Tours to Borneo island, Malaysia: information for travelers

The territory of Borneo island, which occupies the third largest area on the planet, is divided between Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia. Our compatriots who travel to Borneo on their own usually choose to visit the Malaysian part of this unique island.

Many tourists prefer to book a hotel in Malaysia in advance. So you can get a good deal and compare prices and reviews. For example, in Malacca prices start from 5 euros per night, Hotel Equatorial Melaka can be booked from 115 euros per night.

In that part of the island of Borneo, which belongs to Malaysia, the states of Sabah and Sarawak are located; both regions have excellent resort areas that attract travelers.

Beach lovers who prefer to live in megacities with a developed tourist infrastructure most often choose to visit Kota Kinabulu. The capital city of the state of Sabah has both modern hotel complexes and excellent beaches.

Near Kota Kinabulu is the Abdul Rahman National Park, which unites several nearby islands and small lagoons, which are famous for their picturesque coral reefs.

Diving enthusiasts like to spend time here, who get to the dive sites on a boat that runs daily between the port of Kota Kinabulu and the islands that are part of the park area. Many fans of snorkeling also come here.

Kota Kinabulu also attracts those self-traveling tourists who, on vacation, pay attention to acquaintance with architectural monuments and museum expositions.

In the largest Malay city on the island of Borneo, the majestic building of the city's main mosque and the 31-story tower, which houses the Sabah Foundation, arouse the interest of guests. A huge number of visitors visit the Sabah State Museum every day.

Connoisseurs of sightseeing holidays who come to the island of Borneo tend to visit the ancient city of Kuching - the capital of the Malay state of Sarawak; here you can admire the buildings of the colonial era.

The main attractions of Kuching include the ancient Fort Margaret and the graceful Astana Palace. The Sarawak State Museum, which has unique archaeological finds and other valuable artifacts in its collection, is considered one of the best museums in Southeast Asia.

Advocates of a secluded holiday, who independently come to the Malay part of the island of Borneo, are attracted by the Damai Beach resort, located about 30 kilometers from Kuching. A trip to the states of Sabah and Sarawak guarantees vivid impressions for connoisseurs of natural beauties.

There are a huge number of caves on the island of Borneo, the most famous of which is the Sarawak Cave: the height of a huge underground hall is about 100 meters.

Clear Water Cave, also located in the state of Sarawak, is considered the longest cave in Southeast Asia: its length is 51 kilometers.

Mountain hikers and climbers are attracted by Mount Kinabulu (4095 m), which is located near the city of Kota Kinabulu; it is the highest point in Borneo. There are also extinct volcanoes on the island; in the Malay part of Borneo, the picturesque volcano Bombalai is of interest.