Where to stay..
Accommodation in Borneo can range from a luxury island retreat to a lodge deep in the rainforest or a traditional riverside lodge. Our experts have tried and tested most of them so can recommend hotels to suit your taste and budget.
Borneo holidays
Dive into coastal waters to find an underwater world, relax on the beach, trek through rainforest in search of orangutan or gear up to catch the sunrise from the highest peak in South East Asia.
Occupying the northern slice of the world’s third largest island, Malaysian Borneo is a wonderful destination for honeymooners, families or those in search of adventure.
Made up of two states, Sabah and Sarawak, a holiday to Malaysian Borneo can include beach time, wildlife, rivers, mountains and culture.
Why visit Sabah
Sabah occupies the northern tip of Borneo and is dominated by the majestic peak of Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in South East Asia. Wildlife viewing and in particular the chance to see orangutan is a huge draw to this part of the world.
Why visit Sarawak
Sarawak is wonderfully exotic; home to the world’s largest flower, flying squirrels, insect eating plants and quantities of yet unnamed flora and fauna. Furthermore, the ancient virgin rainforest is home to 27 ethnic people, each with their own distinct language, culture and lifestyle. National parks offer some excellent trekking and Semenggoh orangutan sanctuary the chance to see these wonderful apes.
Indonesian Borneo
The remaining 73% of Borneo belongs to Indonesia, a wild, exotic part of Asia. This jungle-covered part of the island is for travellers seeking an authentic wildlife experience and for many a highlight is spending time on an orangutan safari in Tanjung Puting National Park on our unique orangutan conservation group tour.
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Malaysian Borneo - Sabah
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Malaysian Borneo - Sarawak
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Indonesian Borneo - Tanjung Puting NP
Borneo
Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Situated within the tropical lowland rainforest of the Danum Valley Conservation Area, Borneo Rainforest Lodge offers 31 timber chalets and a true jungle experience. Deluxe chalets have a balcony with river or jungle views plus some…
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Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Located a short boat ride off the coast of Malaysian Borneo, Bunga Raya Island Resort and Spa is an island hideaway fringed by a white sandy beach on one side and tropical rainforest on the other.…
Experiences
A selection of activities and experiences you could consider including in your holiday to Malaysian Borneo.
Meet our experts
A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
Clare Higginson
It was my passion for languages that first encouraged me to leave the UK behind and grab my rucksack. Since then, it’s been a mixture of intriguing cultures, jaw-dropping landscapes and the wonder of seeing animals in their natural habitat that sees me continuously extending my travel wish list.
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