About River Junkie Tours

Who We Are

River Junkie Tours Sdn. Bhd. was founded in 2008 by a group of outdoor enthusiasts in Kota Kinabalu who wanted travellers to see the wild side of Borneo the way locals do. We are a licensed tour operator (KPL/LN5696) and a member of MATTA, and we own Hornbill Lodge on the Kinabatangan River.

Fifteen years on, we still do what we set out to do: run well-organised trips across Sabah and Sarawak with expert local guides, fair and transparent pricing, and the advice and freedom you need to plan your perfect Borneo trip.

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TripAdvisor reviews · 4.7 / 5

Travellers Love The Experience

“Words can’t describe the trip my girlfriend and I recently did. Thanks to River Junkie, we had the holiday of a lifetime.” — Jay, June 2026

“We recently did the 3D2N package with River Junkies staying at Hornbill Lodge. We had an amazing time with the best guide Hadi.” — Robbie66, March 2026

“We had an amazing month in Borneo, part of which was organised by River Junkie Tours, a local tour provider based in Kota Kinabalu.” — Ann E, June 2026

Climbers on the summit trail of Mount Kinabalu, Sabah
Deer Cave at Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak
Proboscis monkey in riverside trees on the Kinabatangan, Sabah

Licensed & MATTA Member

Licence KPL/LN5696. A Kota Kinabalu tour operator, not a booking desk.

Borneo Adventure Specialists Since 2008

From a day’s white-water rafting to ten-day wildlife expeditions, we run trips across Sabah and Sarawak with naturalist guides, Ministry of Tourism-registered vehicles and a pricing policy we publish and stand behind.

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Years in Borneo

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Why Travel With River Junkie

Six reasons travellers choose us again and again: from who guides you to how we price the trip.

Our Mission

Fair, transparent pricing and the advice and freedom to plan your perfect Borneo trip, through sustainable tourism that works in harmony with nature and local communities.

  • Fair, transparent pricing

    Published rates, matched or beaten if you find the same trip cheaper.

  • Freedom to plan your own trip

    Honest advice and customisable packages so the trip fits you, not the other way round.

  • Sustainable by design

    Small groups, hand-picked lodges and partners, and respect for the people and wildlife of Borneo.

Where We Take You

Fourteen destinations across Sabah and Sarawak. Here are six of the places our tours reach.

Kinabatangan River

Mount Kinabalu

Danum Valley

Mulu National Park

Turtle Island

Maliau Basin

Plan Your Borneo Trip With Us

Tell us your dates, group size and what you want to see. A real person from our Kota Kinabalu office replies within 24 hours.