Southeast Asia · Sandakan · Sepilok · Kinabatangan River · Gomantong
Borneo Rainforest & Orangutan Expedition
Our flagship expedition into Sabah's ancient rainforest — track wild orangutans, cruise the Kinabatangan by longboat at dusk, and fall asleep to a full jungle chorus.
Duration
5D 4N
Tour code
MYBOR05
Season
All Season
Group size
Up to 16
Trip highlights
- Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre feeding session
- Sunset and night safari cruise along the Kinabatangan River
- Gomantong Caves swiftlet colony walk
- Small expedition group, capped at 16 explorers
Day by day
- 1
Into the Canopy
Fly into Sandakan and transfer to your rainforest lodge along the riverbank. Evening briefing with your expedition guide over a welcome dinner.
- 2
Sepilok & the Rehabilitation Trail
Morning feeding platform visit at Sepilok, followed by the Rainforest Discovery Centre canopy walkway in search of hornbills and flying squirrels.
- 3
Kinabatangan by Longboat
Two river safaris today — dawn and dusk — gliding past proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants (seasonal) and monitor lizards.
- 4
Gomantong Caves & Jungle Trek
A guided trek to the limestone caves, then an afternoon nature walk identifying medicinal plants used by local Orang Sungai communities.
- 5
Homeward Bound
Final riverside breakfast before transferring to Sandakan Airport for your onward flight.