tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88960202008-08-18T18:41:00.380+08:00Borneo Holidays Tour Package AlertNew Borneo Holidays Tour Packages, Special Deals and OffersRich Adzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05060513502150707596noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896020.post-48645837268439477082007-05-18T09:23:00.000+08:002007-05-18T09:24:05.320+08:00Testingtest page link <a href="http://www.agoda.com/affiliate_tracking.html">http://www.agoda.com/affiliate_tracking.html</a> on your site.Rich Adzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05060513502150707596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896020.post-1169808017239861022007-01-26T18:39:00.000+08:002007-01-26T18:40:17.360+08:00New: 7D/6N Adventure Vacation at "The Lost World" Maliau Basin (Ex-Tawau)Following hot on the heels of our earlier-published tour package to <a href="http://eborneo.blogspot.com/2006/02/new-5d4n-adventure-vacation-at-lost.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">5D/4N "The Lost World" Maliau Basin</span></a>, is a longer package for nature and wildlife lovers who may desire a longer stay at the saucer-shaped and big basin-like area with miles of lush green forest inside<br /><br />Now, you can choose to stay for a week at Sabah's Lost World, which is ideal for:<br /><ul> <li>adventure jungle trekking & wilderness experience</li> <li>bird watching</li> <li>nature photography</li> <li>night rainforest walks</li> <li>night drives to spot nocturnal wildlife along the access roads</li> <li>swimming and recreation<br /></li> </ul> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.e-borneo.com/travel/tours/eb-mb02.html" target="_blank"><strong>Click Here for the 7D/6N Adventure Vacation at the "Lost World" Maliau Basin (incl. more tour information, checklist and the Dos and Don'ts)</strong></a></strong><br /></div>Rich Adzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05060513502150707596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896020.post-1146647859054796782006-05-03T17:37:00.000+08:002006-05-03T18:04:10.386+08:00New: 5D/4N Bike & Hike Adventure to Mulu Pinnacles<div align="center"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6373/625/1600/mulu-pinnacles.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Mulu Pinnacles" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6373/625/320/mulu-pinnacles.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em><span style="font-size:85%;">Mulu breathtaking Pinnacles</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Photo copyright </span></em><a href="http://www.e-borneo.com/" target="_blank"><em><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>e-borneo.com</strong></span></em></a><strong><br /></strong><div align="justify"><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Tour Code: EB-MZVBK ; Duration: 5 Days/4 Nights ; Minimum Participants: 2<br /></span><br />Brief Description:</strong> This is another Mulu related adventure tour that is categorized as "<strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">most s</span><span style="color:#ff0000;">trenous</span></strong>". A person must be extremely fit in order to enjoy this adventure-oriented tour. Suitable only for the fit <em><span style="color:#009900;"><strong>adventure vacation enthusiasts</strong></span></em>. This itinerary starts at Limbang and ends in Mulu. The modes of transportation are 4WD, and long boat. Activities are mountain biking, hiking, climbing and caving.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.e-borneo.com/travel/tours/eb-mzvbk.html" target="_blank"><strong>Click here for full details and the day-to-day itinerary</strong></a></div></div>Rich Adzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05060513502150707596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896020.post-1146647172826857952006-05-03T17:03:00.000+08:002006-05-03T17:52:43.456+08:00New: 6D/5N Mulu Clear Water and Pinnacles Adventure<div align="center"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6373/625/1600/mulu-clear-water-tubing.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6373/625/320/mulu-clear-water-tubing.jpg" border="0" /></a><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Mulu Clear Water Tubing</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Photo copyright <strong><a href="http://www.e-borneo.com/" target="_blank">e-borneo.com</a></strong></span></em></div><p align="justify"><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>Tour Code: EB-MZVW ; Duration: 6 Days/5 Nights ; Minimum Participants: 2<br /></strong></span><br /><strong>Brief Description</strong>: This tour is categorized as "<strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">most s</span><span style="color:#ff0000;">trenous</span></strong>" and suitable only for the fit <em><strong><span style="color:#009900;">adventure vacation enthusiasts</span></strong></em>. It highlights swimming at river mouth of Clearwater cave, dipping at Melinau running water at the pool of natural Jacuzzi, paddling at Mendalam moving water (River). The itinerary also includes climbing pinnacle, hiking and show caves. The tour will start at Mulu National Park and ends at Limbang.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.e-borneo.com/travel/tours/eb-mzvw.html" target="_blank"><strong>Click here for full details and the day-to-day itinerary</strong></a> </p>Rich Adzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05060513502150707596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896020.post-1146131482636521182006-04-27T17:49:00.000+08:002006-04-27T17:51:22.636+08:00New: 3D/2N Miri & Brunei Tour (includes Jerudong Park)<div align="center"><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Tour Code: EB-BRU03 ; Duration: 3 days / 2 nights ; Minimum Participants: 2</span></strong><br /><br /></div><div align="justify"><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#6633ff;">Itinerary</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Day 1</span><em> Arrive Miri</em></strong><br /><br />Meet on arrival at Miri airport and transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight at Dynasty Hotel or equivalent.<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#009900;">(No Meals)</span></em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#993399;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Day 2 </span></span></strong><em><strong>Miri – Brunei – City Tour</strong></em><br /><br />Pick up from hotel and transfer by land to Brunei. On arrival at Bandar Seri Begawan the Capital of Brunei. Visit the Brunei Museum where houses a fine collection of Brunei artifacts. Lunch at local restaurant. Other significant monuments and destinations where we will visit includes the Royal Regalia, National Mosque, the Sultan Palace and Kampong Air (Water Village). Transfer to Hotel Holiday Lodge or equivalent for check-in. Evening transfer to Jerudong Park hawker center for dinner. After dinner enjoy tech ride and transfer back to hotel for overnight stay.<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#009900;">(Breakfast / Lunch)</span></em><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;"><strong>Day 3 </strong></span><strong><em>Brunei - Miri</em></strong><br /><br />After breakfast, transfer to Miri then proceeds to Miri City Tour, the “oil town” of Sarawak. Places of interest include Sarawak Shell Berhad, Pottery Shop, the Grand Old Lady (Oil Well), Miri City Fan, Miri Park, Tamu Muhibbah and Taman Selera. Afternoon transfer to airport for departure flight.<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#009900;">(Breakfast)</span></em><br /><br /><a href="http://www.e-borneo.com/travel/tours/eb-bru03.html" target="_blank"><strong>Click here for more tour information</strong></a></div><div align="justify"></div>Rich Adzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05060513502150707596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896020.post-1146131071835179422006-04-27T17:42:00.000+08:002006-04-27T17:44:31.890+08:00New: Brunei Day Tour (ex-Miri)<div align="center"><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Tour Code: EB-BRU02 ; Duration: Full Day ; Minimum Participants: 2</span></strong><br /></div><div align="justify"><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#6666cc;">Itinerary</span></strong><br /><br />Pick up at Miri Hotel or meet on arrival at Miri airport and onward traveling by coach for approximately four hours to <strong>Bandar Seri Begawan</strong>, the Capital of Brunei.<br /><br />The land journey will bring you across the <strong>Baram</strong> and <strong>Belait Rivers</strong> by ferry and through the <strong>Brunei Museum</strong> where houses a fine collection of Brunei artifacts.<br /><br />Other significant monuments and destinations where we will visit today are the <strong>Royal Regalia</strong>, <strong>National Mosque</strong>, The <strong>Sultan Palace</strong> and <strong><a href="http://e-borneo.blogspot.com/2006/04/slow-boat-to-kampong-ayer-bruneis.html" target="_blank">Kampung Air</a></strong> (Water Village).<br /><br />You will stop at local restaurant for lunch. Afternoon, visit the <strong>Jame ASR Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque</strong> the another magnificent mosque of His Majesty The Sultan is the largest authority in Brunei and a symbol of Islam’s firm hold during His Majesty’s reign.<br /><br />Back to Miri in the evening then transfer to Hotel or airport for your departure flight.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.e-borneo.com/travel/tours/eb-bru02.html" target="_blank">Click here for more tour information</a> </div>Rich Adzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05060513502150707596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896020.post-1141349451352858072006-03-03T09:30:00.000+08:002006-03-03T09:30:51.386+08:00New: 3D/2N Kuching Leisure Tour<div align="center"><br /><strong><span style="color:#993300;">Tour Code: EB-KCH10 ; Duration: 3D/2N ; Minimum Participants: 2</span></strong></div><strong><span style="color:#993300;"><div align="justify"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#333399;">Itinerary</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#993399;">Day 1 (<em>No Meal</em>)<br /></span></strong><br />Arrive at Kuching International Airport, meet and proceed for a City Tour of Kuching. Places of interest include South City Hall, gigantic Cat Statue, China Town, Sarawak's oldest Taoist Temple, renowned Sarawak Museum, award-winning Catholic Church, Civic Center for a bird’s eye view of Kuching, North City Hall and the Cat Museum, Malay Village, old State Mosque (with 5 golden domes), the multi-produce market (only open on weekends) and the spectacular Kuching Waterfront where most of the pre-colonial buildings are situated. Overnight at a city hotel in Kuching.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#993399;">Day 2 (<em>Breakfast</em>)<br /></span></strong><br />Free at own Leisure for Optional Tours in the morning<br /><br />Optional Tour “<a href="http://www.e-borneo.com/travel/tours/eb-kch02.html" target="_blank">WELCOME RIVER CRUISE</a>” 1500 hrs -within walking distance<br /><br />Overnight at a city hotel in Kuching.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#993399;">Day 3 (<em>Breakfast</em>)<br /></span></strong><br />Free at own leisure until time for transfer for flight home with Happy memories.</div><div align="justify"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.e-borneo.com/travel/tours/eb-kch10.html" target="_blank"><strong>Click here for more tour information</strong></a><br /></div>Rich Adzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05060513502150707596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896020.post-1139821733446675802006-02-13T17:08:00.000+08:002006-02-13T17:08:53.486+08:00New: 5D/4N Adventure Vacation at "The Lost World" Maliau Basin (Ex-Tawau)<strong><span style="color:#990000;">Tour Code: EB-MB01 ; Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights ; Minimum Participants: 2<br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#330099;">Itinerary</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color:#993399;"><strong>Day 1<br /></strong></span><br />0945hrs - Pick up at Tawau Airport. Proceed on 4-wheel drive to the Maliau Basin Security Gate, 180KM away. Weather permitting, journey will take about 5 hours.<br /><br />1330hrs - Stop at Tibow for lunch<br /><br />1400hrs - Proceed to Maliau Security Gate<br /><br />1430hrs - Arrive at Maliau Security Gate for short briefing<br /><br />1500hrs - Drive on to Agathis Camp, 26KM away for the night stay. Settle in and enjoy the surrounding environment.<br /><br />1900hrs - Dinner<br /><br />2000hrs - Weather permitting, go on a night drive in search of nocturnal animals. Possible encounter/sightings of Sambar Deers, Bearded Pigs, Malay Civets, Flying Squirrels and Borneo’s Wild Ox, the Banteng.<br /><br />2200hrs - Settle in for the night.<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#cc0000;">(Lunch & Dinner)</span></em><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#993399;">Day 2<br /></span></strong><br />0730hrs - After breakfast, begin the 7KM trekking through the rainforest to reach the Camel Trophy Camp. This will take about 6hours of trekking over the rim of the Basin. The first two hours is the most challenging uphill trek for this adventure..<br /><br />1130hrs - Stop for packed lunch and relax enjoying the surrounding rich vegetation<br /><br />1230hrs - Continue trekking<br /><br />1430hrs - Arrive at the Camel Trophy Camp. Settle in.<br /><em></em><br /><em>OPTION A: Walk to the Giluk Falls about 1hour away and back to Camel Trophy Camp. A dip in the pool is possible or walk to the spectacular, about 100M in height (10 storey building) Takob-Akob Falls which is about 2hours away and back.<br />OPTION B: Enjoy the surroundings at the Camel Trophy Camp. Have a swim at a nearby stream.<br /></em><br />1900hrs - Dinner and settle in for the night.<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#cc0000;">(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)</span></em><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#993399;">Day 3</span></strong><br /><br />0730hrs - After breakfast, start trekking through heath/montane forest and further down through highland dipterocarp forest for roughly about 5hours to reach the Luba Camp, about 8KM away. (Packed Lunch).<br /><br />The first few KM upon entering the heath discover the abundance of Nepenthes plants or locally referred to as “monkey cup” and wild orchids.<br /><br />1200hrs - At the helicopter pad near Luba Camp, enjoy the full view of the Maliau Basin rim which is about 25KM in diameter (slightly bigger than the Island of Singapore). Settle in and enjoy the panoramic view of the Maliau Basin.<br /><br />1400hrs - Descend for about 1hour to the highlight of the adventure i.e. the Maliau Basin. Have a picnic and take out a camera to snap beautiful shots and enjoy a dip in the falls.<br /><br />1700hrs - Trek uphill back to the Luba Camp for dinner and settle in for the night.<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#cc0000;">(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)</span></em><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#993399;">Day 4</span></strong><br /><br />0700hrs - After breakfast, trek along the forest making a loop back to the Agathis Camp.<br /><br />This will take about 6-8hours. (Packed Lunch)<br /><br />Settle in at the Agathis Camp for the last night of the adventure in the forest.<br /><br />After dinner, weather permitting, a second night drive looking for nocturnal animals.<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#cc0000;">(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)</span></em><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#993399;">Day 5</span></strong><br /><br />0730hrs - After breakfast, drive back to Tawau Airport through the Maliau Basin Security Gate.<br /><br />End of Tour.<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">(Breakfast)<br /></span></em><br /><a href="http://www.e-borneo.com/travel/tours/eb-mb01.html" target="_blank"><strong>Click Here for more tour information, checklist and the Dos and Don'ts of Maliau Basin</strong></a>Rich Adzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05060513502150707596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896020.post-1132914257477253662005-11-25T18:28:00.000+08:002005-11-25T18:52:55.206+08:00Introducing Sabah, Malaysia Borneo - An Emerging Tropical Island Vacation Capital<p align="justify">The Malaysian state of Sabah, located at the northeast corner of the island of Borneo, is well positioned to offer a unique <a href="http://www.borneo-tropical-vacation.com/" target="_blank">tropical island vacation</a> flavor with a difference.</p><p align="justify">In fact..., with a very big difference.<br /><br />There is more to Sabah, Malaysia Borneo than the sunny tropical weather, beautiful white sandy beaches, tropical island backdrop, clear crystal waters, and rich ocean and marine life.<br /><br />Unlike most tropical island vacation destinations in the world, Sabah offers an array of activities from adventure and nature to wildlife on top of a world class tropical beach vacation.<br /><br />What makes Sabah, Malaysia Borneo a unique tropical island vacation spot...?<br /><br />Given its unique geographical advantage where within 76,115 square kilometers (or 29,388 square miles or slightly smaller than the US state of South Carolina), you can... </p><ul><li><div align="justify">laze around in white pristine and unspoiled tropical beaches</div></li><li><div align="justify">conquer the highest peak in South East Asia</div></li><li><div align="justify">encounter wildlife in their natural habitat</div></li><li><div align="justify">admire the largest flower in the world</div></li><li><div align="justify">appreciate the culture of the colorful indigenous peoples</div></li><li><div align="justify">rough it out in controlled adventure vacation sites</div></li><li><div align="justify">brave the river rapids on a white water rafting adventure</div></li><li><div align="justify">be one with nature in the world of million years old rainforests</div></li><li><div align="justify">dive into some of the world's best underwater wonderlands</div></li><li><div align="justify">explore the underwater cave of the world's only mushroom-shaped world class dive spot</div></li></ul><p align="justify"></p><p align="justify">If you are planning for your next Tropical island Vacation, or thinking of exploring a new and exciting Tropical Vacation destination, please explore Sabah personally to find out why it is an ideal choice for your dream tropical island vacation.</p><p align="justify">To find out more on why Sabah is your Ideal <a href="http://www.borneo-tropical-vacation.com/tropical-island-vacation-sabah-malaysia.html" target="_blank">Tropical Island Vacation</a> destination, please visit our sister site at <a href="http://www.borneo-tropical-vacation.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Borneo-Tropical-Vacation.com</strong></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><em>Copyright © 2005 </em></strong></span><a href="http://www.e-borneo.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><em>e-borneo.com</em></strong></span></a><br /></p>Rich Adzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05060513502150707596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896020.post-1124186237218008822005-08-16T17:48:00.000+08:002005-08-16T17:57:17.223+08:00New: 3D/2N Mount Kinabalu Mesilau Summit Trail Climb (EB-KKM03)<a href="http://www.e-borneo.com/travel/tours/images/ebkk13-2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.e-borneo.com/travel/tours/images/ebkk13-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Tour Code: EB-KKM02 ; Duration: 3 Days/2 Nights ; Min Pax: 2</span></strong></div><strong><span style="color:#990000;"></span></strong><div align="justify"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="color:#000099;">Itinerary</span></strong><br /></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#993399;"><span style="color:#990000;">Day 1</span> </span></strong></div><ul><li><div align="justify">0745 Meet at hotel lobby and proceed to Mesilau Nature Park, which is part of the Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia's World Heritage site. Journey will take approx. 2.5 hours passing by villages, paddy fields along mountainous roads that wind along the Crocker range.</div></li><li><div align="justify">On arrival at the Mesilau Nature Park, enjoy the cool and refreshing mountain air, and have a majestic view of Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in South East Asia. The mountain will look even more spectacular with a sheer wall of granite towering a few thousand meters from the virgin forest floor and ending in jagged peaks. </div></li><li><div align="justify">Free at own leisure or proceed for a guided walk along the nature trails with the park naturalist. While walking, listen to the sounds of the jungle and observe nature's plants, trees, orchids and butterflies. </div></li><li><div align="justify">Overnight at the eco-friendly Mesilau Nature Resort, which is nestled amongst the trees at the foot of the mountain at about 2,000 metres above sea level within the Park. </div></li></ul><p align="justify"><strong><em><span style="font-size:85%;color:#993399;">(Lunch & Dinner)<br /></span></em></strong><br /><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">* A visit to Poring Hot Spring is optional but if requested, can be done on Day 1 *</span></em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Day 2<br /></span></strong><br /></p><ul><li><div align="justify">Proceed to the Park HQ to register for the climb. </div></li><li><div align="justify">Meet the mountain guide and proceed to a rest house at Laban Rata (~11,000 ft or ~3,873m above sea level) near the summit of Mt. Kinabalu for an overnight stay. </div></li><li><div align="justify">The trek will pass by different vegetation zones from Oak and Chestnut to mossy and eventually to alpine type of vegetations. </div></li><li><div align="justify">Dinner and Overnight at rest house. </div></li></ul><p align="justify"><strong><em><span style="font-size:85%;color:#993399;">(Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner)</span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Day 3</span></strong><br /></p><ul><li><div align="justify">Early morning ascent to the summit of Mount Kinabalu (4092.5m above sea level). </div></li><li><div align="justify">Upon reaching the summit (Low's Peak), an opportunity to take photographs on the highest point in South East Asia. </div></li><li><div align="justify">In clear weather, a spectacular sunrise awaits weary climbers. </div></li><li><div align="justify">Retrace route back to Laban Rata Resthouse and onward descent to Timpohon gate where transport will take you to the Kinabalu National Park HQ to collect your achievement certificate. </div></li><li><div align="justify">After lunch, transfer to hotel at Kota Kinabalu. </div></li><li><div align="justify">End of Tour. </div></li></ul><p align="justify"><strong><span style="font-size:85%;color:#993399;"><em>(Breakfast and Lunch)</em></span></strong> </p><p align="justify"><a href="http://www.e-borneo.com/travel/tours/eb-kkm03.html" target="_blank"><strong>Click here for more Tour Information</strong></a></p><p></p>Rich Adzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05060513502150707596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896020.post-1124185680687115762005-08-16T17:39:00.000+08:002005-08-16T17:48:00.696+08:00New: 3D/2N Mesilau Nature Park, Poring Hot Spring and Kinabalu National Park (EB-KKM02)<div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Tour Code: EB-KKM02 ; Duration: 3 Days/2 Nights ; Min Pax: 2</span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">Itinerary</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Day 1</span></strong><br /><br /></div><ul><li><div align="justify">0745 Meet at hotel lobby and proceed to Mesilau Nature Park, which is part of the Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia's World Heritage site. Journey will take approx. 2.5 hours passing by villages, paddy fields along mountainous roads that wind along the Crocker range. </div></li><li><div align="justify">A brief stop over at Nabalu, a collection of native stalls selling fruits, vegetables, local produce and handicrafts. An opportunity to observe the local stall activities. </div></li><li><div align="justify">1030 Arrive at Mesilau Nature Park, on the Mesilau plateau en route be captivated by the spectacular views of the Kundasang valley, and parts of the scenic beauty of the Kundasang Mt. Kinabalu Golf Course, a challenging 18-hole golf course for avid golfers, undeniably, the highest golf course in South East Asia.</div></li><li><div align="justify">Enjoy the cool and refreshing mountain air, and have a majestic view of Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in South East Asia. The mountain will look even more spectacular with a sheer wall of granite towering a few thousand meters from the virgin forest floor and ending in jagged peaks. </div></li><li><div align="justify">Free at own leisure or proceed for a guided walk along the nature trails with the park naturalist. While walking, listen to the sounds of the jungle and observe nature's plants, trees, orchids and butterflies. </div></li><li><div align="justify">The Nature Park boasts an estimated 4,500 species of plants which includes 1,500 species of orchids, 77 of which are endemic to Kinabalu. The park also supports 289 species of birds and 290 different types of butterflies. The world’s largest pitcher plant, the “Nepenthes Rajah” grows in abundance here. </div></li><li><div align="justify">Overnight at the eco-friendly Mesilau Nature Resort, which is nestled amongst the trees at the foot of the mountain at about 2,000 metres above sea level within the Park.</div></li></ul><p align="justify"><strong><em><span style="font-size:85%;color:#993399;">(Lunch & Dinner)</span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Day 2</span></strong><br /></p><ul><li><div align="justify">After breakfast, depart for another interesting natural wonder, the Poring Hot Spring located approx. 47 km from Kinabalu Park. Poring Hot Spring, named after the tall bamboo plant that is abundant in that area, is a natural spring where hot sulfurous water emit from the ground. </div></li><li><div align="justify">There are Japanese Baths where visitors can soak themselves and let the invigorating sulfurous water stimulate the body. </div></li><li><div align="justify">Visitors can also try the canopy walkway, where suspension bridges are suspended at the top of the canopy for visitors to walk along the canopy of a tropical jungle. </div></li><li><div align="justify">1530 Depart Poring Hot Spring to accommodation. </div></li><li><div align="justify">Overnight at Kinabalu Pine Resort or related - depending on availability. </div></li></ul><p align="justify"><strong><em><span style="font-size:85%;color:#993399;">(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)<br /></span></em></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Day 3</span></strong> </p><ul><li><div align="justify">After breakfast and check-out, depart for Kota Kinabalu.</div></li><li><div align="justify">En route a brief stopover at Kinabalu National Park. </div></li><li><div align="justify">On arrival, transfer to hotel. </div></li><li><div align="justify">End of Tour. </div></li></ul><p align="justify"><strong><em><span style="font-size:85%;color:#993399;">(Breakfast)</span></em></strong></p><div align="justify"><a href="http://www.e-borneo.com/travel/tours/eb-kkm02.html" target="_blank"><strong>Click here for more Tour Information</strong></a></div><div align="justify"></div>Rich Adzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05060513502150707596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896020.post-1124102591529867042005-08-15T18:30:00.000+08:002005-08-15T18:43:11.540+08:00New: 2D/1N Mesilau Nature Park and Kinabalu National Park (EB-KKM01)<div align="center"><a href="http://photos3.flickr.com/3055411_d24e80b144_m.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos3.flickr.com/3055411_d24e80b144_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><strong> </strong></em>Pic Courtesy of <a href="http://landbelowthewind.com/" target="_blank">LandBelowTheWind.com</a></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#993300;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#993300;"><strong>Tour Code: EB-KKM01 ; Duration: 2 Days/1 Night ; Min Pax: 2<br /></strong></span><br /></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;">Itinerary</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#993399;">Day 1</span> </strong></div><ul><li><div align="justify">0745 Meet at hotel lobby and proceed to Mesilau Nature Park, which is part of the Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia's World Heritage site. Journey will take approx. 2.5 hours passing by villages, paddy fields along mountainous roads that wind along the Crocker range.</div></li><li><div align="justify">A brief stop over at Nabalu, a collection of native stalls selling fruits, vegetables, local produce and handicrafts. An opportunity to observe the local stall activities.</div></li><li><div align="justify">1030 Arrive at Mesilau Nature Park, on the Mesilau plateau en route be captivated by the spectacular views of the Kundasang valley, and parts of the scenic beauty of the Kundasang Mt. Kinabalu Golf Course, a challenging 18-hole golf course for avid golfers, undeniably, the highest golf course in South East Asia.</div></li><li><div align="justify">Enjoy the cool and refreshing mountain air, and have a majestic view of Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in South East Asia. The mountain will look even more spectacular with a sheer wall of granite towering a few thousand meters from the virgin forest floor and ending in jagged peaks. </div></li><li><div align="justify">Free at own leisure or proceed for a guided walk along the nature trails with the park naturalist. While walking, listen to the sounds of the jungle and observe nature's plants, trees, orchids and butterflies. </div></li><li><div align="justify">The Nature Park boasts an estimated 4,500 species of plants which includes 1,500 species of orchids, 77 of which are endemic to Kinabalu. The park also supports 289 species of birds and 290 different types of butterflies. The world’s largest pitcher plant, the “Nepenthes Rajah” grows in abundance here. </div></li><li><div align="justify">Overnight at the eco-friendly Mesilau Nature Resort, which is nestled amongst the trees at the foot of the mountain at about 2,000 metres above sea level within the Park. </div></li></ul><p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>(Lunch & Dinner)</em><br /></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#993399;">Day 2</span></strong><br /><br /></p><ul><li><div align="justify">After breakfast, enjoy the scenic beauty within the vicinity of the Mesilau area. </div></li><li><div align="justify">Later, depart for Kota Kinabalu en route a brief stopover at Kinabalu National Park (about half an hour from Mesilau Nature Park). </div></li><li><div align="justify">On arrival, transfer to hotel. </div></li><li><div align="justify">End of Tour.</div></li></ul><p align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>(Breakfast)</em><br /></span><br /><a href="http://www.e-borneo.com/travel/tours/eb-kkm01.html" target="_blank"><strong>Click here for more Tour Information</strong></a></p></div>Rich Adzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05060513502150707596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896020.post-1122372154752070602005-07-26T17:47:00.000+08:002005-08-15T18:45:30.443+08:00New: 2D/1N Kudat Rungus Longhouse Tour (EB-KK26)<div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#993300;">Tour Code: EB-KK26 ; Duration: 2 Days/1 Night ; Min Pax: 2</span></strong></div><p align="center"><img style="WIDTH: 236px; HEIGHT: 254px" height="499" alt="Rungus Longhouse, Kudat, Sabah, Malaysia Borneo" src="http://www.e-borneo.com/cards/rungus.jpg" width="294" border="0" /></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#330099;">Itinerary</span></strong></p><p><strong>Day 1 </strong><br /></p><ul><li>Meet at hotel lobby and depart for Kudat, a three-hour drive north of Kota Kinabalu. </li><li>Kudat is famous for its rich cultural heritage and blending of ethnic groups, especially the Rungus, the largest and the main ethnic group living in Kudat. </li><li>On the way stopover to see the Gong Making and Bee Farm and proceed to the "Tips of Borneo" to view the magnificent scenery standing at the very tip of Borneo Island. </li><li>Then proceed to the unique attractions include the Bavaggazo longhouses, planned and developed as a cultural centrepiece by the Rungus community at Kampong Bavaggazzo as a means to display and conserve their cultural heritage. </li><li>Experiencing life in a longhouse while taking part in community activities such as weaving and bead stringing. </li><li>The evening brings a festive 'party' atmosphere to the longhouse, with the rhythmic playing of gongs and villagers resplendent in their traditional black costume complete with elaborate beads. </li><li>Overnight at Meranjak Runggus Longhouse. </li></ul><em>(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)<br /></em><br /><strong>Day 2</strong><br /><ul><li>After breakfast, depart from the Kudat Runggus Longhouse. </li><li>Proceed back to Kota Kinabalu and transfer to hotel or airport. </li><li>End of tour. </li></ul><p><em>(Breakfast)</em> </p><em><span style="font-family:georgia;"><strong>NOTE</strong>: Bring along - Water bottle, insect repellent, long pants, trekking shoes, personal toiletries, light jacket, and insect repellent.</span></em><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.e-borneo.com/travel/tours/eb-kk26.html" target="_blank"><strong>Click Here for More Tour Information</strong></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em></em></span></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></em></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.e-borneo.com/travel/tours/sabah.html" target="_blank"><strong>Click Here for More Sabah Tours</strong></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em></em></span></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></em></div>Rich Adzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05060513502150707596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896020.post-1124101761323113362005-06-15T18:21:00.000+08:002005-08-15T18:47:55.256+08:00New: 4D/3N Batang Ai National Park Homestay (EB-BAI01)<div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#993300;">Tour Code: EB-BAI01 ; Duration: 4 Days/3 Nights ; Min Pax: 2</span></strong></div><p align="justify"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"><strong>Itinerary</strong></span><br /><br /><strong>Day 01: KUCHING > BATANG AI LONGHOUSE (L & D)</strong><br /><br />Meet on arrival at Kuching Airport, proceed journey overland to Batang Ai Boat jetty which take you approximately 4 hrs. On arrival, continue journey by longboat through the man made lake to an Iban Longhouse, which take you approximately 2 ½ hrs. Check-in at the Longhouse, joints the longhouse folk and observe their way of living. Try the rice wine call ‘Tuak” and joint them with their traditional dance. Overnight stay at Longhouse.<br /><br /><strong>Day 02: LONGHOUSE > NATIONAL PARK (B, L & D)</strong><br /><br />After breakfast, proceed to Lobang Baya Ranger post to proceed on trekking along the Nature trail where you can encounter animals and Orang Utan, also learn about the plants along the trails. Picnic lunch along the trails. Spend the whole day in the jungle before returning to the Longhouse in the late afternoon for Dinner and overnight stay.<br /><br /><strong>Day 03: LONGHOUSE > KUCHING (B, L & D)</strong> </p><p align="justify">Early dawn, proceed for jungle walk leaded by the longhouse folk to visit the padi field, pepper and rubber garden. Witness the blowpipe and cockfighting demonstration. Picnic lunch at the site before returning to the Longhouse and proceed your return journey to Jetty and overland to Kuching City.On arrival in Kuching, transfer to Hotel for overnight stay. Dinner at local restaurant.<br /><br /><strong>Day 04: KUCHING > HOMEBOUND (B)</strong></p><p align="justify">After breakfast, free at own leisure prior to transfer to Kuching Airport for your flight back home. Tour Ends.</p><p align="justify"><a href="http://www.e-borneo.com/travel/tours/eb-bai01.html" target="_blank"><strong>Click Here for more tour information and inclusion/exclusion</strong></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.e-borneo.com/travel/tours/sarawak.html" target="_blank"><strong>Click Here for more Sarawak Tours</strong></a><br /></p>Rich Adzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05060513502150707596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896020.post-1116503251042815902005-05-19T19:50:00.000+08:002005-05-19T19:55:05.963+08:00Travel Borneo e-Brochure: Sabah Tour Packages<center><a href="http://www.e-borneo.com/sabah-malaysia/" target="_blank"><img height="208" alt="Sabah Tour Packages e-Brochure" src="http://www.e-borneo.com/travel/sabah-tour-packages-cover.jpg" width="262" border="0" /></a></center><br /><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><a href="http://www.e-borneo.com" target="_blank"><strong>e-borneo.com</strong></a> is delighted to be able to deliver to you the latest tour packages and related Travel Borneo electronic downloads for free.</div><br /><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">The e-brochures are first and foremost, intended to save you invaluable time surfing through our website or the web, navigating and searching for the right tour packages.</div><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">It will also enable you to print out the whole content to be read at the comfort of your living room, giving you the luxury to discuss and deliberate with your loved ones or travelling associates on the best destination/tour to take. </div><br /><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">We sincerely hope that it will greatly assist you in discovering and locating the most appropriate tour destinations and package for your holiday here. </div><div align="justify"><br />We have started with the <strong><em>Sabah Tour Packages</em></strong> but hope to add more e-brochures as well as e-books in the near term. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><br /><strong>Please kindly </strong><a href="http://www.e-borneo.com/travel/free-download.html" target="_blank"><strong>Click Here</strong></a><strong> to the download page. </strong></div><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify">P.S. Don't forget to check out the <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Special Bonus</span></strong> on discounted Sabah pre-designed tour packages in the e-brochure, specially for those who had taken their time to download the document.</div><div align="justify"></div>Rich Adzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05060513502150707596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896020.post-1105431670934429732005-01-11T16:06:00.000+08:002005-01-11T16:22:21.186+08:00DISCOUNT: 6D/5N Overland to Sabah Borneo Wildlife<p align="justify">
<br />Sabah's Most Popular Eco-Wildlife Tour Package for two years running (2003-2004). Travel overland from the capital city of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, to Kinabalu National Park, a World Heritage Site, and Poring Hot Spring.
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<br />Then continue overland all the way to Sandakan, the Rainforest City of Sabah. Visits include Sukau, Selingan Turtle Island, and Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
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<br />Another Special Offer for a shortened overland adventure journey compared to the one below. This time, the overland trip will start at Sandakan all the way to Danum 'The Lost World Valley' near Lahad Datu.
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<br /></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">* Discount applicable for minimum 2 pax only based on twin share basis.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">* Discount not applicable for extension or amendments to the designed itinerary.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">* You must mention the words "Borneo Blog" to qualify for the discounted rate.</span></p><p></p>Rich Adzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05060513502150707596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896020.post-1098956482070349402004-10-28T17:31:00.000+08:002005-01-11T16:24:42.260+08:00SPECIAL TOUR DISCOUNT 1<div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;color:#006600;"><strong>9D/8N North Borneo Overland Safari Tour</strong></span></div><p>
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<br />The first deal is one where we are heavily promoting at the moment. This is a newly designed tour whereby you can take a unique overland trip from Kota Kinabalu to Kinabalu National Park and Poring, then to Sukau in Sandakan, and all the way to "The Lost World" Danum Rainforest near Lahad Datu.
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<br />As a special introductory offer, we are giving a further <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">15% DISCOUNT</span></strong> off the standard rate quoted at our site. Valid till end-March 2005.
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