Honeymoon in Borneo










An unforgettable balance of romance, wildlife and adventure, every aspect of this tailor made honeymoon is organised for you, so you can relax and explore Borneo together.
Sandakan Sepilok Nature Reserve Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary Kinabatangan River Cruise Abai Village Danum Valley Kadazanduun ancient burial site Kota Kinabalu Gaya Island
Price
US $3684 excluding flights
More info
Price includes private transfers, accommodation, tours and meals where indicated.
Prices vary according to the time of year.
Price is per person based on 2 sharing throughout.
Prices vary according to the time of year.
Price is per person based on 2 sharing throughout.
Description of Honeymoon in Borneo
Price information
Departure information
This trip is tailor made and can depart anytime to suit you
Travel guides
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Vacation information
Tailor made tour:
We offer a complete tailor made service allowing you to decide when you go, where to stay and what to do, to create a unique vacation for your individual requirements by our travel experts. We would be happy to telephone you to discuss your requirements and options. Our staff have intimate knowledge of this destination, so do please include your telephone number when you complete the inquiry form.
Our top tip:
Take quick dry layers for trekking at Danum Valley.
Trip type:
Tailor made according to your preferences and budget.
Activity level:
Leisurely/moderate - you can do as little or as much as you like.
Accomm:
8 nights luxury hotel, 6 nights comfotable jungle lodge.
Meals:
13 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners.
Included:
Flights, accommodation, transfers, listed excursions and guides, some meals.
LGBTQIA+
Our partners behind this vacation promote inclusivity on all their trips and across their business and we are all committed to ensuring travelers face no discrimination on any part of the trip they control.
Dietary requirements:
We can cater for vegetarian and vegan diets.
Reviews
2 Reviews of Honeymoon in Borneo
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2022 by Alexandra Macnamara
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
So hard to pick just one! One memorable part was seeing wild orangutans on our river cruise and then seeing the beautiful sunset, followed by the fireflies. Although we had so many amazing experiences, such as the walks in Danum Valley such as the walk to the viewpoint or the morning sunlight during the canopy walk. Also the beautiful snorkeling on Gaya Island was incredible!!
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Follow the advice on what to bring: good walking shoes, insect repellent, suncream, etc. When you're out, make sure you bring water with you. Keep in mind you might not get to see the Borneo wildlife, so don't worry if not - just enjoy the incredible environment and experience. If you are lucky enough to see wildlife,
it's unlikely you'll get a good photo with a phone, so if you're keen on getting good photos, think about bringing a proper camera or binoculars with a smartphone adaptor or something similar.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
A few of our guides told us about the positive economic impact of tourism on the local people and we were very pleased to hear about the values of some of the hotels we stayed in, such as hiring local people or buying produce, such as fish from the local villages to support local people. There were also efforts made to reduce plastic in several of our hotels which was important, and it was amazing to see some of the conservation work in Danum Valley and support this, in addition to supporting wildlife rehabilitation projects.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Absolutely incredible! It was perfect.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2014 by Rachel Duncan
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Seeing the amazing wildlife Borneo has to offer so closely.
Knowledgeable guides giving a really personal service and getting to know what we wanted to see the most.
Great quality accommodation
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Take plenty of quick dry clothes to wear for the trekking in Darrum Valley
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Taking part in the tree planting project and having lunch at one of the riverside villages. All the accommodation stayed in had some eco credentials.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Fantastic - best vacation we have ever been on!
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing it will help support the places and people that you visit, and the planet. Read how below.
Planet
We work with the Orangutan Appeal UK, the only not-for-profit charity that works directly with the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary in Sandakan. Clients have the option to sponsor an orphaned Orangutan named Canyon who was being kept illegally as a pet and was taken in by the sanctuary when she was 2 years old. She is now 5 years old and progressing well. The money goes directly to the Sanctuary in Sepilok to continue their excellent work. Clients receive an ‘adoption certificate’ and regular email updates on the progress of Canyon and of course if you’re lucky you may see her when you visit the Centre.Our local ground operator/s own and operate a number of eco-lodges which are included in this itinerary. Accommodation has been locally built and is run and operated by local people. The main purpose of these trips is to interact and contribute to local communities and projects and understand the need to minimize any negative impact on the local environment. Our ground agents only employ local guides to accompany our clients. All food in the lodges is sourced locally, helping the local rural communities wherever possible.
People
On this tour, you will visit the famous Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre in Sabah, founded in 1964, to rehabilitate orphan orang-utans. The site is 43 square kilometres of protected land at the edge of Kabili Sepilok Forest Reserve. Today around 60 to 80 orang-utans are living free in the reserve. The facility provides medical care for orphaned and confiscated orang-utans as well as dozens of other wildlife species. Some of the other animals which end up being treated at the center include sun bears, gibbons, Sumatran rhinos and the occasional injured elephants.During the tour you also have the opportunity to visit The Borneo Sun Bear Centre, a conservation center with the aim to raise awareness and encourage research on the world’s smallest bear. Found throughout mainland Asia, Sumatra in Indonesia and Borneo, the exact number of Sun bears in the wild is unknown, making it even more pressing to reduce pressure on a species that is classified as “vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List and at risk of becoming endangered unless circumstances threatening their survival improve. The BSBCC, the first and only facility of its kind in the world, is a non-governmental organisation set up in 2008 through collaboration of the Sabah Forestry Department, Sabah Wildlife Department and LEAP.
You will also visit Selingan Island which is an important turtle hatchery for the green and hawksbill turtles. The turtle conservation program in Sabah is the oldest in the world and with the most detailed statistics and research. The Island is funded by the Sabah State Government, is closely monitored and visitor numbers are strictly limited. Those that are staying on the Island are not allowed on the beach without the resident Park Ranger between sunset and sunrise to avoid disturbance to any potential nesting turtles. Permanent park staff monitor the turtles, protect the hatcheries and tag the turtles for research purposes. By staying here and enjoying such a fantastic experience it allows visitors to learn the importance of this turtle preservation program.
From Selingan Island you will transfer across to the lovely Abai Jungle Lodge. This Lodge operates a tree planting and lunch programme with the local Abai villagers as part of your time there. This programme has been introduced by the Lodge as a way to directly contribute money to the local village community, plus it helps guests learn a little about the way this traditional community lives. The Lodge owners pay a small fee to plant a tree in the village with the proceeds going to the villager whose land it is planted on – the choice of villager plot rotates around the village to keep it as fair as possible.
As a wedding gift to the honeymoon couple, we offer to sponsor an orphaned orang-utan called Bella from the Sepilok Orang Utan Centre in Sandakan in their name for 1 year. Honeymooners will receive a certificate, photos and update.
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