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Borneo
Cross the South China Sea from Peninsular Malaysia to explore the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, better known collectively as Borneo. Famed for its lush tropical jungles filled with diverse wildlife, wide sandy beaches, oceans which abound with rich marine life and hospitable ethnic groups; Borneo is a nature lover's paradise. First on any itinerary should be a visit to see the native Orang-Utans in Sepilok and the hatching of Turtles on Selingan Island. For the more active traveller a climb up South East Asia's biggest mountain, Mount Kinabalu, to view the sunrise will leave fond memories and a sense of achievement. Top all of these awe-inspiring experiences off with pure relaxation on Borneo's quiet beaches and while away the days in one of our handpicked luxury resorts. This is the sort of holiday you want to keep secret and yet can't wait to tell your friends about. Visit soon and you can be assured of a welcome as warm as the sunshine.
Borneo Travel Tips
· Time: GMT +8 · Flying Time from UK: Approx. 15.5 hours · Language: Official language is Bahasa Malaysia and English is widely spoken. · Climate: Borneo is hot and humid all year, with a rainy season from October to February (short showers briefly interrupting the sunshine). · Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) £1 = MYR 6.9 approx. · Visa Requirements: Please see Malaysia section for details on visas. · Getting Around: Frequent daily flights operate between Kota Kinabalu/Kuching and Kuala Lumpur. Flight duration is approximatly 2.5 hours. · Festivals, Events & Busy Times: There are numerous festivals and events in Borneo each year including Christmas and New Year's Day, Chinese New Year (end Jan), Easter, National Day (31Aug), Malaysia Day & Birthday of Sabah's Head of State (16Sep) and Deepavali (Oct). · Tourist Office: Tourism Malaysia, Malaysia House, 57 Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DU Tel: 0207 930 7932 www.tourism.gov.my
BRUNEI (PENINSULAR) MALAYSIA (EAST) MALAYSIA
Kota Marudu
Selingan
Sulu Sea
Kota Kinabalu
Sandakan Sukau Sabah
Sipitang
BRUNEI
Miri
Pensianga
South China Sea
MALAYSIAN BORNEO
Celebes Sea
Sarawak Sibu Bako National Kuching Park
INDONESIAN BORNEO
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