Guest Reviews

Great Experience!

We had the most amazing holiday arranged with Borneo Eco Tours, we stayed at Sepilok Forest Edge Resort and Sukau Rainforest Lodge both incredible! The hotel staff and our guide where great, with chefs also able to accommodate for gluten free food for coeliacs. We could not thank them enough, we would highly recommend it! Thank you Clare, who helped us book our trip and made the experience seamless, Jed, our guide incredible at spotting wildlife, and the chefs who were so carful and prepared amazing gluten free food for us!

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience — Farhan of BorneoEcoTours is Simply Extraordinary If you are searching for the finest eco tour guide in all of Sabah, look no further than Farhan of BorneoEcoTours. My friend and I had the extraordinary privilege of spending nine unforgettable days under his expert guidance through the lush, biodiverse jungles of Borneo — and I can say without hesitation that Farhan elevated what was already a remarkable destination into a truly transcendent experience. From the moment we set out, it was clear we were in the hands of someone who doesn’t merely know the jungle — he speaks it. Farhan is nothing short of a walking encyclopedia, effortlessly weaving together the natural history, behavior, and ecological significance of every creature we encountered: from the rarest endemic birds to elusive mammals and reptiles found nowhere else on Earth. His knowledge wasn’t just impressive — it was infectious, deepening our wonder at every turn. What truly set Farhan apart, however, was his extraordinary gift as a spotter. Time and again, he would detect birds with his naked eye that I could barely locate through my 600mm telephoto lens. It was humbling — and utterly thrilling. But he didn’t stop there. Farhan possesses a rare understanding of light, angles, and positioning that speaks directly to the heart of a wildlife photographer. He consistently placed us for the optimal shot, anticipating animal movement and behavior with an instinct that no amount of training alone can teach. Farhan was also wonderfully flexible and attuned to our goals. He listened, he adapted, and he crafted each day’s itinerary around our priorities — never making us feel rushed, and always making us feel like the journey was entirely our own. The result? He didn’t just meet our expectations. He surpassed them, again and again. Borneo is a destination that speaks for itself — but Farhan made it sing. If you are a wildlife enthusiast, a photographer, or simply someone who wants to experience this magical corner of the world at its fullest depth, do not hesitate. Book with Farhan. You will not simply take a tour — you will carry the experience with you for the rest of your life. — A grateful and deeply impressed traveler

Great fun, very well organised, surpassed all expectations. Our guide was excellent and wildlife fantastic 👌🏻

Can’t fault great experience

An amazing way to experience Borneo

We had a truly incredible experience right through from start to finish on the 3D 2N Kinabatangan Wildlife Safari. Everything was organised so well, with the highlights being seeing orangutans both in the wild and in conservation, river cruises with so much wildlife up close, and staying in such a beautiful accomodation right in the rainforest. Haiman was our guide who looked after us the whole time, going above and beyond to make sure we were always looked after. This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience we will remember forever and are so glad we made the decision to choose this organisation.

Beyond magical – we saw the Big 5 and a giant orangutan!

We just finished an unforgettable 4-day jungle stay at Sukau Rainforest Lodge with Borneo Eco Tours. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The lodge is beautiful and perfectly integrated into the rainforest. Our guide, Jorge, was absolutely phenomenal. His knowledge and ability to spot wildlife are world-class. Thanks to him, we managed to see the "Big 5"! The absolute highlight happened on our final day. We encountered a huge male orangutan at a distance of only 4-5 meters. We were completely alone with him, and it was such an intense, magical moment that we will never forget. If you are visiting Borneo, we highly recommend Borneo Eco Tours - simply amazing!

Excellent tour company

The most well organized tour company. Borneo Eco Tours didn't miss a beat. The itinerary, the lodging, the transportation, the guides & naturalists were all excellent. Highly recommend this tour company for the Borneo Big 5 experience.

Best Provider in Borneo

I highly recommend Borneo Eco Tours as a preferred company for a trip to Borneo. Our great experience started with Cindy who was so awesome and great in communication. The tour itself has everything planned, to the point where you feel like everything has been planned two steps ahead of you - you will not be bored and or exhausted. We were so lucky to have Maison as our guide throughout the whole trip - he was was outstanding, so passionate, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in making the experience special. His wildlife spotting skills are next level, and he made the whole trip feel very personal. We stayed at Sukau Rainforest Lodge for two nights and loved every moment of it. It’s such a unique experience—perfect for couples looking for something a bit different without sacrificing comfort. We were lucky enough to see almost the entire Borneo Big 5 during our stay (the only exception being orangutans around the lodge, though we did spot them earlier at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre). The wildlife here is truly incredible. The lodge itself is fantastic, and the food exceeded expectations—there was always plenty of choice, and everything we tried was delicious.

Fantastic stay at Borneo Rainforest Lodge

We stayed 4 days in the Danum Valley at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge. Our Jungle room was very comfortable and clean. Food was buffet style, tasty and varied. Staff were very helpful at all tim

Seamless booking experience and spectacular animal encounters!

Thank you Borneo ecotours for a wonderful experience at Sukau Rainforest Lodge and Borneo Rainforest Lodge! Thank you to Lisa that addressed all our questions throughout the planning stage. The guides that facilitated our animal sightings were exceptional, our rooms at both lodges beautiful, and all the staff outstanding! We wrote separate reviews for each lodge and tours, all 5*. Memorable experience and spectacular animal encounters! The bonus Blue Rings Reef was stunning! Thank you Lisa (Borneo Ecotours office), guide Farhand, naturalist Asinjan, guide Jean, Night cruise guide (sorry I cannot recall name but you spotted so many birds, the flying fox, snake during the darkness of the night-you were remarkable), guide Zac, guide Cleff, Naturalist Calixtus, restaurant staff Maguel, snorkling guides Redwan and Hairee, the amazing masseuse at BRL, and all the staff at SRL and BRL. Outstanding job for making this tour such a memorable experience for us, THANK YOU!

Great company, great tour!

We have just finished a 4D,3N tour with this company and can’t recommend them highly enough. From the initial contact we made when planning our trip through to the trip itself, everything was amazing. We were lucky enough to get Clare as our booking coordinator after making the first contact and she was brilliant. She answered the numerous questions we had promptly and thoroughly and was always on hand to help. Before we could even ask her she confirmed that as we were travelling with our 2yr old son she would ensure that we had a car seat to use when travelling by road and a smaller lifejacket when on the river. Someone who is forward thinking like that make travelling so much easier and she is a real asset to the company. As for the tour itself, everything was planned meticulously and when they said they’d pick you up at a certain time they were there early. The guides we had (Vincent Yatin and Ashraaf) were great with our little boy and were so knowledgeable when it came to the flora and fauna. Answering all the questions we had while being very personable and genuinely enjoying their job. Out on safari we were able to spot the Borneo Big 5 (even if the orangutan was for mere seconds, we’re counting it!) and with the guides all being in contact with each other they were able to take us directly to a point of interest if an animal showed itself. While on the river we stayed in Sukau lodge which was beautiful and the staff there were also incredible, they even helped us to celebrate our son’s second birthday and the food they provide is both plentiful and delicious. Honestly, I’m usually hesitant to recommend companies to friends in case they have a bad experience but I’ve already told friends who have asked about BET as I’m confident they would have as good as an experience as us. Thank you so much for everything.