Authentic Borneo with Adventure World

Discover Sarawak & Sabah: rainforests & culture

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14 day tour from $9,689 Per Person, Share Twin*

Sales from 26 November 2025 to 30 November 2026

Explore Sarawak to Sabah, discovering lush rainforests, diverse wildlife, stunning landscapes, historic towns, and vibrant cultures on this unique tropical island.

For nearly 50 years Adventure World has been curating trips to some of the world’s most fascinating regions. Developed with the guidance of our Destination Experts, you can fully customise your itinerary to your passions and interests. We trial, then handpick a collection of extraordinary adventures and authentic accommodations, so that you can delve into the heart of local communities, cultures and wildlife.

Why we love it:
Explore Gunung Mulu National Park, a UNESCO site with the world’s largest cave chamber, Asia’s longest cave system, and rich rainforests vital to Sarawak’s wildlife. Explore the Kinabatangan River by boat, a rich rainforest reserve home to abundant wildlife, including rare species like the Bornean Pygmy Elephant and Orangutan. Visit Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, the largest and most renowned facility where you can see orangutans thriving in their natural rainforest habitat.

Inclusions

  • Travel from Kuching to Sandakan
  • Meals: 13 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 5 dinners
  • Accommodation: 13 night 3.5 and 4 star hotels and lodges
  • Transportation: Private air-conditioned transfers, private touring with English speaking guides shared small boat transfers and boats at wildlife reserves including Kinabatangan, 2 internal flights
  • Sightseeing: Kuching walking tour, Siniawan old town tour, Bako National Park walking tour, two Mulu National Park walking tours, Mari Mari cultural village tour, Sabah Tea Plantation lunch and tour, Sepilok Rainforest Discovery Centre tour, Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Bear Rehabilitation Centre tour, three Kinabatangan River small boat safaris, Kinabatangan evening jungle walk tour, Sandakan city tour.


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Terms and Conditions: Valid for sales until 30 Nov 2026, unless withdrawn or sold out earlier. Prices are per person based on twin share accommodation for specific travel dates inclusive of all applicable discounts. Airfares & other land arrangements are additional unless specified. General Conditions: All offers are correct at as at 13 Nov 2025, subject to availability, currency fluctuation & may be amended or withdrawn at any time without notice. Amendment & cancellation fees apply. Payment deadlines apply. Minimum & maximum stays may apply. Blackout date & seasonal surcharges may apply depending on date of travel & over peak holiday periods. Prices are in New Zealand dollars for payment by cash, cheque & eftpos only. We welcome all major credit cards however a credit card processing fee will apply. Travel Agent professional service fees may apply. Whilst every care is taken to accurately present the information & pricing we reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions. Further terms & conditions apply. Contact us for further details.

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