Borneo
The northern half of the island of Borneo is split into the two Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak with Brunei in between.
The region has just about everything the active traveller could wish for - history, fascinating culture, mountain walks, jungle experiences, natural wonders, diving, wildlife sanctuaries and some beautiful beaches. For an active holiday combined with a beach escape, Borneo is hard to beat
Ask your preferred travel agent for a copy of our 2010 brochure to give you more ideas of what you can do
We have two special tours that allow you to capture the best of Borneo:
The
Sabah Wildlife Tour is a 7 day independent package that departs from Kota Kinabalu. Explore Selingan Island with the Turtles, Gomantong Caves, home to more than a million bats as well as the opportunity to see Orang Utans and Probiscus Monkeys.
This Itinerary allows you to discover the wildlife on the Island of Borneo. View Itinerary
The 7 day Sarawak Explorer leaves from Kuching. Explore the world's riches and most diverse ecosystem. Sarawak's ancient rainforest canopies are home to the world's largest flower - the Rafflesia and the longhouse dwelling communities. View Itinerary
Brunei Also known as the Pearl and Tropical Paradise of the east, Brunei boasts beautiful beaches, old traditional houses, modern buildings, undisturbed forests and golden domes. Brunei enjoys a rich natural, cultural heritage and is one of Asia's oldest sovereign nations with a modern, thriving state, a high quality of life and enhanced economic, social and cultural development.
Sabah This great East Malaysia state on Borneo Island is naturally endowed with endless beaches and bays, ancient rainforests and amazing plants and animals, without forgetting the sacred Mt Kinabalu
Sarawak With many attractions on offer, though less explored than its neighbour, sabah, it is the land of the head hunter's, the hornbill, 27 ethnic groups, longhouse and staggering cave formations as well as a rainforest housing one of the world's richest and most diverse ecosystems.
Climb Mount Kinabalu. This is South East Asia's 3rd largest peak with the foothills enjoying a rich eco system. Trekkers usually overnight in the lodge prior to hiking to the summit for sunrise. As permits are required for this and are included in the package, it is best to book in advance for this. You can experience this on our Summit Trail Package. View Itinerary
Enjoy the
Turtle Islands from Sandakan. The park is a safe haven for the engangered green and hawsbill turtles. Selingan Island which is the largest, houses the park headquarters, a turtle hatchery and tourist accommdoation.
In the evening you can watch the turtles lay eggs and then collect them and take them to the hatchery., or any eggs that have hatched, you can take the hatchlings and release them into the sea. View Itinerary or you can combine with the Sepilok Orang Utan Centre on this Itinerary
If Diving is your thing then why not experience Mabul Island. Divers from around the world love this world class dive site. Sipadan Island rises from a seabed up to 2000 feet. Experience waters filled with more than 3000 species of fish or enjoy cave diving. Mabul is arguably one of the riches single destinations for exotic small marine life anywhere in the world. Flamboyant cuttlefish, blue-ringed octopus, mimic octopus and bobtail squids are just a few of the numerous types of cephalopods to be found on Mabul's reef. The sight of harlequin shrimp feeding on sea stars and boxer crabs waving their tiny anemone pompoms are just a small example of the endless species of crustaceans. You can travel to Sipadan on one of our packages including flights from Kota Kinabalu View itinerary
BORNEO
with Pandaw Cruises
Pandaw Cruises are excited to announce that they will inaugurate a new expedition cruise on the Rajang River in Sarawak from July 2009.
The Rajang River is rarely visited by travellers on account of its inaccessibility and lack of tourist facilities. It is though the longest river in Malaysia. Cruising in the extreme comfort of a Pandaw, passengers will be able to visit Iban longhouses, make boat trips up tributary rivers and see the vestiges of the colonial Brooke Raja. But above all, passengers can view from the Pandaw's observation decks the rich tropical rain forest close at hand. Jungle treks, for all levels of walker, are a must - this is after all one of the most diverse and exotic eco paradise's on the planet
Pandaw Cruises are excited to announce that they will inaugurate a new expedition cruise on the Rajang River in Sarawak from July 2009.
Contact your travel agent or us for a tour or package. We can also create a Customized Package to suit you - please CONTACT US for a quote or for more details.
