ESCAPAHOLICS Borneo - Sarawak jungle 

    My name is Matt and I’m an escapaholic.


    Its been 3 years since my last adventure. I cant believe it. And what can I say? – Tom and Skonie…. A ‘holiday’ to Borneo might involve a taste of the jungle, a visit to a themed traditional Iban longhouse, and may be some beach time. But ‘Nay’ this was a full on escapaholic immersion into the dense jungles of Borneo. True jungle survival stuff. Foraging for food, hacking through the jungle, machete in hand, sleeping in ‘bashas’, building rafts to head out down the delok river; staying with the Iban head hunters and all the time on the look out for Orangutans. I cant believe that you can still do this stuff. All washed down with crazy escapaholic challenges. My name is Matt and I’m most definitely an escapaholic…..

     ESCAPAHOLICS Borneo Itinerary 
    23rd October to 3rd November 2025
    Aaah, those beautiful teaming rainforests of Sarawak, Borneo.... a true head-hunter, jungle survival adventure. From arrival in Kuching, home to the white Raja, escpaholics hit the state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo. A blend of culture and nature with full immersion into the wilds of the Borneo jungle. Travelling along the remote rivers of the Batang Ai region, by local Iban canoes and hacking through the jungle; learning jungle survival techniques, whilst ‘enjoying’ escapaholic games and challenges along the way; wild camping and staying in traditional longhouses; swimming in jungle pools; building rafts and finally returning to the civilised world of Kuching, before a return to the humdrum of work. But remember – you're now an escapaholic.
    Day 1 – Arrive in Borneo
    Even escapaholics can chill out, with a relaxed tour of historic Kuching. Discover the charms of this riverine city established by Sir James Brooke, the first White Rajah of Sarawak. With buildings dating back to the days of the White Rajahs, to ancient Chinese temples and shops selling produce that first brought traders to Borneo. 
    A relaxed evening and welcome dinner.
    Day 2 – Into the Jungle
    Off we head, away from the city, past villages and journey to the starting point for a jungle adventure. Board an Iban longboat and travel upriver to your first jungle lodge. Settle in to the lodge before dinner, followed by a visit to the nearby Iban longhouse to chat with the locals, (of infamous head-shrinking fame.)
    Day 3 to Day 6 - Jungle jog & river raft race
    Over the next few days, we escapaholics work our way deeper into the jungle along old trails and at times hacking through the dense undergrowth; (machete training given.) Crossing and swimming in rivers and pools. The lodges are surrounded by thick jungle, in an area that is inhabited by a thriving population of wild orangutans. Staying here offers the chance to spot local wildlife and enjoy the clear cooling waters of the Lalang River, alongside a aimless challenges and jungle survival.

    From trekking, to using the local longboats to travel on the upper Delok River, escapaholics will build their own rainforest camp for a few nights of jungle peace and tranquillity. You will also experience how the Iban survive at the fringes of the rainforest, fishing or foraging with the Iban to find food for lunch – prawns, ferns, frogs – its all ‘delicious.’ Throw in some raft building (hopefully it will float) and a glass or two of ‘tuak’ (rice wine) and you make yourself a Borneo escapaholic.

    Day 7 – Out of the jungle
    Following breakfast, saying good bye to our Iban friends, we depart down the river by longboat, then make our way overland to the coast, with a number of stops on the way. Relaxed civilisation – it will seem strange sleeping in a bed having lived in the jungle – uncomfortable even, but you can sleep on the floor if you prefer. Buffet dinner, a hot shower at …a real hotel for some well earned R&R 

    Days 8  - The beach
    A full day to relax on the beach, reminisce about or adventures and Iban friends and recover

    Day 9 - Bako National Park
    The park is one of the best places in Sarawak for Escapaholics to see wildlife in a natural setting. Commonly spotted at Bako are the Borneo endemic proboscis monkeys, silvered langurs (monkeys), long-tailed macaques, wild boar, monitor lizards and numerous species of birds. The park has an impressive range of forest types from mangrove to kerangas (heath forest), tropical swamp vegetation, cliff vegetation and beach vegetation. The park’s spectacular coastline is dotted with small bays, coves and beaches. After spending the day exploring the park and beaches, we head back to Cove 55. 

    Day 10 - Borneo "beach club"
    A final day relaxing at the beach , to relax and swim, followed by a gala dinner and awards ceremony. If you do not want to spend all day relaxing on the beach, the coastline is dotted with small bays, coves and beaches there are several trails for an interesting walk about
    (Dress code – best escapaholic Hawaiian shirts!)

    Day 11 – Kuching
    A quick ride back to Kuching and head to the airport to head home.
    EMAIL US
    Interested in our Borneo Sarawak jungle adventure?
    We will be delighted to have a chat should you have any questions.
    Send us an e-mail.
    Tom: 07974 029961    Skonie: 07776 347428  

    The fee for entering the ESCAPAHOLICS Borneo is payable per an escapaholic.
    Just a reminder. The cost of the trip to Borneo is £3,600 per person. Apart from flights, that covers nearly everything. It’s a bit like those boring, all inclusive packages, although we try and give you a mix of fun and misery all thrown in. (More info below on what is included and what you need to arrange.)

    The cost can be paid in 3 instalments:
    Deposit on booking £600
    2nd payment (6 months before: 23rd April 2025) £1,500
    3rd payment (3 months before: 23rd July 2025) £1,500

    At ESCAPAHOLICS  responsibility to the environment, the local population and charities, is core to our being. A portion of your fee is shared with the local Iban tribes and paid via the outreach of the regional Iban Long House. This helps with inter-tribal relations whilst bring a source of income and reason for the Iban to protect this pristine rainforest, and so protect the wildlife and Orangutan. However if you wish to raise additional charitable donations then hats off to you!

    What's included

    All transfers to and from the airport and to other transport hubs 
    Boat and bus journeys, and other transfers, including all tours.
    Hotel accommodation in Kuching before the event
    Accommodation in Kuching after the event (hotel to be advised.)
    All basic meals including welcome cocktail party and awards dinner and meals during the adventure
    Digital copies of all official photography
    Water and food stops
    Full medical support during the adventure
    Medal, certificate and unique tech top
    Basic insurance
    Storage of non-race luggage during the event
    Base Camp facilities
     
    What is not included

    Flights to Kuching
    Essential trekking and survival kit 
    Emergency and cancellation insurance