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Malaysia wildlife & nature

NEW - Wild Borneo: Secrets of an Ancient Rainforest

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Overview

NEW - Wild Borneo: Secrets of an Ancient Rainforest

Continent

Asia

Days

12 days

Nights

11 nights

Group Size

12 people

Activity

Moderate

Interest

Wildlife & Nature

Highlights

  • Witness 5 million bats emerge from the caves in search of dinner.
  • Explore the famed Lang Caves with a bat expert.
  • Swim in an underground river.
  • Plant a tree during a visit to a Field Center working to preserve a native village.
  • Meet rescued orangutans thriving in rehabilitation.
Malaysia 12 days 11 nights

Orangutans, fishing villages & untouched beauty in the Borneo Rainforest.

Day 1

Welcome to Borneo

Nasi bario in Kuching.
Nasi bario in Kuching.

Day 2

Bako's Natural Nirvana

Bako National Park.
Bako National Park.

Day 3

Orangutans & Iban Villages

Semenggoh Nature Reserve.
Semenggoh Nature Reserve.

Day 4

Boat Rides, Markets & Fort Alice

Boat ride to Lingga.
Boat ride to Lingga.

Day 5

Mulu Adventure Pt I: Stalagmites & Bats

Mulu bat exodus.
Mulu bat exodus.

Day 6

Mulu Adventure Pt II: Cave Swim

Mulu National Park caves.
Mulu National Park caves.

Day 7

Kota Kinabalu Urban Adventure

Pillars of Sabah in Kota Kinabalu.
Pillars of Sabah in Kota Kinabalu.

Day 8

Wildlife Safari

Bornean Sun Bear.
Bornean Sun Bear.

Day 9

A Trio of Cruises Along the Kinabatangan

Kinabatangan River excursion.
Kinabatangan River excursion.

Day 10

River Cruise & Wildlife Conservation

Interacting with local fishermen.
Interacting with local fishermen.

Day 11

Nature Walks & Heritage Treasures

Rainforest Discovery Centre.
Rainforest Discovery Centre.

Day 12

Farewell

Onward to more adventures!
Onward to more adventures!

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Upcoming departures

3 available dates
  • Mar 20 - Mar 31, 2025
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Additional info

Pricing & Trip Deposit

Deposit to book your trip: $250 USD.

Balance due 90 days prior to departure.

The listed price of this trip is per person based on double occupancy.

Traveling Solo?

You’re in good company.

Opt for a Private Room to yourself, subject to availability, for a supplemental cost of $745 USD.

Solo travelers typically make up about half of our small groups. With curiosity at the center of our experiences, there’s a natural camaraderie that develops over the course of a trip. 

If you don’t opt for a Private Room, you'll be matched with another solo traveler of the same gender.

Activity Level

Four to six miles of walking each day, with lots of time spent moving around and on your feet. You should be comfortable walking on both flat and uneven ground, as well as stairs.  

Arrival & Departure

Kuching Airport (KCH) connects to a range of flight hubs. The best flight connections to Kuching are offered by Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia.

*Airport transfers are only provided if arriving & departing on the trip dates, or if pre/post arrangements have been made through Atlas Obscura. 

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