Reviews

We booked a 4-day, 3-night tour to Sipadan. Borneo Ecotours booked us into the Borneo Divers Mabul Resort. This was a place geared for diving and it had very good facilities for scuba divers. It was a 4-min boat ride from Semporna. The accommodation was either shared bungalows or rooms in a three-storey building. We had a room in the building. There was a swimming pool with filtered sea water, so it was pleasant because there was no chlorine smell.

The room we stayed in was clean, very large and comfortable. The only problem is that the air conditioner faced the bed and so it could get quite cold. All the meals were taken at the Mabul Resort restaurant, which served good buffets. We particularly enjoyed the barbecued crabs and the fresh coconut juice drunk from a coconut. The meal included very fresh fruits.

The Resort organised scuba dives to Sipadan and around. They were professionally done and it was great to see schools of bumphead parrotfish near Sipadan. Non-divers accompanied divers to Sipadan for snorkelling sessions. So there was interesting activities for all.

We booked a 4-day, 3-night tour to Sipadan. Borneo Ecotours booked us into the Borneo Divers Mabul Resort. This was a place geared for diving and it had very good facilities for scuba divers. It was a 4-min boat ride from Semporna. The accommodation was either shared bungalows or rooms in a three-storey building. We had a room in the building. There was a swimming pool with filtered sea water, so it was pleasant because there was no chlorine smell.

The room we stayed in was clean, very large and comfortable. The only problem is that the air conditioner faced the bed and so it could get quite cold. All the meals were taken at the Mabul Resort restaurant, which served good buffets. We particularly enjoyed the barbecued crabs and the fresh coconut juice drunk from a coconut. The meal included very fresh fruits.

The Resort organised scuba dives to Sipadan and around. They were professionally done and it was great to see schools of bumphead parrotfish near Sipadan. Non-divers accompanied divers to Sipadan for snorkelling sessions. So there was interesting activities for all.

An incredible trip end to end - once in a life time experience with excellent care from the Borneo Eco Tours team.

We were met at the airport by Jai our guide and had a brief stop in Sandakan before heading to the jetty for our trip to Selingan (Turtle) Island. Heading into the Sulu Sea in a convoy of speed boats excited our children no end. Jai was our family’s guide and nothing was too much trouble. He got us the best seats at dinner, the best viewing for turtle watching etc. Selingan in paradise. Accommodation is basic but clean and works - comfy bed, good AC, your own bathroom. We had two rooms between four of us. Food likewise is plentiful, wholesome and fine for a day (rice, curry, stir fried meats, baked fish etc). On Selingan we snorkelled with clown fish, saw monitor lizards in the wild, saw turtle hatchlings appear naturally in the sand and make their way to sea and then saw a turtle lay her eggs. My children were allowed to name the turtle (Sandy) as she’d never laid on Selingan before. The trip was incredible and we thought it couldn’t get better but it did!

We transferred back to Sandakan(bit of a bumpier crossing back - fine but not sure if do it on rougher sea!) and met our new guide Rahman who would take us to Sukau. After lunch we took a boat out to sea and down the Kinabatangan River stopping to see crocodiles and Proboscis along the way. Sukau is heaven - you’re met by the whole team in welcome, given a cold towel and a drink and introduced to the lodge ( it was like being in White Lotus without the murder). We had two deluxe rooms which were comfortable and spacious. During our time we managed to see all of the Borneo big five from the river or the jungle board walk going for morning, afternoon and after dark river tours. Nothing was too much trouble here - I left my sunglasses by the pool and they arrived at our table at dinner later that day. The staff are to a man excellent and proud of the resort. Rahman however was our star - even taking us out in a small boat as a family when the rest of our group were elsewhere. His eye for wildlife, knowledge and sense of humour were fantastic and made our holiday. This is a more luxury experience than Selingan - food is delicious and varied, there’s a riverside bar as well as a lounge bar so we complimented our evenings with great wine and mocktails. You have a sarong in your room which you’re encouraged to wear for dinner which gives a fun vibe.

We’ve arrived back exhausted but elated we would 100% recommend this trip. Our kids are 7 and 11 - youngest was tired at times but pushed through. Oldest has come away inspired to travel more and see nature up close. Thank you to Lisa, Jai and Rahman for an brilliant trip.

An incredible trip end to end - once in a life time experience with excellent care from the Borneo Eco Tours team.

We were met at the airport by Jai our guide and had a brief stop in Sandakan before heading to the jetty for our trip to Selingan (Turtle) Island. Heading into the Sulu Sea in a convoy of speed boats excited our children no end. Jai was our family’s guide and nothing was too much trouble. He got us the best seats at dinner, the best viewing for turtle watching etc. Selingan in paradise. Accommodation is basic but clean and works - comfy bed, good AC, your own bathroom. We had two rooms between four of us. Food likewise is plentiful, wholesome and fine for a day (rice, curry, stir fried meats, baked fish etc). On Selingan we snorkelled with clown fish, saw monitor lizards in the wild, saw turtle hatchlings appear naturally in the sand and make their way to sea and then saw a turtle lay her eggs. My children were allowed to name the turtle (Sandy) as she’d never laid on Selingan before. The trip was incredible and we thought it couldn’t get better but it did!

We transferred back to Sandakan(bit of a bumpier crossing back - fine but not sure if do it on rougher sea!) and met our new guide Rahman who would take us to Sukau. After lunch we took a boat out to sea and down the Kinabatangan River stopping to see crocodiles and Proboscis along the way. Sukau is heaven - you’re met by the whole team in welcome, given a cold towel and a drink and introduced to the lodge ( it was like being in White Lotus without the murder). We had two deluxe rooms which were comfortable and spacious. During our time we managed to see all of the Borneo big five from the river or the jungle board walk going for morning, afternoon and after dark river tours. Nothing was too much trouble here - I left my sunglasses by the pool and they arrived at our table at dinner later that day. The staff are to a man excellent and proud of the resort. Rahman however was our star - even taking us out in a small boat as a family when the rest of our group were elsewhere. His eye for wildlife, knowledge and sense of humour were fantastic and made our holiday. This is a more luxury experience than Selingan - food is delicious and varied, there’s a riverside bar as well as a lounge bar so we complimented our evenings with great wine and mocktails. You have a sarong in your room which you’re encouraged to wear for dinner which gives a fun vibe.

We’ve arrived back exhausted but elated we would 100% recommend this trip. Our kids are 7 and 11 - youngest was tired at times but pushed through. Oldest has come away inspired to travel more and see nature up close. Thank you to Lisa, Jai and Rahman for an brilliant trip.

Loved our time at Sukau Rainforest Lodge. Seeing the sights by water is so much fun and the guides were really excellent in viewing critters from a far and bringing the boat in for a closer view. It was really awe inspiring for them to see this little 'something' and sure enough it was something we would want to see up close. Loved it! The entire package just worked well. Lovely accommodations, delicious meals, enough activities to keep one as busy as desire, and abundant viewing of various animal species.

Loved our time at Sukau Rainforest Lodge. Seeing the sights by water is so much fun and the guides were really excellent in viewing critters from a far and bringing the boat in for a closer view. It was really awe inspiring for them to see this little 'something' and sure enough it was something we would want to see up close. Loved it! The entire package just worked well. Lovely accommodations, delicious meals, enough activities to keep one as busy as desire, and abundant viewing of various animal species.

We spent 3 nights on a boat from Pangkalanbun with our guide Diaz and the brilliant crew. We stayed on boat no 5 which had an open deck, and 2 air conditioned cabins ( soo needed) Our time on the boat was magical and we loved cruising and spotting the varied wildlife.

On our way to feeding stations we had a couple of awesome intimate encounters with orangutans. The feeding stations themselves were extremely busy and crowded with tourists.

We loved visiting the conservation centre and planting trees- highly recommend this.

Some memorable guests v crew card games and workouts! And the most amazing food. Overall a very memorable trip.

We spent 3 nights on a boat from Pangkalanbun with our guide Diaz and the brilliant crew. We stayed on boat no 5 which had an open deck, and 2 air conditioned cabins ( soo needed) Our time on the boat was magical and we loved cruising and spotting the varied wildlife.

On our way to feeding stations we had a couple of awesome intimate encounters with orangutans. The feeding stations themselves were extremely busy and crowded with tourists.

We loved visiting the conservation centre and planting trees- highly recommend this.

Some memorable guests v crew card games and workouts! And the most amazing food. Overall a very memorable trip.

This was the perfectly organized tour with professional guides and beautiful experiences. All worked as planned.
I booked the trip a year ago and was faced with some flight changes. The operator could easily plan around them.
Good accommodation, able and punctual drivers, knowledgeable guides and great sights all around.
We had a fantastic holiday!

This was the perfectly organized tour with professional guides and beautiful experiences. All worked as planned.
I booked the trip a year ago and was faced with some flight changes. The operator could easily plan around them.
Good accommodation, able and punctual drivers, knowledgeable guides and great sights all around.
We had a fantastic holiday!

Best trip ever - States at the Sukau Rainforest Lodge - super place and everything was great, food,accomodation, vist Cruise trips etc a

Best trip ever - States at the Sukau Rainforest Lodge - super place and everything was great, food,accomodation, vist Cruise trips etc a

Our staying in the Sukau Rainforest Lodge have been truly amazing. Our was excellent. The cruises on the river were exciting and we managed to see a lot of wildlife thanks to the experience of out guide. I world highly recommend it!!

Our staying in the Sukau Rainforest Lodge have been truly amazing. Our was excellent. The cruises on the river were exciting and we managed to see a lot of wildlife thanks to the experience of out guide. I world highly recommend it!!

We had a great time staying at the Sukau Rainforest Lodge and our guide, Jimmy, was exceptional. He was very knowledgeable about the environment, the animals, the local culture and the gustatory of conservation in the area. We were able to see the Borneo big 5 (orangutan, hornbill, Pygmy elephants, crocodile, proboscis monkey) and many other animals. We also did the Sepilok orangutan rehabilitation center and rainforest discovery center. Both were also good experiences. We had our teenage children with us and they loved the resort, searching for the animals, and all of the information Jimmy shared with them. The Sukau Rainforest Lodge is very comfortable and the meals were delicious. And, we enjoyed meeting other travelers staying at the lodge.

We had a great time staying at the Sukau Rainforest Lodge and our guide, Jimmy, was exceptional. He was very knowledgeable about the environment, the animals, the local culture and the gustatory of conservation in the area. We were able to see the Borneo big 5 (orangutan, hornbill, Pygmy elephants, crocodile, proboscis monkey) and many other animals. We also did the Sepilok orangutan rehabilitation center and rainforest discovery center. Both were also good experiences. We had our teenage children with us and they loved the resort, searching for the animals, and all of the information Jimmy shared with them. The Sukau Rainforest Lodge is very comfortable and the meals were delicious. And, we enjoyed meeting other travelers staying at the lodge.

We had the most amazing honeymoon thanks to Borneo Eco Tours. Oviera responded incredibly quickly to all our emails and answered all our queries to create such a special tour for us at the two lodges we most wanted to visit (Sakura Rainforest Lodge and Danum Valley Lodge) which were both spectacular. We lucked out with wildlife including Pygmy elephants and wild orangutans! All of our guides were super friendly and knowledgeable. Massive thank you for all your help Oviera!

We had the most amazing honeymoon thanks to Borneo Eco Tours. Oviera responded incredibly quickly to all our emails and answered all our queries to create such a special tour for us at the two lodges we most wanted to visit (Sakura Rainforest Lodge and Danum Valley Lodge) which were both spectacular. We lucked out with wildlife including Pygmy elephants and wild orangutans! All of our guides were super friendly and knowledgeable. Massive thank you for all your help Oviera!