Borneo Adventures

Borneo offers some of the world’s oldest rainforest, rich wildlife habitats and dramatic limestone mountains, with the best regions to explore including Sabah, Sarawak, Mount Kinabalu, Gunung Mulu and the Kinabatangan River.

Sabah: Sabah’s rainforest landscapes and coastal ecosystems offer excellent wildlife viewing, jungle trekking and river journeys in habitats home to orangutans, pygmy elephants and proboscis monkeys.

Sarawak: Sarawak combines dense rainforest and rich indigenous culture, offering rewarding trekking and visits to traditional longhouse communities.

Mount Kinabalu: Mount Kinabalu rises above Sabah’s forests and alpine landscapes, offering one of Southeast Asia’s most rewarding summit treks in Kinabalu National Park.

Gunung Mulu National Park: Towering limestone pinnacles and vast cave systems define Gunung Mulu National Park where jungle trekking and cave exploration reveal one of Southeast Asia’s most spectacular karst landscapes.

Kinabatangan River: The Kinabatangan River winds through wildlife-rich rainforest where boat journeys and riverside walks offer exceptional opportunities to observe Borneo’s iconic wildlife.

The best time to travel to Borneo for hiking, wildlife exploration and adventure touring is generally March to October, when rainfall is often lighter and conditions are more comfortable for exploring rainforest trails and national parks. These months are ideal for jungle hikes, river journeys and wildlife encounters in regions such as Sabah and Sarawak.

Borneo has a tropical rainforest climate with warm temperatures throughout the year, typically ranging between 24°C and 32°C (75°F–90°F). Humidity is high and rain can occur at any time, though the drier months usually bring more favourable conditions for hiking and outdoor exploration.

During the wetter months from November to February the rainforest becomes especially lush as rivers and waterfalls fill across the island. While trails can be wetter, this period can still be rewarding for adventurous travellers seeking vibrant jungle scenery, active wildlife and quieter trails.

Borneo is +8 hours ahead of UTC/GMT

Bahasa Malaysia (official), English is also widely spoken

Malaysian Ringgit

In the main cities (eg. Kuching and Kota Kinabalu) you will generally be able to change AUD / EUR / US / GBP.

Traveller’s cheques can be harder to change and will incur a fee, however they are a safe way to carry money. Banks usually offer the best rate for exchange of travellers cheques

Credit cards and ATM are available in most large cities and hotels, however it is not recommended to rely on these solely.

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Electricity in Malaysia is 240 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is G (UK – 3 prong).

Visas are exempt for passport holders from the following countries, if visiting Borneo as a tourist for a stay of up to one month:-

Australia

New Zealand

Canada

United States

United Kingdom

Generally most visitors can stay in Malaysia for 3 months without a visa however, in Borneo the maximum tourist visa is one month (30 days) only. If you would like to extend your stay in Sarawak or Sabah it is not a problem to arrange through the immigration office in either Kota Kinabalu or Kuching.

*All other nationalities should check with your nearest embassy or consulate.

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.