Guest Reviews

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, excellent organisation

We have just returned from a 10 day trip to Borneo with a personalised itinerary created and managed for us by Borneo Eco Tours. I have been impressed by Borneo Eco Tours' professionalism from my first enquiry email, as Lisa worked with us to build a personalised itinerary that suited our individual preferences, responding quickly to all our requests. Borneo Eco looked after us from the moment we landed in Borneo until the day we left and everyone we met was friendly, helpful and professional. The logistics were all managed very efficiently and communicated clearly. We were always picked up on time, and transport was comfortable and safe. Guides and drivers all went out of their way to make sure that we enjoyed our trip, including Eddie in KK, Arnold in Sandakan and Sukau, and Saiben in Utan. I would have no hesitation in recommending Borneo Eco Tours as a reliable, professional and friendly eco tour operator.

Well organised tour company in a slice of paradise

My husband, elderly parents and I took the 3 day, 2 night tour to Sakau Rainforest Lodge. Communication with Borneo Eco Tours was seamless. The whole tour worked like clockwork from pickup at our hotel in Sandakan to our drop off at the end of day three. The accommodation at Sakau was beautiful and all the staff worked tirelessly to make our stay super special. We were so lucky to encounter all the Borneo big 5. Our guide Jumaidi was delightful and went to great lengths to make sure we all got to see all the wildlife we were hoping for. Jumaidi even took my parents on an extra tour to see a herd of elephants as they had been resting when the rest of the group saw them. This was way above what was expected of him but he didn't want them to miss out on such a special encounter. Jumaidi is a huge asset to this well run company. Highly recommended, I would use Borneo Eco Tours again in a heartbeat.

Good company, reliable

This is one of the biggest operators in Borneo and we were very happy with the tour they organised for us, to Sukau Lodge on the Kinabatangan river. Transport was all arranged for us, and punctual, and the guides we had spoke good English and we're knowledgeable. We also went to Lankayan island but didn't book through them as booking direct with Lankayan was cheaper and that also worked out fine with pick ups and drop off back to our hotel or airport on the mainland

Stunning trip with an exceptional operator

From first contact with William and the booking team we knew we were in good hands. Great communication helping us plan, competitively priced compared to other operators - and the actual trip was incredible. Transfers were seamless, guides were brilliant, lodges were lovely - we saw orangutans, elephants, Proboscis monkeys, macaques, Crocodiles, hornbills. A trip never to forget, organised for us by an exceptional team.

Friendly and organised

Couldn’t recommend this company more! What impressed me most was the seamless organisation, they anticipated all your needs and questions which meant you could truly relax and enjoy your trip. Every member of staff was friendly, helpful and knowledgable. Their passion for sustainability and the environment was wonderful.

Amazing adventure

We LOVED our adventure! Borneo Exo Tours is so organized and professional. They think of everything for your vacation so you are able to just enjoy it. The planning was incredible easy with emailing back and forth, our accommodation were luxurious, and we loved the guides and how they took care of transportation and lunch on our travel days. 10/10 recommend!

Fantastic Borneo Adventure

Exceeded our expectations. 3day/2night package. It was exceptionally well organised from start to finish. The guides and staff were all friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. The Eco Lodge accommodation was very comfortable and restaurant was good. We saw lots of wildlife including elephants, monkeys, crocodiles and even an orangutan!

Unforgettable Adventure with a Top-Tier Team!

Just returned from an incredible trip with Borneo Eco Tours, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. From start to finish, the experience was seamless and truly special. A huge thank you to my tour consultant, William, who helped organize everything. He addressed every single question I had during the planning phase, making the entire process stress-free and seamless. Our guide, Vincent, truly made the trip. He is incredibly knowledgeable, articulate, and has a great sense of humor that kept us laughing throughout. Beyond his expertise, he was so considerate, caring, and helpful, always ensuring I was comfortable and getting the most out of every moment. If you’re looking for a professional, well-organized, and deeply personal way to see Borneo, look no further. Highly recommend!

Borneo Adventure

We have just concluded our 7 day/6 night tour (BB10F - reversed) with Borneo Eco Tours - what an amazing experience from start to finish. We booked direct and William managed our enquiry right the way through to the finer details whilst on tour. Nothing was too much trouble. We booked direct so we could go first to Selingan (turtle) island - no UK companies will do this as the FCDO do not recommend travel. It is perfectly safe and you can get travel insurance to cover (High Risk Voyager). Totally worth doing and such an incredible experience. We then went to the Orangutan Centre, Sun bear rescue centre and Sukau Rainforest Lodge. The guides are brilliant, the villas are wonderful and the food good. Wildlife spotting amazing. We then went to Kota Kinabola for island hopping and the mountain trip. Again the driver and guides were great. A special shout out to our driver Raydo who picked us up at 3.15am to take us to the airport for our early flight. Highly recommend Borneo Eco Tours.