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Borneo Eco Tours were absolutely 1st class. Easy to communicate with, responded immediately and helped us organise use a customised tour of Borneo which was amazing. On time for every transfer. Totally reliable. I recommend them completely

Borneo Eco Tours were absolutely 1st class. Easy to communicate with, responded immediately and helped us organise use a customised tour of Borneo which was amazing. On time for every transfer. Totally reliable. I recommend them completely

From the first email with Borneo Eco Tours, the experience just went from strength to strength. Oviera was absolutely superb in booking our trip and was speedy with email replies despite the time difference. It was easy to book once we had confirmed our chosen tour.

When we arrived the hospitality/tour guides and itinerary was flawless. I have never been with a company before that was so organised as Borneo Eco Tours.
The staff, shout out to little Vincent was brilliant and looked after us throughout, confirming meet up times and checking we were happy with our room and dining. The tour itself was magical and managed to see the big 5 in the rainforest.

I can’t thank this company enough for all of their great organisation skills, friendliness and looking after us making this trip memorable and magical. Didn’t want to leave! thank you for everything! You have a wonderful team working for your company!

From the first email with Borneo Eco Tours, the experience just went from strength to strength. Oviera was absolutely superb in booking our trip and was speedy with email replies despite the time difference. It was easy to book once we had confirmed our chosen tour.

When we arrived the hospitality/tour guides and itinerary was flawless. I have never been with a company before that was so organised as Borneo Eco Tours.
The staff, shout out to little Vincent was brilliant and looked after us throughout, confirming meet up times and checking we were happy with our room and dining. The tour itself was magical and managed to see the big 5 in the rainforest.

I can’t thank this company enough for all of their great organisation skills, friendliness and looking after us making this trip memorable and magical. Didn’t want to leave! thank you for everything! You have a wonderful team working for your company!

We spent 3 days/2nights at this wonderful jungle lodge. My whole family really enjoyed the trip; we had my wife’s parents (in their early 80s) and my teen daughter and pre-teen son. Our guide, Sylvester, tailored our excursions perfectly to suit our needs, and presented some amazing sightings and near-sightings (we tracked to within 20~30m of a lone bull Borneo Pygmy Elephant.. not close enough to get a good view, but plenty of fresh foot prints and fresh dung.. it was thrilling!).. we saw Proboscis monkeys, Macaques, Oriental Pied Hornbills, Hawk Eagles, Leopard Cats, Palm Civets, Otter Civets, Flying Foxes, Loris (an incredible spot by Sylvester!).. and much, much more. The Lodge is super clean and comfortable, the staff and extremely friendly and the food was awesome!

We spent 3 days/2nights at this wonderful jungle lodge. My whole family really enjoyed the trip; we had my wife’s parents (in their early 80s) and my teen daughter and pre-teen son. Our guide, Sylvester, tailored our excursions perfectly to suit our needs, and presented some amazing sightings and near-sightings (we tracked to within 20~30m of a lone bull Borneo Pygmy Elephant.. not close enough to get a good view, but plenty of fresh foot prints and fresh dung.. it was thrilling!).. we saw Proboscis monkeys, Macaques, Oriental Pied Hornbills, Hawk Eagles, Leopard Cats, Palm Civets, Otter Civets, Flying Foxes, Loris (an incredible spot by Sylvester!).. and much, much more. The Lodge is super clean and comfortable, the staff and extremely friendly and the food was awesome!

Setting up the tour with Clareassah Ambu at the main office was so easy. Although we had a 14 hour time difference, emails were responded to promptly, questions were answered, changes were made and she set my trip exactly as I wanted. We had four personal guides, Jaimen, Shareezam, Laslie and Eddie. Each was exceptional in their knowledge of the area, answering of questions, ensuring we were safe and making sure we knew exactly what was going on with the next tour activity. We stayed at Sukau Rainforest Lodge, Utan Rainforest Lodge, Borneo Rainforest Lodge and Kinabalu Pines Resort. Each was unique and exceptional. The food was excellent and the tours at each lodge were thorough and displayed an exceptional aspect of the area. We saw so much wildlife, including elephants, and numerous bird species. I highly recommend using Borneo Eco Tours. They are founded locally, practice exceptional ecotourism, hire locals for all positions, and proudly share their remarkable country.

Setting up the tour with Clareassah Ambu at the main office was so easy. Although we had a 14 hour time difference, emails were responded to promptly, questions were answered, changes were made and she set my trip exactly as I wanted. We had four personal guides, Jaimen, Shareezam, Laslie and Eddie. Each was exceptional in their knowledge of the area, answering of questions, ensuring we were safe and making sure we knew exactly what was going on with the next tour activity. We stayed at Sukau Rainforest Lodge, Utan Rainforest Lodge, Borneo Rainforest Lodge and Kinabalu Pines Resort. Each was unique and exceptional. The food was excellent and the tours at each lodge were thorough and displayed an exceptional aspect of the area. We saw so much wildlife, including elephants, and numerous bird species. I highly recommend using Borneo Eco Tours. They are founded locally, practice exceptional ecotourism, hire locals for all positions, and proudly share their remarkable country.

We recent visited Borneo and travelled with Borneo Eco Tours. I cannot speak highly enough of the organisation itself and of all the tour guides and staff we met along the way.

We were travelling as a family of 5 (2 adults plus kids aged 11, 9 and 7).

The preparatory information and planning with Maxwell was brilliant. He was very responsive and answered all our questions, including in relation to the boat transfer from Sandakan to Sukau (which turned out to be absolutely brilliant).

Our tour started when we met Paul, our main guide, and the two Vincents. Paul was so knowledgeable throughout our trip, as were all our guides. The river trips were absolutely fantastic - we saw pygmy elephants on the way to the lodge on the first day! On subsequent trips we saw hornbills, snakes, lizards, monkeys, an orangutan, eagles, storks and many more!

Our kids were v well looked after and we always felt full confidence in their safety. They took part in Batik art, which is now hanging up at home.

The food was great, including for three of us who are vegetarian. All in all, the Sukau Rainforest Lodge was the best place I've ever stayed and Borneo Eco Tours the best tour company. Thank you

We recent visited Borneo and travelled with Borneo Eco Tours. I cannot speak highly enough of the organisation itself and of all the tour guides and staff we met along the way.

We were travelling as a family of 5 (2 adults plus kids aged 11, 9 and 7).

The preparatory information and planning with Maxwell was brilliant. He was very responsive and answered all our questions, including in relation to the boat transfer from Sandakan to Sukau (which turned out to be absolutely brilliant).

Our tour started when we met Paul, our main guide, and the two Vincents. Paul was so knowledgeable throughout our trip, as were all our guides. The river trips were absolutely fantastic - we saw pygmy elephants on the way to the lodge on the first day! On subsequent trips we saw hornbills, snakes, lizards, monkeys, an orangutan, eagles, storks and many more!

Our kids were v well looked after and we always felt full confidence in their safety. They took part in Batik art, which is now hanging up at home.

The food was great, including for three of us who are vegetarian. All in all, the Sukau Rainforest Lodge was the best place I've ever stayed and Borneo Eco Tours the best tour company. Thank you

Fantastic eco tour 3 day/2 night Kinabatangan wildlife safari from 29/3 to 31/3.
Seamless trip and found the Sukau Rain Forest Lodge great.
Tour was enhances by Yad our guide for the whole tour - his knowledge, explanations and animal spotting was amazing. We were also fortunate to see the BORNEO BIG 5.

Fantastic eco tour 3 day/2 night Kinabatangan wildlife safari from 29/3 to 31/3.
Seamless trip and found the Sukau Rain Forest Lodge great.
Tour was enhances by Yad our guide for the whole tour - his knowledge, explanations and animal spotting was amazing. We were also fortunate to see the BORNEO BIG 5.

We had many great encounters with the birds, monkeys, orangutans and elephants. Guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. Facilities and food were above my expectations. Overall experience was worth every penny.

We had many great encounters with the birds, monkeys, orangutans and elephants. Guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. Facilities and food were above my expectations. Overall experience was worth every penny.

My friend and I did a 3 night tour recently to sukau rainforest lodge and turtle island with Borneo eco tours. The tour company was exceptional. Very professional, great communication always and the guides/staff were all very knowledgeable, welcoming and friendly! Would definitely recommend this tour company for family and friends travelling to Borneo!

My friend and I did a 3 night tour recently to sukau rainforest lodge and turtle island with Borneo eco tours. The tour company was exceptional. Very professional, great communication always and the guides/staff were all very knowledgeable, welcoming and friendly! Would definitely recommend this tour company for family and friends travelling to Borneo!

I put together our trip to Malaysia and Borneo myself but was unsure about how to organise the jungle part of the trip...until I came across BET. They really do make it extremely simple. After my first enquiry I was allocated a tour consultant Clareassah (Clare), who basically organised everything, kept un touch right up to our tour start date and then followed up afterwards to check we'd had fun. We booked on to a 3 night tour, and the only requirement on our part was to get to Sandakan. We stayed in a local hotel the night before our tour and the following morning were picked up (with a few other travellers) by Jaffra, who was to be our tour guide for the duration. He took us straight to the orangutang rehab centre, then for lunch at a hotel in central Sandakan before we went to the jetty to jump onto a 12-16 passenger speedboat (covered) to take us on the 2.5 hour journey out into the sea and then down the Kinabatangan River to the Sukau Rainforest Lodge. (After our stay there the reverse process happened - river trip, lunch then a visit to the Rainforest Discovery Centre, because we had a late flight, but essentially the programme will be fitted to your flight timings).

The tour itself was organised extremely well - a morning and afternoon activity each day (mainly river cruises, but on one occasion a visit to the Bat Cave) and then a few other optional activities could be fitted in - a nature walk in the ground of the lodge, an evening nature slide talk and an afternoon orangutang talk (which was excellent - and in an air-conditioned room!). There was also time to relax at the pools in the lodge.

The lodge itself was very good (I was worried that it might be a bit too 'eco', but actually the villa was rather luxurious!). Our villa was one of the furthest down the boardwalk and we did have to beware of macaques that sometimes blocked our way (they didn't seem to like me). The central facilities were good and I particularly liked the dining area right on the river. The food was very good given the circumstances - some delicious cooked to order breakfasts, including omelettes, eggs, chapatis, and always a 'cooked there and then' option at the evening buffet - often massive and delicious prawns!

Overall extremely happy with the tour company, the lodge and the fabulous staff members of BET. We've already recommended them to various friends. Thank you Clare and Jaffra in particular! (oh and yes, we did see the big 5!)

I put together our trip to Malaysia and Borneo myself but was unsure about how to organise the jungle part of the trip...until I came across BET. They really do make it extremely simple. After my first enquiry I was allocated a tour consultant Clareassah (Clare), who basically organised everything, kept un touch right up to our tour start date and then followed up afterwards to check we'd had fun. We booked on to a 3 night tour, and the only requirement on our part was to get to Sandakan. We stayed in a local hotel the night before our tour and the following morning were picked up (with a few other travellers) by Jaffra, who was to be our tour guide for the duration. He took us straight to the orangutang rehab centre, then for lunch at a hotel in central Sandakan before we went to the jetty to jump onto a 12-16 passenger speedboat (covered) to take us on the 2.5 hour journey out into the sea and then down the Kinabatangan River to the Sukau Rainforest Lodge. (After our stay there the reverse process happened - river trip, lunch then a visit to the Rainforest Discovery Centre, because we had a late flight, but essentially the programme will be fitted to your flight timings).

The tour itself was organised extremely well - a morning and afternoon activity each day (mainly river cruises, but on one occasion a visit to the Bat Cave) and then a few other optional activities could be fitted in - a nature walk in the ground of the lodge, an evening nature slide talk and an afternoon orangutang talk (which was excellent - and in an air-conditioned room!). There was also time to relax at the pools in the lodge.

The lodge itself was very good (I was worried that it might be a bit too 'eco', but actually the villa was rather luxurious!). Our villa was one of the furthest down the boardwalk and we did have to beware of macaques that sometimes blocked our way (they didn't seem to like me). The central facilities were good and I particularly liked the dining area right on the river. The food was very good given the circumstances - some delicious cooked to order breakfasts, including omelettes, eggs, chapatis, and always a 'cooked there and then' option at the evening buffet - often massive and delicious prawns!

Overall extremely happy with the tour company, the lodge and the fabulous staff members of BET. We've already recommended them to various friends. Thank you Clare and Jaffra in particular! (oh and yes, we did see the big 5!)