malaysia

Borneo

Orangutans, Mount Kinabalu, and 130 million years of unbroken rainforest.

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Malaysian Borneo holds some of the oldest rainforest on earth. Mount Kinabalu rises to 4,095m, orangutans swing through the Danum Valley, and Sipadan island is consistently ranked among the world's top dive sites.

We also reach the Sepilok orangutan centre and the diving of Mabul off Semporna, arriving via Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

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Wildlife Seekers · Adventure Seekers · Divers

Borneo, Orangutans, Mount Kinabalu, and 130 million years of unbroken rainforest.
Plate IBorneo. Gaya Island Resort, Small Luxury Hotels of the World
01
The Stay

Eco-lodges and island retreats.

Gaya Island Resort

  • Resident marine biologist
  • Jungle spa
  • Mangrove tours

Borneo Rainforest Lodge

  • Canopy walkway
  • Night drives
  • Orangutan sightings

Shangri-La Rasa Ria

  • Orangutan centre
  • Two golf courses
  • Beach and rainforest
02
The Palate

  • 01Kota Kinabalu night market, grilled stingray and hinava
  • 02Jungle lunch with Murut or Dusun hosts
  • 03Fresh seafood at the Filipino Market
  • 04Tuak rice wine with a Kadazandusun community
03
The Stillness

  • 01Kinabalu summit at dawn
  • 02Danum Valley canopy walkway in morning mist
  • 03Kinabatangan River cruise, pygmy elephants
  • 04Sipadan wall dive, vertical coral city
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