6 Days Borneo Big 5 Tour

Price from $3825 per person on twin sharing basis.

Sandakan – Sepilok – Sukau – Lahad Datu – Borneo RF Lodge – Kota Kinabalu
Borneo Big 5 wildlife tour package, combining with Sukau Rainforest Lodge with the exquisite Borneo Rainforest Lodge in Danum Valley. You will maximize your chances of seeing wildlife on this tour especially Borneo's Big 5, the Pygmy Elephant, Orangutan, Proboscis Monkey, Crocodiles and the stunning Rhinoceros Hornbill.

Itinerary

Day 1

Sandakan - Sepilok - Sukau Rainforest Lodge (L/D)

Drive from Sandakan to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and learn about the rehab efforts done at the centre through a short video screening. Witness the feeding of orangutans and other monkeys and spend some time at their nursery as well. After lunch, embark on a 2.5 hour journey by speedboat up the Kinabatangan River to Sukau Rainforest Lodge. Late afternoon cruise in search of Borneo's wildlife and birds.

Day 2

Sukau Rainforest Lodge (B/L/D)

Morning River cruise up the Kinabatangan River to Kelenanap Oxbow Lake to view more birds and wildlife. Join in the nature walk with a naturalist. In the afternoon, proceed for another river cruise for wildlife sightings.

Day 3

Sukau Rainforest Lodge (B/L/D)

Morning River cruise along the Menanggol River in search of wildlife. Late afternoon, drive to Gomantong Cave and take a 15min boardwalk trail through the rainforest. Witness the exodus of over two million bats as well as raptors.

Day 4

Sukau RF Lodge - Lahad Datu - Borneo RF Lodge (B/L/D)

Drive overland to Lahad Datu and to the award-winning nature lodge, Borneo Rainforest Lodge. Evening slide show and explore nature trail leading to canopy walkway and possible spotlighting to view some of the nocturnal animals.

Day 5

Borneo Rainforest Lodge (B/L/D)

Full day exploring the forest for birds and mammals. Trek to waterfall for a refreshing dip in rock pools.

Day 6

Borneo Rainforest Lodge (B/L)

Transfer to Lahad Datu and afternoon flight back to Kota Kinabalu.

Private program - can start any day of the week and can be modified or operated in reverse

Included: Accommodation in 4* Hotels, meals as shown above, transfers & sightseeing using air-conditioned private car, local English speaking guides, entrance fees at monuments, current taxes, 24-hours local contact number for emergencies.

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Prices quoted are valid till 30 September 2025. Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in NZ Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exotic.net.nz for more information.