Make lasting family memories on this 9 days wildlife packed active adventure through the wild heart of Malaysian Borneo, where every moment pulses with discovery, wonder, and connection. Enjoy wildlife adventures along the legendary Kinabatangan River from river cruises to jungle safaris in search of proboscis monkeys and pygmy elephants, immerse yourselves in village life in the cool highlands of Kundasang beneath the soaring peaks of Mount Kinabalu, and dive into a world of active, hands-on discovery from jungle to ocean. Your journey culminates on Gaya Island, where a 5 star overwater villa becomes your gateway to a treasure trove of family experiences — plant coral together, kayak through crystal waters, snorkel amongst vivid marine life, or venture into the deep blue on a scuba diving escapade that will leave the whole family breathless.

Beginning in Sandakan, families are swept into the wild heart of Borneo with an exclusive behind-the-scenes encounter with sun bears and orphaned orangutans at the legendary Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre. The adventure deepens along the Kinabatangan River, where river safaris and misty dawn cruises reveal proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, and bioluminescent wonders. The journey then ascends into the cool highlands of Kundasang, where families discover sustainable mountain village life through eco-crafting and farm-to-table feasts beneath the dramatic granite spires of Mount Kinabalu. The final chapter unfolds on Gaya Island, where your overwater villa becomes a gateway to ocean adventures — kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, coral restoration, and a 'Marine Biologist for a Day' experience that brings your family face-to-face with the ocean's most remarkable treasures.

The package includes 8 nights' accommodation in premium hotels on a twin-share basis. From jungle-immersed eco-chalets on the Kinabatangan riverbanks to grand oceanfront luxury and overwater villas in Gaya Island, each sanctuary cradles your family in authentic Bornean splendour. Specified meals, transfers, and guides are included as specified.

From mist-shrouded riverbanks where pygmy elephants roam and bioluminescent waters shimmer, to an overwater villa where your family plants coral at dawn and dives among sea turtles — this is Borneo as few ever witness it. 9 days of extraordinary wildlife encounters, highland village life beneath Mount Kinabalu's granite spires, and ocean adventures await, weaving a tapestry of shared moments your family will treasure forever.

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This tour is eligible to earn ONLYLUXE reward points.