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On this exciting tailor-made family itinerary you can watch orangutans, meet the Bidayuh people, head into a national park to explore some of Borneo's awe-inspiring caves and end your trip with some beach time in Sabah.

  • See orangutans & other primates
  • Experience the Bidayuh tribe's traditions & lifestyle
  • Relax on a tropical beach
  • Marvel at Borneo's awe-inspiring caves
  • Explore the jungle and rainforest by foot & boat

Your family adventure starts with a wander around the city of Kuching and a visit to Semenggoh to see the conservation work to rehabilitate orangutans. Explore the diverse ecosystems of Bako National Park before travelling to the Gunung Mulu National Park to explore the spectacular limestone caves. Next fly to Kota Kinabalu to spend a few days relaxing by the beach.

Typical Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Depart UK

    Depart the UK on an overnight flight to Kuching via Kuala Lumpur.

  2. Day 2: Arrive Kuching

    On arrival in Kuching, a representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is then at leisure to explore this bustling multi-cultural city and its temples, markets and craft shops.

  3. Day 3: Rainforest kayaking in search of orangutans

    You enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside before reaching the village where your kayaking adventure begins. As you wind down the meandering streams and gentle rapids, you can see soaring limestone hills that make the perfect backdrop for photographs.

    Next you visit Semenggoh Wildlife Centre to watch the orangutans feeding before returning to Kuching.

  4. Day 4: Bako National Park

    Today proceed to Bako National Park for a full day’s tour. The small peninsula is home to seven distinct ecosystems and home to fascinating plants and wildlife, its most famous resident being the bizarre proboscis monkey. Return to Kuching this afternoon.

  5. Day 5: Semonggok: orangutan rehabilitation centre & Bidayuh cultural experience.

    This morning visit Semenggoh rehabilitation centre, the best place in Sarawak to see Borneo’s most famous residents, who have been rescued from captivity or deforestation. 

    You then continue onto a Bidayuh village and enjoy lunch made with fresh, locally grown ingredients by a local family. Visit a longhouse and explore the area, before learning about bamboo's role in the community.

  6. Days 6-7 : Caves of Gunung Mulu National Park

    Over the next two days you explore the caves of Gunung Mulu National Park including the longest cave passage in the world - Lang Cave. Next you explore Deer Cave and look out for its free-tailed bat colony which numbers over 1,000 individuals. At dusk, you watch them fly out of the cave to begin their hunt for the night. You then take a night walk through the jungle with your guide who points out luminous fungi and fireflies for you.

    The following day you enjoy a longboat ride to see two more of the park's caves - Wind and Clearwater which form part of the Sarawak Chamber - the largest connected cave system in the world. Return to your lodge where you embark on a canopy walk for views over the jungle, as you watch it come alive again in the evening.

  7. Day 8: Fly to Kota Kinabalu

    Transfer to the airport for a short flight to Kota Kinabalu.

  8. Days 9-12 : Free time at the beach

    The next few days are kept free for you to do as much or as little as you like at your beach resort. Sports and spa facilities can be enjoyed at the resort, as well as a beautiful beach and nature reserve. Day trips to nearby attractions can be arranged.

  9. Day 13: Fly back to the UK

    Depart on your flight back to the UK, arriving later the same day.

Please note: This itinerary is only a suggestion. We can tailor-make your trip so that it’s just right for you and your family.

Duration and Guide Prices

Excluding international flights 12 days from £1,545 per adult, £695 per child
Including flights from/to UK 13 days from £2,995 per adult, £2,495 per child
Child prices are dependent on age - contact us for details. Flight prices are a guideline only and are subject to change.
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday

When To Go

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  • Easter
  • Summer
  • Oct

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  • Summer
  • Oct
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