Reviews

Fantastic experience start to finish. Communication from the company was great, very responsive, planned every aspect of the trip. We did the river cruise trip at Sakai rainforest lodge. Saw so much wildlife and the guides were so knowledgable. Overall a very special place and highly recommend this tour company.

Fantastic experience start to finish. Communication from the company was great, very responsive, planned every aspect of the trip. We did the river cruise trip at Sakai rainforest lodge. Saw so much wildlife and the guides were so knowledgable. Overall a very special place and highly recommend this tour company.

Fantastic 6 day/7night tour with BET. We were a group of x10 (mostly over 65's) and had a a wonderful time. We have one night in Sandakan followed by 3 nights in the amazing Sukau Rainforest Lodge (which was exceptional) All of the lodge staff were amazing - special thanks to Melaine, Azliena and Maisarah for all your friendly smiles and assistance with the group. The rooms were beautiful, and the meals were great - we even celebrated a birthday there with the staff arranging a delicious cake and singing!
We were very lucky and saw the Big 5 in the WILD!! thanks to our guide Jimmy and captain Raihan. The rainforest was an unforgettable experience :)
We then went to Sepilok and visited the Orangutan Sanctuary, Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Sandakan Memorial and Rainforest Discovery Centre. It was all so wonderful - and I highly recommend the RDC Nocturnal tour for those who are able.
Thank you to Brandon and the entire team at Borneo Eco Tours. See you all again in 2026.

Fantastic 6 day/7night tour with BET. We were a group of x10 (mostly over 65's) and had a a wonderful time. We have one night in Sandakan followed by 3 nights in the amazing Sukau Rainforest Lodge (which was exceptional) All of the lodge staff were amazing - special thanks to Melaine, Azliena and Maisarah for all your friendly smiles and assistance with the group. The rooms were beautiful, and the meals were great - we even celebrated a birthday there with the staff arranging a delicious cake and singing!
We were very lucky and saw the Big 5 in the WILD!! thanks to our guide Jimmy and captain Raihan. The rainforest was an unforgettable experience :)
We then went to Sepilok and visited the Orangutan Sanctuary, Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Sandakan Memorial and Rainforest Discovery Centre. It was all so wonderful - and I highly recommend the RDC Nocturnal tour for those who are able.
Thank you to Brandon and the entire team at Borneo Eco Tours. See you all again in 2026.

This was a truly memorable trip. All the unique and interesting animals that we saw - a remarkable experience. The guides were friendly and skilled at their work and opened our eyes to the diversity of the natural world. I think everyone needs to have an adventure like this at least once.

This was a truly memorable trip. All the unique and interesting animals that we saw - a remarkable experience. The guides were friendly and skilled at their work and opened our eyes to the diversity of the natural world. I think everyone needs to have an adventure like this at least once.

We went on a private tour to see the Orang Utans. All went perfectly well. The guide Mathew was very experienced. Thanks for the trip. We felt very confortable and will remember that day.

We went on a private tour to see the Orang Utans. All went perfectly well. The guide Mathew was very experienced. Thanks for the trip. We felt very confortable and will remember that day.

What a fantastic, if gruelling, experience experiencing the sights and sounds of Borneo with Borneo Eco Tours (BET).

We spent time in Kota Kinabalu, Sakau Rainforest Lodge and Utan Rainforest Lodge. An itinerary was proposed by BET in advance of the trip which set out the activities to be covered and these were delivered as described. Each of the guides were attentive to our needs, turned up on time and delivered interesting and knowledgeable information relating to the relevant activity. The itinerary was jam packed, which meant that we were regularly up early and undertaking activities throughout the day. If you are looking for a restful and relaxing experience then this tour is not for you, but if you are looking to get the most out of your time in Borneo then this tour certainly delivers. The tour concentrates on the plants and animals of Borneo and we were lucky enough to see a huge range of animals and birds including four of the Borneo big five, Irrawaddy dolphins, ground cuckoos, fireflies, slow loris and a moonrat, to name but a few.

The level of service at the two rainforest lodges was second to none, in particular the Utan Lodge, were for one day we were the only guests.

For a fantastic Borneo experience, then strap in and enjoy the BET managed experience.

What a fantastic, if gruelling, experience experiencing the sights and sounds of Borneo with Borneo Eco Tours (BET).

We spent time in Kota Kinabalu, Sakau Rainforest Lodge and Utan Rainforest Lodge. An itinerary was proposed by BET in advance of the trip which set out the activities to be covered and these were delivered as described. Each of the guides were attentive to our needs, turned up on time and delivered interesting and knowledgeable information relating to the relevant activity. The itinerary was jam packed, which meant that we were regularly up early and undertaking activities throughout the day. If you are looking for a restful and relaxing experience then this tour is not for you, but if you are looking to get the most out of your time in Borneo then this tour certainly delivers. The tour concentrates on the plants and animals of Borneo and we were lucky enough to see a huge range of animals and birds including four of the Borneo big five, Irrawaddy dolphins, ground cuckoos, fireflies, slow loris and a moonrat, to name but a few.

The level of service at the two rainforest lodges was second to none, in particular the Utan Lodge, were for one day we were the only guests.

For a fantastic Borneo experience, then strap in and enjoy the BET managed experience.

We really loved our 2 night 3 day tour to Sakua Rainforest Lodge with Jimmy of Borneo Eco Tours. Jimmy was a great tour guide with tons of experience.

The lodge was delightful with good food, nice rooms and well maintained facilities.

The boat ride to and from Sandakan was really interesting if a bit long. Our family definitely preferred it to riding by car. And it allowed us to see the subtle changes from coastal mangrove forests to the rainforest. Dotted along the way are river villages that are only accessible by boat. Jimmy was knowledgeable about those communities. On our way in we saw endangered Pygmy Elephants on the river bank which was an unexpected treat.

Once we were at the lodge we used a smaller less noisy boat for tours. Each of our 3 river safaris took different routes into tributaries along the Kinabatangan River. We saw more primates on afternoon cruises and more birds in the morning. We did manage to see an orangutan in the wild which was truly incredible but lucky.

The lodge only has wifi in the main building and not in the chalet rooms. My teens were quick to go there during free time. My husband and I preferred the pool.

My only complaint was the booking process. I tried to book for a trip that included Turtle Island. They told me it was it sold out. I was able to book it direct through Crystal Quest for the same date. Jimmy and our other tour mates were there at the same time. We saved money, but I would have paid for the convenience. I think they kept most of your bags so you didn’t lug them for one night.

We really loved our 2 night 3 day tour to Sakua Rainforest Lodge with Jimmy of Borneo Eco Tours. Jimmy was a great tour guide with tons of experience.

The lodge was delightful with good food, nice rooms and well maintained facilities.

The boat ride to and from Sandakan was really interesting if a bit long. Our family definitely preferred it to riding by car. And it allowed us to see the subtle changes from coastal mangrove forests to the rainforest. Dotted along the way are river villages that are only accessible by boat. Jimmy was knowledgeable about those communities. On our way in we saw endangered Pygmy Elephants on the river bank which was an unexpected treat.

Once we were at the lodge we used a smaller less noisy boat for tours. Each of our 3 river safaris took different routes into tributaries along the Kinabatangan River. We saw more primates on afternoon cruises and more birds in the morning. We did manage to see an orangutan in the wild which was truly incredible but lucky.

The lodge only has wifi in the main building and not in the chalet rooms. My teens were quick to go there during free time. My husband and I preferred the pool.

My only complaint was the booking process. I tried to book for a trip that included Turtle Island. They told me it was it sold out. I was able to book it direct through Crystal Quest for the same date. Jimmy and our other tour mates were there at the same time. We saved money, but I would have paid for the convenience. I think they kept most of your bags so you didn’t lug them for one night.

8 day wildlife tour from sepilok to sukau to danum valley. Loved every minute. Excellent friendly knowledgeable guides. Gil, Vincent and Jad were our guides and all wonderful. Great food and accommodation. Saw amazing wildlife in beautiful locations. Definitely recommend. Our kids were 5, 8 and 9yo at time and loved it.

8 day wildlife tour from sepilok to sukau to danum valley. Loved every minute. Excellent friendly knowledgeable guides. Gil, Vincent and Jad were our guides and all wonderful. Great food and accommodation. Saw amazing wildlife in beautiful locations. Definitely recommend. Our kids were 5, 8 and 9yo at time and loved it.

It was a great trip and very good service by all staff from Sukau Rainforest Lodge. We saw and photograph the big 5 on our first day :)

Guides Nat, Jamil and Sam were fantastic.

Guide Nat took us for the boat trip from Sandakan on the way in and we saw rhinocerus hornbill and crocodile on the way in. We then took the 2 pm elephant cruise led by Guide Jamil who found the Borneo Pygmy Elephants at 3 pm and we spend 1.5 hours just with the elephants :)

After that we found and saw the orang Utan and the proboscis monkeys.

Hence , we were glad to have found the big 5 before 6 pm on day 1.

We saw many more animals on the subsequent days including a rare helmeted hornbill. We also saw the babies of 4 of the big 5 - crocodile baby, elephant baby, proboscis baby and orang utan baby.

Guide Sam took us to gomentong caves the next day. It was a great experience and we saw an orang utan mum and baby on a nest :)

Great experience. 5 stars

It was a great trip and very good service by all staff from Sukau Rainforest Lodge. We saw and photograph the big 5 on our first day :)

Guides Nat, Jamil and Sam were fantastic.

Guide Nat took us for the boat trip from Sandakan on the way in and we saw rhinocerus hornbill and crocodile on the way in. We then took the 2 pm elephant cruise led by Guide Jamil who found the Borneo Pygmy Elephants at 3 pm and we spend 1.5 hours just with the elephants :)

After that we found and saw the orang Utan and the proboscis monkeys.

Hence , we were glad to have found the big 5 before 6 pm on day 1.

We saw many more animals on the subsequent days including a rare helmeted hornbill. We also saw the babies of 4 of the big 5 - crocodile baby, elephant baby, proboscis baby and orang utan baby.

Guide Sam took us to gomentong caves the next day. It was a great experience and we saw an orang utan mum and baby on a nest :)

Great experience. 5 stars

Well organised, quick to respond, reliable pick ups, all very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and great wildlife spotters on drives.

Well organised, quick to respond, reliable pick ups, all very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and great wildlife spotters on drives.