4D3N Sabah Discovery and 2 Islands Hopping

This 4D3N Sabah discovery tours will bring you to Kinabalu Highland of Kundasang, Kota Kinabalu City and 2 islands hopping at Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine National Park (TARP).

ITINERARY:

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DAY 1 (L / D)

ARRIVAL | KUNDASANG | DAIRY FARM | WAR MEMORIAL 

Upon arrival at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA). Meet and Greet session with our Guide. Then, we proceed to Kundasang Highland and check in resort. After Lunch, we start our Highland Tour by visiting Desa Dairy Farm located at the foothill of Mt. Kinabalu, the Mesilau Plateau, Kundasang, Ranau. Desa Dairy Farm provides a good education for children even adults to understand how fresh milk is being processed from raw to finish product. The best time to visit the farm is around 2:30 pm as milking session is starting at 3:00 pm every day. You can see all the cows are lining up waiting for milking. Frisian Cattle are reared in this farm to produce high quality fresh milk. A must-visit in Kundasang is the Kundasang War MemorialEstablished in 1962, this was one of the first memorials to commemorate the brave Australian, New Zealand and British Prisoners of War who died in Sandakan and during the infamous death marches to Ranau during World War II. The memorial also remembers the people of North Borneo who risked their lives to help the POWs. The Memorial is made up of four beautiful gardens - the Australian Garden, the English Garden, the Borneo Garden and the Contemplation Garden and Pool - to represent the different nationalities. With its towering pine trees and blooming roses, a walk in the gardens is reminiscent to that of a stroll in a quaint English garden. The scent of roses lingers in the air and the serene atmosphere makes the Kundasang War Memorial an ideal place to contemplate and remember the heroes of the war. Visitors can also opt to view a brief video on the history of the Sandakan Death March. After that, paid a visit to local market of Kundasang. The Kundasang market is located by the road side about 6 kms from Mt.Kinabalu Park on the way to Poring Hot Spring. The local farmers here sell all sorts product ranging from fresh vegetables to flowers, fruits and even raw honey. Transfer to Resort and pick up for Dinner.

DAY 2 (B/ L / D)

KINABALU NATIONAL PARK | KOTA KINABALU CITY TOUR

After Resort breakfast, depart for Kota Kinabalu National Park to explore scenic and vast flora and fauna at the National Park, there are also other interesting areas in the park to be visited such as the butterfly farm, the Poring Orchid Conservation Centre, the tropical garden, the Poring canopy walkway, and the Rafflesia flower site. After Lunchproceed to Kota Kinabalu for Hotel Check In. Then, we proceed for Kota Kinabalu City Tour  visiting such as Sabah Foundation Building, City Mosque, Toh Poh Tze Temple, Sabah Museum & Handicraft Market. You may paid a visit to local Philippines Market (Handicraft Market). Located along Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, the Handicraft Market is a favored shopping haunt for locals and tourists alike. Souvenirs galore await you and rest assured there is something for everyone. Start with the cheap trinkets, which make excellent gifts for friends and family. These include key chains, beaded bracelets and necklaces and bookmarks. You will be spoils for choice with miles and miles of beautiful sarongs etc, an ideal reminder of your tropical holiday in Sabah! Be sure to check out the glistening and gorgeous pearl jewellery and handicrafts. You can purchase loose pearls or stunning brooches, necklaces and earrings, available at almost every stall you visit in this vast market. For those with an eye for ornate wooden carvings, you have come to the right place. The market has an endless variety of carved crafts, including exotic wooden masks, picture frames and even stunning wall panels. Not be missed are the assortment of rattan baskets in all shapes and sizes.The best thing about the Handicraft Market is that you never know what piece of treasure you might unravel during your visit. Some have returned home with an authentic sompoton (a traditional wind instrument), a Murut headhunter's blowpipe, a coconut-shaped handbag and a wooden-frog that ‘sings' when you stroke its back with a wooden stick. Then, we will have our Dinner at local restaurant.

DAY 3 (B / - / D)

2 ISLANDS HOPPING

Breakfast at hotel, meet at lobby, depart for 2 Islands Hopping. Depart for The marine park is a cluster of islands comprising Pulau Gaya, Pulau Sapi, Pulau Manukan, Pulau Mamutik and Pulau Sulug, all only 10 - 20 minute speedboat ride from the city of Kota Kinabalu. The five islands of the Marine Park are characterized by shallow waters, sumptuous coral gardens and all boast splendid white sandy beaches. The reefs lie in shallow waters with little current making it an ideal location for novice divers, however, the diverse and sometimes rare marine creatures also make it an interesting dive location for experienced divers and underwater photographers. The Tunku Abdul Rahman Park is open daily from 8.30am to 5pm. After enjoying the Manukan Tour, transfer to Sapi Island for more enthusiastic activities plus barbecue Lunch (optional) at Sapi Island before transfer back to Hotel for free activities at the afternoon. (INCLUDE ENTRANCE FEE FOR SABAH MARINE PARK AND ALL SNORKELING GEARS). We will have our dinner at local restaurant.

DAY 4 (B)

KOTA KINABALU DEPARTURE

Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure and Hotel check out until time for transfer to the Airport for departure Home.

END OF TOURS

PRICE PER PERSON IN MYR (GROUND ONLY) (PRIVATE TOURS)

ACCOMMODATION

STAR

No of Persons (FROM in MYR)

2-4

5-6

7-8

9-10

20-30

30 >

CWB

CNB

2 NIGHTS AT  KOTA KINABALU

+

1 NIGHT AT KUNDASANG

4*

Upon request

3*/2*

Upon request

 Note: CWB - Child with Bed; CNB - Child no Bed 

 HOTEL STAR

Kota Kinabalu

Ming Garden/Horizon Hotel/Promenade Hotel

4*

Grand Borneo Hotel/The Klagan Hotel/Hotel Sixty3/Gaya Centre Hotel/Kinabalu Daya Hotel (Best Western)/The Palace Hotel/Sabah Oriental Hotel

4*/3*
Kundasang

Mount Kinabalu Heritage Resort & Spa/Kinabalu Pine Resort/Celyn Resort Kinabalu/The Cottage Hotel

3*/2*

 

INCLUDED:

  • 1 night at Kundasang and 2 nights at Kota Kinabalu      
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary                                    
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • All transfer and tours
  • 20/30 PERSONS: TOUR COACH
  • Return boat transfer for 2 Islands, Entrance fee, Life Jacket, Mask & Snorkel Set

 

EXCLUDED:

  • All items not mentioned
  • All personal expenses
  • ADD-ON PACKAGES / ITINERARY / GAMES NOT MENTIONED
  • ALL FLIGHT TICKET, AIRPORT TAXES AND RELATED

NOTE: Please refer to General Terms and Conditions of Tours