Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Borneo Eco Tours
( 438300;
www.borneoecotours.com
; Pusat Perindustrian Kolombong Jaya, Mile 5.5
Jln Kolombong)
This is a place with a good reputation, arranging tours throughout Malay-
sian Borneo, including travel to the Kinabatangan area.
SIGHTS
Borneo Nature Tours
( 267637;
www.borneonaturetours.com
; Block D, Lot 10, Kompleks Sadong Jaya, Ikan
Juara 4)
A professional and knowledgeable operation that manages bookings for Danum
Valley's Borneo Rainforest Lodge. Its office building is on the corner near a canal.
NATURE
Scuba Junkie/River Junkie
( 255816;
www.scuba-junkie.com
; ground fl, Lot G7, Wisma Sabah, Jln Haji Saman)
Runs diving trips in the Semporna Archipelago and white-water rafting trips in southwest
Sabah aimed at the Western backpacker (and flashpacker) crowd.
DIVING, RAFTING
Sutera Harbour
(Sutera Sanctuary Lodges; 308914/5;
www.suteraharbour.com
; ground fl, Lot G15,
Wisma Sabah, Jln Haji Saman)
Sutera runs a lot of the tourism activities in Sabah, and
has a monopoly on accommodation within the Mt Kinabalu ark. Make this your first stop
in KK if you're planning to climb Kinabalu and didn't book your bed in advance.
CLIMBING
Sleeping
Check out the
Sabah Backpacker Operators Association
(SBA;
www.sabahbackpackers.com
)
which was set up in an effort to help shoestring travellers in
the region. Check out its website for discount deals on accommodation and tours. KK's
midrange options seem to be sliding towards either end of the budget spectrum. Although
backpacker hangouts and top-end treats are in great proliferation, there are still several
spots around town suiting those Goldilockses out there.
HOTEL
Sarangnova Hotel $$
