The Borneo Ultimate Challenge is one of our toughest and most established events. If you like your challenges to be tough, wet and wild, then this is definitely for you!

This unique, triathlon style experience will take us through lush rainforest, to high mountain summits, along fast flowing rivers and through tropical jungles - the home of Borneo's long standing residents, the magnificent Orang-utan.

Taking place in the Sabah region of Borneo within Malaysia, our trip begins with a 2 day trek to summit the highest mountain in South East Asia - the mighty Mt Kinabalu - in order to see the sunrise. Standing at 4,095m, this mountain has it all - deep lush jungle to breathtaking granite summits, it is the focal point of the stunning Kinabalu National Park and dominates the skyline of Borneo. Witnessing the sunrise from the summit is one of the most memorable lifetime moments - the colours, the emotions, the feeling of success is one never to be forgotten - we assure you!

Glowing from the success of conquering Mt Kinabalu, we then embark on the second leg of our triathlon challenge - to cycle 170km over 2 days through the breathtaking Crocker Range, known as the 'Spine of Sabah'. This testing ride will take us past many ethnic villages enabling us to see local life first hand and providing a great back drop to a fantastic cycling route.

The amazing end to our challenge will be white water rafting down the Padas River - a white knuckle ride we'll remember forever.

Being part of this experience means seeing many areas of Borneo that lie off the tourist trail, and because it is a multi-discipline event, we'll also see the island from many different aspects - foot, bicycle and raft. Hungry for more? Read on as Borneo delivers a feast of a challenge...!

Day 1 - We depart the UK for our overnight to Kota Kinabalu.

Day 2 - Arrive Kota Kinabalu and transfer to Hotel. Rest of day is free at leisure and a challenge briefing will be held in the evening.

Day 3 - Transfer to Kinabalu National Park to prepare for the trek tomorrow.

Day 4 - Start of ascent of Mt Kinabalu. Trek to Laban Rata - basic bunk house located on mountain (3,000m)

Day 5 - Very early start in order to witness sun rise from summit (4,095m). Descend and transfer to Rose Cabin for summit celebrations.

Day 6 - Free day around Poring Hot Springs in order to prepare ourselves for the next leg of our challenge.

Day 7 - Cycling the Crocker Range. Transfer to start point of Ranau Town. Cycle to Tambunan. Distance 80km.

Day 8 - Cycling the Crocker Range. Cycle Tambunan to Tenom. Distance 90km.

Day 9 - Transfer to railway station and travel to Pangi. Raft the Padas River then transfer to Kota Kinabalu for our special celebratory dinner.

Day 10 - Depart Kota Kinabalu for flight back to the UK.

Day 11 - Arrive UK.

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Check out the brochure in the download section, which also includes some frequently asked questions.

*Please note that whilst we make every effort to adhere to this schedule and the accommodation stated, this is subject to alteration.