What is the best way to get to Borneo?
The easiest way to get to PKN is by air, and two airlines run there directly. Nam Air and Trigana fly directly from Surabaya (SUB) and Jakarta (CGK) which are both international airports. Flights leave daily and will take about one hour, costing approximately IDR 1,069,000 or US$78.
What airport do you fly into for Borneo?
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is located just south of the city and is the second-busiest airport in Malaysia. Kota Kinabalu serves as the gateway for most tourists entering into Borneo.
Can I fly from NZ to Malaysia?
New Zealanders can fly directly to Kuala Lumpur from Auckland with 2 airlines: Firefly and Malaysia Airlines.
How do you get to Malaysian Borneo?
Getting to Borneo
Most people take an international flight to Kuala Lumpur where you can take a connecting flight to Sandkan to start the tour. Flights are several scheduled flights a day from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan with Malaysian Airlines and Air Asia.
What is the best time of year to go to Borneo?
The best time to visit Borneo is between March and October, when the island is hot, humid, and at its driest. This makes it one of Southeast Asia’s few summer destinations. It is also the best time to see orangutans in the wild, while turtles can be seen on Lankayan Island between June and September.
Do you need a visa for Borneo?
Do I need a visa to visit Borneo? Free ninety day visas are granted on arrival to citizens from fifty-eight countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, EU states, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa, UK and the USA.
What is the best month to visit Borneo?
How long do you need in Borneo?
Two weeks is a good amount of time to start to get to know Borneo, although there’s still a chance you’ll wish you’d stayed longer. Most tours offer an overview of the main highlights: beaches, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and some culture, such as a visit to the capital, Kota Kinabalu.
Do I still need to quarantine in Malaysia?
There are no quarantine orders related to COVID-19 enforced by the Malaysian Government upon arrival.
Do New Zealanders need a visa to enter Malaysia?
No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days. New Zealand citizens must have a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the date of their arrival in Malaysia. No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
Do I need injections for Borneo?
For most short-term travellers the usual recommended vaccinations for Borneo include cover against the childhood diseases (Tetanus and Diphtheria, Measles, Mumps and Rubella), as well as cover against the food and water borne diseases of Typhoid and Hepatitis A.
How many days do you need in Borneo?
In a week. It’s such a large island, and such a long way to go, that most travellers will choose to spend more than a week in Borneo. But if you are constrained by time, money or school holidays, there are shorter tours that you can do in seven days or less.
Do you need anti malaria tablets for Borneo?
Whilst cases of malaria do occur in rural and undeveloped areas of Borneo, risk of malaria is LOW in towns, cities and touristy areas. Nonetheless, it is advisable to have anti-malarial medication.
What vaccinations do you need to go to Borneo?
Is PCR required to enter Malaysia?
In this regard, effective from 14 December 2020, travellers who are scheduled to enter Malaysia are to observe the following: 1. Undergo RT-PCR COVID-19 testing three days prior to departure to Malaysia (not mandatory – but the test must be taken 72hours before departure to qualify for 7 days of quarantine); 2.
Does Malaysia need PCR test?
Referring to the announcement made by Senior Minister of Defense on 14 July 2020, please be informed that all Malaysians that wishes to return to Malaysia from overseas must undergo a COVID-19 PCR test or Swab test (3 days before departure to Malaysia).
Is Borneo Safe 2022?
Borneo in general is a safe destination with relatively low crime rates.
Do I need anti malaria tablets Borneo?
What injections do I need to go to Borneo?
Are there mosquitos in Borneo?
Malaria and its vectors in Borneo; a study of Borneo’s greatest disease problem, and of the mosquitoes responsible for its transmission, throughout North Borneo and Labuan, Sarawak, Brunei and Dutch Borneo, to the end of the first half of the twentieth century. Indian J Malariol.
Can Tourists enter Malaysia 2022?
Effective 1 April 2022, Malaysian borders will reopen to travellers.
What Covid test is required for Malaysia?
Is it safe to travel to Borneo right now?
Do I need leech socks in Borneo?
Leech socks are essential in the Borneo rainforest! Long football socks also work well for protection against leeches! We bought our leech socks at the local market in Sandakan but it took us forever to find any.
How long is quarantine period for COVID-19 in Malaysia?
COVID-19 positive cases must quarantine for 7 days regardless of vaccination status. However, they can be released earlier if tested negative by a supervised RTK-Antigen test on day 4 or later. Asymptomatic close contacts, regardless of vaccination status, are no longer required to quarantine.