| PACKAGE INCLUDES |
Hotel
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Meal
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Tour Guide
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Entrance Pass
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Return Airport Transfer
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| TRIP OVERVIEW |
| Discover the best of Kota Kinabalu and Kundasang on this 5-day Sabah escape, combining scenic highlands, local culture, island adventures and shopping. Enjoy highlights such as Desa Dairy Farm, Sosodikon Hill, Mari Mari Cultural Village, Sapi & Manukan Islands, plus local markets and Sabah specialties before departure. |
| HIGHTLIGHTS |
✔ Meet Sabah’s Colourful Ethnic Communities and discover their unique traditions, lifestyles and heritage
✔ Experience the Majesty of Mount Kinabalu, Sabah’s most iconic natural landmark
✔ Visit Desa Dairy Farm – Sabah’s “Little New Zealand”, surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery
✔ Discover the Beauty of Borneo’s Rainforest on an immersive guided nature experience
✔ Encounter the Incredible Rafflesia, famous as the world’s largest individual flower, subject to blooming conditions
✔ Stay Amid the Cool Highlands of Kundasang with breathtaking mountain and countryside views
✔ Escape to Sapi & Manukan Islands for a tropical day of swimming, snorkelling, white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters
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| BRIEF ITINERARY |
| DAY 01: ARRIVE KK > RUMAH TERBALIK > JAMBATAN TAMPARULI > PEKAN NABALU > KUNDASANG
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Meet and greet at the airport |
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Depart to Kundasang (2hours) |
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Visit Rumah Terbalik (Upside Down House) |
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Scenic drive through Tamparuli town |
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Walk along the "Jambatan Tamparuli" bridge. |
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Stop at Pekan Nabalu for local sights and souvenirs |
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Explore Kinabalu National Park: guided nature trail |
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Overnight in Kundasang |
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| DAY 02: SOSODIKON HILL > DESA FARM > FISH THERAPY > RABBIT FARM > SUNSET BEACH (B)
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Short hike to Sosodikon Hill: stunning views of Kundasang |
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Return to hotel for breakfast |
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Desa Cow Farm: the "Little New Zealand of Sabah" |
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Enjoy milking, bottle-feeding calves, and tasting fresh milk and yogurt |
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Bombon Marakau Village: fish therapy in the river |
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Ranau Rabbit Farm: pet and feed fluffy bunnies |
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Return to Kota Kinabalu |
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Pass by PPNS building and Floating Mosque |
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Tanjung Aru Beach sunset viewing |
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Overnight in Kota Kinabalu |
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| DAY 03: MARI MARI CULTURAL VILLAGE TOUR (B, L)
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Depart to Mari Mari Cultural Village |
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Explore ethnic longhouses |
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Watch blowpipe dart-shooting |
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Fire-starting with bamboo |
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See Traditional tattoo art |
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Natives jumping on a lansaran (trampoline) |
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Interact with tribe members |
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Sunset Tanjung Aru Beach |
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Overnight in Kota Kinabalu |
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| DAY 04: FULL DAY EXPLORE SAPI & MANUKAN ISLAND (B)
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Boat ride from Jesselton Jetty to Sapi Island |
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Sapi Island: Swim, snorkel, and try the Coral Flyer zipline to Gaya Island |
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Walk to Gaya Island: Cross the sand bar at low tide |
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Move to Manukan Island: BBQ lunch available at RM55/pax |
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Return to Jesselton Jetty at 2:00 PM |
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Dinner at Seafood Todak (own cost) |
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Overnight in Kota Kinabalu |
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| DAY 05: MUSEUM > JAMILAH JEWELLERY > FILIPINO MARKET > CHOCO HOUSE > LAYER CAKE > DEPARTURE (B)
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Visit Muzium Negeri Sabah |
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Jamilah Jewellery |
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Filipino Market: Choco house, layer cake, souvenirs |
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Airport transfer |
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| HOTEL OPTIONS |
| 3★ | ▶︎Kundasang | H.Benjamin
▶︎ Kota Kinabalu | Howard Johnson by Wyndham
Min 4-6 adults | RM1298
Min 7-10 adults | RM1098
| RM1698 Per Person | |
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| DETAILED ITINERARY |
| DAY 01: ARRIVE KK > RUMAH TERBALIK > JAMBATAN TAMPARULI > PEKAN NABALU > KUNDASANG
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WELCOME TO KOTA KINABALU! |
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Upon arrival, meet and greet with the friendly representative and proceed to a 2 hours drive to Kundasang. Kundasang, the highest inhabited town in Malaysia at 6,200 feet, is a hidden gem surrounded by natural beauty, lush greenery, and exotic wildlife. |
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During the pitstop, visit Rumah Terbalik (Upside Down House). The first of its kind in South East Asia and among the five upside-down structures in the world (3 are found in Europe and another in Japan). |
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Proceed with a scenic drive to Tamparuli town, passing by charming local villages and lush paddy fields. The highlight of this place is the "Jambatan Tamparuli", where you can walk along the bridge and explore the charms of this small town. |
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Another 2 pitstops are Pekan Nabalu and Kinabalu National Park, a World Heritage Site with incredible mega bio-diversity of flora and fauna, a heaven for nature enthusiasts. Enjoy a guided nature trail amongst the many trails in the park before being dropped off at your hotel in Kundasang. |
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Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| DAY 02: SOSODIKON HILL > DESA FARM > FISH THERAPY > RABBIT FARM > SUNSET BEACH (B)
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Wake up early morning to enjoy a maginificent view of Kundasang at Sosodikon Hill. The small hill will lead visitors on a leisure short hiking trails with a rewarding view. The distance between the starting point and the peak is approximately 400 metres, and reaching the peak normally takes about 10 minutes. The Sonsodikon Hill summit is a hiking activity appropriate for families and people of all ages, including children and the elderly. |
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Return to the hotel for breakfast, check out and continue journey to Desa Cow Farm, the Little New Zealand of Sabah located at the foot hills of Mount Kinabalu. The best time to visit the farm is around 2.30pm as milking session starting at 3pm everyday. You can get up close to the cattle, bottle-feed adorable calves, and even savour some freshly produced milk or yoghurt of various flavours. |
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Your next stop is Bombon Marakau Village to enjoy a Fish Therapy in a river. Please enter the river slowly and carefully so as not to slip or step on the fish. Visitors are prohibited from throwing trash in the river, so please dispose of the fish food packs provided in the trash bins provided. These fish have no teeth, so the way they eat is by sucking. Don't worry if you think this fish will hurt you. In fact, the scales of this fish are also smooth and not sharp. The condition of the river here is clean and preserved. The water is also cold and refreshing. Besides feeding the fish, you can also sit here and relax while soaking your feet in the cold river water. |
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Thereafter proceed to Ranau Rabbit Farm to pet a fluffy bunny! The farm offers activities such as rabbit feeding and sightseeing around the adorable and colourful farm perfect for picture taking. A great stop for families. |
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Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| DAY 03: MARI MARI CULTURAL VILLAGE TOUR (B, L)
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After breakfast, proceed to Mari Mari Cultural Village for an immersive introduction to Sabah’s rich indigenous heritage. |
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Upon arrival, explore the traditional longhouses representing several of Sabah’s ethnic communities. Each house has been carefully constructed to reflect the authentic architecture, lifestyle and traditions of the tribe it represents, offering visitors a fascinating glimpse into life in earlier times. |
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During the guided experience, witness traditional demonstrations such as blowpipe shooting, bamboo fire-starting, traditional tattoo techniques and the energetic Lansaran bamboo-trampoline activity. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the customs, daily routines and cultural practices of the different communities. |
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After the cultural village visit, return to Kota Kinabalu. |
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In the late afternoon, proceed to Tanjung Aru Beach and enjoy a relaxing evening by the coast. Take in the beautiful tropical surroundings and witness one of Kota Kinabalu’s famous sunsets over the South China Sea before returning to the hotel. |
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Overnight stay at hotel in Kota Kinabalu |
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| DAY 04: FULL DAY EXPLORE SAPI & MANUKAN ISLAND (B)
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After breakfast proceed for a Day Trip to Manukan & Sapi Island. |
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Manukan Island is the second largest island of Tunku Abdul Rahman’s Marine Park and offers a huge array of Water Activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, parasailing and other various water sports activities for those water sports enthusiasts. |
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Manukan also has a long stretch of White Sandy Beach which spans about 1,500 Meter at the southern side of the island, facing a bay of crystal clear and tranquil sea. The water is so calm and shallow that it’s also suitable for non-swimmers. |
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Sapi Island is one of the most popular places in Sabah to swim, snorkel and relax and it is just 20 minutes boat ride away from Kota Kinabalu. Some of the top attractions include the island’s distinctive wildlife, quaint hidden beaches and coral flying, said to be the coolest attraction on this island. This Coral Flyer claims to be the longest island-to-island zipline in the world. This flying fox (aerial ropeway) links Sapi to Gaya Island, a distance of 250m at speeds of up to 60 kph. |
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You may also take a Walk to Gaya Island. At low tide it is possible to walk across the sand bar connecting to Gaya though you need to take care not to get cut off. |
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One of the other top attractions here is a secret cliff which is located 800 meters from the ground. The picture-perfect and pristine view from the cliff is worth exploring. |
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0900: Boat ride from Jesselton Jetty to Sapi Island. |
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1200: Move to Manukan Island. BBQ Lunch is available at RM55/pax. |
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1400: Off to Jesselton Jetty and to hotel and rest. |
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Note: Recommended items to bring: insect repellent, drinking water, hat, sun block, camera or video, swim wear, towel and good walking shoes or sandals. |
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In the evening, step out for dinner at Seafood Todak (own cost). |
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Overnight stay the hotel. |
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| DAY 05: MUSEUM > JAMILAH JEWELLERY > FILIPINO MARKET > CHOCO HOUSE > LAYER CAKE > DEPARTURE (B)
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After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for your final sightseeing and shopping experience in Kota Kinabalu. |
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Visit the Sabah State Museum to learn more about Sabah’s rich history, diverse ethnic cultures and local heritage. |
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Continue to Jamilah Jewellery, where you can browse a selection of jewellery and locally inspired pieces. |
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Thereafter, proceed to the Filipino Market, one of Kota Kinabalu’s popular local shopping spots. Enjoy some free time to browse for pearls, handicrafts, batik, sarongs, souvenirs, costume jewellery, bags and affordable local gifts while experiencing the lively waterfront market atmosphere. |
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Continue with shopping stops at Sabah Choco House and Sabah Layer Cake, ideal for picking up locally made chocolates, snacks, cakes and edible souvenirs to bring home. |
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Thereafter, transfer to Kota Kinabalu International Airport and board your onward flight to your next destination. |
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| TRIP GALLERY |
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| Mari Mari Cultural Village...
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| 5 days SABAH...
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| WHY BOOK NOW? |
- 20% Savings for Online Products
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| INCLUSION |
- All meals inclusive as specified
- All entrances inclusive as specified
- Choice of hotel accommodation as specified
- All transfers inclusive as specified
- English speaking driver cum guide
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| EXCLUSION |
- Flight Ticket & Taxes
- Compulsory Tour Tips
(RM 49)
- Optional ETIQA Travel Insurance Area 1 (1-5 Days) (16-70 y/o) Individual (RM17)
- High Season Surcharge
- Tourism Tax & Surcharge (Non-Malaysian Passport Holders)
- Any item not stated under 'Inclusions'
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