Paradesa Borneo

On the tropical island of Borneo, we tackle two countries, 8 international crossings and 1,370 kilometers in 12 cycling days! We cycle end-to-end, travelling East to West from the Malaysian state of Sarawak, to ends in style in the eastern Sabah state, and along the way cross the border into the Kingdom of Brunei. 

We start by riding out of the charming capital of Sarawak, Kuching, on mostly flat terrain through thick mangrove forests, paddy fields and plantations. Passing through a fascinating mix of fishing villages, rustic old towns, remote national parks and vibrant coastal cities, the first half of the ride allow you to discover Sarawak's interesting mix of tribal cultures and fascinating wildlife.

After a relaxing rest day at the seaside resort city of Miri, we continue the second half of the trip by crisscrossing into the Kingdom of Brunei, the richest oil rich country in the world, to discover it’s colorful mosques and rural villages.

Entering Malaysia state of Sabah is the final and most challenging leg of the trip.  The dramatic mountains of the Crooker Range offered stunning landscape and tough climbs before the thrilling descend down from the base camp of Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Borneo, to our final destination of Kota Kinabalu.

Trek, Pedal & Paddle the best of Sarawak’s rainforest and explore amazing rainforest, spectacular scenery, fascinating wildlife, real locals and delicious tribal cuisines in this active 8 days 7 nights trip.

After a scenic 45 minutes car trip, ride off to our first stop Wind Caves to walk through the dark caverns where you can hear the bats hanging from the ceiling of the cave as well as the searching for swiftlet bird nests on the cave wall! Then head off road to discover some hidden gold mines whilst tackling some of the rocky trails leading us to our half way point for refreshments and a visit to the impressive Fairy Caves. After the caves its off road again to experience the challenging up and downhill of the Rainforest trails! We will then load up our bikes and head off to town for a well deserved lunch.

Rain or shine we always ride! A good level of fitness is required for this tour and some off road experience would be an advantage. No Helmet, No Ride!

Trek, Pedal & Paddle the best of Sarawak’s rain-forest and explore amazing rain-forest, spectacular scenery, fascinating wildlife, real locals and delicious tribal cuisines in this compact 5 days 4 nights trip.

A three days ride to explore the diversity of amazing Borneo from the mountainous interior to the coastal mangroves. Stunning Borneo rainforest, spectacular scenery, fascinating wildlife, real locals and delicious tribal cuisine make this an unmissable experience.

A Wildlife Explorer's Dream: meet the wild-man of Borneo, the orangutan; catch sight of indigenous tropical hornbills and elusive sea turtles; fall asleep to the unique sounds of jungle nature at night; and so much more.

A once in a lifetime expedition to observe Borneo wildlife in their natural habitat inside six of the best National Parks in Sarawak. The journey will take you overland on two-wheels, crossing of rivers and ocean by boat as well as trekking through dense tropical rainforest, in both daylight and in total darkness.

With terrains and habitats that ranges from tropical mountainous jungle to mangroves estuary, this bike trail offers a huge variety of tropical wildlife and plants species for you to explore and photograph at an intimate but safe distance. The ultimate wildlife experience awaits you in this four days long bike safari expedition in the heart of exotic Borneo.

This exploration bike holiday provide a unique insight into the wildlife of Borneo as well as it’s beautiful western coast. We cycle on quiet trails lined with coconut tree to explore long stretches of beaches and scenic areas around Lundu and Sematan.

Our tour start off with a bang by taking a boat trip to a beautiful turtle island in the South China Sea. After a night at the orangutan sanctuary, we ride west to explore the beautiful coastal provinces, visiting friendly fishing villages on our leisurely cycle. We ride through the stunning mountain scenery of Gunung Gading National Park on the way to a beach resort in Lundu. 

We end our cycling on the coast of the Sematan Town, where the beaches are seemingly endless. A great four days ride to explore Borneo’s wildlife, culture, scenery and of course the beautiful coastline!

Explore on two-wheels the diversity of amazing Borneo from the mountainous interior to the coastal mangroves. Stunning Borneo rainforest, spectacular scenery, fascinating wildlife, real locals and delicious tribal cuisine make this an unmissable experience.

The Ultimate Two-Wheels Explorer’s Choice: kick-start from the majestic interior mountain range and pedal down to spectacular coastal national parks; and en-route, meet mankind’s closest relative, the Orangutan. Fully immerse yourself in the tropical rainforest by trekking in the jungle, kayaking down serene mountain streams and dipping yourself under cool waterfall. To top it all off, discover the hospitality (or is it the hostility?) of Sarawak’s legendary Head-Hunters and indulge yourself in tropical cuisines with fresh ingredients of jungle produces and ocean catches. Open up your senses and take in all the sight, sound & taste of this eight-days unique Borneo rainforest cycling adventure around Kuching, the irresistible cultural and historical center of mystical Sarawak.  

Pedal across western Borneo to explore the best national parks for sightings of amazing array of exotic tropical wildlife. This is a trip that takes in a diverse range of landscapes and habitats, including some amazing riding and is relatively compact at just eight days.

A Wildlife Explorer's Dream: meet the wild-man of Borneo, the orangutan; catch sight of indigenous tropical hornbills and elusive Irrawaddy Dolphin; fall asleep to the unique sounds of jungle nature at night; and so much more.

A once in a lifetime expedition to observe Borneo wildlife in their natural habitat inside seven of the best National Parks in Sarawak. The journey will take you overland on two-wheels, crossing of rivers and ocean by boat as well as trekking through dense tropical rainforest, in both daylight and in total darkness.

With terrains and habitats that ranges from tropical mountainous jungle to mangroves estuary, this bike trail offers a huge variety of tropical wildlife and plants species for you to explore and photograph at an intimate but safe distance. The ultimate wildlife experience awaits you in this nine-days bike safari expedition in the heart of exotic Borneo.

Following the trail of the White Rajahs in the bygone era in their conquest to suppress the rebellious Headhunters, ride into the Iban Heartland of authentic long houses, interior waterways and rustic forts. This trip runs Kuching to Batang-Ai.

Explore on two-wheels into the heartland of the legendary Dayaks, once feared headhunters of Borneo. Navigate the remote interior riverways and ride the outback country lanes to travel among the Dayak people.

Discover how their history intertwined with 100 years dynasty of English's White Rajahs, in the 1840's , by visiting the historical forts built by the White Rajahs to defend against the warring headhunters and learn their fascinating legacy.

Along the trail, stay in unique Dayak longhouses to enjoy the hospitality of the tribal hosts and indulge in authentic cuisines prepared from nature's freshest ingredients. This one week trip is an amazing experience to live among the proud natives of Borneo -- an epic bike holiday for the heart and soul.