Borneo

Travel to Borneo

Borneo is a beautiful and adventurous area well worth visiting. Visit Malaysian Borneo to learn about one of the oldest jungles in the world. Although the jungle in Borneo is unfortunately getting smaller and smaller, there is still plenty of greenery to discover on this special island of Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei.

Besides jungle, Borneo also offers tropical islands with pearly white beaches. Here you can do beautiful snorkeling tours or diving along the beautiful coral reefs. On Borneo you will not encounter masses of tourists. Borneo is the destination of choice for any adventurous traveler.

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Malaysian Borneo overview

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Currency: Malaysian ringgit

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Time zone: GMT+8

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Best travel time: March – October

Destinations in Borneo

Borneo is a wonderful destination for travelers who love adventure. It has much to offer, from stunning beaches to stunning jungle surroundings and the most exotic wildlife. Borneo is known for its amazing diving opportunities, including the coral reef that surrounds the Tun Sakaran archipelago. There are numerous trekking and hiking tours, river tours and jungle tours available in the various national parks in Borneo. You’ll get closer to the jungle and wildlife than ever before! Whether you are looking for relaxation or adventure, there is guaranteed to be something that piques your interest in Borneo.

Deramakot Forest Reserve

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Must-do in Sabah

Welcome to Sabah in Borneo! This beautiful province of Borneo is home to a number of breathtaking natural wonders. From the majestic Mount Kinabalu soaring above the clouds, to the lush rainforests and unique wildlife along the Kinabatangan River, in the Deramakot Forest Reserve and Danum Valley . In our opinion, Sabah is the most enjoyable province in Borneo with the most activities.

Mount Kinabalu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic mountains. With an altitude of 4,095 meters, it is also the highest mountain in Southeast Asia. From the summit, you have stunning views. It’s not easy to get here. Only a two-day tour with an overnight hike can get you to the top. Or go on a jungle safari on the Kinabatangan River. Along this river you’ll find an abundance of wildlife, including proboscis monkeys, orangutans, macaques, crocodiles and more than 200 species of birds. You’ll be guaranteed to spot wildlife on a tour to the Kinabatangan River.

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Deramakot Jungle tour

The most fun way to explore Borneo is with a multi-day jungle tour. We recommend the Deramakot Jungle tour from L.O.S.T. Borneo. You go 4 days and 3 nights with two private rangers on a pick-up right through the jungles of Borneo to spot flora, fauna and wildlife. You will learn all about Borneo’s jungle from these experienced rangers.

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Scuba diving in Borneo and tropical destinations

Explore the beautiful islands and underwater world of Borneo. Semporna is the gateway to the beautiful islands of Tun Sakarun, Mataking, Pom Pom Island, Sipadan and Mabul. The most beautiful places in Borneo for diving! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, these locations offer something for everyone.

Semporna is not a nice town, but it is home to some of the best dive sites in Malaysia. Here you can explore colorful coral reefs and see turtles swimming. If you’re lucky, you might even get close to whale sharks! There are also many wrecks here that make for interesting dives.

Finally, Mabul Island has become well-known among professional divers because it offers unique experiences such as night diving where plankton lights up when disturbed by movement. Many travelers choose to spend several days on Mabul in combination with a diving package.

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Ultimate Itinerary Malaysia and Borneo

A trip to Malaysia and Borneo guarantees many beautiful impressions and diverse areas. Start in Kuala Lumpur, explore the tea plantations at Cameron Highlands, eat the best food in Penang, enjoy island life at the Perhentians and finally tour the jungle in Borneo....

Deramakot Forest Reserve: Spotting Orang Utans in Borneo

Borneo' s jungle has declined by 80% over the past 30 years. Unfortunately, this also happened around the Deramakot Forest Reserve. This is because the British planted palm trees in Malaysia after World War II. These palm trees produce palm oil, which the government...

Itinerary Borneo: roundtrip in 2 to 3 weeks

Borneo is the best place to spot wildlife. Borneo and Sumatra are the only places in the world where orangutans still live in the wild. Seeing these magnificent great apes in their natural habitat and observing them is special. Besides the impressive jungle, Borneo...

Kinabatangan River: must do!

The Kinabatangan River is one of the highlights of Sabah, the northern province in Malaysian Borneo. At 560 kilometers, it is a huge river on which the local people and animals live. It is the ideal place to spot wildlife. So you will find elephants, orangutans,...

Do: climb Mount Kinabalu!

The 4,095-meter-high Mount Kinabalu is found in Borneo, in the province of Sabah. Mount Kinabalu is the second highest mountain in Southeast Asia. This challenging mountain is climbed daily by 150 people. In fact, only 150 permits are issued per day to protect nature...

Budget: How much does Borneo cost?

Borneo is the third largest island in the world. It is divided among three countries: Malaysia, Indonesia and the oil state of Brunei. In October 2022, we spent 4 weeks in Malaysian Borneo. Mainly in the northern province of Sabah. Here we did a lot of tours. In fact,...

From Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

Most travelers who go to climb Mount Kinabalu, go on jungle tour in Deramakot or want to do other activities in Sabah, start in Kota Kinabalu. This is the largest city in Sabah and the base for all the fun tours in Borneo. After Kota Kinabalu, it is a good idea to...

All about transportation in Borneo

Borneo is an island that not many travelers visit. This is mostly due to the high cost of activities and the long distances between destinations. Fortunately, there are good bus connections between major cities making it easy to travel by public transportation in...

Borneo’s beautiful underwater world in ugly Semporna

Semporna is the least fun town in Borneo and probably even in all of Asia. It is a dirty city, there is garbage everywhere, there are many begging children and you are stared at everywhere. So why go to Semporna? You do so to explore Borneo's beautiful beaches and...

Niah Caves and Miri, Borneo

Although most travelers in Borneo visit the northern province of Sabah, there is much to explore in Sarawak as well. In fact, from the fine town of Miri, you can take a day trip to the Niah Caves. Here you can take a wonderful hike to the dark caves in the cave. Below...

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