Borneo's Tropical Botany

Tour Code: MYS10

A 15-day tour in search of Borneo's magnificent botany, including Rafflesias, orchids, gingers, pitcher plants, and much more!

15 days from
£8,995
Land only price from
£8,095
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Highlights

Summary

Summary

  • Search for the iconic Rafflesias
  • Wonderful endemic flora of Sabah, Borneo
  • Unique flora of Kinabalu National Park, holding over 700 species of orchids
  • Visit Danum Valley virgin primary rainforest with 12,000 plant species, 300 species of birds, and over 100 species of mammals
  • Guided by an expert botanist

Borneo is a dream destination for any naturalist, especially for those with an interest in botany, with diversity ranging from exquisite orchids to lithophytes to carnivorous pitcher plants and a huge range more. On this 15-day holiday, journeying from lowland rainforests to mist-shrouded montane forests of Sabah, located on the northern part of Borneo Island, we will encounter an array of habitats, each with its own distinct plant communities. Along the way, we will also witness conservation efforts firsthand, as Borneo faces ongoing threats from deforestation, habitat loss, and climate change. However, thanks to eco-tourism and initiatives from NGOs, crucial areas of rainforest and wildlife corridors are being protected, ensuring that the natural treasures of this island endure.

Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1/2
Outbound flights; arrive Kota Kinabalu
Day 3/5
Kinabalu National Park
Day 6
Sepilok
Day 7/9
Kinabatangan
Day 10/12
Danum Valley
Day 13
Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu
Day 14/15
Inbound flights
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What's Included

What's Included?

  • Flights
  • Accommodation:

    Simple but comfortable accommodation, with private facilities throughout.

  • Food:

    All meals included in the price, starting with dinner on Day 2 and ending with breakfast on Day 14.

Dates & Prices

Dates & Prices

2025

Departures Availability Cost
Fri 13th Jun – Fri 27th Jun SPACES £8,995
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Flights are included in the tour cost
Regional Departures:
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Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£8,095
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£1,095

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Why Naturetrek?

Why Naturetrek?

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