{"id":5274,"date":"2013-03-10T16:32:22","date_gmt":"2013-03-10T08:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/?p=5274"},"modified":"2024-01-11T09:42:36","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T01:42:36","slug":"borneo-tours-where-the-modern-meets-the-exotic-and-untamed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borneoecotours.com\/blog\/borneo-tours-where-the-modern-meets-the-exotic-and-untamed\/","title":{"rendered":"Borneo Tours \u2013 Where The Modern Meets The Exotic and Untamed"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Imagine a holiday destination where you can:<\/p>\n

Explore romantic colonial towns and cities and delve into a fascinating history
\nExperience an unique ancient culture like no other on earth
\nEnjoy unspoilt beaches and islands with endless stretches of white sand and limpid water
\nEncounter exotic flora and fauna including orang utang, rare birds and orchids
\nPartake in Asia\u2019s most thrilling diving scene
\nTrek through vast jungles and up mountains overlooking vast rainforests
\nAnd all this in one place with a barefoot tropical climate and economical prices, just a quick hop from mainland Malaysia and other major Asian capitals.
\nAdd in convenient travel network and an infrastructure that makes touring a joy and you\u2019ve got the recipe for a tour in Borneo.<\/p>\n

Malaysian Borneo: Where Each Day An Adventure<\/h2>\n

The name conjures up images of impenetrable jungles peopled by fierce tribes but today\u2019s Borneo is a safe, convenient and easily accessible place. Part of the modern Federation of Malaysia, the region is just a short hop from Kuala Lumpur and a perfect place for a host of unique tours.<\/p>\n

Wildlife<\/h3>\n

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Home to one of the world\u2019s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests, Borneo offers matchless eco tours for wildlife lovers. It\u2019s one of the few places where you can still find orang-utans swinging through the rainforest
\nIn some ways the two states \u2013 Sabah and Sarawak of Malaysian Borneo make up one massive game reserve. The area features a rich biodiversity, home to endangered species such as the pygmy elephant, proboscis monkey, long-tailed macaque and the Sumatran rhino
\nOrnithologists will delight at the area\u2019s 400 species of bird, eight of which are known only to Borneo.
\nMuch of this wildlife wonderland was unknown until a few decades ago giving Borneo wildlife tours the real feel of encountering a lost world.<\/p>\n

History and Culture<\/h3>\n

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Borneo has a long and storied history with landmarks and monuments standing testament to both long ago days and more recent lore from WW2. Plus, the region has a rare and diverse ethnic heritage with 30 ethnic groups in the city of Kota Kinabalu alone.
\nHistory is very much alive in parts of Borneo. Take a riverboat tour to sample the essence of Borneo culture as shown in the longhouses, secluded towns and other riverside scenes unchanged for centuries. Spend some time in homestays and experience a living culture that\u2019s lost forever elsewhere.<\/p>\n

Adventure<\/h3>\n

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Soaring mountains, vast stretches of dense rainforest and jungle, and mighty cascading rivers make Borneo into a dream playground for adventure seekers.
\nTrekkers can choose from hardcore paths for aficionados looking to hone their survival skills to gentler tours that still demand endurance. Passing through mangroves, rock pools and waterfalls, new vistas appear at every turn. Or you can take long canopy walk through the rainforests.
\nAnother adrenalin pumping experience is white water rafting with rivers to suit both beginners and seasoned rafters seeking the ultimate buzz. Or try kayaking or mountain climbing for an individual challenge.<\/p>\n

Diving<\/h3>\n

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If the underseas is your realm, Borneo\u2019s extensive shoreline and many islands offers one of Asia\u2019s most thrilling scuba diving and snorkeling scenes.
\nA must visit is Pulau (island) Sipadan off the east coast of Sabah. Located in Tun Sakaran Marine\u00a0 Park, you can find a pinnacle erupting over\u00a0 600 meters\u00a0 from the sea\u00a0 floor. It\u2019s a wall diver\u2019s paradise.
\nAnother gem is Lankayan Island, a tiny tropical resort island in the Sulu Sea off the coast of Sabah. Divers can encounter dazzling coral formations and sunken wrecks along with a rich array of marine life including yellow tail barracuda, parrot fishes, giant clams, rays and guitar fish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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