(I) 10 SIMPLE BOOKING STEPS (Click Here)

(II) WHAT TO BRING AND WHAT TO WEAR (Click Here)

(III) ENTRY FORMALITIES (Click Here)

(I) 10 SIMPLE BOOKING STEPS

1. Mention the types of tours you are interested in and the duration of your stay.

2. State the number of adults and children in your group.

3. What type of accommodation do you prefer? Budget or Deluxe?

4. E-mail all these information to us at enquiry@borneoexplorer.com.my, which is made available in all our web pages just beneath our company name “Borneo Exploration Tours & Travel”.

5. We will then reply with our proposed tour itinerary and quotation.

6. Check the tour itinerary and quotation thoroughly.

7. Confirm your booking with your details particular namely complete list of tour participants' full name, gender, passport number, age, nationality, & flight details. All bookings require a 50% deposit of the total tour package cost with the balance to be paid at your first arrival point in Kuching. If the tour starts at other destination, the balance amount needs to be paid 7 working days prior to the tour commencement.

8. We will then advise you to send payment (in US Dollars) via telegraphic transfer (TT) to our bank account.

9. Once done, you need to fax your bank-in slip to us at 6082-252526.

10. We will reconfirm your booking by e-mailing you our official receipt number as proof of your payment. All tour vouchers will be presented to you personally at your first point of arrival unless other arrangement has been made.

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(II) WHAT TO BRING AND WHAT TO WEAR

Our tours are graded from Easy to Mediocre to Strenuous. It is highly recommended that you check our tour itinerary as thoroughly and as carefully as possible before making the booking. When booking our adventure tours, seek advice form your doctor about your health and fitness and request for necessary medications to use during the tours. Sarawak is relatively free from major diseases but anti malaria pills and iodine salt for excess sweating are useful if you are intending to cover our remote areas. What to wear and what to bring along will help you a lot to enjoy our tours better.

1. Sun hat protects you from sun and enables you to see better specially during midday . Don't wear a cap without a top. It is not good for the bald headed.

2. Long sleeved cotton T-shirts and long pants used for jogging protect you from the sun and insects. Bring along an appropriate amount that's relevant to the tour duration.

3. Raincoat protects you from the unpredictable rain. We recommend the handy and economical pancho. Wind breaker or light sweater are useful if your are heading for the higher altitude or early morning boat trip.

4. Shoes are important item. They should be comfortable and grip well on slippery and muddy ground. Don't wear your brand new Italian shoes or high heels. We recommend you wear your good old walking shoes that you are most comfortable in.

5. Socks are real comfort to your feet. We recommend that they be cotton and relatively cheap so that you can have a few pairs to change with.

6. A small bag is necessary to carry all your necessities. A rucksack is essential for trekking tours. To be better organized, a small bag or pouch is needed to put all your odds and ends.

7. Plastic bags help to prevent your belongings from getting wet from the rain. We suggest that you put your belongings in the plastic bags before you put them in your bag.

8. A water container will go a long way to ensure that you drink hygienic water to recuperate from the heat. Make sure that the top is as tight as possible.

9. Insect repellent, sunburn lotion and personal first aid kit are good anticipative items. Make sure that you buy the type with medication you are not allergic to.

10. A powerful torch is not only handy but also helps to enhance you sightseeing especially when you touring the longhouses and the 4 show caves of Mulu. The shadows on the cave's wall reflected by the operated torch are actually your sightseeing. Adequate batteries are equally important.

11. Towel should be large enough to decently cover you before and after bath and/or changing.

12. Camera is your tool for collecting all those sweet memories of your tour. Bring along enough of the correct batteries, firms and accessories to avoid disappointment.

13. Above all, travel light. Flight weight allowance is only 20kg (dosmetic) and 10kg (remote). HAVE A ENJOYABLE TOUR WITH US.

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(III) ENTRY FORMALITIES

ENTRY AND CUSTOMS FORMALITIES

Sarawak has its own entry formalities. Visitors arriving from overseas will usually be issued with a one month visit pass, which can normally be extended at Immigration Department offices in Kuching or Miri. Visitors arriving from West Malaysia or Sabah will also be issued a one-month visit pass, which replaces and supersedes their previous pass. Visitors planning an extended stay in other parts of Malaysia after leaving Sarawak should check with the Immigration Department.

GENERAL ENTRY FORMALITIES – MALAYSIA

Visitors must be in possession of national passports or other internationality recognized travel documents, endorsed for traveling in Malaysia and with a period of validity of at least six months beyond the time of stay allowed in Malaysia . Visitors on social and business visit purposes are to be guided by the following visa requirements:

•  Visa Exemption: No visas are required for citizens of Commonwealth countries (except Bangladesh , India , Pakistan and Sri Lanka ), British Protected Persons or citizens of the Republic of Ireland and citizens of Switzerland , Netherlands , San Marino and Liechtenstein .

•  Three Months Visa Free Visit: Citizens of Albania, Austria, Algeria, Bahrain, Belgium, Czech Republic, Republic of Slovakia, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Lebanon, Morocco, Norway, North Yemen, Oman, Qatar, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates are eligible for three months visa free visit.

•  One Month Visa Free Visit: Applicable to citizens of ASEAN countries.

•  14 Days Visa Free Visit: Citizens of Afghanistan , Iran , Libya , Syria and South Yemen are eligible for 14-Days visa free visit.

•  7-Days Visa Free Visit: Applicable to citizens of Bulgaria , Romania and Russia .

As regulations may change from time to time, it is advisable to check with the nearest Malaysian Embassy before your departure.

IF YOUR HOME COUNTRY IS NOT LISTED

Don't worry. This often means that you fit into the second category. Please check with your nearest Malaysian Embassy or Diplomatic Mission for details.

CUSTOMS FORMALITIES – DUTIABLE AND NON-DUTIBALE GOODS

Some goods, such as the following, imported by visitors are liable to duty: carpets, garments, clothing accessories, jewelry, chocolates, handbags, spirits, alcoholic beverages, tobacco and cigarettes. Visitors bringing in dutiable goods may have to pay a deposit for temporary importation, refundable on departure at the point of exit together with the deposit receipts. Non-dutiable goods include cameras, watches, pens, lighters, perfumeries and cosmetics.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Please check with us from time to time on just anything you are unsure of. Email us at enquiry@borneoexplorer.com.my

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