Borneo Wildlife River Cruise: Kinabatangan River & Sepilok
Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.
6 Days / 5 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide
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About This Tour
A 6-day wildlife-focused trip to Malaysian Borneo — river cruises along the Kinabatangan spotting wildlife at sunrise, a night jungle trek, and a visit to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, bookended by nights in Kuala Lumpur. A Kuala Lumpur and Sabah route — an arrival night in Kuala Lumpur, two nights on the Kinabatangan River, one night in Sandakan for the Sepilok Orangutan Centre, and a final night back in Kuala Lumpur.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.
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Arrival
Arrival pickup at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, where the trip begins.
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Day 1 — Welcome to Malaysia
A private airport pickup and transfer to your hotel in Kuala Lumpur, with an optional city tour of Kuala Lumpur and Batu Caves.
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Day 2 — River Cruise in Borneo
An early flight to Sandakan, then an afternoon cruise along the Kinabatangan River, a 560km waterway renowned for its wildlife.
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Day 3 — Sunrise on the River & a Night Jungle Hike
An early-morning cruise to catch the river waking up, a visit to an Orang Asli village with a bamboo blowpipe demonstration and birdwatching, and a night jungle trek.
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Day 4 — Sepilok's Orangutans
A walk along the elevated boardwalks of the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre to see orangutans roaming freely in the forest.
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Day 5 — A Last Night in Kuala Lumpur
A flight back to Kuala Lumpur, with free time for shopping and leisure before a celebratory farewell dinner.
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Day 6 — Departure
A final morning in Kuala Lumpur before your airport transfer and departure.
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Departure
The trip ends in Kuala Lumpur with a transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — your own driver and guide throughout, customizable with a local expert.
Two nights, including a sunrise cruise, a night jungle trek, and a visit to an Orang Asli village, before continuing on to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
It's offered as an optional city tour on day 1 in Kuala Lumpur, alongside the Petronas Towers area, before the flight to Sandakan the next morning.
Yes — at 6 days it's one of the more compact Borneo options, concentrated almost entirely on the Kinabatangan River and Sepilok rather than spreading across multiple regions.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
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