Borneo Eco Tours
Borneo Eco Tours
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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An ecotourism pioneer in Sabah since 1991, Borneo Eco Tours (BET) is renowned for specialising in responsible tours. Award-winning BET invites you on a journey to experience exotic cultures, botanical wonders, ideal bird watching locations, scenic jungle and wildlife river safaris, and exciting mountain trekking among others, right here in beautiful Borneo. Besides that, our Sukau Rainforest Lodge is an ecolodge that offers guests a unique experience in the heart of the Kinabatangan River. Sukau Rainforest Lodge has opened up 20 new villas where guests can enjoy both luxury and nature hand in hand. Borneo Eco Tours was recently awarded the with the PATA Gold Award 2019 for Corporate Social Responsibility and MATTA Award 2019 for being Asia's Most Eco-Friendly Hotel.
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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2023
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Erich G
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Couples
Our trip was excellent. Jonathan is a perfect guide. He speaks english very well and knows a lot about the animals or plants we saw. His friendliness and competence made the trip a great experience and a great pleasure for us.
Thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
Written 6 December 2023
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Nicholas A
3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Amazing Safari. Seamless from start to finish. Great english speaking guides, perfect balance of lodges, lodges themselves were great. Everything was efficient and organized. No complaints. Would do again!
Written 4 December 2023
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Cheryl
Great Missenden, UK3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We booked 3 tours with Borneo Eco Tours before we left home and all 3 were flawless. BET is an established, well organised business and Audrey in the office had exceptional organisational skills and always responded promptly to my many emails.
Sukau Rainforest Lodge. We booked the 2N3D Kinabatangan Wildlife Safari by boat to SRL. It is without doubt the best tour we have ever been on. The bus and boat drivers were professtional and all the staff at the lodge were friendly and approachable and went over and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. Jay, our guide, was knowledgeable, kind and thoughtful and his wildlife spotting was unbelievable. We saw 4 of the Borneo Big 5, only missing the Pygmy Elephant. We attended a presentation by Lee, the naturalist. He was informative and entertaining and I could have listened to him all day.
Quad Biking in Kiulu. This was a fantastic day trip with Jo, our guide. He was friendly, informative and caring. We experienced the beautiful scenery of the Kiulu countryside and went off road into local villages. Along the way, you get to experience local life and the profits from the tour are given back to the local community. The quad biking is exciting and they cater for all abilities.
Fun Boat Snorkelling Day Trip. Everyone on the boat was professional and caring, especially Bibi. Our guide, Ujang - apologies if I've got his name wrong - was excellent and took us to two sites where we snorkelled off the boat. We felt completely safe, the water was clear and the marine life that we saw was amazing: black tip reef shark, turtle, 3 sting rays, octopus, lionfish and many species of beautiful fish.
BET's commitment to the environment, conservation, the lives of the local communities and their customer care is exceptional. They are a 5 star operation and we would unreservedly recommend them! THANK YOU ALL!
Sukau Rainforest Lodge. We booked the 2N3D Kinabatangan Wildlife Safari by boat to SRL. It is without doubt the best tour we have ever been on. The bus and boat drivers were professtional and all the staff at the lodge were friendly and approachable and went over and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. Jay, our guide, was knowledgeable, kind and thoughtful and his wildlife spotting was unbelievable. We saw 4 of the Borneo Big 5, only missing the Pygmy Elephant. We attended a presentation by Lee, the naturalist. He was informative and entertaining and I could have listened to him all day.
Quad Biking in Kiulu. This was a fantastic day trip with Jo, our guide. He was friendly, informative and caring. We experienced the beautiful scenery of the Kiulu countryside and went off road into local villages. Along the way, you get to experience local life and the profits from the tour are given back to the local community. The quad biking is exciting and they cater for all abilities.
Fun Boat Snorkelling Day Trip. Everyone on the boat was professional and caring, especially Bibi. Our guide, Ujang - apologies if I've got his name wrong - was excellent and took us to two sites where we snorkelled off the boat. We felt completely safe, the water was clear and the marine life that we saw was amazing: black tip reef shark, turtle, 3 sting rays, octopus, lionfish and many species of beautiful fish.
BET's commitment to the environment, conservation, the lives of the local communities and their customer care is exceptional. They are a 5 star operation and we would unreservedly recommend them! THANK YOU ALL!
Written 4 December 2023
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Seaside30626361827
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
Borneo Eco Tours were amazing! Everything went smoothly without a hitch and everyone was polite and helpful.
Sukau Rainforest Lodge was lovely with plenty of atmosphere set in the forest.
The river cruises were interesting and informative.
Sukau Rainforest Lodge was lovely with plenty of atmosphere set in the forest.
The river cruises were interesting and informative.
Written 28 November 2023
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Hi Seaside30626361827,
Thank you so much for choosing Borneo Eco Tours and leave us a 5-star review, we really appreciate it! We're glad that you had a great trip with us here at Sabah Borneo.
As we get many great guests such as yourself, we at Borneo Eco Tours strive to always step up our services no matter what to fulfil the needs of guest from across the globe to make their holidays a memory that they will hold most dear.
Do give us a follow on our Facebook and Instagram page at @borneoecotours to get the latest updates from us.
We hope to see you again in the next adventure!
Written 30 November 2023
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Claudia R
3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We had an amazing experience with Borneo Eco Tours. Our guide Marty was so knowledgable and informative. He worked really hard to ensure that we saw as much wildlife as we could. We managed to see the Borneo Big 5 which we were thrilled about.
Written 26 November 2023
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Hi K1674TGclaudiar,
Thank you so much for choosing Borneo Eco Tours and leave us a 5-star review, we really appreciate it! We're glad that you had a great trip with us here at Sabah Borneo and witnessed all of the Borneo Big 5! So lucky! Witnessing them in their natural habitat is truly an amazing experience. Thank you for acknowledging the hard work of our staffs. Our team will let Marty know that you're satisfied with his service. I'm sure he would be happy to hear that.
As we get many great guests such as yourself, we at Borneo Eco Tours strive to always step up our services no matter what to fulfil the needs of guest from across the globe to make their holidays a memory that they will hold most dear.
Do give us a follow on our Facebook and Instagram page at @borneoecotours to get the latest updates from us.
We hope to see you again in the next adventure!
Written 30 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Penelope S
3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
What a magical experience.
We went from Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, down to Sukau Rainforest Lodge with Vincent Y (our guide from Borneo Eco Tours).
His English was exceptional.
He was friendly and really knowledgeable. His wildlife spotting was unbelievable, from different bird species, a number of monkeys (including the proboscis monkeys), big crocodiles, Orangutans and we were super lucky to spot a bull Pygmy Elephant swimming in the Kinabatangan river.
We could not of asked for a better guide or a more incredible experience.
We went from Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, down to Sukau Rainforest Lodge with Vincent Y (our guide from Borneo Eco Tours).
His English was exceptional.
He was friendly and really knowledgeable. His wildlife spotting was unbelievable, from different bird species, a number of monkeys (including the proboscis monkeys), big crocodiles, Orangutans and we were super lucky to spot a bull Pygmy Elephant swimming in the Kinabatangan river.
We could not of asked for a better guide or a more incredible experience.
Written 25 November 2023
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Hi penelopes700,
Thank you so much for choosing Borneo Eco Tours and leave us a 5-star review, we really appreciate it! We're glad that you had a great trip with us here at Sabah Borneo and witnessed tons of Bornean wildlife and even the elusive Pygmy Elephant! So lucky! Witnessing them in their natural habitat is truly an amazing experience. Thank you for acknowledging the hard work of our staffs. Our team will let Vincent know that you're satisfied with his service. I'm sure he would be happy to hear that.
As we get many great guests such as yourself, we at Borneo Eco Tours strive to always step up our services no matter what to fulfil the needs of guest from across the globe to make their holidays a memory that they will hold most dear.
Do give us a follow on our Facebook and Instagram page at @borneoecotours to get the latest updates from us.
We hope to see you again in the next adventure!
Written 30 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Limbobski
Sorvagur, Faroe Islands56 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We had a great time at Sukau Rainforest Lodge for two nights. It is a fantastic experience. Er stayed at a villa that was excellent
Written 22 November 2023
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Hi Limbobski,
Thank you so much for choosing Borneo Eco Tours and leave us a 5-star review, we really appreciate it! We're glad that you had a great trip with us here at Sabah Borneo.
As we get many great guests such as yourself, we at Borneo Eco Tours strive to always step up our services no matter what to fulfil the needs of guest from across the globe to make their holidays a memory that they will hold most dear.
Do give us a follow on our Facebook and Instagram page at @borneoecotours to get the latest updates from us.
We hope to see you again in the next adventure!
Written 30 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Brendan W
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
Had a wonderful 2 week trip with Borneo ecotours. The trip included time in Sukau and Danum Valley and also summited Kinabalu.
The VIP though was Brandon at head office. Always kept us informed and when I made some changes midway through the trip he was on the ball and accommodated all of our requests.
Thank you for all your help Brandon.
The VIP though was Brandon at head office. Always kept us informed and when I made some changes midway through the trip he was on the ball and accommodated all of our requests.
Thank you for all your help Brandon.
Written 13 November 2023
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Hi 668brendanw,
Thank you so much for choosing Borneo Eco Tours and leave us a 5-star review, we really appreciate it! You review has made our day! We're glad that you had a great trip with us here at Sabah Borneo and have conquered the Mount Kinabalu! Congratulations! Thank you for acknowledging the hard work of our staffs. Our team will let Brandon know that you're satisfied with his service. I'm sure he would be happy to hear that.
As we get many great guests such as yourself, we at Borneo Eco Tours strive to always step up our services no matter what to fulfil the needs of guest from across the globe to make their holidays a memory that they will hold most dear.
Do give us a follow on our Facebook and Instagram page at @borneoecotours to get the latest updates from us.
We hope to see you again in the next adventure!
Written 30 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Britta B
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Family
We saw lots of wildlife on our trip, spending two nights at the Sukau Rainforest Lodge and another two at the Danum Valley Field Centre. This offered different experiences, neither of which we'd want to miss!
The guides were knowledgeable, friendly and professional, as well as wonderful with our kids.
The trip was very well organised and communication was excellent - we felt in safe hands, including during the transfers.
Our verdict: Highly recommended!
The guides were knowledgeable, friendly and professional, as well as wonderful with our kids.
The trip was very well organised and communication was excellent - we felt in safe hands, including during the transfers.
Our verdict: Highly recommended!
Written 8 November 2023
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Hi 893brittab,
Thank you so much for choosing Borneo Eco Tours and leave us a 5-star review, we really appreciate it! You review has made our day! We're glad that you had a great trip with us here at Sabah Borneo and witnessed tons of Bornean wildlife! Witnessing them in their natural habitat is truly an amazing experience. Thank you for acknowledging the hard work of our staffs. Our team will let them know that you're satisfied with their service. I'm sure they would be happy to hear that.
As we get many great guests such as yourself, we at Borneo Eco Tours strive to always step up our services no matter what to fulfil the needs of guest from across the globe to make their holidays a memory that they will hold most dear.
Do give us a follow on our Facebook and Instagram page at @borneoecotours to get the latest updates from us.
We hope to see you again in the next adventure!
Written 30 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Angela R
3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We enjoyed our time in Borneo very much! The accommodations were very comfortable and clean, the food was adequate and our guides were outstanding. From start to finish the trip was well organized and everyone went out of their way to see to our comfort. We saw 4 out of the Borneo 5, all we missed were the elephants. We would definitely recommend the trip!
Written 6 November 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi Angela R,
Thank you so much for choosing Borneo Eco Tours and leave us a 5-star review, we really appreciate it! We're glad that you had a great trip with us here at Sabah Borneo and witnessed tons of Bornean wildlife! Sorry you didn't get to see the Pygmy Elephant but that's another reason for you to come back for another adventure! Witnessing them in their natural habitat is truly an amazing experience. Thank you for acknowledging the hard work of our staffs. Our team will let them know that you're satisfied with their service. I'm sure they would be happy to hear that.
As we get many great guests such as yourself, we at Borneo Eco Tours strive to always step up our services no matter what to fulfil the needs of guest from across the globe to make their holidays a memory that they will hold most dear.
Do give us a follow on our Facebook and Instagram page at @borneoecotours to get the latest updates from us.
We hope to see you again in the next adventure!
Written 30 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Caroldove
Liverpool, UK80 contributions
Hi. Is anyone else having trouble booking a tour? Been trying for 3 weeks and have sent numerous emails. I understand it’s busy due to the borders only recently being opened but 3 weeks is an awfully long time. Never had an issue in previous years with communication so am wondering what’s wrong ? Thanks
Blipa
3 contributions
Hi,
I have emailed to the address listed regarding a booking for next August, I have sent a follow up before Christmas but haven’t heard anything. Could I have an alternative email to contact you please ?
Thanks. Catherine
nlamau
Kota Kinabalu District, Malaysia8 contributions
Hi Catherine, we've got your tickets, and our sales rep (Brandon) has responded to you. Please ensure our response did not end up in the spam or junk mail.
Sita Devi
1 contribution
I am a single, elderly (perfectly fit and healthy) woman from UK. I am aware the Lodge will charge me for 2 people even though I am alone. I am on a tiny budget. Borneo is a bucket list dream. Is it possible to access the rainforest by hiring my own taxi and doing it by myself? How would I do this and where would I stay? Would an indy hotel organise a taxi for me? I do hope some reader out there can help me with this! And thank you - I lived in Malaya as a child, 65 years ago, I want so much to re-visit this beautiful land before I leave the planet - but being poor gives certain limitations!
christineflanagan278
Rakaia, New Zealand61 contributions
hi if you look on line you will probably find tours for all budgets, they genuinely pick you up and take you by boat to the lodges, Have you looked at Airbnb they have places to stay, eg found this place 130 km from Sandakan( SUKAU VILLAGE VIEW STAY 2) you could get a taxi from sandakan
Vicky Stringer
Derby, UK9 contributions
Hi,
I’m staying in Kota Kinabalu, how is the best way to enquire about booking and prices?
Thank you
Hello Nils!
You can drop an email or call Borneo Eco Tours +6088-438300.
chrcindia
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India43 contributions
Hello! I am in touch with your tour consultant Danella Chan since last 11 days. I and my sister are looking for a good, professional tour company who can design 10 to 14 days PRIVATE tour of Sabah for bird watching and wildlife (in May or June 2019 with flexible dates). With the quotation of MYR 49730 for 12N/13D, I am told emphatically that...
"Please note that the quoted price is just an estimation as we have yet to receive the new rates for April 2019-March 2020. We will revised the new rates to you once it is out.hence I am not able to provide the exact tour price for you. The new rates could go higher between the estimation price or it may not have any difference at all." !!!...
What I would like to know is - is this a Company policy and this is how all your clients are put on hold??? With the price of 49730 MYR (not a small amount, you would agree), and booking being done well in advance by travellers, do you want me to wait indefinitely for the actual price? As Danella doesn't come across as warm and friendly person (though nothing personal about it), I would like to have reply from someone 'above' her. After all what we are looking for is a memorable and happy holiday! Also, no other tour company that we enquired with have put us on 'hold' like this!! Hope to receive a professional response.
John F
Setauket, NY260 contributions
We booked for in early last year for September. The rates were subject to revision then also. In part, I believe certain aspects of the rate structure are due to government regulations. The tour company also contracts the accommodations from others. In addition, one cannot travel to the Rain Forest Lodge without external authorization as it is a preserve. The changes in our initial quotes and final cost were a few percent.
Venus C
Macau, China670 contributions
Hello! Good to hear you have a fantastic time! May I ask you which tour you took? travel by boat one or overland one? thank you!
jccoffey
Melbourne, Australia357 contributions
I took the boat both ways to Sukau. Very comfortable and cover if it rains. Saw lots of wildlife on the way.
Joseph J D
1 contribution
Do you do tours of the organgutangs in Sepilok Rehab center from hotels in Kato Kinabalu
gazsambo
Saffron Walden, UK6 contributions
After a stay in Kuala Lumpur, we flew straight to Sandakan and stayed for 1 night there. The next morning, Borneo Eco Tours picked us up at the hotel, we did the Sepilok tour and the Sun Bear Sanctuary, before heading off by boat to Sukau Lodge.
After our stay at Sukau, we travelled back to Sandakan by boat, visited the rainforest centre and the War Memorial, which were both worthwhile, before getting the evening flight up to Kota Kinabalu for our stay there.
For us doing it in this order worked well, since we didn't have to cram 2 flights into a day of our holiday. However it depends if you're going to do any of the rainforest lodges in that area.
There are a few things to see in Sandakan, which could warrant a one or two day stay.
We ran out of time for the Agnes Kieth House and adjacent tea rooms.....next time...
Arifherekar
Karachi, Pakistan13 contributions
see i am basically intersted in taking photos of birds and wild life is this possible in 4/3 days ? from Pakistan moderately priced best time to go
Jochen W
Cologne, Germany5 contributions
Yes 3to4 days should be sufficient to make a lot of photos of birds.....