The flexibility to enjoy lazy days relaxing by the pool or active days following nature trails. The choice is yours at Gaya Island
Considered one of the most essential biological sites on earth, Kinabalu National Park lies in western Sabah, a nature enthusiast’s dream.
Here, you’ll find tropical lowlands, rolling hills covered with dense rainforest, and mountain forests with spectacular views. Spot exotic orchids and colourful butterflies as you cover the forest trails.
The park spans 754 square kilometres and contains over 5,000 plant species and 90 lowland mammal species alone. In 1964, Kinabalu National Park was established as the first World Heritage site in Malaysia, and today it attracts visitors from all corners of the earth.
Standing proudly in the Kinabalu National Park is majestic Mount Kinabalu at over 4,000 metres high. Trekking enthusiasts will enjoy reaching the summit at sunrise. The terrain is rough, challenging, and very rewarding, with oak forests, bamboo, exotic ferns, and moss-covered trees along the way.
Forty kilometres northeast of the park headquarters, the Poring Hot Springs are a wonderful way to soak after a hard day’s trekking. The steam and sulphuric minerals are said to have healing powers. Also nearby, the butterfly farm, tropical gardens, and conservation park for orchids are popular destinations in this part of Borneo.
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Slow Paced Borneo
If you want to immerse yourself in the incredible wildlife and beaches of Borneo but don’t fancy too much road travel or rushing around, then a holiday like this one could be ideal.
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Kinabatangan River
Drift down the Kinabatangan River, keeping watch for pygmy elephants, rare bird species and primates
Wildlife spotting
Wonder at the incredible rainforest teeming with wildlife in the company of your expert nature guide
Gaya Island
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Bucket List Borneo
This is the ultimate, once-in-a-lifetime Borneo holiday. It covers everything that makes Borneo special, from its renowned wildlife to its lush rainforests
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Get off the beaten track
Getting away from modern life as you travel to the most remote part of Sabah
Wildlife spotting
Listen to the call of gibbons and peek through rainforest vines to see orangutans swinging in the trees on an adventure in Danum Valley.
Mount Kinabalu
Climbing 4,098 meters to the summit of Mount Kinabalu.
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Family Borneo Highlights
Borneo is a fantastic family destination: the wildlife, marine life, and tropical surroundings are the perfect ingredients for an unforgettable holiday together.
This suggested holiday itinerary takes in some of the best highlights of the country and includes an off-the-beaten-track twist. It’s a holiday that will please all ages with a combination of fun and interactive activities, wildlife spotting, beach fun and family-friendly accommodation.
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Wildlife sightings
Spot elephants, proboscis monkeys, orangutans and more as you sail along the Kinabatangan River
Gaya Island
Relax at Gaya Island beach resort where there’s brilliant snorkelling and interesting jungle trails to follow too
Murat
Take a 4-wheel drive adventure away from modern life as you travel to the homeland of the indigenous Murat people
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