BORNEO

Split into the states of Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo is a world apart from the Malaysian Peninsula. Here you’ll spend time immersed in nature, whether that’s deep within some of the world’s best preserved rainforests or exploring protected waterways.

The island is home to the critically endangered Bornean orangutan. With just over 100,000 left in the wild, numbers have declined by 86% since 1950. In Batang Ai National Park, you’ll spend time with expert guides seeking out these fascinating creatures and learning about conservation efforts protecting them.

Cruise the Kinabatangan River and look out for proboscis monkeys swinging through the trees, and stay with the Iban tribe, where you’ll experience longhouse living firsthand. With hot springs in Kinabalu National Park and a range of deeply comfortable accommodation, you’ll also have plenty of time to soak it all in and marvel at your lush, tropical surroundings.