Ultimate 9-Day Borneo Wildlife Bike Safari

by 10Adventures

Region

Borneo

Duration

9 days

Guided Status

Guided

Difficulty

Moderate

D-Score™

N/A - Unknown

Overview

Few places on earth have the incredible wildlife that Borneo boasts! Explore the wild side of this island by bike on the incredible Ultimate Borneo Wildlife Bike Safari. The Ultimate Borneo Wildlife Bike Safari is an unforgettable cycling experience that takes you to the perfect ocean, vibrant jungle, and charming villages of Borneo to find wildlife. Ride past the legendary rock spires of Bako National Park, watching flocks of migratory birds take to the skies. Ride in a boat over crocodile waters to Santubong National Park, where frogs sing in the waterfalls. The Ultimate Borneo Wildlife Bike Safari takes you to Satang Island, where you’ll don your snorkelling mask and swim alongside newly-hatched sea turtles. Ride into Matang National Park, where rehabilitated orangutans smile at you from the trees. A luxurious oceanside resort in Sematan beckons you with dinners of fresh seafood, and the unbelievable sunsets over white sand beaches will lull you to sleep. The Ultimate Borneo Wildlife Bike Safari is a fantastic way to see the biodiversity of Borneo, so don’t miss out! The Ultimate Borneo Wildlife Bike Safari is an unforgettable cycling experience that takes you to the perfect ocean, vibrant jungle, and charming villages of Borneo to find wildlife. Ride past the legendary rock spires of Bako National Park, watching flocks of migratory birds take to the skies. Ride in a boat over crocodile waters to Santubong National Park, where frogs sing in the waterfalls. The Ultimate Borneo Wildlife Bike Safari takes you to Satang Island, where you’ll don your snorkelling mask and swim alongside newly-hatched sea turtles. Ride into Matang National Park, where rehabilitated orangutans smile at you from the trees. A luxurious oceanside resort in Sematan beckons you with dinners of fresh seafood, and the unbelievable sunsets over white sand beaches will lull you to sleep. The Ultimate Borneo Wildlife Bike Safari is a fantastic way to see the biodiversity of Borneo, so don’t miss out! This tour is based in 3-star hotels, national park lodges, and resorts. The lodges offer unique rooms with great locations.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Kuching, Heritage Trail ride

12 km 0 m

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Arrival in Kuching, Heritage Trail ride

Day 2: Ride to Bako National Park

32 km 0 m

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Ride to Bako National Park

Day 3: Boat ride to Santubong National Park

Boat ride to Santubong National Park

Day 4: Cycling to Matang

40 km 0 m

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Cycling to Matang

Day 5: Cycling to Fairy Cave

42 km 0 m

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Cycling to Fairy Cave

Day 6: Ride to Gunung Gading National Park

64 km 0 m

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Ride to Gunung Gading National Park

Day 7: Ride to Sematan

36 km 0 m

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Ride to Sematan

Day 8: Transfer to Kuching

Transfer to Kuching

Day 9: Goodbye, Borneo!

Goodbye, Borneo!

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers

Catering services

Accommodation arrangements

Bike rental

Mechanical support

Support vehicle following all rides

About the Borneo

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.

USD 2625

per person

Go to Provider

Why Choose This Tour?

Cycle along coastline, near mountains, through charming villages, and into the jungle.
Find wildlife including orangutans, hornbills, sea turtles, deer, and more in national parks and while snorkelling.
Relax after rides on coastal resorts, eating fresh local seafood and watching the sunset.
Explore the jungle at night, finding vibrant orchids and frogs of every colour.
Arrival in Kuching, Heritage Trail ride: You made it to Borneo!
You’ll have some time to settle in your hotel before meeting your group and guide for the first adventure of your Borneo cycling tour.
You’ll pedal off through the vibrant main square of the old part of the city, getting a chance to peruse the Main Bazaar for snacks or souvenirs.
Cross the river on a sampan ferry steered with oars to reach Fort Margherita, built Charles Brooke in 1879 and named after his wife.
Don’t worry, those cannons aren’t loaded anymore!
Then, it’s off for a relaxing sunset dinner on the bank of the Sarawak River.
Ride to Bako National Park: Day 2 begins with a ride to the gorgeous Bako National Park.
On the way, you’ll ride through the quaint fishing village of Kampong Muara Tebas, where a tasty seafood lunch awaits.
Spend some time exploring the neat, century-old temple perched over Bako Bay.
Once you reach Bako, you’ve got a full day of trekking and wildlife finding ahead!
Your guide will help you find proboscis monkeys, wild birds, and fascinating plant species.
Keep an eye out for the park’s signature rock formations on the beach.
Then, you can enjoy another evening trek into the park to find nocturnal animals before settling into bed.
Boat ride to Santubong National Park: Two boat trips?
We’re getting spoiled on this trip!
Today, your tour of Borneo continues towards the beautiful Mount Santubong.
Keep an eye out for migratory birds along the coast.
You’ll get comfortable at the jungle resort, which overlooks the beach.
Grab lunch before heading to the Santubong waterfall, where you can don your swimsuit and enjoy the cool water.
You’ll then jet off on the boat through the nearby mangroves to find animals and exotic birds.
Cycling to Matang: The morning begins with a scenic ride along the mangrove-lined coastline, offering panoramic views of Mount Santubong.
Along the way, the ride passes through the charming Malay fishing villages of Buntal and Pasir Pandak, ideal spots for observing migratory birds against the stunning coastal backdrop.
The journey continues to the foothills of Mount Serapi, where the group settles in for the night at a tranquil retreat.
In the evening, a leisurely stroll to a nearby jungle stream provides the chance to spot the colorful Bornean frogs in their natural habitat.
Cycling to Fairy Cave: The day begins with a ride from the Retreat at Serapi to the Fairy Cave.
The cycling route and the cave itself are surrounded by striking karst formations, making the journey a visual delight.
The Fairy Cave features a massive chamber perched halfway up a mountain, with formations dating back to the Jurassic period.
A series of stairs leads to the chamber entrance, where the first glimpse of the vast interior and the views beyond the cave are truly breathtaking.
The area is also home to bats and swiftlets, adding to the natural wonder of the site.
After exploring the cave, the group is transferred to Bau town for lunch before returning to Serapi for the night.
Ride to Gunung Gading National Park: The next leg of your cycling adventure through Borneo follows the coastline to the Sampadi River.
Along the way you’ll pass remote beaches, peat swamp forest, and many species of local birds.
Once you get to the river, you and your bike will cross on a neat car ferry to continue riding on the other side.
You’ll stop in Lundu for lunch with an ocean view, and then ride the last leg to Gunung Gading National Park.
You might be able to spot (hopefully not smell) a blooming Rafflesia, the largest and smelliest flower in the world.
The ride ends at a pretty oceanside resort, where you can spend the evening cooling off in the pool with sunset views over the beach.
Ride to Sematan: Day 7 begins with breakfast near the pool before you’ll depart along the seaside.
You’ll cycle to Sematan, a lovely town with a busy fish market.
Enjoy lunch by a waterfall before your final cycling stretch along a stunning white sand beach to tonight’s oceanside resort.
You’ll enjoy dinner while the sun sets over the water.
Transfer to Kuching: Today, enjoy the beautiful beach before it’s time to be transferred back to Kuching.
A generous seafood dinner awaits to celebrate the end of your journey.
Goodbye, Borneo!: All too soon, it’s time to head home.
Enjoy a final breakfast before your transfer to the airport in Kuching.
Safe travels!