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Luxury Borneo Family Tours made for you

Inspired, bespoke, luxurious and private Borneo family tours

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.

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Experiences picked by our specialists

Track proboscis monkeys and clouded leopards

Spot endemic species such as the proboscis monkey and Sunda clouded leopard on a guided wildlife safari through the rainforest

Meet rescued orangutans at Sepilok

Visit Sepilok Nature Rehabilitation Centre in Sandakan to see rescued orangutans and learn about the work being done to protect them

Cruise the Kinabatangan River for wildlife

Cruise down the Kinabatangan River to spot wildlife such as hornbills, crocodiles and proboscis monkeys

Go on a night safari in the Danum Valley

Explore the Danum Valley with guided night safaris, canopy walks and jungle trekking from Borneo Rainforest Lodge

Snorkel with turtles off Kudat

Dive or snorkel among coral gardens in Kudat, keeping an eye out for green and hawksbill turtles in the clear waters

A word from one of our experts

For families with an interest in wildlife, Borneo is THE place to go in Asia. Viewing orangutans at close range and taking river boat safaris to spot pygmy elephants, proboscis monkeys and crocodiles is great fun and a truly memorable experience.

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

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Where to go in Borneo

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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

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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.

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