Borneo
Wild. Green. Tribal. Calling all intrepid nature lovers.
Home to leopards, turtles, pygmy elephants and orangutans, Borneo is rightly renowned for its supreme beauty and staggering biodiversity. A melting pot of cultures, religions and cuisines, exploring verdant Borneo is one of South East Asia’s most exciting and rewarding adventures.
Experiences
Meet Borneo’s most beloved residents with a behind-the-scenes visit to an orangutan sanctuary in Sepilok National Park; enjoy exclusive 4x4 access into the Danum Valley rainforest and witness the incredible biodiversity with world-renowned scientists and conservationists; attend an indigenous Kadazan wedding ceremony as their special guests; explore the upper reaches of the wildlife-rich Kinabatangan River by luxury yacht; dive with turtles and sea-gypsies around the island of Sipadan - one of the world’s leading dive-sites - accompanied by an expert guide; dine on Borneo’s unique cuisine in the stylish, sophisticated coastal town of Kuching; visit a traditional longhouse community in Sarawak; trek among endless natural marvels in Gunung Mulu National Park; test your climbing skills on majestic Mt. Kinabulu.
Where to Stay
Jungle lodges; private island lodges; seaside villas and barefoot island resorts.
When to Go
March to October is peak season but Borneo is a good year round destination. Go June to September to see turtles.