Borneo Special interest holidays

Borneo Holidays and Borneo Tours

The island of Borneo is located in Indonesia and is the third largest island in the world. It is divided amongst three countries: Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia. Eco tourism in Borneo is important to its locals, who prefer to keep their landscapes unspoilt. There is a wonderful range of rewarding eco holidays to Borneo that celebrate its rich biodiversity. You can plan your trip to Borneo any time as it enjoys warm tropical weather all year round. Borneo holidays are popular thanks to the wildlife, nature and cultural attractions on offer. It is home to many unique and endangered species such as the orangutan, proboscis monkey, Borneo rhino and the delightful Pygmy elephant. Borneo ecotourism concentrates on preserving communities, archaeological remains and rainforests and, if you choose an eco holiday in Borneo, you may find yourself trekking in the rainforest, collecting plant specimens or preparing breakfast for a hungry orangutan! Borneo has several international airports and there is a wide selection of hotels, resorts and backpackers to cater for all guests. It is easier to take a tailor made or small group tour around Borneo due to the nature of the terrain. A trip to Borneo means you can take time out and sun yourself on the golden beaches, as well as enjoying the more active Borneo tours available such as mountain climbing, fishing and rafting.

Orangutan Holidays and Orangutan Tours

Orangutans are large apes that live in Southeast Asia and mostly live in the trees. The word orangutan means ‘man of the forest’ in Malay language. Orangutans are native to to Indonesia and Malaysia and orangutan holidays can only be taken on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra holidays, where they can be found living in the rainforests. orangutan tours are popular in Borneo as they are fascinating animals to watch – they are very intelligent and have been known to use objects as tools such as using leaves as umbrellas to keep them from getting wet. There are only two surviving species of orang-utan, both of which are endangered; it is worth choosing an orangutan holiday which contributes to their conservation. You can take an orangutan tour which donates money to the Orangutan Foundation and thus to their rehabilitation. Wildlife tours in Borneo are not complete without an orangutan tour to a nature resort or sanctuary where you can watch these loveable creatures, with their long reddish-brown hair and long arms, swing elegantly from branch to branch. There is no better place than Borneo to go on an orangutan holiday and see them in the wild but this is not the extent of it – a wildlife tour to Borneo can also give you the chance to see an abundance of wildlife including crocodiles, pygmy elephants and proboscis monkeys.

Climbing Mt Kinabalu and Borneo Trekking

If you want an adventure holiday in Borneo, climbing Mt Kinabalu will give you a huge sense of achievement – particularly when you make it to the summit in time for an unforgettable sunrise. Mt Kinabalu is the tallest peak in Borneo’s Crocker Range and the mountain and its surroundings are among the most important biological sites in the world, with over 4500 species of plant, 326 species of birds, and 100 mammalian species identified. Trekking up Mt Kinabalu can be fairly tough if you’re not in peak physical condition however, if you are looking for a Borneo trek, it has been called the highest climber-friendly mountain in South East Asia. If you decide to go trekking in Mt Kinabalu you just need some good mental and physical preparation and you will be well rewarded by the breath-taking variety of ecosystems and views. This Borneo trek will make you understand why the locals consider this mountain sacred. Borneo hiking and Borneo trekking tours are very popular because of the myth legend and romance that surrounds the place. Adventure holidays to Borneo are second to none. What’s more, after hiking in Borneo you can take a well-deserved rest on its white sandy beaches.

Orangutan Volunteer Holidays and Borneo Volunteer Travel

Volunteering in Borneo means you will make a real connection with the people, the landscape, the culture and the environment. You can really make a home there and enjoy the stunning surroundings as much as the people who live there do. Borneo volunteer travel means experiencing jungle, mountains and tropical islands. You can live amongst different indigenous tribes, help teach kids, build community centres, and learn how to scuba dive before helping protect the reef, turtles and dugongs. Many people volunteering in Borneo, however, choose to take an orangutan volunteer holiday which helps the experts in the rehabilitation and release of orangutans back into the wild.

Honeymoons in Borneo

There are Borneo honeymoons to suit most budgets; you can enjoy the highlights of Borneo, including endangered wildlife from turtles to orangutans and tropical rainforests, local culture and idyllic beaches. Your honeymoon in Borneo can involve staying in luxurious hotels on idyllic islands as well as in rustic jungle lodges. Borneo honeymoons are a perfect experience for those wanting a ‘different’ kind of honeymoon, away from the crowds.

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