Kuala Lumpur, Sabah and Gaya Island9 nights, 10 womenSep 2027Into the Wild
OverviewYou've had Borneo on the list for years. The trouble is finding someone with the same budget, the same diary and the same appetite for a jungle at dawn. So we've found them for you.
Nine nights, ten women and the wild orangutans of Borneo. From a soft landing in Kuala Lumpur to dawn on the Kinabatangan River, an ancient rainforest and a private island to finish, with every detail handled from the moment you land.
Trip details
Trip length
9 nights, Thursday to Monday
Price
From £9,495
September 2027
Dates
HighlightsWild orangutans, ancient rainforest and a private island
Eye to eye with orangutans
Feeding time at Sepilok, then boat safaris on the Kinabatangan and your best chance of meeting wild orangutans in the Danum Valley.
Life on the river
Sunrise and sunset cruises in search of proboscis monkeys, hornbills and, with luck, pygmy elephants.
The ancient rainforest
The canopy walkway, waterfall swims and a sunrise from the lookout in one of the oldest rainforests on Earth.
Barefoot on Gaya Island
Two nights on a private island for spa, snorkelling and a farewell dinner on the sand.
Day by day
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Days One to Three: A soft landing in Kuala Lumpur
Meet the group at Heathrow for the evening direct flight to Kuala Lumpur. Private transfer to The RuMa Hotel near the Petronas Towers. Sleep, swim, spa, then rooftop cocktails as the city lights up, a private food and heritage tour and a welcome dinner. On day three, a short flight to Sandakan and afternoon feeding time at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
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The RuMa Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, for two nights, then a lodge near Sepilok.
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Breakfast daily and a welcome dinner in Kuala Lumpur.
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The flight is around 13 hours, so the first day is gentle on purpose.
Days Four and Five: Life on the Kinabatangan
Sunrise and sunset boat safaris in search of wild orangutans, proboscis monkeys, hornbills and, with luck, pygmy elephants. Night walks, and dinner under the canopy.
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Sukau Rainforest Lodge, right on the river.
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All meals on the river.
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Expert naturalist guides with you on every safari.
Days Six and Seven: The Danum Valley
Deep into one of the oldest rainforests on Earth. The canopy walkway, waterfall swims, a sunrise from the lookout and your best chance of meeting wild orangutans in their own world.
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Borneo Rainforest Lodge, riverside chalets in protected forest.
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All meals in the Danum Valley.
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Not a trek, but expect heat, humidity and some uneven jungle paths.
Days Eight to Ten: Gaya Island, then home
Fly to Kota Kinabalu and step onto a boat to your private island resort. Spa, snorkelling, a long lunch and a farewell dinner on the sand as the sun goes down. On Sunday, fly home via Kuala Lumpur, landing in London on Monday morning.
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Gaya Island Resort.
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Breakfast and a farewell dinner on the beach.
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Short on time? Ask about the 7-night Essentials version.
[ where you'll stay ]
Handpicked, every night
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A design-led boutique hotel near the Petronas Towers, with an infinity pool and spa to sleep off the flight.
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A small, much-loved lodge right on the river, where the wildlife comes to you.
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Riverside chalets deep in protected forest, with the canopy walkway on your doorstep.
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A private island hideaway for the final chapter: spa, sea and nowhere you need to be. Plus one night in a lodge near Sepilok. All stays subject to availability.
The detailsEverything taken care of
Included
Return economy flights from London Heathrow
All internal flights, boats and private transfers
9 nights in handpicked hotels and lodges
Breakfast every day
All meals on the Kinabatangan River and in the Danum Valley
A welcome dinner in Kuala Lumpur and a farewell dinner on Gaya Island
Expert local naturalist guides and park fees
Your host with you throughout, camera in hand, and an edited gallery of you
A pre-trip video meet so you know the group before you go
Not included
Travel insurance (required)
Other lunches and dinners in Kuala Lumpur, Sepilok and on Gaya Island
Spa treatments
Drinks beyond those listed
Gratuities
Prices from £9,495 with a room of your own, or from £7,295 sharing a twin. Final prices are confirmed at booking and subject to availability.
Your host
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Cat Rainey
Cat has spent 18 years planning extraordinary trips and events for other people, from London 2012 and the Paris 2024 Olympics to Formula 1 and the FIFA World Cup. She founded Eventuelle in 2023, and Little Black Passport is the club she always wanted for herself.
She hosts the trips herself, sorts every detail before you land, and makes sure you come home in the photos.
FaqCommon questions
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Return flights from London, handpicked hotels, private transfers, the experiences in the itinerary, most dinners, a host with you from start to finish and your photos. Each trip page lists exactly what's in and what isn't.
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No. Most women book on their own. You'll meet the group on a video call before you go, and by the first dinner it won't feel like travelling alone.
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Join the founding members list and we'll be in touch as soon as booking opens, with first choice of rooms and dates. Then it's a relaxed chat to make sure the trip is right for you before you pay a deposit.
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Every booking is financially protected, and we'll walk you through the cancellation terms before you pay anything. Travel insurance is required for every trip.
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Yes, your own room is standard. If you'd rather share a twin with a friend or another guest, there's a lower price for that.
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Women who'd rather go than wait. Founders, CEOs, busy professionals and mums who can afford the trip but have never had the right person, or the right week, to go with.
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