Borneo Tours & Travel

Kundasang War Memorial

borneogb — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 10:26:19 +0000

Kundasang War Memorial Kundasang is a village in Sabah, Borneo that lies along the bank of Kundasang Valley. Located on a hill immediately behind the vegetable wholesale stalls is the Kundasang War Memorial and Gardens. Located 6 kilometres away from Kinabalu National Park and is renowned for its vegetable market which is open seven days a week. It is the closest village to Mount Kinabalu and has a panoramic view of the Mountain. A must-visit in Kundasang is the Kundasang War Memorial. Major G. S. [...]

Sipadan Diving Centre

borneogb — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 03:34:33 +0000

Sipadan Diving Centre Borneo Global Sipadan Backpackers & Dive Centre is located in Semporna, situated in the east coast of Sabah, Malaysia on the island of Borneo. We are within walking distance to Banks, Seafood Restaurant and Entertainment Outlets. Just a stone throw away from the jetty to all Islands. We offer daily Scuba Diving and Snorkeling trips to Sipadan Island, Mabul, Kapalai Islands or Tun Sakaran Marine Park within the Celebes Sea to explore the macro and pelagic underwater marine life. Our professional dive [...]

Sipadan Island

borneogb — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 05:28:27 +0000

“Sipadan Island got it name from the word SIPARAN, which refer to a dead body of a person namely PARA (Si Paran) whom had been found restlessly on the beach of the island” Sipadan Island is a tiny island is Malaysia’s only oceanic island, rising 700 metres from the ocean floor. The diversity of marine life here is apparent. There are many dive sites around the island which serve as home and transit points for a wide variety of marine life, including fish, turtles and [...]

Hammerhead Shark in Sipadan Island

borneogb — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 05:25:57 +0000

Hammerhead Shark in Sipadan Island The hammerhead sharks are a group of sharks in the family Sphyrnidae, named for the unusual and distinctive structure of these shark heads, which are flattened and laterally extended into a “hammer” shape called a “cephalofoil”. Hammerheads are found in warmer waters along coastlines and continental shelves. Unlike most sharks, hammerheads usually swim in schools. This schools can be found in Sipadan Island location dive site at South Point. The hammerhead sharks size range from 0.9 to 6 m (3.0 [...]

Semporna

borneogb — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 05:17:30 +0000

Semporna Town Semporna town is the gateway to Sipadan Island. There has been a growing interest in the dive sites in this region, including in the now-protected Tun Sakaran Marine Park which consists of eight islands and is the largest marine park in Sabah. All these dive sites have made Semporna more popular, and diversified the experience that one can gain while in Semporna. The name Semporna means place of rest and was given after the British quelled resistance from the local Bajaus in the [...]

Mantanani Island

borneogb — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:40:36 +0000

MANTANANI Island Dugong – Seacow Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Mantanani Islands is a group of three isolated islands located northwest of Kota Belud, about an hour’s drive from the state capital of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu. These islands are approximately 45 minutes boat-ride by speedboat from the mainland. The islands boast of crystal clear blue waters filled with a myriad of marine life and white sandy beaches fringed by coconut palm trees making it an excellent destination for snorkeling, scuba diving or island hopping. Itinerary: 7.15am [...]

Kinabalu Park Poring Hot Spring

borneogb — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:01:48 +0000

Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring Itinerary: 7.30 am - Depart lodge after breakfast. Proceed to Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia’s Natural Heritage site. Journey will take approx. 2 hours passing by villages, paddy fields along mountainous roads that wind along the Crocker Range. 9.30 am - A brief over at Nabalu, a collection of native stalls selling fruits, vegetables, local produce and handicrafts. An opportunity to observe the local stall activities. 10.00 am – Arrive at Kinabalu Park, enjoy the cool and refreshing mountain air, [...]

Cultural Village

borneogb — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:00:44 +0000

MARI MARI Cultural Village Do you want to tour the whole Sabah in just few hours? Then visit this cultural village which showcases the 5 main tribes of Sabah – the Kadazan Dusun, Murut, Bajau, Rungus and Lundayeh Tour Starts: 10.00 am – Pick Up 9.15 am (Lunch) 3.00 pm – Pick Up 2.15 pm (High Tea) 7.00 pm – Pick Up 6.15 pm (Dinner) Itinerary: Pick up from hotel / other designated places to the village. Upon arrival, as you assemble, you will be [...]

Snorkeling Island

borneogb — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:58:18 +0000

Sapi Island Buffet BBQ Lunch with Snorkeling Gear Named after Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, the five islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (TAR) and their surrounding seas have long been a haven of peace and tranquility. The islands protect the natural vegetation, animals and the underwater gardens of the coral reefs that provide visitors with endless hours of enjoyment. TAR encompasses five islands: Gaya, Sapi, Manukan, Mamutik and Sulug. The marine national park is only 20 minutes by boat from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah’s [...]

Island Hopping

borneogb — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 06:39:35 +0000

Manukan – Mamutik – Sapi Islands Buffet BBQ Lunch with Snorkeling Gear Tunku Abdul Rahman Park is labelled as the Island Hopping Tour, It’s so convenient because of our Islands located next to each other. Packages: Package A – Sapi Island Package B – Manukan Island and Sapi Island Package C – Manukan, Sapi and Mamutik Islands Itinerary: Your choice to visit 3 or 2 beautiful islands in one day. Sapi, Mamutik or Manukan Islands rich with marine life with crystal clear waters that will [...]