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Borneo Rainforest Lodge (Danum Valley)


Borneo Rainforest Lodge is an award-winning 5 star jungle lodge in the heart of Danum Valley, offering nature enthusiasts the chance to explore an area of pristine primary rainforest without compromising on comfort. Choose from a range of of incredibly well appointed rooms, from the more simple Jungle Chalets with superb jungle views all the way up to stunning Premium Villas, more information on room options is provided below.

Activities are included in your stay and range from shorter walks on the in-house nature trail to long hikes to coffin cliff and beyond. Enjoy breathtaking views of the rainforest from the canopy walkway as well as a night walk and night drive in search of nocturnal wildlife.
 
The lodge is designed to have a minimal impact on this pristine conservation area and caters for a maximum of 70 guests at a time, for this reason advance reservations are essential. 
Travel tip: Aim to stay at Borneo Rainforest Lodge between November and February, you won't have to book as far in advance and may benefit from an off-peak discount too!

Itineraries

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Day 1 
Pick up from your hotel or airport in Lahad Datu before 9.30am and transfer by road to Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL).  The journey into the lodge takes approximately 2 hours and you may already spot elephants or civets along the way! After checking into the lodge lunch will be served and you will get a chance to meet your guide for an introduction to Danum Valley and the trails surrounding the lodge. After dinner you can join a guided night safari via electric buggy on the road nearby the lodge in search of nocturnal animals.

Day 2 
Wake up to the sounds of the jungle and enjoy a leisurely breakfast before joining a guided trek along the coffin trail to the viewpoint and burial site - Coffin Cliff. Take a short break by the natural pool for a refreshing dip before returning for lunch at the lodge. Optional afternoon activities include guided jungle trekking, or weather permitting, a water tubing session down the Danum River. After dinner a guided night walk is offered along the nature trail. 
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Day 3 
Optional early morning jungle walk and return to the lodge for lunch before checking out at 12.30pm for the 2 hour transfer to Lahad Datu town or airport for your onward journey.
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Day 1 
Pick up from your hotel or airport in Lahad Datu before 9.30am and transfer by road to Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL).  The journey into the lodge takes approximately 2 hours and you may already spot all different kinds of animals along the way! After checking into the lodge lunch will be served and you will get a chance to meet your guide for an introduction to Danum Valley and the trails surrounding the lodge. After dinner you can join a guided night safari via electric buggy on the road nearby the lodge in search of nocturnal animals such as Western Tarsier, Jungle cats or Flying Lemur!

Day 2 
Wake up to the sounds of the jungle and enjoy a leisurely breakfast before joining a guided trek along the coffin trail to the viewpoint and burial site - Coffin Cliff. Take a short break by the natural pool for a refreshing dip before returning for lunch at the lodge. Optional afternoon activities include guided jungle trekking, or weather permitting, a water tubing session down the Danum River. After dinner a guided night walk is offered along the nature trail.

Day 3 
Early morning wake up for a guided nature walk before breakfast. Spend the rest of the morning relaxing on your balcony or join a trek to Fairy Falls & Serpent Falls before returning to lodge for lunch. After lunch your guide will suggest an optional guided hike along the Segama River if you have the energy!

Day 4 
Optional early morning jungle walk and return to the lodge for lunch before checking out at 12.30pm for the 2 hour transfer to Lahad Datu town or airport for your onward journey.

Accommodation and pricing options

Borneo Rainforest Lodge- valid until 31st March 2025

  • Jungle chalet
  • Deluxe room
  • Premium Deluxe
  • Premium villa
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3Day 2Night
Single occupancy: RM7400
Double occupancy: RM5200
​Triple occupancy: RM4500

4Day 3Night
Single occupancy: RM10700
Double occupancy: RM7400
​Triple occupancy: RM6400

*High season surcharge RM60 per night applicable from 1st March till 30th April and 15th July till 15th October. 
All rates quoted are per person and valid until 31st March 2026
3Day 2Night
Single occupancy: RM8500
Double occupancy: RM5700
​Triple occupancy: RM4900

4Day 3Night
Single occupancy: RM12100
Double occupancy: RM8100
​Triple occupancy: RM6900

*High season surcharge RM60 per night applicable from 1st March till 30th April and 15th July till 15th October. 
All rates quoted are per person and valid until 31st March 2026
3Day 2Night
Single occupancy: RM11500
Double occupancy: RM7300
​Triple occupancy: RM5900

4Day 3Night
Single occupancy: RM16800
Double occupancy: RM10500
​Triple occupancy: RM8500

*High season surcharge RM60 per night applicable from 1st March till 30th April and 15th July till 15th October. 
All rates quoted are per person and valid until 31st March 2026
4Day 3Night- Single Story Villa
Single occupant: RM18,600
Double occupant: RM12,300

4Day 3Night- Double Story Villa
Single occupant: RM20,200
Double occupant: RM13,100

*High season surcharge RM60 per night applicable from 1st March till 30th April and 15th July till 15th October. 
All rates quoted are per person and valid until 31st March 2026

Special offer!

 Low season discounts available for stays between 1st Nov 2025 and 28th Feb 2026 
  • Valid for bookings made from 1st March until 30th June 2025  for stays on the dates indicated above​
  • ​Applicable to new bookings only

Additional info

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Canopy walk at Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Included 
  • Accommodation at Borneo Rainforest Lodge
  • Full board meals
  • Entrance fees
  • Return transfers from Lahad Datu on a scheduled basis
  • Nature guide.
  • ​Activities as per itinerary
​Excluded
  • Alcoholic beverages & sodas.
  • Flights / overland transfers to Lahad Datu
  • Tourism tax (RM10/room per night)
  • Tips / gratuities (optional)

Lodge updates

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28th Jan 2025 - Trail diversions
Due to on-going expansion work, some trails at Borneo Rainforest Lodge are now significantly longer and guests should allow for the following durations:
  • Jacuzzi pool (only): 4 hours return
  • Coffin cliff trail : 6 - 8 hours return
  • Coffin cliff trail with Fairy Falls: 7 - 9 hours return

For guests on longer walks, an early breakfast will be provided at 5:30 AM followed by a late lunch expected between 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM. Other shorter trails are available and your guide will discuss these with you on arrival.
Special Provisions for Elderly Guests:
For elderly guests interested in the Coffin Cliff trek, the lodge can arrange buggy transfers to the junction of Tekala Trail at no additional cost. Requests for buggy transfers must be made at least one day in advance and will be subject to the availability of buggies on-site.

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28th Jan 2025​ - Expansion work
Expansion work is commencing at Borneo Rainforest Lodge until February 2027 in the area adjacent to the premium villas, to include a 3-storey clubhouse and 9 additional chalets. The construction work is actively managed to avoid disturbance to guests, with work mainly taking place during the times guests are out trekking, you may however experience some noise during your stay. 

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12 Dec 2024 - New facilities & 5 star status
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To consolidate its newly awarded 5 star status, Borneo Rainforest Lodge has introduced additional facilites for guests including a communal dip pool facing the Danum river, gym station and 2 bird hides complete with electric fans and bathrooms. Other recent additions to the lodge include a butterfly garden and an el-fresco bar.

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22 Feb 2024 - Partial closure of the Canopy Walkway
The Canopy walkway at Borneo Rainforest Lodge is partially closed for essential maintenance work due to a fallen tree. The section in red is not currently accessible but you can still enjoy a breathtaking birdseye view of the rainforest from the section indicated in green

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Have some more time?

Join our 5D4N Jungle in Style trip on Sabah's East coast. Start at Sepilok orangutan sanctuary before making your way to Hornbill Lodge on the banks of the Kinabatangan River for 3 wildlife river cruises. From there, continue on to Borneo Rainforest Lodge for 2 nights and explore the stunning 130 million year old rainforest in Danum Valley Conservation Area. Private tours and custom itineraries are available upon request.

Honest Pricing

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

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  • Explore Borneo
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