Wild Borneo with Kuala Lumpur Add-on

This 14-night tour by Just You moves at a steady pace through Malaysia’s Borneo and the city of Kuala Lumpur. Starting in Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah, you visit the surrounding countryside of Kiulu, cross hanging bridges and stop at a local farm to see rubber tapping and share a few stories over fresh refreshments.

The trip continues through Kinabalu National Park to Ranau, with a chance to glimpse Mount Kinabalu and, optionally, the Kipungit Waterfall. Further east, you visit Sandakan’s war memorial and the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre before boarding a jungle lodge on the Kinabatangan River. River cruises reveal wildlife such as orangutans, honey bears and fireflies, with boardwalks offering a closer look at life in Borneo’s lowland tropical forest.

The final leg moves to Kuala Lumpur for a mixture of city tours and free time. The itinerary touches on the King’s Palace and colonial Independence Square, finishing with a night-time visit to the Petronas Twin Towers and a farewell dinner. It is no rush, though early starts and drives through the highlands are part of the picture here.