Borneo is the world’s third largest island, and typically conjures up images of a wild forest paradise where Orangutans, gibbons, broadbills and pittas roam the Bornean jungles. On this budget birding and wildlife tour, we will visit some of Borneo’s most famous birding sites, the fabled Mt. Kinabalu, Tabin Wildlife Sanctuary, Sepilok and the Kinabatangan River. Habitats range from rich lowland and montane rainforest to productive coastal wetlands. A wide mix of highly sought-after, rare and endemic south-east Asian birds can be expected on this fabulous birding adventure. 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 such as Orangutan, Proboscis Monkey, Bornean Gibbon, Mouse-Deers, Leopard Cat and, if we are very lucky, perhaps even Bornean Clouded Leopard! This brief yet thorough exploration of this fantastic Asian destination is bound to be a brilliant, exotic blend of mouth-watering birds, mammals and scenery.
Great-billed Heron, Jambu Fruit Dove, Blue-banded, Blue-headed, Giant & Black-crowned Pitta, Great Argus, Black Magpie, Storm's Stork, Whitehead's, Diard's, Red-headed & Scarlet-rumped Trogon, Bornean Bristlehead, Dusky Broadbill, Black-throated Wren-Babbler, Rhinoceros, Helmeted and White-crowned Hornbill
Orangutan, Leopard Cat, Bornean Gibbon, Bearded Pig, Greater & Lesser Mouse Deer, chance of Clouded Leopard
mountains, lowland rainforest
hot and humid in the lowlands, cool in the highlands
8 with 1 local birding leader
moderate
comfortable
generally unchallenging with some tricky species
Rafflesia (world's largest flower)
average
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.
The ability of our guide, Rich Lindie, to locate the birds from the faintest movement or call under difficult and trying conditions was outstanding.
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 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.
Our tour was really exceptional, and our guide, Glen Valentine, was fabulous!!! Being in the jungle meant our views were narrowed, but Glen went out of his way to make sure everyone had a chance to see these exceptional birds.
24 Jun 2024 - 03 Jul 2024 (10 days)
MYR16,495 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Local Leader
Tour price (Per person): MYR16,495 * USD3,513 * GBP2,864 * EUR3,311 * AUD5,408
Single Supplement: MYR4,350 * USD926 * GBP755 * EUR873 * AUD1,426
Flight costs: MYR440 * USD94 * GBP76 * EUR88 * AUD144
Can be linked with: Malaysia & Borneo - Budget Birding Extension 2024
03 Jul 2024 - 07 Jul 2024 (5 days)
MYR6,295 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Local Leader
23 Jun 2025 - 02 Jul 2025 (10 days)
MYR18,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Local Leader
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): MYR18,000 * USD3,834 * GBP3,125 * EUR3,613 * AUD5,902
Can be linked with: Malaysia & Borneo - Budget Birding Extension 2025
02 Jul 2025 - 06 Jul 2025 (5 days)
MYR7,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Local Leader
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