Welcome to River Junkie!

About us

Welcome to River Junkie Tours, a leading nature and adventure tourism company based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Founded in 2008 by passionate outdoor enthusiasts, River Junkie Tours is your gateway to unforgettable eco-friendly nature and adventure experiences through Malaysian Borneo’s mountains, caves, rivers and jungles. Whether you are seeking to conquer the highest peak between New Guinea and the Himalayas, trek through some of the world’s oldest rainforests or simply looking to experience a peaceful wildlife-filled river cruise, we have the perfect adventure for you.

River Junkie is a member of MATTA (the Malaysian Association of Travel & Tour Agents) as well as a licensed tour operator (Tourism License holder).

Our mission

At River Junkie Tours, our mission is to give you fair and transparent pricing and both the advice and freedom you need to plan your perfect trip to Borneo. Our honest pricing policy coupled with our sustainable tourism practices brings you unbeatable value tours that operate in harmony with nature and local communities.

Why choose River Junkie?

Expert Guides: Our experienced and knowledgeable guides are passionate about the great outdoors. They are not just experts at finding their way around Borneo’s mountains and jungles; they are also naturalists who will enrich your time in Borneo with fascinating insights about the local flora and fauna.

Variety of Adventures: Whether you crave the excitement of white-water rafting, the tranquility of the rainforest, or the thrill of climbing the highest peak between New Guinea and the Himalayas, we offer a diverse range of adventures suitable for all visitors of all ages.

Safety First: Your safety is our top priority. We adhere to strict safety standards and provide experienced guides & drivers to ensure you have a secure and enjoyable time with us in Malaysian Borneo. Our vehicles are registered with the Ministry of Tourism and are fully compliant with all checks and licensing requirements

Personalized Experiences: We understand that every adventurer is unique. That's why we offer customizable tour packages, allowing you to tailor your experience according to your preferences and interests.

Responsibility to local communities and the environment: We are committed to preserving the natural habitats we explore. Our tours are run in small groups and designed to have minimal impact on the environment. We actively engage with local communities, supporting sustainable tourism initiatives that benefit both travellers and the residents of the area we visit. By choosing River Junkie Tours, you contribute to the well-being of the communities & areas we operate in.

Honest pricing policy: As travellers ourselves, we are passionate about the tours we offer and like to think we know what fellow travellers want from their travelling experience. We believe that there is nothing worse than booking a trip and later discovering you paid over the moon for it. At River Junkie, we like to keep our pricing as fair, honest and transparent as possible. If you find the exact trip that we are offering for a lower price, we will either match it or beat it - this is our guarantee in providing you with honest pricing.
*Our price guarantee is for published rates only and not applicable to flash deals or last-minute promotions