Borneo: Experience One of Earth’s Original Rainforests
November 10 – November 22, 2026
From $18,195 per person
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime: into the heart of Borneo, a critical frontline in protecting rare species and ecosystems under threat. And experience firsthand the extraordinary beauty and hope for one of the planet’s endangered wild places. Begin in Sepilok, where you’ll encounter gentle orangutans and rare sun bears in renowned rehabilitation centers with exclusive behind the scenes tours. Cruise the Kinabatangan River, spotting proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, and crocodiles along misty jungle banks. Dive into Tabin Wildlife Reserve, a haven for rare species and salt lick mud volcanoes that attract creatures large and small. Finally, trek the lush trails of Danum Valley, an untouched Eden teeming with exotic birds, and seek ancient wonders like the clouded leopard, the legendary ghost of the rainforest. This immersive journey offers intimate wildlife encounters, natural beauty, and the soul-stirring magic of Borneo’s untamed wilds.
Featured Experiences
- Track Borneo’s Big Five— from the charismatic orangutan to the elusive clouded leopard, this journey holds sightings of rare and iconic wildlife found nowhere else on Earth.
- Witness wild orangutans where few will—experience intimate moments with these extraordinary great apes in their dwindling natural habitat, a privilege reserved for those who venture into the planet’s most remote rainforests.
- Visit the Sun Bear Conservation Centre—meet the world’s smallest bear and support cutting-edge conservation efforts dedicated to this captivating and little-known species.
- Go behind the scenes with Hutan—a pioneering field-based research initiative leading the way in orangutan protection and rainforest preservation, offering rare insight into scientific work on the frontlines of conservation.
- Explore legendary biodiversity hotspots—from Sepilok to the Kinabatangan River, Tabin Reserve, and the incomparable Danum Valley, where ancient rainforest whispers secrets of an unbroken lineage stretching back 130 million years.