The Famous Tour you can’t miss it in Kota Kinabalu
MOUNTAIN TREKKING TOURS
Mt. Kinabalu Climbing (2days 1night) (Packed Lunch to Lunch)
Day 01 Drive 2 hours overland journey to Kinabalu Park. Upon arrival, registration at the Park Headquarters. Proceed journey to the Power Station about 45 minutes by coach. Commence climb to Laban Rata with packed lunch. The climb will take approximately 6-7 hours. Check-in Laban Rata and the rest of the afternoon is free at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Mt. Hut (Dormitory non-heated) (Packed Lunch, Dinner)
Day 02 Wake up as early as 0200 hours to have breakfast and commence to the summit with torchlight. The climb will take about 3-4 hours. Witness the glorious sunrise at the summit at 0600 hours as you can take some photograph for your memories. Descend to Laban Rata Guesthouse and then to Power Station. Transfer to Park HQ and collect your certificate of achievement. After lunch, return to Kota Kinabalu. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Recommended:Warm clothing, trekking shoes, personal toiletries, raincoat, towel, torchlight, windbreaker, waterproof gloves, water bottle, hand gloves and insect repellent.
Light clothing, sun block lotion, drinking water, insect repellent, binocular, raincoat.
WHITE WATER RAFTING TOURS
Padas River Rafting (Grade 3-4)(0730 – 1900 hours) (Lunch)
Transfer 1 ½ hours overland through the scenic countryside to one of the oldest town in Sabah, Beaufort on the Padas River. Embark on a spectacular train/rail ride to Pangi Station for your starting point. You will be brief on safety precaution and rafting techniques and commence you rafting down at Padas River through rapids (Headhunter, Cobra Rock, Padas Cyclone, Roller Coaster, Jacuzzi Pool). Here you will scream all the way down. Lunch will be served at the Padas Lodge. After lunch, retrace your steps back to Kota Kinabalu, arriving in the late evening.
Recommended: Light and extra clothing, shoes with rubber soles, short pants, towel, personal toiletries and sunblock lotion. Life jackets and helmets are provided.
Note: Participants must be physically fit and are required to sign liability release form. Jewellery and contact lenses are not advisable. The company reserves the right to change or cancel tour should conditions beyond company’s control render it necessary.
Kiulu River Rafting (Grade 1-2) (0900 – 1530 hours) (Lunch)
Transfer to Tamparuli past scenic countryside up the Kiulu River (about 1 ½ hours). Upon arrival, a short briefing on safety and precaution will be given before you rafting down Kiulu River. This river is suitable for the novice rafter as you move in the relaxed pace down river and enjoy the wonderful scenery and country views. Ideal for family groups. Lunch at the riverbank before returning back to Kota Kinabalu.
Recommended: Light and extra clothing, shoes with rubber soles, short pants, towel, personal toiletries and sunblock lotion. Life jackets and helmets are provided.
Note: Participants must be physically fit and are required to sign liability release form. Jewellery and contact lenses are not advisable. The company reserves the right to change or cancel tour should conditions beyond company’s control render it necessary.
WELCOME TOURS
KK Rainforest City Tour (0900 – 1200 hours/ 1400 – 1700hours) (No meal)
Highlights of this city tour include a view of the Menara Tun Mustapa – a unique 32 storey building with no pillars, the Chinese Buddhist temple with a huge statue of Kuan Yin, her goddness of mercy, the Sabah Museum’s unique Heritage, the State Mosque (closed on Fridays) and KK Handcraft Centre.
City by Night (1830 – 2130 hours) (Dinner)
Witness the beautiful night of city and a visit to Kampung Air night market “Pasar Malam” to witness a special feature of local life. Try your bargain hunting from T-shirts, antiques, shoes, handicrafts and bags. From Pasar Malam, proceed to restaurant for a dinner before we return.
PEOPLE & CULTURE TOURS
Kota Belud Tamu (Sunday Market) (0730 – 1230 hours) (Lunch)
This tour will bring you to the ‘Land of the Cowboys of the East’, it is one of Sabah’s most scenic and culturally rich district. A melting pot of cultures and customs with a blend of the Muslim Bajau Community, and the many tribes of the Kadazandusun and the Iranun. Kota Belud played a significant role as the cultural hub of northern Borneo for many centuries. At Kota Belud, witness the fascinating and colourful weekly street market or bazaar called "Tamu". Watch people confer and exchange gossip while selling their wares – a place for great ‘bargain’. On certain occasions, several water buffaloes will be lined up for auction.
Monsopiad Cultural Tour (0900 – 1300 hours) (No meal)
We take a leisurely drive into the countryside of 20minutes, passing by rice fields and megaliths. The traditional village is a historical site, village of the “Kadazan”, Sabah’s largest ethnic group. A guide tour to discover the rich cultural and nature heritage of Sabah. Opportunity to taste one of the famous local rice wine (Tapai) as a welcome drink. A visit of the legendary house of Monsopiad’s descendants, where the 42 skulls of the warrior adversaries and a thighbone of the giant Gantang are being displayed. Let yourself be enthralled by the stories and mysteries of the ancient folkfare of Kadazan. It is a story of the Borneo Headhunter.
Mengkabong WaterVillage & Crocodile Farm Tour (0900 – 1300 hours) (Lunch)
A 40minutes drive to Mengkabong Water Village, traditionally Malay fishing village where houses are build on stilts and connected by narrow and wooden planks that rise out of the river are a remarkable sight to behold. Walking on the wooden bridge pathway brings you to view closer the fishermen’s houses and their way of life.
Then proceed to visit the largest Crocodile Farm in Sabah, which accommodate more than 1,000 crocodiles in the land below the wind. Experience the adventure of these crocodiles and witness the daily exciting crocodile shows.
Mangrove Cruise & Crab Catching Tour (0800 – 1700 hours) (Lunch)
A 45 minutes drive to jetty for Mangrove Cruise. Experience the tranquillity of Mangrove Forest cruise and crab catching by Bamboo Boat. A stroll along Borneo wild and nature walkway for its flora and fauna abundance, blessed with medicinal and therapeutic plants, trees and fruits. Have our lunch in the floating Mangrove Restaurant. Free at leisure to enjoy the water sport activities at pax own account (eg Banana boat, paddle boat, kayak & body boat) and local activities like Batik painting and blow pipe. Return to hotel after our high tea and collecting crab catching tools.
Kudat Rungus Longhouse Tour (0800 – 1700 hours) (Lunch)
We drive 3 hours overland to north of Kota Kinabalu, passing by Kota Belud lies to Kudat district for your Rungus Longhouse tour. The Rungus, a sub-tribe of the Kadazan-dusun peoples, are the main ethnic group living in Kudat. They are renowned in Sabah as highly skilled artisans who traditionally make local plant seeds and clay. They still maintain the longhouse community system and witness their unique lifestyle.
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