Bangkok, Thailand – Backyard Travel today announced the addition of the wondrous Island of Malaysian Borneo to its portfolio of destinations.

Backyard Travel specialize in unique, insider tours throughout Asia and with the addition of Malaysian Borneo they will be able to offer travelers an array of intimate and adventurous experiences to the untouched rainforests, pristine coastlines, remote villages and bustling towns of this gorgeous, and largely uncharted paradise.

Famous for its rich biodiversity, Borneo is blessed with a wealth of natural beauty. Lowland and mountain rainforests are home to a myriad of animal species, including orangutan, proboscis monkeys and a spectacular array of birdlife. Its coral reefs are the most diverse in Malaysia and its highest peak - Kota Kinabalu - boasts UNESCO World Heritage billing for its incredible topography.  

The villages, coastal towns and cities of both states of Sarawak and Sabah are equally as captivating. From modern, multicultural Kuching – 'Cat City'- to the remote longhouse villages of the Iban people, the diverse communities of Borneo each offer their own traditions, their own cuisines, their own architecture and their own unique charms for travelers to discover.

Backyard Travel's range of tour options venture beyond the well-trodden tourist trails to explore lesser-known avenues throughout East Malaysian Borneo.

For a complete introduction to this adventurous destination, their eight-day Borneo, Land Below the Wind tour takes travelers through verdant rainforests and remote Bornean villages, with visits to an orangutan sanctuary, Bornean wildlife-watching expeditions, and even a few days to relax on the beach in a coastal resort.

The Sarawak: Land of the Hornbills tour takes travelers on jungle walks, kayaking expeditions and even underground caving adventures; whilst their ten-day Culture and Cuisine in Borneo tour includes a series of guided tours and homestays so that travelers can discover the island's incredible, multifaceted culture.

For thrill-seekers, their Borneo Wildlife Watch tour includes a mountain bike ride through the rainforest, and several chances to admire Borneo's wildlife in jungle lodges and wildlife sanctuaries.

Borneo is also a great destination for families, and all ages will enjoy their Borneo Family Expedition which includes a walking tour of Kuching, a visit to the Semengoh Orangutan Center, and a guided tour of the remarkable rainforest preserve at Bako National Park.

“Borneo represents some of Asia's wildest terrain, with its lush, dense jungles and exotic wildlife,” said Backyard Travel's General Manager Maeve Nolan. “We created our Borneo Tour collection in order to introduce travelers to the 'wild' side of Malaysian Borneo, in addition to bringing them closer to its culture, heritage and people.”

For more information about Backyard Travel's Borneo tours please visit their website or contact their marketing team at marketing@backyardtravel.com.

About Backyard Travel

Bangkok based Backyard Travel is an online travel company specializing in tailor-made tours to Bhutan, Vietnam, Thailand, Borneo, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Indonesia, Japan and China.

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