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borneo


Borneo offers great family-friendly hotels,


such as Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa near Kota Kinabalu, which has a


fantastic kids’ club” CARON STREETER, WORLDWIDE


PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE, VIRGIN HOLIDAYS


ideally suited to ecotourism. We’re also working closely with our neighbouring countries to promote Borneo as a whole. In addition to our natural wonders – which can be easily accessed, with less time spent on long buses or boat trips – Brunei is rich in culture, heritage and contemporary attractions and, unlike some other Asian destinations, also offers safety and tranquillity.” Salinah Saleh, Tourism Offi cer, Brunei Tourism


Where to book it WESTERN & ORIENTAL – 020 3588 0399


Highlights of this Ultimate Borneo 13-day trip through Sabah and Sarawak include a visit to Selingan Turtle Island and Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. From £2,699pp, it includes fl ights, transfers, guide and meals as per itinerary. westernoriental.com INTREPID TRAVEL – 0844 499 8487 This 11-day trip through Wild Sarawak offers the chance to explore Bako National Park and stay in a longhouse, before venturing into the caves of Mulu. From £1,275pp, the package includes accommodation, internal transport, some meals and a tour leader. intrepidtravel.com EXPLORE – 0844 499 0901


Adventure through Borneo’s primeval forests and jungle rivers on this 19-day All Borneo Discovery tour through Sabah and Sarawak, which includes climbing Mount Kinabalu. Priced from £3,482pp it includes international fl ights, B&B accommodation, some other meals, transport and a mountain trekking guide. explore.co.uk


PREMIER HOLIDAYS – 08444 937 531


Take in the cultural heritage of Brunei and explore the country’s Ulu Temurong National Park on this fi ve-night Brunei Explorer tour which includes accommodation at the fi ve-star Empire Brunei Hotel, fl ights, transfers and some meals. It is priced from £1,479pp. premierholidays.co.uk RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL – 01273 823700


Fly to Brunei’s Bandar Seri Bagawan, then head to Temburong National Park before discovering Sabah on this 16-day, tailor-made tour. From £2,995pp, including accommodation, international fl ights, transfers and meals as per itinerary. responsibletravel.com LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS – 0800 444 462 Board the National Geographic Orion for an 11-day Wild Encounters cruise, sailing from Singapore to Bali via Borneo. Explore Sarawak and visit the Camp Leakey orangutan research centre with primate expert, Dr. Biruté Galdikas, from £5,986pp. expeditions.com WILD FRONTIERS –020 7736 3968 This 13-day Borneo Adventure through Sabah and Sarawak takes in Sepilok, the Iban tribe, Kuching and Mount Kinabalu. The tour costs from £2,895pp, including accommodation and all meals, internal transport and a tour leader. Tailor-made trips are also available. wildfrontierstravel.com


WHO FLIES THERE emirates.com; garudaindonesia.co.uk; malaysiaairlines.com; fl yroyalbrunei.com; singaporeair.com


Above, clockwise from left: the island of Borneo offers a host of easy adventure opportunities mixed with locaL


traditions.A seven-storey pagoda in Sibu. Below, river activity in Sarawak


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