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 .
BRUNEI
Mount Kinabalu Gaya Island
Kota Kinabalu
Bandar Seri Begawan
Gunung Mulu National Park
Kinabalu Park
SABAH
Sepilok
Sandakan
Tabin Wildlife Reserve Lahad Datu
SARAWAK
BORNEO
Damai Kuching
KALIMANTAN
Batang Ai
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Borneo is all about the Great Outdoors
Spend time with the locals
BORNEO WITH PREMIER HOLIDAYS
Here ’ s just a few ideas : -
TOURING
Our part-escorted tours ( pages 80-81 ) are ideal for first time visitors as they ensure you don ’ t miss a thing . If time is short , we have a variety of shorter tour experiences ( pages 82-84 ) which can be mixed and matched with a city or beach stay and include an adventure with local tribes .
MULTI-CENTRE OPTIONS
While Borneo alone is sure to fulfil your wildest dreams , flight networks enable combinations with Hong Kong , KL , Singapore or the Middle East .
WILDLIFE
Go wild for our selection of day long unmissable experiences ( page 79 ), or opt for one or more of our short tour experiences ( pages 82-84 ).
CULTURE
Travel into the rainforest for a unique opportunity to spend time with Iban tribes ( page 84 ).
BEACHES
After touring and exploring why not swing by a gorgeous beach resort ( pages 85-87 ). From family friendly , luxurious beachfront or an informal base , Borneo has beach life covered .
78 BORNEO visit your local travel agent or call 08444 937 444