Borneo Birding Tours & Trip Packages

Borneo Birding Tours & Trips

35 Borneo trips. Tours from 29 tour companies. 76 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Borneo Wildlife Discoverer
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
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With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Borneo, Mount Kinabalu

Highlights

  • Spot orangutans and proboscis monkeys
  • Visit Mulu National Park, home to the impressive Deer Cave bat exodus
  • Enjoy a river cruise in Kinabatangan
  • Stay at a luxury jungle lodge in Danum Valley

Themes

Birding, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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Borneo And Brunei Wildlife Expedition
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5/5 Excellent
52 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Borneo

Highlights

  • See the amazing Mt. Kinabalu National Park
  • Kinabatangan River exciting jungle adventures!
  • Visit Temburong National Park
  • See the Selingan Island is the most important turtle breeding marine park in all of South East Asia

Themes

Birding, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Kamchatka renews the inner spirit with its pristine, majestic views and overwhelming sense of calm and serenity. Being able to feel and experience the nomadic way of life by enjoying the countryside while staying in the native Gur goes beyond your normal travel adventure. This trip was an awarding nature travel."

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Borneo - Budget Birding 2021
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4.8/5 Excellent
19 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Borneo

Highlights

  • Great-billed Heron
  • Jambu Fruit Dove
  • Blue-banded
  • Blue-headed
  • Giant & Black-crowned Pitta
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Birding, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"I have traveled on 20 different Rockjumper tours to all parts of the world. Every tour I have been on has ensured that cultural sites are included whenever possible. Their guides are fantastic. They are extremely knowledgeable about the birds of the habitat including their many calls. The guides are friendly with great personalities. Most are young and brimming with enthusiasm. Booking a tour with Rockjumper is easy and they offer many discount opportunities. The office staff quickly answer your questions and work extremely hard to make each tour run smoothly. They also offer Tailormade tours which will arrange a tour for you to anyplace your heart desires."

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Borneo - Sarawak & Kalimantan Endemics 2021
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4.8/5 Excellent
19 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Borneo

Highlights

  • Black Oriole
  • Dulit Frogmouth
  • Bornean Peacock Pheasant
  • Bornean Ground Cuckoo
  • Bornean & Mountain Barbet
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Themes

Birding, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"I have traveled on 20 different Rockjumper tours to all parts of the world. Every tour I have been on has ensured that cultural sites are included whenever possible. Their guides are fantastic. They are extremely knowledgeable about the birds of the habitat including their many calls. The guides are friendly with great personalities. Most are young and brimming with enthusiasm. Booking a tour with Rockjumper is easy and they offer many discount opportunities. The office staff quickly answer your questions and work extremely hard to make each tour run smoothly. They also offer Tailormade tours which will arrange a tour for you to anyplace your heart desires."

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Iconic Borneo
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4.8/5 Excellent
24 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Borneo

Highlights

  • Drive through rainforests and boat to Gaya and Sapi Islands.
  • Explore the Gunung Mulu National Park and birdwatching the 262 species.
  • See green turtles come ashore to lay their eggs on the beach.
  • Observe protected animals such like orangutans, Malay sun bears, baby elephants, wild cats and even crocodiles.
  • Night safari to see the western tarsier and slow loris at Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
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Themes

Birding, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Small Ship Cruise, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"Each step on our 16 day Indonesian adventure was perfectly planned and executed by Jen Boyd at Asia Transpacific Journeys. I first travelled with this company 20 years ago and my experience all these years later was even better. We had a trip designed specifically for our interests and budget, and it was splendid. Thank You ATJ!"

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Sabah, Borneo + Sarawak extension
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Mount Kinabalu

Highlights

  • Explore Rafflesia Forest Reserve in the Crocker Range
  • See Bornean Barbet, Fruithunter and Bornean Leafbird
  • See many fascinating bird species that are unique to the highlands of Borneo.
  • With luck you can find the enigmatic 'Whiteheads Trio' of endemics comprising a spiderhunter, trogon and broadbill
  • See highly specialised Proboscis Monkey, rare Storm’s Stork, eight species of hornbill, the little-known Bornean Ground Cuckoo and best of all Bristlehead.
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Birding, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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Borneo Wildlife Discoverer
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4.8/5 Excellent
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Why we love them
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
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Visits

Borneo, Mount Kinabalu

Highlights

  • Spot orangutans and proboscis monkeys
  • Visit Mulu National Park, home to the impressive Deer Cave bat exodus
  • Enjoy a river cruise in Kinabatangan
  • Stay at a luxury jungle lodge in Danum Valley

Themes

Birding, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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Trekking Borneo & Beyond
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5/5 Excellent
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Why we love them
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
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Visits

Borneo, Kuala Lumpur, Mount Kinabalu

Highlights

  • Explore the jungles of Taman Nagara
  • Meet the orangutans of Sepilok
  • Summit Mount Kinabalu
  • Enjoy a food tour of Kuala Lumpur

Themes

Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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Borneo Family Holiday
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Borneo, Kota Kinabalu

Highlights

  • Take a leisurely walk along the scenic canopy walkway at Poring Hot Springs.
  • Stay overnight among the birds and beasts of the jungle, right next to an oxbow lake, at Kinabatangan Eco Camp.
  • Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and, if you're lucky, watch baby orangutans learn to swing in a special enclosure.
  • Enjoy a special opportunity to watch protected turtle hatchlings scatter across the beach to the water under the cover of night.

Themes

Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Borneo – East Sabah Adventure
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Borneo, Kota Kinabalu

Highlights

  • Gather fresh local ingredients for a cooking class
  • Embark on a river safari
  • Keep an eye out for proboscis monkeys and other wildlife
  • Visit a turtle hatchery on libaran island

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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Borneo Adventure
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Borneo, Kota Kinabalu

What travelers are saying

"My experience with TruTravels has been one of the best travel experiences to date. I was a little concerned about having a small group - but the tour leaders have made every activity fun and engaging. I would definitely say they are friends. The organisation and local knowledge was great, they were great fun whilst remaining professional and in control. The nights out in Canggu were great, getting to meet the other tour leaders and Tru staff meeting the other tour groups is a great idea. I really cannot stress enough how much of a great trip I've had with TruTravels. From booking, to pre-tour communications, through to the last 10 days - it has been well organised, managed and delivered by amazing guides. Thanks so much to Rianna, Marta and Jonny for their enthusiasm throughout the tour, their concern for when I was sick and generally for everything they did to make this an amazing Bali Experience. Much love for the tour guides!!!I would definitely recommend a trip with TruTravels!!"

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Aug 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Excellent wildlife

A fantastic trip to a beautiful country. My main purpose was to see orang utans in the wild, although I was prepared to be disappointed. However expectations wer...

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Aug 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Awesome adventure

If you want to see the best of Borneo this trip's for you. Beautiful country, great food, lovely friendly people and oh boy did we see wildlife! So many highlights...

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Anonymous

Aug 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Great trip to Borneo

I've been on plenty of Exodus hiking holidays, but this was my first wildlife trip. I was a bit nervous in case my fellow travellers were a bit serious about both...

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Mar 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Wildlife and More

We knew December was the wettest month, but hearts sank when our first wildlife trip had to be abandoned as the river was too high for safety to take us there. Ho...

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Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

borneo

Very enjoyable well organised trip to a fabulous country. Orang-utans and proboscis monkeys. Ronnie was super. Be prepared to experience high humidity - book ext...

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Is it safe to travel in Borneo?

Partially thanks to its remoteness as an island and the friendly nature of its populations towards travelers, Borneo is a safe country to visit. Common to all tours, travelling in another country with popular coastal or jungle regions may require the bringing of malaria tablets and certain shots if travelers feel so inclined.

Similarly, small island regions near Sabah have been investigated for instances of piracy, an event which all travel companies aim to avoid. By thoroughly examining where specific guided tours in Borneo are heading, travelers can better prepare themselves for the equipment or safety precautions that they wish to organize.

Along the same lines, speaking directly with travel guides or companies can provide travelers with the confidence to explore as much of Borneo as they are able to during their trip. 

Where is Borneo?

The third-largest island in the world, Borneo is located in the near center of Southeast Asia. Above the Java Sea and below the South China Sea, Borneo straddles the equator and neighbors Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia. It is divided into four regions, Brunei (independent country), Kalimantan (under Indonesian control), and Sabah and Sarawak (under Malaysian control).  

Getting to Borneo

Borneo is only accessible via air. While there are few direct flights into the country, it can be conveniently reached from Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, or Singapore. There are many daily flights into Borneo, which may be helpful for travelers from afar who wish to use their layovers to their advantage in these neighboring regions.

Travelers should speak with tour guides in advance about start-times for daily activities to ensure that they do not miss anything if issues with flight times occur. Depending on which city guided tours begin in, travelers will face different travel times, which is an important aspect to consider when it comes to the length of stay in Borneo.

Best time to go

Borneo’s location on the equator ensures that nearly any time of year is best for visiting. However, because of this location, it has a tropical climate across the island. This means that, for the majority of the year, the weather can be hot, humid, and rainy.

While this may be considered as a vacation in comparison to snow or dry heat, travelers will find that the months of March through October are the driest. Although this does not mean that a trip during this time will be without humidity, there is far less rain, allowing for safer hiking trips and smoother diving expeditions.

It is worth noting that these conclusions about the best time to visit Borneo are generalized and the weather is apt to change based on local regions. Thanks to Borneo’s unique geographic location, it is not known for heavy monsoons during its rainy seasons. Overall, Borneo is sunny year-round and will make future visits to other tropical countries much more exciting!

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