| The third largest island in the world, Borneo is a tropical | | | | the South China Sea - all are here for the taking. |
| paradise housing the oldest and most bio-diverse | | | | In concert, Borneo's cultural diversity, including 27 |
| rainforest on earth, endless pristine white beaches and | | | | distinct ethnic groups speaking 45 languages and |
| an abundance of national wonders. Borneo is divided | | | | dialects provides a unique local experience. Indigenous |
| between Indonesia, Brunei and Malaysia, the largest | | | | culture remains ingrained in the lifestyle of its |
| territory being appropriated to Malaysia. The two | | | | inhabitants, who adhere to a variety of native traditions, |
| states of Sarawak and Sabah, separated from | | | | practices and religions. Beyond the towns and cities, life |
| mainland Malaysia on the west by the South China | | | | here still revolves around the longhouses, kampungs |
| Sea, make up Malaysia's part of Borneo. | | | | and the rivers. Malays and Chinese established |
| As large as it is, Borneo is still a microcosm of | | | | themselves alongside native groups with such |
| spectacular flora and fauna, housing the Rafflesia, the | | | | evocative names as Iban, Melanau, Penan, Kelabit ad |
| world's largest flowering plant, and the scary, | | | | Bidayuh, grouped together under the general term |
| insect-digesting Pitcher plant. As well, Borneo is home | | | | Dayak, to form a richly varied population, each with |
| to unique animals, among them the shy Orangutans, | | | | their own culture and traditions. To this day, the largest |
| the rare and unusual Proboscis Monkey and the | | | | group, the Iban, reputed to be Borneo's most |
| ludicrous Bearded Pig. | | | | formidable headhunters of past, dwell in communal |
| Travel to Borneo is a step into adventure. An | | | | fashion in longhouses, stilted structures with many |
| abundance of national parks, virgin jungles and | | | | rooms that house an entire community of families. |
| rainforests, meandering rivers and cascades, extensive | | | | Beside them, the Melanau, traditionally fishermen and |
| cave systems and sandy white beaches offer | | | | seafaring people, live in Kampungs (Malaysian villages) |
| adventures of every kind for every level. A morning | | | | - a cluster of wooden homes on high stilts near |
| stroll in Mulu National Park or a week's trek in pristine | | | | Borneo's rivers. |
| jungle; a river safari or white water rafting on the | | | | Be it eco adventure outdoors, a cultural experience or |
| Rejang, Malaysia's longest river; caving and exploring | | | | both, Sarawak and Sabah, Malaysia's Borneo Island |
| the world's most extensive cave systems or | | | | states boast the most diverse, exciting and the very |
| snorkeling and scuba diving off the unspoiled reefs of | | | | best of family adventure travel on earth. |