Borneo

Experience the spectacular landscapes of Sabah and Sarawak—dense virgin rainforest dotted with craggy mountains and jagged limestone outcrops, crisscrossed with pristine rivers and jungle trails leading to remote indigenous villages

Discover an abundance of exotic wildlife including proboscis monkeys, macaques, sun bears and pygmy elephants, and meet the intelligent orangutans at the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, the world’s largest of its kind

Climb to the summit of majestic Mount Kinabalu, Borneo’s highest peak, then reward yourself with a soothing soak in the mineral waters of Porong Hot Springs

Head to the World Heritage Listed Gunung Mulu National Park to explore one of the world's largest cave systems and climb striking, razor sharp pinnacles of limestone karst

Mountain bike through twisting jungle tracks and trek through virgin rainforest in search of orangutans and other wildlife

Stay in a traditional Iban longhouse where you’ll experience rich local culture and wake to sounds of the jungle

The weather is like other tropical regions governed by the monsoons. The wet season lasts from October to March, peaking in December and January, although rain can occur at any time during the year.

There is a higher level of rainfall in Sarawak than in Sabah. Temperatures vary little throughout the year and reach a maximum of 31°C (88°F) and drop to low 20’s°C (68°F) overnight. Inland temperatures can vary particularly in the more mountainous areas where it can fall to freezing on the summit of Mount Kinabalu.

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).

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

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.