Borneo Gulf of South China Sulu Sea Thailand Sea Layang Layang Thailand Turtle Islands Park KOTA Kinabalu KINABALU Sandakan BORNEO Park Labuan Gomantong Malaysian Caves BANDAR Malaysia Brunei SERI Sabah Borneo BEGAWAN Miri Sipidan Island Mulu KUALA LUMPUR National Park Bako Sarawak Sibu National Kapit Damai Beach Park WELCOME TO TO WELCOME SINGAPORE Batang Ai KUCHING China Taiwan Indonesia Laos Philippines IndonesiaVietnam Thailand Cambodia Malaysia Celebes Papua New Guinea Sea SINGAPORE Borneo Contents Indonesia Highlights of Borneo ............................................................................. 3 Travel Tips ............................................................................................... 3 Australia Sabah ............................................................................................. 4 Land of the Orang Utans Tour .............................................................. 5 Wildlife Tour of Borneo ........................................................................ 6 Overland Experience Sabah Tour ........................................................ 7 Treasures of Sabah................................................................................. 8 Malaysia Holidays offer great value airfares when combining Discover Sandakan Tour .........................................................................9 air travel with hotel and tour arrangements. Adventure Tour of Borneo ................................................................. 10 Longhouse and Rainforest Tour ...........................................................11 Malaysia Holidays can Journey Through Borneo Tour .............................................................12 arrange car hire from most Borneo in Depth Tour ........................................................................... 13 Malaysian cities. Contact Sabah Mini Stays .......................................................................... 14, 15 reservations for details. Sabah Honeymoon Packages .............................................................. 16 Sabah Day Tours ...............................................................17, 18, 19, 20 Independent Touring Sabah Hotels and Resorts ...................................................... 20, 21, 22 When you book airport transfers with Malaysia Holidays, on Diving ......................................................................................................23 arrival, after clearing Customs, you will be met by your local guide who will assist with your luggage and take you directly Sarawak .................................................................................... 24 to your hotel. Sarawak Explorer Tour ......................................................................... 25 Tours are managed as a small group adventure. Most of the Sarawak Day Tours .............................................................................. 26 tours depart daily and these departures are guaranteed. Sarawak Mini Tours.............................................................................. 27 Local guides and drivers provide professional commentary and Sarawak Hotels and Resorts ............................................................... 28 are the experts on nature, history and culture of Malaysia. You can expect the best experience possible in their hands. Brunei .......................................................................................... 29 Brunei Rainforest Tour ......................................................................... 30 We strongly suggest you pre-book tours as early as possible as some accommodation and flights in conjunction with tours Brunei Hotels and Day Tours .............................................................. 31 have limited capacity. Terms and conditions .......................................................................... 32 2 Borneo Holidays Introduction Highlights Travel tips TO WELCOME Climate: Borneo has an equatorial climate. Sarawak’s monsoon season is October– February while Sabah’s wettest period is in of Borneo September and October. Don’t be deterred! The rain may be heavy but intermittent – and it’s cooling. Daytime temperatures range between BORNEO SabahKinabalu National Park Sipadan Island 22 and 32ºC whilst in the Mount Kinabalu Mt Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Sipadan is regularly rated as one of the top region the temperature drops to 15–22ºC . Southeast Asia, towers over the park at 4101 5 dive sites in the world and is now easily Currency: Money can be changed at banks metres. Covering 754 square kilometres, accessible through excellent dive resorts on or Money Changers found in major shopping Kinabalu National Park has one of the nearby Mabul and Kapalai Islands. centres. $1AUD is approximately 2.75 richest and most diverse flora in the world. Malaysian Ringgit. Travellers cheques and If you’re planning to climb the mountain, a most credit cards are accepted at all hotels, comfortable timetable is 3 days. Poring Hot major department stores and restaurants. Springs features open-air Japanese-style baths SarawakKuching The capital of Sarawak is home to old ATM machines are readily available in Kota where you can take a dip to ease aching Kinabalu, Kuching and Brunei. muscles. The canopy walk here is exceptional. Chinese temples, White Raj era buildings, museums and Chinese shop-houses Visas: Visitors to Borneo must be in Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary where just about anything imaginable possession of a valid passport with a A 20 minute drive from Sandakan, the can be found and bought. Kuching is also minimum validity of 6 months beyond the world’s largest Orang Utan Rehabilitation famous for its hawker stalls selling a variety period of stay. Most nationalities do not Centre, is located in a forest reserve set of foods. require a visa for social or business visits if aside as a rehabilitation centre for orang Mulu National Park staying less than 60 days. It’s best to check utans rescued from captivity or abandoned with your travel agent on what may apply to In Northern Sarawak, Mulu is home to the by their mothers. There is a platform to you prior to departure. watch orang utans come in from the forest world’s largest caves, ancient rainforests to feed at 10am and 2.30pm – a great and jungle rivers. All this is easily accessible What to Wear: Light summer clothes are photo opportunity. from the Royal Mulu Resort built in the best for the warm, humid climate. Sandals heart of the rainforest. or walking shoes are necessary for rainforest Kinabatangan River trails. When visiting mosques & places of Approximately 2 hours from Sandakan, Miri worship it is polite to cover your shoulders the Kinabatangan River, Sabah’s longest, The coastal city of Miri is the gateway to and knees. Northern Sarawak. Well known for its spice has the highest concentration of wildlife Health: No vaccinations are required. in Malaysia. On an afternoon boat trip markets it is also the jump off point to the famous Mulu National Park. Explore scenic Malaria treatment is not required unless watch curious proboscis monkeys gather spending time in remote & seldom visited by the river bank & a good chance to see countryside roads, villages and longhouses displaying Borneo’s life and traditions. areas. We suggest you contact your own numerous species of birds & other wildlife physician or travel doctor for your own including elephants, macaques, hornbills, Lemanak River circumstances. otters, kingfishers, egrets and crocodiles. Journey by longboat up jungle river Food: Try it all! A diverse range of highways and visit a traditional Iban Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Malaysian curries, local fruits and vegetables longhouse. Stay and experience the Just off shore from Kota Kinabalu, 5 idyllic are found in no other place. Most eateries longhouse way of life with the ancestors of islands provide beautiful beaches, crystal operate until late at night. Western food is traditional headhunters. clear waters perfect for diving, snorkelling available at resorts and many restaurants. and swimming. A great getaway for a picnic Tipping is not customary in Borneo. or seafood BBQ lunch only 20 minutes by Brunei is a ‘dry’ country – alcohol cannot ferry from the city. BruneiA Sultanate of unexpected treasures, Brunei be purchased, however you are allowed Turtle Island Marine Park offers a variety of rainforest, national parks, an alcohol allowance to be brought in for Lying 40km north of Sandakan, on Selingan magnificent mosques, water village and personal consumption. rich cultural and heritage traditions. Brunei Island is the most important turtle marine Electricity: 240V and a UK flat 3 pin plug Darussalam holds something for everyone park in SE Asia. Here you can stay overnight is used. and watch turtles come ashore to lay their – from 5-star accommodation to lush eggs before returning to sea. rainforests and canopy walks. What else? Take a rain poncho with you – you never know when a tropical afternoon thunderstorm may occur. Mosquito repellent is needed around some of the coastal areas, but surprisingly rainforests can be relatively free of mosquitoes. Borneo Holidays Introduction 3 Sabah Come and explore the hidden treasures of Sabah ... Sabah – on the northern tip of Borneo, has some of the Layang Layang world’s most amazing natural wonders. From soaring Sulu Sea Kudat Mt Kinabalu, to virgin rainforest, pristine beaches, Turtle Islands Park Kota Belud incredible wildlife and underwater spectacles, Sabah Poring