Borneo & Brunei; Royal Orangutans Tour

In 2026, we’re heading deep into the wild. Orangutans, monkeys, jungle safaris, floating mosques, and a powerful charity project that gives back to communities in Malaysian Borneo. Oh, and did we mention you’ll be visiting two countries in one trip?

This is not just another generic Southeast Asia tour. This is Borneo & Brunei Uncovered. A journey into rainforests, rivers, and the raw edge of the wild.

We start in the tiny, oil-rich kingdom of Brunei, exploring golden domes and hidden rainforest trails. This is one for the country counters, lots of people visit Thailand, Vietnam etc, but few make the effort to visit South East Asia's smallest country, Brunei. We'll put that right! 

Then, we fly to Malaysian Borneo. home to endangered orangutans, sun bears, proboscis monkeys, and one of the most important wildlife corridors in Southeast Asia.

Plus, we visit and support an amazing charity project near Kota Kinabalu (KK). A project you help fund just by joining. Then it's on to islands, jungles, rivers, and real jungle lodges. This one’s wild.

Welcome to Borneo & Brunei Uncovered.

From Brunei’s palaces and markets, to Kota Kinabalu’s coral islands and our hands-on charity project, to Sepilok’s famous orangutan sanctuary, and deep into the Kinabatangan River jungle — this trip packs in a ridiculous amount in just 7 days.

• Two countries: Brunei & Malaysian Borneo
• Support a local community project near Kota Kinabalu
• Spot wild orangutans, sun bears, and proboscis monkeys
• Stay in a remote jungle lodge
• Explore Brunei's capital with its golden domes and river villages

Today is why we do what we do. Roll up your sleeves as we visit a local charity project that you have funded by coming on the trip, near Kota Kinabalu. A school, youth center, or eco-project. It’s hands-on, heart-forward stuff. You’ll see the impact.

Direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Brunei. We’ll settle into this unexpected gem of a country, explore some night markets, and prepare for the wild week ahead.

Overnight in Brunei; South East Asia's least visited country

Explore Brunei’s surreal contrasts. opulent mosques, stilted water villages, and pristine rainforest right in the capital. Evening flight to Borneo as the adventure levels up.

🏨 Late flight to KK, overnight there

Today is why we do what we do. Roll up your sleeves as we visit a local charity project that you have funded by coming on the trip, near Kota Kinabalu. A school, youth center, or eco-project. It’s hands-on, heart-forward stuff. You’ll see the impact.

🏨 Sleep: Kota Kinabalu

Recover from the project with a day trip to Manukan and Sapi Islands — white sand, warm water, snorkelling, maybe a beach BBQ. Optional evening flight to Sandakan for those ready to push east.

🏨 Sleep: KK

Meet the stars of Borneo: orangutans, sun bears, and the bizarrely beautiful proboscis monkeys at Labuk Bay. This is what you came for. Bring a zoom lens.

🏨 Sleep: Sepilok / Sandakan

Head up the Kinabatangan River to our jungle lodge. Spot pygmy elephants, crocs, hornbills, and more as we cruise the river at golden hour. This is raw Borneo.

🏨 Sleep: Jungle Lodge

Wake to the calls of gibbons. One last wildlife cruise. Then we head back to Sandakan to end the journey. Minds blown, cameras full.

FINISHED!