Borneo 7 days in 2027

[PERLHR]

Thinking about a wildlife trip to Borneo in Sept 27.Appwras to be a good time of year to go. Really want to concentrate on wildlife, not much else and especially the Orangutan

Reached out to a few well known and reputable Borneo travel companies but the quotes (excluding flights which I would arrange myself) are eye watering ...for Sandakan/Sepilok 4 dYs 3 nights, and Sukau → Lahad Datu → Danum Valley for another 2 nights.

Why can tripadeal doing it for 8 days for around 4,500 dollars ...albeit not to where as really want to go and see in total but only partly.

Anyone done one or the other and can offer a good strategy?

 

[RooFlyer]

I’ve had a few recent quotes on this, which I’ll dig out for you a bit later

 

[PERLHR]

I’ve had a few recent quotes on this, which I’ll dig out for you a bit later

Thanks. Your a star.

 

[kpc]

With Sandakan / Sepilok, we hired a car from Sandakan airport and drove ourselves. Not difficult as they drive on same side as here in Oz.

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Dont forget to visit the war memorial in Sandakan.

If you don't want to drive you can get a Grab from your hotel in Sandakan.

These options will be much cheaper

 

[Pushka]

My nephew from Perth is currently there now. I'll check up on his arrangements when he returns. I was actually wondering if you were him when I saw the title and your Nic

 

[zsw]

Been to Borneo twice (once in July, once in September - both times weather was great).

Strong recommendations:
- Turtle Island off the coast from Sandakan, this was absolutely incredible and definitely one of the best wildlife experiences we've done
- Sepilok Orangutang was great and we got incredibly close to the Orangutang's (we have also done the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre in Kuching, but thought Sepilok was better)
- Mulu National Park (bat exodus), not the easiest to get to but this was a very impressive experience and great caving as well