Luxury Borneo Family Tours made for you
Perfect for all ages, our family tours of Borneo include exceptional wildlife, jungle adventures, beaches and coral islands.
If your children are at all interested in animals and the natural world, then a family trip to Borneo is guaranteed to inspire and amaze families of all ages.
Our Borneo family travel designers have years of experience in delivering tailor-made family trips, and your dedicated designer will shoulder all the detailed planning for a seamless adventure you can just sit back and enjoy. They will help you create an itinerary that fits your time, tastes and interests as a family, factoring in your ages and ideal accommodation along with private tours, effortless travelling ease, and personal support and service from start to finish.
Explore the dense forests in comfort and safety as your superb guides accompany you on safaris through the Kinabatangan Rainforest and Danum Valley, where you’ll encounter a wealth of animal species. For encounters with endangered and highly curious Orang-utans, Jacada can organise trips to Sepilok to view them in the wild, one of the few places to do so. For a relaxing end to your family trip, Borneo’s collections of tropical islands off the coast of Kota Kinabalu provide some excellent snorkelling and diving sites. Family-friendly resorts in the region host a range of activities such as water sports, quad-bike safaris and catamaran cruises.
Highlights
Spot endemic species such as the proboscis monkey and Sunda clouded leopard on a guided wildlife safari through the rainforest
Visit Sepilok Nature Rehabilitation Centre in Sandakan to see rescued orangutans and learn about the work being done to protect them
Cruise down the Kinabatangan River to spot wildlife such as hornbills, crocodiles and proboscis monkeys
Explore the Danum Valley with guided night safaris, canopy walks and jungle trekking from Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Dive or snorkel among coral gardens in Kudat, keeping an eye out for green and hawksbill turtles in the clear waters
Rachel O Leary
Senior Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in Borneo
There are many incredible places to stay in Borneo. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:
Why book with Jacada?
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.
Responsible travel
Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.
Trip Inspiration
Get inspired with our Borneo example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure
Where to go in Borneo
Sandakan
Sandakan is best known as being home to the Sepilok Nature Rehabilitation Centre, where they care for rescued or orphaned Orang-utans as well as Sun Bears, Gibbons, Sumatran Rhinos and Elephants in need of treatment.
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Danum Valley
This primary lowland forest is a sparkling, undisturbed representative of Borneo‘s prolific and unique flora and fauna has been recognised worldwide for its outstanding biodiversity.
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Kota Kinabalu
A clean and bustling city with a pretty waterfront from which to enjoy the sunset, Kota Kinabalu has much to offer visitors, although most use the city simply as an entry point to Borneo, spending their time exploring the surrounding countryside instead.
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Kuching
Borneo’s prettiest and most historic city, Kuching is the ideal place to start an island adventure with plenty to explore within the city and in the surrounding countryside.
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Batang Ai National Park
Sitting close to the border of Indonesia, the national park of Batang Ai is tucked deep into the Borneo jungle. The area was flooded in the 1980s to create a reservoir, and you can still see treetops sticking out of the water.
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When to visit Borneo
The best time to visit Borneo is between March and October as the climate is hot and dry during this time. Expect daytime temperatures between 24°C and 33°C (75°F–91°F). The rainy season runs from November to March.
To spot orangutans and other wildlife, we recommend travelling from July to October.
Dry season
March–October
Rainy season
November–March
Plan your trip to Borneo
Whatever you want from your adventure in Borneo, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
Your trip, your story
We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.
Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.
