{"id":2103,"date":"2018-05-14T02:42:30","date_gmt":"2018-05-14T02:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/?p=2103"},"modified":"2024-01-11T14:45:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T06:45:00","slug":"escape-to-the-luxurious-side-of-the-heart-of-borneo-at-borneo-rainforest-lodge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/escape-to-the-luxurious-side-of-the-heart-of-borneo-at-borneo-rainforest-lodge\/","title":{"rendered":"Escape to the Luxurious Side of the Heart of Borneo at Borneo Rainforest Lodge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you think that staying in the Bornean jungle in the middle of nowhere will be a pretty daunting experience for you and one that\u2019s- Hmm.. Not appealing? Well, you might just change your mind if the destination you\u2019re heading to is Borneo Rainforest Lodge.<br \/>\nYou don\u2019t have to sacrifice the finer things in life in order to experience Borneo\u2019s astounding natural beauty and wonders. At Borneo Rainforest Lodge, you will be able to enjoy the Bornean rainforest and sight wildlife in pure luxury. That is, if budget is the least of your concerns.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2118\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2118\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2118 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Borneo-Rainforest-Lodge-Aerial-View-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Borneo-Rainforest-Lodge-Aerial-View-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Borneo-Rainforest-Lodge-Aerial-View-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2118\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Borneo Rainforest Lodge: Aerial view of Borneo Rainforest Lodge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2119\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2119\" style=\"width: 812px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2119 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Borneo-Rainforest-lodge-Main-Lodge-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"812\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Borneo-Rainforest-lodge-Main-Lodge-4.jpg 812w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Borneo-Rainforest-lodge-Main-Lodge-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Borneo-Rainforest-lodge-Main-Lodge-4-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Borneo-Rainforest-lodge-Main-Lodge-4-720x479.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2119\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Borneo Rainforest Lodge lobby. Photo courtesy of Borneo Rainforest Lodge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/tours\/borneo-rainforest-lodge\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-soft\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#48ACC9;border-color:#3a8aa1;border-radius:9px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#7fc5da;border-radius:9px;text-shadow:none\">  Book a Borneo Rainforest Tour with us now! <\/span><\/a>\n<p>The luxurious Borneo Rainforest Lodge is nestled within the remote expanses of Danum Valley, and makes for the perfect sweet escape in the wilderness of Borneo. Danum Valley is named as Sabah\u2019s second UNESCO World Heritage Site and this undisturbed ancient tropical rainforest is home to over 120 species of mammals, which 10 are primate species including the vulnerable orangutans, as well as large mammals such as the Borneo pygmy elephants, Bornean sun bear, clouded leopard and many other wildlife wonders!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2125\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2125\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2125 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/orangutan-1-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/orangutan-1-.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/orangutan-1--300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2125\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A male flange orangutan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2126\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2126\" style=\"width: 577px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Red-leaf-Monkey.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"577\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Red-leaf-Monkey.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Red-leaf-Monkey-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2126\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Orange langgur monkey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In order to access this jungle paradise, you will need to drive from Lahad Datu to the award winning lodge, which will be an adventure in itself. The ride will be bumpy, but rest assured that it will also be a comfortable one, with stops along the way to check out some exotic flora and fauna before arriving to your destination.<br \/>\nUpon arrival, you\u2019ll be greeted by the smiling faces of the lodge staff who will welcome you with a refreshing drink and a fragrant <em>pandan<\/em>\u00a0garland around your neck before you head to your room to settle down and freshen up for the day&#8217;s activities.<\/p>\n<p>Your time in Danum Valley will be decorated with exploring nature trails and trekking the jungles of beautiful Borneo to spot birds and mammals, and stopping at a waterfall for a nice cooling dip in the rock pools. At night, be treated to a night drive to spot the nocturnal wildlife in Danum Valley.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2127 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Rainforest-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Rainforest-.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Rainforest--300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><br \/>\nBorneo Rainforest Lodge has a few accommodation options that varies in terms of comfort and luxury. Here is a list of room type available at the lodge that guests can choose from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard Chalet<\/li>\n<li>Deluxe Chalet (Jungle view)<\/li>\n<li>Deluxe Chalet (River view)<\/li>\n<li>Premium Deluxe (River view)<\/li>\n<li>Single-Storey Premium Villa<\/li>\n<li>Double-Storey Premium Villa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want a simple and straightforward accommodation, then staying at the Standard Chalet is a good option for you. The chalet has an en-suite bathroom and even an outdoor deck for you to go out to and savour the panoramic view of Danum Valley\u2019s rainforest.<br \/>\nThe Deluxe Chalets is a more spacious option that\u2019s suitable for guests with children, and has an outdoor deck and a tub to dip into for a refreshing cleanse after your time spent in the great outdoors. There are two Deluxe Chalet variations for you to choose from, which is the Jungle View and the River View.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2123\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2123\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2123 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Borneo-Rainforest-Lodge-Dlx-Tub-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Borneo-Rainforest-Lodge-Dlx-Tub-2.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Borneo-Rainforest-Lodge-Dlx-Tub-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2123\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Outdoor tub. Photo courtesy of Borneo Rainforest Lodge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2122\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2122\" src=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Borneo-Rainforest-Lodge-Dlx-Room-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Borneo-Rainforest-Lodge-Dlx-Room-2.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Borneo-Rainforest-Lodge-Dlx-Room-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Deluxe Room. Photo courtesy of Borneo Rainforest Lodge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/tours\/borneo-rainforest-lodge\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-soft\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#48ACC9;border-color:#3a8aa1;border-radius:9px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#7fc5da;border-radius:9px;text-shadow:none\">  Book a Borneo Rainforest Tour with us now! <\/span><\/a>\n<p>Borneo Rainforest Lodge recently completed its 10 units of Premium Deluxe rooms. This room type has a more modern touch to it with glass windows and a spacious balcony with a small private pool where you can enjoy the river scenery in sheer comfort. The twin-bedded room is most suitable for a family group of up to 5 persons.<br \/>\nThe single storey and double storey Premium Villas on the other hand, are a whole level of comfort and luxury. Most suitable for those who want to experience pure luxury in the heart of Borneo\u2019s rainforest, the villas are incredibly spacious, with its own private infinity pool, and a balcony with a panoramic view of such amazing natural wonders.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2129\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2129\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Borneo-Rainforest-Lodge-Dlx-Room-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Borneo-Rainforest-Lodge-Dlx-Room-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Borneo-Rainforest-Lodge-Dlx-Room-1-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2129\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Deluxe Room. Photo courtesy of Borneo Rainforest Lodge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2121\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2121\" style=\"width: 713px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Restaurant--1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"713\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Restaurant--1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Restaurant--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Restaurant--768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Restaurant--1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Restaurant--2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Restaurant--720x479.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2121\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Borneo Rainforest Lodge restaurant. Photo courtesy of Borneo Rainforest Lodge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>All in all, if you should be stranded in the middle of the jungle, be stranded in style at Borneo Rainforest Lodge. So if\u00a0you&#8217;re ready for an adventure in the great unknown that&#8217;s coupled with comfort and luxury, here&#8217;s a list of\u00a0\u00a0Must-Bring items to prepare you for it:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Leech socks<\/li>\n<li>Binocular<\/li>\n<li>Raincoat<\/li>\n<li>Enough clothing<\/li>\n<li>Swimming attire<\/li>\n<li>Trekking shoes<\/li>\n<li>Mosquito repellent<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/tours\/borneo-rainforest-lodge\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-soft\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#48ACC9;border-color:#3a8aa1;border-radius:9px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#7fc5da;border-radius:9px;text-shadow:none\">  Book a Borneo Rainforest Tour with us now! <\/span><\/a>\n<p>Check out more wildlife tours up on our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/tours\/wildlife.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a><\/strong>.<br \/>\nFor inquiries, drop us an email at info@borneoecotours.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you think that staying in the Bornean jungle in the middle of nowhere will be a pretty daunting experience&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":2546,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31,46,5,15],"tags":[],"featured_post":[],"class_list":["post-2103","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-activities","category-birding","category-travels","category-wildlifes"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2103","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2103"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2103\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5366,"href":"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2103\/revisions\/5366"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2546"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2103"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2103"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2103"},{"taxonomy":"featured_post","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured_post?post=2103"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}