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NATURE & LEISURE TOURS
Island Hopping – 2 islands  (0900 – 1500 hours) (BBQ Lunch)
Spend the day of sun, sea and sand on an offshore coral island.  Offering pristine white beaches, clear water and coral reefs, this is the perfect getaway from the city.  15minutes boat ride from jetty  to Sapi and Manukan Island for a day of relaxation and swimming.  Snorkel in crystal clear water among coral reefs and rainbow-coloured fishes before returning at 1500hours.  (Packed Lunch)
Recommended:  towel, swimwear, hat and sun block lotion.

Free and Easy on Manukan Island  (2days 1night) (L to B)
Day 01Transfer by boat to Manukan Island to check into your chalets. Manukan Island, the second largest among five islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park includes  facilities such as on-site pool, restaurant, squash and tennis court, marked trails, plus a pristine beach all add to your holiday pleasure. You may just relax at the beach or take a leisurely stroll along the nature trail, watch the sunset and lose yourself in the romance of this tropical island paradiseOvernight at Manukan Chalet.   (Lunch, Dinner) 
Day 02 After breakfast, feeding time for the fishes swarming around the jetty while awaiting your boat ride and hotel transfer.  (Breakfast) Fish food excluded
Recommended: towel, extra cloth, hat, walking shoes, insect repellent, water bottle, swim wear and sun block lotion.

Free and Easy on Gayana Island (2days 1night) (Lunch to Breakfast)
Discover a remarkable eco-resort on the shores of North Borneo - a stunning collection of luxurious buildings where Borneo's unique environment and sustainable and responsible tourism meet hand-in-hand.  Enjoy the best of both worlds at Gayana - with pristine rainforest at your back and the warm, clear waters of the South China Sea, teeming with marine treasures, on your doorstep.

Kinabalu National Park Tour (World Heritage Site) (0800 – 1700 hours) (Lunch)
Depart for 2hours overland journey to Kinabalu Park (88km from Kota Kinabalu), a World Heritage Site.  Shortstop at the Nabalu to savour the local fruits and bargain price for local handicrafts sell by villagers.  Upon arrival, one can opt to do the many trials and take a guided nature walk with the Park’s naturalist. Visit the Education Centre and Mountain Garden, home to various species of the flowering rhododendrons, carnivorous pitcher plants, ferns, orchids, oak trees and birds.  There are more than 1000 species of flora found at Kinabalu National Park. Temperature at the park is around 14 - 25° C. 
Recommended:   Trekking shoes, warm clothing, water bottle, insect repellent, hat and  raincoat.

Poring Hot Springs Tour  (0800 – 1700 hours) (Lunch)
Depart for 3 hours overland journey passing by remote villages with great scenery of the valleys to Poring Hot Springs. Short stop at the Nabalu to savour the local fruits and bargain price for local handicrafts sell by villagers.  Explore the many jungle trails and observe wildlife on the canopy walkway 100 feet above the forest floor.  Then relax in Japanese-styled (open outdoors tubs filled with cold/hot running mineral water).
Recommended:   Trekking shoes, warm clothing, water bottle, insect repellent, hat and  raincoat.

Kinabalu National Park & Poring Hot Springs Tour  (0800 – 1700 hours) (Lunch)
Depart for 3 hours overland journey passing by remote villages with great scenery of the valleys to Poring Hot Springs. Short stop at the Nabalu to savour the local fruits and bargain price for local handicrafts sell by villagers.  Explore the many jungle trails and observe wildlife on the canopy walkway 100 feet above the forest floor.  Then relax in Japanese-styled (open outdoors tubs filled with cold/hot running mineral water) before proceed to Kinabalu National Park, a World Heritage Site.  Upon arrival, one can opt to do the many trials and take a guided nature walk with the Park’s naturalist. Visit the Education Centre and Mountain Garden, home to various species of the flowering rhododendons, carnivorous pitcher plants, ferns, orchids, oak trees and birds.  There are more than 1000 species of flora found at Kinabalu National Park. Temperature at the park is around 14 - 25° C.  Return to Kota Kinabalu at evening.
Recommended:   Trekking shoes, warm clothing, water bottle, insect repellent, hat and  raincoat.

Kinabalu National Park & Poring Hot Springs Tour  (2days & 1night) (Lunch to Lunch)
Day 01   Proceed to Kinabalu National Park, a World Heritage Site.  Short stop at the Nabalu to savour the local fruits and bargain price for local handicrafts sell by villagers.  Upon arrival, one can opt to do the many trials and take a guided nature walk with the Park’s naturalist. Visit the Education Centre and Mountain Garden, home to various species of the flowering rhododendons, carnivorous pitcher plants, ferns, orchids, oak trees and birds.  There are more than 1000 species of flora found at Kinabalu National Park. Temperature at the park is around 14 - 25° C.  Overnight at Kundasang Fairy Garden or similar (Lunch, Dinner)

Day 02   Depart for 45minutes journey to Poring Hot Springs. Explore the many jungle trails and observe wildlife on the canopy walkway 100 feet above the forest floor.  Then relax in Japanese-styled (open outdoors tubs filled with cold/hot running mineral water) before proceed to Kinabalu National Park, a World Heritage Site.  Upon arrival, one can opt to do the many trials and take a guided nature walk with the Park’s naturalist. Visit the Education Centre and Mountain Garden, home to various species of the flowering rhododendons, carnivorous pitcher plants, ferns, orchids, oak trees and birds.  There are more than 1000 species of flora found at Kinabalu National Park. Temperature at the park is around 14 - 25° C.  Return to Kota Kinabalu at evening. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Recommended:   Trekking shoes, warm clothing, water bottle, insect repellent, hat and  raincoat.

Rafflesia Forest Centre  (0900 – 1800 hours) (Lunch)
Our journey begin with overland over the ridges of the Crocker Range to Tambunan for about 2hours drive.  Stop at Rafflesia Information Centre and trek trail in the hill dipterocarp forest in search of the flora known as the Rafflesia buds, the biggest and very rare flower in the world.  The flower takes 9 months to bloom but lasts for just a few days.  If you are lucky, one or two specimens in bloom.  Enjoy the cool mountain air and the natural surroundings of a lowland montane forest before returning to Kota Kinabalu. 
Recommended:  Trekking shoes, light jacket, long pants and raincoat.

River Cruise (Proboscis Monkeys & Fireflies)  (1400 – 2100 hours) (Dinner)
Depart for 1 an half hours overland journey towards Beaufort to a village called Kota Klias.  Upon arrival, have an afternoon tea with local Malaysian cakes before proceed for approximately 2-3hrs boat cruising along the river in search for the proboscis monkey and witness nature display of lights “Fireflies”.  Back to the jetty just in time for dinner before return to Kota Kinabalu. 
Recommended:   Light clothing, sun block lotion, drinking water, insect repellent, binocular, raincoat.

Mulu 4 Show Caves Tour~ Royal Mulu Resort ~ (3days 2nights)  (2breakfast and 1lunch)
Ex-Mulu
Day 1   Upon arrival Mulu Airport, meet and greet by our friendly representative and transfer to Royal Mulu Resort for check in. Afternoon meet at resort lobby and transfer to Mulu National Park headquarters. Upon registration and proceed on plank walk for 3 Km to reach Deer Cave & Lang Cave. After exploring the caves, proceed to bats observatory to observe bats flying out of caves entrance at late evening (Only confine to fine weather). Return journey on the same plank walk to park headquarters and transfer back to resort. Dinner with cultural show performance & overnight at resort.  (Dinner)

Day 2  Breakfast at resort and transfer by longboat proceed to Batu Bungan - Penan Settlement, to observe the tribe lifestyle and to select handicrafts on display for sale at Penan Settlement. Continue journey by longboat to Wind Cave and Clearwater Cave. Picnic lunch at Clearwater summer huts and later on you can enjoy swimming at Clearwater spring. Late afternoon return transfer by longboat to resort. Dinner & overnight at resort. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 

Day 3   Breakfast at resort & free at own leisure until transfer to Mulu airport for flight departure.  For leisure activities like cycling, fishing, rock climbing etc. The activity mentions are passenger expenses.  (Breakfast)

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