Borneo & Brunei: Royal Orangutans Tour

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Borneo & Brunei: Royal Orangutans Tour

In 2026, we’re heading deep into the wild. Orangutans, monkeys, jungle safaris, floating mosques, and a powerful charity project that gives back to communities in Malaysian Borneo. Oh, and did we mention you’ll be visiting two countries in one trip?

This is not just another generic Southeast Asia tour. This is Borneo & Brunei Uncovered — a journey into rainforests, rivers, and the raw edge of the wild.

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What’s the Trip About?

We start in the tiny, oil-rich kingdom of Brunei, exploring golden domes and hidden rainforest trails. This one’s for the country counters — most people visit Thailand or Vietnam, but few make the effort to visit Southeast Asia’s smallest nation. We’ll change that.

Then we fly to Malaysian Borneo, home to endangered orangutans, sun bears, proboscis monkeys, and one of Southeast Asia’s most vital wildlife corridors.

We’ll also visit and support an inspiring charity project near Kota Kinabalu (KK) — a project you help fund just by joining this trip. Then it’s on to islands, jungles, rivers, and real jungle lodges. This one’s wild.

Welcome to Borneo & Brunei Uncovered.

The Route

From Brunei’s palaces and markets, to Kota Kinabalu’s coral islands and our hands-on charity project, to Sepilok’s famous orangutan sanctuary, and deep into the Kinabatangan River jungle — this trip packs a lot into just 7 days.

Two countries: Brunei & Malaysian Borneo
Support a local community project near Kota Kinabalu
Spot wild orangutans, sun bears, and proboscis monkeys
Stay in a remote jungle lodge
Explore Brunei’s capital with its golden domes and river villages

The Charity Project

This is the soul of the trip. Roll up your sleeves — we visit a local charity project near Kota Kinabalu that you’ve helped fund just by joining. It could be a school, a youth center, or an eco initiative. It’s hands-on, heart-forward work. And you’ll see the real-world impact.

What’s Included

All accommodation: hotels, river safari lodges, guesthouses
Daily breakfasts
All transport, including 2 domestic flights
Orangutan Sanctuary access (plus sun bears & proboscis monkeys)
Charity donation (you’ve funded this project!)
River safari
Two countries: Brunei & Malaysia

What’s Not Included

Airport transfers (we can help if you’d like)
Lunches and dinners (super affordable locally)
International airfare (you just need to get to Kuala Lumpur)
Tips (we use local guides, and it’s a nice way to say thanks)
Travel insurance (make your mum proud)

Available Packages

Borneo & Brunei: Royal Orangutan Tour

💰 $2,499

💳 Deposit: $300

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Available Add-Ons

Single Supplement

💰 $600

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Itinerary

Day 1 – Touchdown Brunei

Direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Brunei. We settle into this unexpected gem of a country, explore night markets, and prepare for the wild week ahead.

🏨 Overnight in Brunei — Southeast Asia’s least visited country

Day 2 – Palaces & Mosques

Explore Brunei’s surreal contrasts: opulent mosques, stilted water villages, and rainforest right in the capital. Evening flight to Borneo.

🏨 Late flight to KK, overnight there

Day 3 – Charity Project Day in KK

This is the why. Visit the local charity project you’ve helped fund. Whether it’s a school, a youth center, or an eco-initiative — this is meaningful stuff.

🏨 Sleep: Kota Kinabalu

Day 4 – Island Time

Recover from the project with a day trip to Manukan and Sapi Islands. Snorkel, sunbathe, maybe a beach BBQ. Optional evening flight to Sandakan.

🏨 Sleep: KK

Day 5 – Jungle Royalty

Today’s the highlight. See orangutans, sun bears, and those iconic proboscis monkeys at Labuk Bay.

🏨 Sleep: Sepilok / Sandakan

Day 6 – Into the Jungle

Cruise up the Kinabatangan River to your jungle lodge. Spot elephants, crocs, hornbills, and more at golden hour.

🏨 Sleep: Jungle Lodge

Day 7 – Final Safari & Finish

Wake to gibbons calling. One last wildlife cruise before heading back to Sandakan. Minds blown. Cameras full.

🛬 Trip ends in Sandakan

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