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Malaysia & Borneo - Bird Families

© Malayan Peacock-Pheasant by Nigel Redman
Malaysia & Borneo - Bird Families 2026

09 Aug 2026 - 20 Aug 2026 (12 days)

MYR39,950 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: André Bernon

Tour price (Per person): MYR39,950 * USD9,785 * GBP7,636 * EUR8,660 * AUD15,291 * ZAR170,531

Single Supplement: MYR5,500 * USD1,347 * GBP1,051 * EUR1,192 * AUD2,105 * ZAR23,477

Flight costs: MYR1,450 * USD355 * GBP277 * EUR314 * AUD555 * ZAR6,189

Malaysia is a developed Asian nation offering first-class facilities, an extensive range of well-serviced national parks and nature reserves and a bounty of quality birds and mammals; simply put, this is the perfect destination for a birding tour! On this adventure, we will visit some of Asia’s most famous birding sites, including the Panti Forest, Danum Valley - protecting the largest rainforest in Southeast Asia, and Sepilok targeting the sole members of three monotypic families (Rail-babbler, Shrikejay, and Bristlehead) along with a rich mix of typical south-east Asian birds as well as several rare species and Bornean endemics. As if this wasn’t enough, it is also one of the best countries in Asia to enjoy rainforest mammals and we can expect some incredible creatures, including Orangutan, several species of Gibbon, Mouse-Deers and if we are lucky, Leopard Cat!

 

Top Birds

Ferruginous, Crested & Sabah Partridges; Bornean Crested Fireback; Great Argus; Bornean Ground-Cuckoo; Raffles's & Chestnut-breasted Malkohas; Wallace's Hawk-eagle; Diard's, Red-naped, & Scarlet-rumped Trogons; White-crowned, Rhinoceros, GReat, Bushy-crested, Black, Wreathed, & Wrinkled Hornbills; Great Slaty Woodpecker; up to six pitta species; Malaysian Rail-babbler; Bornean Bristlehead; Crested Jay-shrike.

Top Mammals

Orangutan, Leopard Cat, Clouded Leopard, several species of Gibbon, Red Giant Flying-Squirrel, Pygmy Elephant, and Mouse-deers. 

Habitats Covered

lowland and montane rainforests, mangroves, rivers, wetlands, coastal mudflats

Expected Climate

generally hot and humid, cooler in highlands, some rain expected

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper Leader & Local Leader

Tour Pace & Walking

MODERATE TO CHALLENGING: This tour requires a good level of fitness, stamina, and overall health. It’s best suited for experienced birders who are comfortable with a more active itinerary. Please note that it may not be ideal for avid photographers, new birders, or those with mobility or health concerns.

moderate pace, walking on forest trails can be undemanding, some longer hikes

Accommodation

comfortable to luxurious hotels and resorts

Ease of Birding

moderate with some challenging species

Photographic Opportunities

worthwhile

What our clients say about us

Glen Valentine
JW & MW, Malaysia & Borneo

We felt that the trip was very well organised and efficient so we could spend as much time in the field as possible. Glen was a terrific guide - excellent birder as well as his concern that everyone was seeing the birds. Glen was very even in his manner at all times and with everyone.

Glen Valentine
JB, Malaysia & Borneo 2025

Many thanks for your patience and kindness in helping me see and hear such fabulous birds. Loved sharing the pheasants and partridges with you. The "WOW" moments!

Adam Walleyn
JB & CM, Malaysia & Borneo 2020

Our local leader and Adam Walleyn made a great team; we appreciated Adam’s great skill at spotting and identifying the mammals and herptofauna, which is an important part of any birding trip for us.

Glen Valentine
KW, Malaysia & Borneo 2025

Thank you for your patience, professionalism and for sharing your amazing talents with us.

Glen Valentine
SP, Malaysia & Borneo

Glen did a fantastic job on this tour. Birding in the lowland rainforest looking for Pittas was certainly a challenge! Glen was informative, patient and persistent, and did his best in making sure that the entire group saw these fascinating birds. The itinerary was comprehensive, the accommodations were great and the food was excellent. Overall, a wonderful trip.

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