Behind every unforgettable Borneo journey is careful planning, local knowledge and a team committed to making each experience meaningful. For travellers, choosing the right tour operator is an important part of that journey. We are therefore proud to share that Borneo Eco Tours has been recognised with the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2026.
The award reflects the consistently positive experiences shared by travellers who have explored Sabah with us. It also represents something we value deeply: the confidence our guests place in us to manage their journey from the first enquiry until the final farewell.
For 36 years, Borneo Eco Tours has been making memories for guests and travellers, introducing visitors from around the world to Sabah’s remarkable wildlife, landscapes and communities. This recognition is a meaningful reflection of that enduring commitment.
Making Borneo Easier to Experience
A journey through Sabah may involve several destinations, different modes of transportation and carefully timed wildlife activities.
Guests might travel overland from Kota Kinabalu to the foothills of Mount Kinabalu, fly to Sandakan or Lahad Datu, continue by boat along the Kinabatangan River, and venture even farther into remote forest reserves.
Borneo Eco Tours brings these individual elements together into one connected itinerary.
Our team plans the routes, transfers, accommodation and activities while considering the practical details that can make a significant difference to a holiday. This allows travellers to focus on the experience itself instead of managing the logistics behind it.
Experiences for Different Ways of Travelling
Not every traveller comes to Borneo for the same reason.
Some arrive with a lifelong dream of seeing an orangutan in the wild. Others hope to photograph rare birds, explore rainforest ecosystems, learn about local cultures or simply spend time somewhere far removed from their everyday routines.
Our journeys are developed to suit these different interests. They may include wildlife cruises along the Kinabatangan, stays at Sukau Rainforest Lodge and Utan Rainforest Lodge, rainforest walks, birdwatching, cultural encounters, island visits or extensions to other parts of Sabah.
Rather than viewing each destination as a separate stop, we design itineraries that allow travellers to understand how Sabah’s landscapes, wildlife and communities are connected
What This Recognition Means to Us
The Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2026 is a meaningful indication that the experiences we create have left a positive impression on our guests.
For Borneo Eco Tours, success is not measured only by how many places are included in an itinerary. It is also reflected in whether a journey feels well organised, whether guests feel supported and whether they leave with a greater appreciation of Borneo.
The reviews behind this award help us understand what travellers value most—from responsive planning and smooth transfers to the knowledge of our guides and the quality of the experiences offered throughout their stay.
They also remind us that, after 36 years of making memories for guests and travellers, there is always room to improve.
A Continuing Commitment to Responsible Travel
Tourism can play a positive role when it encourages people to value the places they visit.
We believe a journey should benefit more than the traveller alone. It should support local employment, strengthen appreciation for wildlife and natural habitats, and encourage responsible behaviour within environmentally sensitive destinations.
This principle continues to guide how we develop and operate our experiences.
As we celebrate the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2026, we remain focused on creating journeys that are professionally managed, locally grounded and meaningful to the people who experience them.
To every traveller who has chosen to explore Sabah with Borneo Eco Tours, thank you for placing your journey in our hands and for allowing us to be part of your memories over the past 36 years.
Your Borneo story begins with curiosity. Let us help you experience where it leads.
Inspired to experience Borneo for yourself? Explore unforgettable journeys with Borneo Eco Tours, discover wildlife-rich stays at Sukau Rainforest Lodge, and venture deeper into nature at Utan Rainforest Lodge. Start planning your next Borneo adventure today.