:

Day 5: Kuching ~ Menyang Tais Longhouse

This morning head to the village of the Iban and stay among the indigenous tribe. Live and breathe the life they have continued to follow for many generations. Because it is a long journey to reach Iban village, you stop at a local bazaar where you can barter for  local wares before reviving yourself with a local lunch in a coffee shop.

Upon arriving to Batang Ai Lake, take a local longboat across the river and upstream to the Menyang Tais. Here your Iban host shall look after you and show you their more simple way of life. Rub shoulders with the village chiefs and elders before relaxing on the shared veranda in the evening reflecting on this unique way of life.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel:

Day 6 - Menyang Tais Longhouse ~ Jungle Walk ~ Kuching

After your simple breakfast, your host will proudly show you more of the village and the local surroundings. After your 24-hour submersion in this traditional and basic way of life, you are transferred back to Kuching.

Overnight in Kuching.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel:

Day 7 - Kuching: Free Day

Because the previous day was very busy, today we have as a rest day. Feel free to use the hotel facilities. Perhaps enjoy a spa treatment or a lounge around the pool is in order. You may also wish to wander around the city making your own discoveries.

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight in Kuching.

Hotel:

Note: If you wish to have your free time filled, your travel specialist can discuss some options with you:

Our more active offerings include a fascinating bike tour highlighting all the city has to offer. Explore temples, monuments and try the local street food. Alternatively, enjoy an adventurous day in the rain forest kayaking the class 1 and 2 rapids.

We can easily tailor-make this especially for you!

Day 8 - Kuching ~ Mulu National Park, Deer & Lang's Caves

We arrive to Mulu National Park, home of more primary rain forest. However, the main purpose of our visit is the fabulous cave systems. Firstly, we enjoy a 2-mile plank walk to Deer Cave featuring its jaw-dropping entrance of 150m wide and 120m high. Explore this awe inspiring cavern. Later we move on to Langs Cave with its impressive array of stalactites and stalagmites.

Finally today as the sun sets, you are positioned at the Bat Observatory. From your vantage point watch a spectacular sight as around 2 million bats leave their home in the search of their evening meal. Afterwards you head back through the jungle with torches at the ready in search of your own evening meal.

Overnight at Mulu National Park HQ longhouse lodge or similar.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel:

Day 9 - Mulu: Clearwater & Wind Caves ~ Kuching: Damai Beach

Because Wind Cave is perhaps the most impressive of all the caves and home to the stunning Kings Chamber, this is our first stop today. Climb around 250 stairs that lead you to the cave. The cave's name is due to the simple fact the wind blows through it. The famous chamber is the most spectacular and home to an abundant number of stalactites and stalagmites.  After a short exploration of the Clearwater Cave take a dip in the natural fresh water pool, just don't forget your swimming gear. Here, we provide you with a tasty picnic to keep your energy levels up before you embark on your flight to Damai Beach.

Overnight at Damai Beach.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel:

Days 10 to 12 - Kuching: Damai Beach

Located in between the famous Mount Santubong and the very south of the South China Sea you shall find this tranquil paradise offering uninterrupted rest and relaxation or the perfect base to plan more activities. You really are spoilt for choice. Lazy spa days and cocktails are one option or discuss with Asia Travel Specialist about other activities. Perhaps a wildlife cruise looking for river dolphins and crocodiles or the fireflies that light up the early evening skies. Alternatively try a round of golf at the nearby Damai Golf & Country Club. So many options are available just ask for recommendations based on your own interests.

Free at leisure. Overnight at Damai Beach Resort.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel:

Day 13 - Departure

After this epic journey of wildlife and adventure in Borneo draws to a close, it is time to return to Kuching airport for your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast