Borneo holiday packages: Our 5 favourite trips

Borneo is well connected to other popular Asian destinations, so it's a great place to combine with a visit to mainland Malaysia, the Philippines, Brunei, Singapore or even South Korea. When you book a trip with Travel Nation, everything is tailor-made but here are some itineraries to get you started!

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1. Luxury Hong Kong & Borneo holiday

Explore the city, jungle and beach on this Hong Kong and Borneo Holiday. Begin with a city break in Hong Kong, a bustling city where east meets west and twinkling skyscrapers light up the night sky. Grab dim sum for lunch before discovering the city – the views from Victoria Peak, watching locals practice Tai Chi in the park and the magnificent Symphony of Lights show from a harbour cruise.

Fly on to Borneo where you’ll spot orangutans in the virgin jungles of the island. Look for rare pygmy elephants as you cruise down the Kinabatangan River and hike through the lush rainforest in the Danum Valley. Finish your trip in luxury on Gaya Island where you can split your time between snorkelling on the house reef and relaxing by the pool watching the sunset – this is the perfect way to experience the city, wildlife and beach in two weeks.

2. Active Borneo honeymoon with Mount Kinabalu climb

Discover the highlights of Borneo with this active honeymoon which combines luxury lodges set deep in the jungle within an island paradise. Begin by climbing Mount Kinabalu to watch the sun rise over the clouds before resting your legs with a few days at the beach. Then head east into the Kinabatangan region where you can see orangutans feeding in a conservation centre and cruise along the river keeping an eye out for rare pygmy elephants and proboscis monkeys. Trek through the lush rainforest of the Danum Valley then travel to Mulu National Park to see the displays of bats flitting through the air at twilight. Finish your honeymoon in luxury at Gaya Island where you can snorkel, eat delicious food and raise a glass to a wonderful honeymoon discovering Borneo!

3. Luxury Borneo orangutan holiday with kids

Explore Borneo with kids in luxury with this family adventure! Begin with a week of pure relaxation on the beach where you can combine fun activities with lounging around the pool before you get stuck into the wild highlights of Borneo. Head to the wildlife sanctuaries in Sepilok where you can watch the orangutans and sun bears at feeding time, then cruise down the Kinabatangan River in search of primates in the wild – you may even spot rare pygmy elephants and fireflies along the riverbanks at dusk. Finish your time in Borneo with some snorkelling at the luxury Gaya Island; wildlife, beaches and lots of time to play – this is a perfect family holiday!

4. Unique Borneo and Taipei trip 

Explore the islands of Taiwan and Borneo on this multi-centre Asia holiday. You’ll start in Taipei, where delicious street food and traditional art await, before flying to Borneo, where you’ll head straight into the heart of the island with a visit to the famous orangutan sanctuary. Exploring the Kinabatangan River will give you a chance to see them in the wild, as well as proboscis monkeys, hornbills and pygmy elephants who hide along the riverbanks. Finish your holiday on the beach, staying in a luxury hotel to relax after an incredible experience on this two-week Borneo & Taipei holiday.

5. Malaysia & Borneo business class holiday with orangutans

Connect with nature on this 12 day holiday in Malaysia and Borneo! Start your break in style with Business Class flights to Kuala Lumpur, where you'll spend 3 nights. Visit the Petronas Towers, discover tasty Malaysian street food, or simply shop til you drop. Next, you'll fly to the beautiful Malaysian island of Borneo for a week amongst nature's finest; trek through jungles, visit orangutans at Sepilok and take a relaxing dip in Poring hot springs before unwinding in the comfort at your luxury resort on Gaya Island!

Nature and wildlife lovers will have much to remember from this trip; see Malaysia's highest peak - Mount Kinabalu, under its shadow, wander through the Oak-chestnut forests at Kinabalu Park, before resting and unwind in the hot springs at Poring. To get acquainted with some of Borneo's most famous residents, visit Sepilok rehabilitation centre and meet orphaned Orangutans - a real highlight of any trip to Borneo! Trek into the jungles of the Danum Valley for stunning views over Borneo, before heading to Gaya Island for some down-time in your luxury resort - the perfect end to your Malaysia and Borneo holiday.

Inspired to visit beautiful Borneo?

I hope this these Borneo package holidays have got you interested in visiting the unique island of Borneo. Whether you want to snorkel in the with colourful fish in Gaya Island, look for orangutans and probiscis monkeys in the or explore the wild rainforest in Danum Valley, we can help book your Borneo holiday. If you want to start planning and want to speak to an expert, just give us a call on 1273 320 580 or request a quote.