Borneo Travel Guide – Lonely Planet Online Shop

This is the Brunei Darussalam chapter of Lonely Planet borneo guide.

Look beneath the surface of this tightly policed ​​sultanate and you’ll see the judiciously preserved wildness of its natural environment. Thanks to its oil resources, ancient virgin rainforest abounds, especially in verdant Ulu Temburong National Park.

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• Climb up the rainforest canopy and cool off in the jungle streams of Ulu Temburong National Park
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• Visit a mosque or museum, and explore the restaurants and coffee shops of Bandar Seri Begawan
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• Take a water taxi ride to charming Kampung Ayer and learn about Brunei’s cultural heritage.
• restaurants and accommodation

Coverage includes: Bandar Seri Begawan, Tutong & Belait Districts, Tutong, Jalan Labi, Seria, Temburong District, Bangar, Batang Duri, Ulu Temburong National Park, Survival Guide.

This is the Kalimantan chapter of Lonely Planet borneo guide.

Kalimantan – the vast Indonesian part of Borneo – is an adventure in every sense of the word. Remote jungles, meandering rivers and inland mountains offer endless opportunities for epic rainforest exploration, while its cities are low-key and rarely visited by Indonesian standard tourists.

• Complete the landmark trek across Borneo – if you can
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• Meet orangutans and sail the Sekonyer River in Tanjung Pudding National Park
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• Dive into the best of Kalimantan’s underwater and island life at Derawan Islands
• restaurants and accommodation

Coverage includes: West Kalimantan, Pontianak, Singkawang, Sintang, Putussibau, Sukadana, Gunung Palung National Park, Central Kalimantan, Tanjung Puting National Park, Pangkalan Bun, Kumai, Palangka Raya, Sebangau National Park, South Kalimantan, Banjarmasin, Kandangan, Loksado, East & North Kalimantan, Balikpapan, Samarinda, Mahagam River, Mount Mule, Kutai National Park, Shrike, Merab, Derawan Islands, North Kalimantan.

This chapter contains Welcome to Borneo, Top 17 in Borneo, Need to Know, Visiting Borneo for the First Time, What’s New, If You Like…, Month by Month, Itineraries, Outdoor Adventures, Diving Prao Sipadan and Region Overview Lonely Planet Chapters borneo guide.

Your Borneo trip starts here. You’ll find tools for planning your adventure: where to go, when to go, how much to budget, and in-depth dive information.

• Tailor-made itineraries, organized by region, theme and activity
• List of Highlights and Best Experiences
• Everything You Need to Know About Outdoor Adventures
• User-friendly country overviews make sure you don’t miss a thing

Coverage includes: Welcome to Borneo, Top 17 Borneo, Need to Know, First Time Visitor to Borneo, What’s New, If You Like: Trekking, Wildlife, Aboriginal Culture, River Travel, Multicultural Cities, Exploring Caves , month by month, itineraries, outdoor adventures, dives Sipadan and area overview.

This is the Sabah chapter of Lonely Planet borneo guide.

Sabah is a relatively small piece of Borneo, but it packs a punch: turquoise-fringed desert islands, swarming with coral reefs and marine biodiversity; trekker’s paradise, Mount Kinabalu soars to the clouds; jungles abound Venom-eyed tarsiers, gibbons, pythons, clouded leopards and giant crocodiles.

• Dive among the colorful coral reefs of the Semporna Islands and dive among turtles and sharks
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• Hike Mount Kinabalu, Borneo’s highest peak, for the ultimate sunrise
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• Look for ocelots, civets and deer on a night safari in the Deramakot Forest Reserve
• restaurants and accommodation

Coverage includes: Kota Kinabalu, Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Manukan Island, Mamudi Island, Sapi Island, Gaya Island, Sulu Island, North Sabah, Mount Kinabalu and surrounding areas, Kinabalu National Park, North West Coast, Island Resort, Eastern Sabah, Sandakan, Sepilok, Sandakan Islands, Dera Makot Forest Reserve, Sungai Kinabatangan, Lahad Datu , Danum Valley Conservation Area, Tabin Wildlife Sanctuary, Semporna, Semporna Islands, Tawau, Tawau Mountain Park, Maliau Basin Conservation Area, South Sabah, Inland Sabah, Beaufort District, Tiga Island National Park, Labuan Island.

This is the Sarawak chapter of Lonely Planet borneo guide.

Sarawak makes visiting Borneo’s natural wonders and cultural riches a breeze. Departing from Kuching, the most vibrant city on the island, you can visit the pristine tropical rainforest on a day trip, and have time to enjoy delicious food and drinks on the waterfront in the evening.

• Watch semi-wild orangutans swing from tree canopy at Semenggoh Wildlife Center
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• See the world’s largest flower, the Rafflesia, at Gunung Gading National Park
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• Stroll along Kuching’s waterfront promenade
• restaurants and accommodation

Coverage includes: Kuching, West Sarawak, Bako National Park, Santubong Peninsula, Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, Annah Rais Longhouse, Kubah National Park, Bau & Around, Lundu, Gunung Gading National Park, Tanjung Datu National Park, Ta-lang- Satang National Park, Batang Ai County, Central Sarawak, Sibu, Batang Rajang, Bintulu, Similajau National Park, Niah National Park, Lembeh National Park, Miri, Northeastern Sarawak, Gunung Mulu National Park, Korabit Plateau, Limbang Province.

This chapter contains Lonely Planet’s “Understanding Borneo”, “Borneo Today”, “History”, “Ethnicity and Culture”, “Borneo Cuisine”, “Natural World”, “Responsible Travel”, “Contents AZ” , “Transportation”, “Health” and “Language” sections borneo guide.

All the information you need, from history, people and surroundings, to flights, public transport, climate, money, internet… you name it. Get tips for women travelers, gay and lesbian travelers, travelers with disabilities, and travelers with children. Get the most out of your conversations with the handy language guide and glossary.

• A Brief Summary of Politics, Multiculturalism, and Issues Facing Borneo Today
• Information on the history of Borneo, from the first humans to colonization and independence
• Full coverage of the rainforest and its thousands of endangered inhabitants
• Details of the people and culture of Borneo

Coverage includes: Learn about Borneo, Borneo Today, History, Peoples & Culture, Borneo Cuisine, Natural World, Responsible Travel, Directory A–Z, Transportation, Health and Language.