Borneo Mammal Tour

Our advertised price is based on 3 people on the trip, however the price does vary depending on the numbers (maximum 6 people) as follows:

2 people: £1775pp
3 people: £1695pp
4 – 6 people: £1550pp

Single supplement: £395pp

INCLUDES

• Accommodation throughout the trip based on twin/double same sharing. If you are a solo traveller we will allocate rooms on a sharing, same sex basis, or you have the option of a single room which would attract the single supplement charge. In Sepilok we use the Sepilok Forest Edge, Chalet rooms at Deramakot and the Last Frontier at Kinabatangan.
• All meals listed in the itinerary (B,L,D)
• All activities as per the itinerary – Sepilok Rainforest Discovery Centre and Wildlife centres and night walks. Deramakot – safari walks and 4×4 safari vehicle for up to six people for up to seven hours per 24hrs. Kinabatangan – boat safaris and walks.
• Minibus or car transport for transfers between reserves
• Park permits as per the itinerary
• Professional wildlife guide
• 6% service tax paid only for hotel accommodation
• 6% sales tax for all holiday expenses

EXCLUDES

• International flights or transfers
• Meals not listed in the itinerary
• Personal Travel Insurance
• Personal expenses
• Visa – please check regulations here
• Additional visits or activities outside of the itinerary
• Tips
• Hotel tax of 10RM (~£2.50) per night paid in cash at check in (only for hotel and lodge accommodation)

All of our Borneo trips include a donation, made on your behalf, to a fig tree planting project. Fig Ecology Research indicates that figs provide an essential staple diet to much wildlife in Borneo and the population of many of Borneo’s mammals e.g. orangutans, gibbons, hornbills, civets and mouse deer is closely correlated with the density of fig trees. Planting figs in degraded habitats is a relative low cost and natural process to restore local ecosystems.

There are a number of optional additional tours to extend your stay which you can find on the Extras tab and will be offered during the booking process. Adventure Alternative Borneo has its office in Kota Kinabalu and a full complement of staff to manage all our Borneo holidays. Where we do use providers such as hostel and guesthouse owners and homestays these are people our Adventure Alternative Borneo staff have known for years, and spent time with to build up the trust between both parties.

• Hanging out with the Orangutans
• Elephants playing on the banks of the Kinabatangan
• Searching for the elusive Clouded Leopard and many other rare animals
• Wildlife cruises on the river and sunset over Borneo rainforest

Of course this is the wild, but some of the animals that you may encounter on this trip are:

Orangutan – Pygmy Elephant – Clouded Leopard – Tarsier – Slow Loris – Leopard Cat – Marbled Cat – Sun Bear – Rhinoceros Hornbill (and the other 7 species) – Proboscis Monkey – Bornean Gibbon – Civet Cats – Flying Squirrels – Estuarine Crocodiles – Sunda Skunk – Maroon Langur – Grey Langur and a variety of spectacular birds and reptiles.

When is the best time to visit Borneo (click here for details)?

Before or after your trip there are also a number of optional Add-on trips / activities, or hotels that you may like to take advantage of to extend your holiday, or just to cover accommodation before or after joining us. Some of the options are shortened versions of some of our main Borneo trips, others are adventure or relaxng wind downs in their own right. These can be found on the ‘More Information’ tab on this trip page and the options include:

• A 3D2N ascent of Mount Kinabalu.
• 4D3N trek / climb of Mount Mulu, which is one of Borneo’s toughest – harder and more adventurous than Mt Kinabalu.
• 3D2N visit to some luxury in the Kawag Nature Lodge in Danum Conservation Area for relaxation and wildlife viewing.
• A visit to the tropical islands off the coast of Sandakan including glamping on Turtle Island or Libaran (or a bespoke diving trip to Sipadan Island).
• 2D2N visit to the Hibiscus Beach Resort, which is a stunning and idyllic boutique beach chalet set in a secluded cove on the Kudat peninsula on the northern tip of Borneo.
• 3D2N Big Fin Beach resort for snorkelling, diving, paddle boarding or relaxing at this private and secluded beach resort, just off the coast of Kota Belud, near Kota Kinabalu.
• 3D2N add-on trip to the Danum Valley Conservation Area, staying at the Danum Valley Field Centre, with guided treks through primary rainforest.
• 4D3N trek into the interior of Sarawak to live with the last nomadic tribe in Borneo, the Penan.
• 4D3N add-on with visits to the Sepilok Orangutan Centre and the Kinabatangan River for stunning wildlife safaris.
• 3D2N treat with a night at the prestigious and award-winning Borneo Rainforest Lodge in Danum Valley Reserve.
• Additional nights accommodation in Kota Kinabalu or for sightseeing and visiting the islands, staying in the Hotel Sixty 3.

• Duffle bag
• Daybag
• Camera bags, tripods etc
• Lightweight trekking or walking boots
• Lightweight clothes, synthetic-material trousers and shorts, shirts and T-shirts, jumper or mid layer fleece, socks, trainers or sandals.
• Sun hat, sun lotion, SPF lip screen and sunglasses
• Reusable water bottles
• Head torch
• Camera kit, chargers, electronics
• Personal wash kit – eco-soap recommended
• Personal first aid – headache tablets, oral rehydration and plasters are useful
• Passport, insurance papers, spending money, air tickets, reading books, diary.

Travel very light and compact in the jungle. In addition to the information listed here do check out our ‘More Information’ section for tips for trekking in the jungle.

Please note that anything delicate, absorbent or electronic is likely to suffer from the humid atmosphere, all such items should be housed in a good quality waterproof stuff sack or pouch.

This is not a physically demanding trip in terms of the activities that you undertake. The focus is on enjoying the environment and surroundings in an adventurous but comfortable way.

The rainforest is a clean and pure place to visit. The canopy offers excellent shade from the intense sun keeping temperatures cooler than in the cities. However, it is very humid and you will need to continually drink water. We travel using tracks and trails which are used by vehicles – it is unlikely that we will be off the beaten track with a machete on this trip. Sometimes the paths around lodges can be muddy and slippery and the terrain is up and down, but trekking pace is never fast. You will only carry daypacks when jungle trekking and there will be lots of stops for drinking and cooling off in the streams and rivers.

• We have our own company, offices and very experienced western and local staff based in Borneo with years of experience living, working and travelling in Borneo, exploring its attractions, managing logistics in-country and looking after visitors.
• Adventure Alternative is fully bonded, insured and registered in the UK, and Adventure Alternative Borneo is a registered operator in Malaysia.
• Our staff are highly knowledgeable, experienced and have a deep love and concern for the protection of the environment and flora and fauna in the areas we visit.
• We have always tried to avoid the mainstream destinations and itineraries for holidays to Borneo and researched places that are more remote and special, and we are always looking for new and authentic places to explore.
• All Borneo trips include a donation made to a fig tree planting project. Fig Ecology Research indicates that figs provide an essential staple diet to much wildlife in Borneo and the population of many of Borneo’s mammals e.g. orangutans, gibbons, hornbills, civets and mouse deer is closely correlated with the density of fig trees. Planting figs in degraded habitats is a relative low cost and natural process to restore local ecosystems.
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