PREMIER ’ S HOTSPOTS
Mount Kinabalu National Park : A significant natural environment overlooked by majestic Mount Kinabalu . If you ’ re up for a challenge , join a tour to scale its heights and savour the sun rise .
Sepilok : Your best chance of seeing critically endangered orang-utans is to visit the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre . Spy these adorable animals as they swing on the vines , snack on tree shoots and peep out through the branches of towering trees .
Gunung Mulu National Park : An isolated area dominated by soaring Gunung Mulu and home to the world ’ s largest limestone cave system . It ’ s here that you can witness millions of mesmerising bats as they exit the caves .
Kinabatangan River : The thick green rainforest that lines the banks of Sabah ’ s longest river is prime habitat for macaques , monitor lizards , elephants and proboscis monkeys .
GETTING THERE There are no direct flights from the UK to Borneo . Most people travel via either Kuala Lumpur , Singapore or Hong Kong , which takes approximately 16 hours in total .
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SABAH
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Tabin Wildlife Reserve Lahad ad Datu
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BORNEO with PREMIER HOLIDAYS
Sarawak
Gaya Island
Check out the colourful marine life
Here ’ s just a few ideas to consider when planning your Borneo adventure : -
TOURING
Ideal for fi rst time visitors , our part-escorted tours ( see pages 78-79 ) ensure you don ’ t miss a thing . If time is short , check out our shorter tour experiences ( see pages 80-82 ), which include an adventure with local tribes . All can be mixed and matched with a city or beach stay .
MULTI-CENTRE OPTIONS
While Borneo alone is sure to fulfil your wildest dreams , flight networks enable combinations with Hong Kong , Kuala Lumpur , Singapore or the Middle East .
WILDLIFE
Go wild for our selection of day long unmissable experiences ( see page 77 ), or try one of our short tours ( see pages 80-82 ).
CULTURE
Travel into the rainforest for a unique opportunity to spend time with Iban tribes ( page 82 ).
BEACHES
After touring and exploring why not swing by a gorgeous beach resort ( pages 83-85 ). From family friendly , luxurious beachfront or a more informal base , Borneo has beach life covered .
See local traditions
Proboscis monkeys
76 BORNEO visit your local travel agent or call 08444 937 444