Northern Borneo offers an exciting range of holiday tours - from the wildlife on the Kinabatangan River to the coral islands off Kinabalu in Sabah and the inland jungles and longhouses of Sarawak to the majestic caves of Mulu and Niah; after a long journey and arriving with little idea of the language and climate, you will find it reassuring to have things organised for you in advance.

Travel Checklist

Travel documents: passport, visa, travel insurance, air tickets and vouchers
Health requirements arranged
Money: travellers cheques/cash/credit card
Money pouch
First Aid kit
Day pack (30-35 liters/ 8-9 gallons) for over night stays
Alarm clock
Torch/flashlight (with strap to leave hands free)
Mosquito repellent
Ear plugs
Sun cream and hat
Sleeping sheet/Inner sheet
Small towel
Older clothes for long travelling
Sarong for bathing in the river at the long house (can be bought locally - allow about US$8)
Ensure your walking boots have a good grip and are durable - they will get wet!!
    Mt. Kinabalu A warm hat and water proof gloves (the summit of Mt. Kinabalu is 4095 metres and at time         reaches zero degrees)
    Mt. Kinabalu Thermal underwear/warm clothes all year round (thermal trousers and top are lightweight and warm)
    Mt. Kinabalu Windproof jacket/raincoat and windproof pants

Heavy duty plastic bags for waterproofing gear and valuables
Adventure sandals/shoes that will withstand river walking (also available locally for $2)

Indemnity

Travellers are required to sign a Participation Form on day 1 of any trip inland. The wording of this form follows. Please note that signing the form is a pre-requisite of travelling inland through Borneo.

"I understand that this type of travelling may involve risks (and rewards) above and beyond those encountered on a more conventional holiday, and that I am undertaking an adventure trip with inherent dangers. I understand that I am travelling to geographical areas where, amongst other things, the standard of accommodation, transport, safety, hygiene, cleanliness, medical facilities, telecommunications and infrastructure development may not be of the standard I am used to at home or would find on a conventional holiday. I have read and understood the trip notes for the trip I am undertaking and have provided details of any pre-existing medical conditions I have. I accept these risks and obligations and I fully assume the risks of travel . I release my hosts, organizers and guides from any liabilities connected to these risks to the maximum extent permitted by law."