Kota Kinabalu

 

Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. Pick up & transfer to local restaurant for Seafood Dinner. After dinner proceed for a drive by of the local entertainment nightspots at Waterfront where Karaoke, Pub, Eateries located. Transfer to hotel about 2200hrs.

 

0700hrs breakfast at hotel;

0800hrs pick up from hotel and proceed to Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia’s Natural Heritage site. Journey will take approximately 2 hours passing by villages, paddy fields along mountainous roads that wind along the Crocker range. A brief stopover at Nabalu, a collection of native stalls selling fruits, vegetables, local produces and handicrafts, and at the same time you can observe the local tribe’s stall activities. Arrive at Kinabalu Park; enjoy the cool and refreshing mountain air, if day is clear you may see a majestic view of Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in South East Asia. Proceed for a guided walk along the nature trails with the park naturalist. While walking, listen to the sounds of the jungle and observe nature’s plants, trees, orchids and butterflies. Kinabalu Park boasts an estimated 4,500 species of plants which includes 1,500 species of orchids, 77 of which are endemic to Kinabalu. The park also supports 289 species of birds and 290 different types of butterflies. Proceed for lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, depart for another interesting natural wonder, the Poring Hot Spring located approximately 47 km from Kinabalu Park. Poring Hot Spring, named after the tall bamboo plant that is abundant in that area, is a natural spring where hot sulfurous water emit from the ground. There are Japanese Baths where visitors can soak themselves and let the invigorating sulfurous water stimulate the body. Visitors can also try the canopy walkway, where suspension bridges are suspended at the top of the canopy for visitors to walk along the canopy of a tropical jungle. Depart Poring Hot Spring for Kota Kinabalu. On arrival, transfer to hotel. Tonight, you may explore Kota Kinabalu Town Centre and enjoy your dinner of your choice.

 

0730hrs breakfast at hotel;

0830hrs pick up from hotel for a 3hrs drive into the Northern Tip of Sabah. Drive to the TIP of Kudat, also known as Simpang Mengayau. Reaching there is a significant achievement on its own as you have basically reached the very TIP OF BORNEO Island, where South China Sea and Sulu Sea meets. Take photo at this “Land End” of Borneo. Lunch will be at Kudat Golf and Marina Resort. Kudat is home to Sabah’s most traditional tribal group, after lunch proceeds to Long House of the RUNGUS (pronounced Roong-oose), which are fascinating and friendly people. Settle at Bavanggazo Village to witness the lifestyle, culture and traditional costume and beads of the Rungus. Join in their merry making game and enjoy the Rungus traditional dance performances. Next stop, we will visit a Gombizau Village to see how the local honey is produced and buy some as tasty souvenirs. Later, stop by at Sumangkap Village – a gong making village. Gongs are the major Rungus musical instruments. Return to Kota Kinabalu and stop by at 1 Borneo, the biggest shopping mall in Kota Kinabalu for shopping and dinner.

2100hrs pick up from 1 Borneo and transfer back to hotel.

 

Free at own leisure after breakfast till transfer to airport for your schedule flight back to Singapore ~ Home sweet home!

 

• Walking Stick (Optional)

• Raincoat / Umbrella

• Sandal

• Walking Shoe

• Insect Repellent (Recommended: “Walk About” from Australia, selling at Guardian

Pharmacy)

• Swimming attire

• Extra Towel

• Motion Sickness Pill (Optional)

• Personal first aid kit

• Water proof bag or zip lock bag