Turtle (Selingan) IslandThis peaceful tropical island is named after theturtles which come ashore to lay their eggs oncethe sun has set. Both green and hawksbill turtlesare common here and at any time of year there is a good chance of seeing a mother laying hereggs. Selingan is one of three islands which havebeen designated a national park, to protect thenewly laid eggs and vulnerable hatchlings. Theaccommodation here is basic, but nothing canspoil the experience of seeing a mother haulingherself onto the beach to nest or the tiny turtlesscrabbling towards the black night sea.SipadanThe limestone pinnacle island of Sipadan -described as the last jewel in a crown in the WestPacific - rises about 600 metres from the seafloor off Borneo's east coast. Even experiencedand seasoned divers are surprised by the varietyand quantity of sea life and the pristine coralreefs. It is truly one of the best dive locations inthe world. There is no accommodation onSipadan itself, but you can stay on nearby Kapalai,Pom Pom or Mataking.www.audleytravel.com/borneo ?01993 838 120 ?Borneo109KAPALAIISLANDRESORTNot so much an island as a sandbar - and onlythat at low tide - Kapalai's single resort has aunique sense of glorious isolation, not least whenthe tide comes in and you seem to be floating inthe open sea. Perfect for those who are keen on diving but wish to remain secluded, the eco-friendly Kapalai resort has tasteful chalets built around a wooden walkway. The rooms havelarge private balconies and huge windows to let in sea breezes. There's no air-conditioning here,but few would want to add white noise to thesilence, broken only by the rippling waters below.Kapalai Island ResortTurtle IslandHawksbill turtleHarlequin sweetlips fishGranulated sea starLion fishSnorkelling around Sipadan

Borneo UncoveredThis comprehensive itinerary will take you through the best of Sarawak and Sabah, exploringtribal heartlands, jungle regions, and remote rivers,travelling by boat and exploring on foot. Highlights include Batang Ai with its headhuntertribes, Mulu's underground cave systems, theorang-utan of Sepilok, and the hornbills of TabinWildlife Reserve.Day 1Fly from the UK to Kuching, via KL.Day 2Arrive in Kuching.Day 3Explore the Bako National Park withyour private guide.Day 4Full day exploring Kuching.Days 5-6Drive northeast into the jungle atBatang Ai for two days exploringrivers, rainforest and meetingheadhunter tribes.Day 7Return to Kuching and fly to Miri foran overnight stay.Days 8-9Fly on to the Mulu National Park fortwo days exploring one of the largestcave systems in the world by riverand on foot.Day 10Fly on to Sandakan.Days 11Visit the protected reserves aroundSandakan seeing native orchids and wildlife.Day 12Morning feeding at the Sepilok Orang-utan RehabilitationCentre, and continue to theKinabatangan River.Day 13Full day wildlife spotting on theKinabatangan River.Days 14-15Drive further into the jungle to theTabin Wildlife Reserve, with two daysto explore this remote wilderness.Day 16Transfer out of the jungle to theairport for your flight back to Kota Kinabalu.Day 17Day at leisure. Evening departureback to the UK via Kuala Lumpur.Day 18Arrive in the UK.When to go??The best time to travel.?A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of.~Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of year.?Travel is not recommended.Borneo is one of Southeast Asia's few summerdestinations as the best time to travel is betweenMarch and October. The wet season istraditionally from November to February, but the climate in this part of Asia can be veryunpredictable so it is best to accept the possibilityof rain at any time. By their very nature, rainforestareas have a wet climate and are hot and humidfor most of the year.Time difference:GMT+8 hoursFlight time from UK:15 hours (via Kuala Lumpur)PricesWe offer trips to cater for a wide range ofbudgets. You can find up-to-date guideline pricesfor your trip to Borneo on our website,alternatively please call our specialists to discussyour plans.110JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec????????????????????Tailoring your tripThe itineraries shown are designed to give you aflavour of what is possible, and are routes thatwork particularly well. We can use these as abasis to plan your trip or can design a completelydifferent itinerary to suit your tastes and interests.Please call one of our Borneo specialists to startplanning your itinerary.Telephone: 01993 838 120Getting aroundRegular domestic flights make it easy to visit anumber of different locations in a relatively shortspace of time. A trip to Borneo will usuallyfeature boat journeys: in a land with few roadsbut many rivers this is a traditional way to travel,something we try to reflect in our itineraries. It is possible to travel either privately or on ashared basis.Lady weaving, Kota KinabaluYoung orang-utan at Shangri-La's Rasa Ria nature reserveKuchingBatang AiMiriMuluNationalParkSandakanKota KinabaluKinabatanganRiverMother and baby pygmy elephantsTabin WildlifeReserve