Reef Dawn Patrol
Snorkel or dive alongside scientists as the reef wakes, logging coral recruits and manta sightings.
Experience
Curate your rhythm between reef and rainforest
Whether you seek restorative solitude, immersive field work, or family adventures, our hosts choreograph every moment around the tides and canopy.
Signature experiences
Each stay includes guided encounters that honour Borneo's ecosystems and communities.
Firefly Mangrove Voyage
Evening river drift with Indigenous naturalists, tracing firefly constellations and proboscis monkey roosts.
Orchard-to-Table Atelier
Harvest D200 Black Thorn, D197 Musang King, and D214 Tupai King durian before tasting Kampung, Durio dulcis, Durio kutejensis, and Durio graveolens flights in plant-based degustations with our culinary team.
Organised explorations beyond the reserve
Extend your stay with curated day trips led by our hosts and Sabah partners. Each experience is private, includes conservation briefings, and returns guests to the reserve by nightfall.
Sepilok Orangutan Encounter
Observe rehabilitated orangutans and sun bears at Sepilok while supporting wildlife corridors in Lower Kinabatangan.
Kundasang Highlands & Dairy
Visit Desa Dairy Farm, sample kelulut (stingless bee) honey, and soak in Poring Hot Springs surrounded by montane fern gardens.
Mari Mari Cultural Village
Learn traditional crafts, bamboo cooking, and river rituals with Sabah’s Dusun, Rungus, and Murut hosts in a respectful village immersion.
Stingless Bee & Vanilla Collective
Tour community-run kelulut apiaries and small-batch vanilla farms near Tuaran, tasting honey infusions and pairing them with reserve-grown cacao.
Sabah Spring Circuit
Cycle and soak through Kipungit, Poring, and Moroli River springs with picnic lunch and optional canopy walkway add-on.
Mount Kinabalu summit push
A two-day, one-night ascent designed for strong trekkers who want to pair Borneo Reserve with Southeast Asia’s highest peak.
Standing at 4,095 metres, Mount Kinabalu rises over 300 metres taller than Japan’s Mount Fuji. We coordinate priority permits, park fees, transport, and acclimatisation hikes while our preferred mountain guides lead the climb. Post-expedition, return to the reserve for contrast bathing, halotherapy, and nutrient-dense meals crafted for recovery.
Day 0Park arrival & acclimatisation
Evening transfer to Kinabalu Park HQ, premium lodge check-in, gear fitting, and mountain safety briefing over botanist-led dinner.
Day 1Rainforest ascent
Guided hike from Timpohon Gate to Laban Rata (6 km) with interpretive stops, sunset mobility session, and high-altitude supper.
Day 2Summit & recovery
02:00 summit push to Low’s Peak for sunrise, celebratory brunch at park HQ, and transfer back to the reserve for halotherapy, contrast baths, and nutrient-rich dinner.
Best windows: March–April and September–early November when weather is most stable. Maximum six guests per departure keeps guide ratios at 1:3.
Plan your summit support
Amenities & wellness rituals
Spaces designed for restoration after reef dives, summit climbs, or quiet days in the canopy.
Volcanic saltwater horizon pool
Infinity edge carved into ancient lava rock with hydrotherapy benches, underwater soundscapes, and sunset aperitivo service.
Jungle apothecary spa
Kelulut honey compresses, bamboo percussion massage, and cacao body masks infused with reserve-grown botanicals.
Movement & sound studio
Aerial silks, slow-flow yoga, and rainforest sound bathing led by resident practitioners with panoramic canopy views.
Observation deck & library
20-inch telescope, hydrophone listening lounge, and climate-controlled archive of indigenous oral histories and reef data.
Borneo craft atelier
Residencies featuring Dusun weaving, Bajau boat carving, and batik natural dyeing with guest participation.
Extend the impact
“Borneo Reserve shows how regenerative tourism can finance local marine conservation while immersing travellers in deep cultural exchange.”