Exciting news for travellers! Batik Air is launching direct flights to Sandakan and Miri, making it easier than ever to explore Borneo’s top destinations.
Hot FM’s Bekpes Hot crew set a Malaysia Book of Records title for the Longest Non-Stop Radio Broadcast While Climbing Mount Kinabalu, which was made possible by Amazing Borneo's seamless planning and support.
From 13–15 November 2024, Hot FM’s Bekpes Hot crew partners with Amazing Borneo to attempt a record for the Longest Non-Stop Radio Broadcast on Mount Kinabalu.
Amazing Borneo is proud to be recognized as the Leading Tour Operator (Inbound-Borneo) of the Year 2022 (Malaysia) at the Asian Tourism and Hospitality Awards 2022. Read on to learn more about the ceremony and the exceptional contributions made by Amazing Borneo to the tourism and hospitality industry.
Borneo Rainforest Lodge is scheduled to close for repair and maintenance from 30 Jan 2023 to 8 Feb 2023. One of its chalet, Standard Chalet will exclusively be closed for refurbishment for the entire month of February 2023.
Sabah bags six awards in the Malaysia Tourism Council Gold Awards 2022 in Kuching. The Gold Award M.I.C.E Group Serviced goes to Amazing Borneo Tours & Events Sdn Bhd.
Amazing Borneo was given a shoutout on The Star (“Why it's fun to holiday in Kota Kinabalu: From the mountain to the sea”) recently, where they gave a sneak preview of North Borneo Cruises’ Sunset Dinner Cruise.
Updates on Covid-19 Travel Info
Malaysia is finally fully reopening its international borders starting 1st April 2022. Restriction on shops and restaurants operating hours is also fully lifted.
Following the outbreak of the Coronavirus, most Asian countries including Malaysia are monitoring passengers’ temperatures at airport arrivals and travel advisories are issued to quarantine anyone with relevant symptoms. Our top priority is to ensure the health and safety of our guests and partners. To curb the spread of the virus, we are implementing the following precautionary measures.
The Malaysian government has decided to temporarily halt all visa facilities for visitors from the affected areas to contain the spread of the Wuhan virus
From mountain porter to ultra runner, Daved Simpat's story is a story that speaks to every generation of how hard work, perseverance, and resilience in the face of adversity always pays off.
Turtle hatching season for Green and Hawksbill turtles are roughly from the month of April through to October. And with October just starting off, turtle hatchings are still in season, and releases of baby turtles are still plentiful!
Indonesia is currently in the talks to move their capital city out of Jakart, with Palangkaraya in Central Kalimantan being one of the new capital city candidates.
If you're looking to climb Mount Kinabalu, then you'll be happy to know that Sabah Parks recently announced the opening of Panalaban Hostel, the latest addition to Mount Kinabalu's line-up of base camp lodges!
It's that jellyfish season time of year again! Before heading for your island visits and snorkeling sessions, learn about the jellyfishes you'll come across and stock up on some helpful tips to get yourself extra prepared.
Travellers in Sunny Singapore now have another option to make their way over to the Land Below the Wind as Malindo Air inaugurates their Singapore (SIN) - Kota Kinabalu (BKI) direct flight on the 10th of August 2018.
When it comes to booking a Mount Kinabalu, the vast number of reviews cascading the world wide web has turned myths into widely accepted facts. We will be debunking these claims and separating the fact from the fiction.
Attention to all travellers!
Kindly be informed that Sabah Parks (the collecting agent for Majlis Keselamatan Negara (MKN)) has revised the Sipadan Conservation Permit Fee to MYR 148.40 per person, per day (inclusive of 6% Malaysia Goods & Services Tax (GST)) effective on August 14th, 2018.
KOTA KINABALU: A moderate 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit Ranau at local time 9:06pm on 8 March 2018. Tremors were felt in some parts of Sabah.
As a safety precaution, Sabah Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun has ordered the temporary suspension of Mount Kinabalu climbing activities.
Amazing Borneo's 8th Annual Dinner and Dance is to celebrate yet another successful year, bringing staff members together for a night of dining, fun, and plenty of dancing.
We waited in anticipation and were finally relieved when it was announced that Amazing Borneo Tours were presented with the Best Inbound Tour Operator (Sabah/Malaysia) award for the second time in a row!
It’s that time of year once more. Young girls are shuffling here and there with their hair tied up in a fancy bun; loud gongs can be heard from a far and everyone is rocking the Sumazau. For native Sabahans, this is a normal occurrence for the month of May. But if you’re not from around here, it marks the start of joyous festival that goes on for a month.
An average climber takes two days to scale the mountain, casually.. without hurry. However, professional mountain runners can clock as fast as 4 hours. Sounds outrageous? Well, that’s how things roll in a climbathon!
According to a disturbing new report by Fortune Magazine, all of our wild Orangutans could be extinct in just 10 years due to deforestation caused by oil palm companies and ineffective control and legislation by governments.
By January next year the state of Sarawak will open a new department of national parks and wildlife in a landmark action. They are already in the process of adding several new totally protected areas (TPA’s) to the list to make up around 3.3 million acres.
In this part 3 of our special on Southeast Asia's top UNESCO sites we travel to Vietnam. The surreal semi submerged pinnacles of Ha Long Bay look like they should be on the cover of some science fiction or fantasy novel and the myths and legends behind them are equally at home in such a publication. Likewise the ancient temples that make up My Son Sanctuary have a mystic, pre-historical feeling that is remeniscent of an Indiana Jones or Tomb Raider movie. It is for these contributions to Southeast asia's rich cultural and geological histories that UNESCO has declared them world heritage sites.
Following the anniversary of the tragic earthquake that shook mount Kinabalu last year, a promising new trail and many new safety features are being added to Malaysia's most famous mountains iconic slopes.
Mount Kinabalu’s soon to be opened 'Kota Belud trail' promises more scenic adventures. This alternative trail will take a Westernly route, compared to the easternly Ranau Trail. The Kota Belud Trail is said to be relatively shorter and more scenic, and ends at Sayat-Sayat check-point, the last check point throughout the 8km climb to Low’s Peak summit.
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun said "I can describe both trails as ‘beautifully challenging’ and visitors who appreciate nature and its beauty will find the experience of trekking these trails very enjoyable."
The say the clothes make the man, and when it comes to doing sporty activities such as mountain climbing, this saying rings truer than ever. If an activity involves five to six hours of trekking, comfort should be your utmost priority. Check out this list of clothing and equipments you should have on your expedition to conquer Mount Kinabalu
Following the magnitude 6.0 earthquake that struck Mount Kinabalu nearly 10 months ago, the local authorities have identified several measures to enhance the safety of hikers, ranging from plans to install rockfall barriers to putting more safety and rescue personnel on standby to assist climbers in crises.
The Orangutan Rehabilitation and Conservation Programme, which is a support programme of the Sabah Wildlife Department’s Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, is now at its final stage of completion.
KOTA KINABALU: One of the two new trekking routes to reach the summit of Mount Kinabalu from Laban Rata is now ready for use, Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun announced yesterday.
Congratulations to our birding trio Belle, Eddy & Stephanie for winning 3rd place in the 7th Borneo Birds Race 2015!
We had an amazing weekend dedicated to celebrating birds and their sensitive habitats. Till next year, feathered beauties of Borneo!
Send your loved ones (or even yourself) a postcard, Mountain high... Ocean deep!
We all know about posting letters from up above Mt.Kinabalu, right? Been there, Done that? How about posting letters from the country's deepest underwater postbox? Only in Layang-Layang Island, Malaysian Borneo!
Suit up, grab a mask and a pair of fins… because the plain old experience of sending mail this time round will be a fascinating one, embraced by schools of hammerhead sharks, amidst spectacular varieties of reef species, Manta Rays, Gorgonian corals, Parrotfish, Batfish, and even the elusive Sunfish!
With mud slides clogging up rivers, Ranau and surrounding areas are facing an acute water shortage. The mud slide rampage had forced families to evacuate their homes since Monday. We spent the day delivering clean water to the temporary evacuation centre at Ranau Community Hall.
Implementation of 6% GST by Malaysian Government for Tours & Services Starting from 1st April 2015 and the collection of 6% GST by Amazing Borneo Tours
Sogit ritual being held at Timpohon Gate. 'Sogit' is a traditional "cooling compensation" ritual performed by a shaman to appease the anger of the spiritual world & restore balance.
As of 14th April 2015, we have already entered into the dry season of the year, with little or no rain, and it is good news to know that you will enjoy a good weather climb and the chances of summit closure is near minimum.
In this digital age, a hand-written snail mail is something we all can appreciate. What more if its posted from 3,289m above sea level, near the summit of Mount Kinabalu? That's way better than magnet souvenirs!
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