SABAH

Discover South East Asia's most unusual and newest holiday destination - Sabah, Land Below The Wind (Borneo's Paradise). Exotic, unspoiled and safe, Sabah has something for everyone from lazing on trackless white beaches to exploring the jungles in search of some of the world's rarest plants and animals. Visit our unspoiled beaches for sailing, island shopping, swimming, windsurfing, or just letting the real World slip away.

Further out on our coral reefs, you can dive and snorkel amongst rainbow-coloured tropical fish. For nature lovers, Sabah is home to exotic birds, multi-hued butterflies and rare orchids. And of course, Sabah's famous orang utans will entertain you with their antics. If it's adventure you're after, walk across our hanging bridge or take a trek up mystical Mt. Kinabalu. All this and the comfort of luxury accommodation in Kota Kinabalu, a cosmopolitan city perched between the mountains and the sea.

CITY TOUR

Tour Code: BKI 01
Departure: Daily
Duration: 3hrs (Minimum of 2 persons)

Kota Kinabalu, the gateway to the rest of Sabah is also the state capital. It has a population of approximately 300,000 and is usually called K.K. It is a relatively new town as the original town was destroyed during the Second World War. upon arrival or at the hotel, you will be met and guided on a city tour. Take a bird's eye view of the town from the highest hill in Kota Kinabalu - Signal Hil. Visit the unique round shaped building with no pillars ( the 4 th of its kind in the world ) - Sabah Foundation. Following that, a brief stop at one of the largest Chinese temples - Poh Toh Tze, the majestic state mosque, museum and Tanjung Aru Beach Where you can quench your thirst with fresh coconut water. After completing tour, transfer back to hotel.

CITY & COUNTRYSIDE TOUR

Tour Code: BKI 02
Departure: Daily
Duration: 4hrs (Minimum of 2 persons)

An interesting tour of the city with an extra bit to the scenic countryside of Sabah. You will visit the Mengkabong Water Village, home of the Bajau fishermen. Here, you can observe the lifestyle of the Bajaus in homes on stilts built over the sea with roofs made from nipah palms leaves and walls of mangrove wood or split bamboo. A network of gangplanks link the houses to each other and the mainland. From there, experience a fascinating suspension bridge at Tamparuli. It is built with metal cables and wire netting but traditional structures of wood, rottan, rope and bamboo can still be found in the interior. Lastly, a visit to the pottery factory where you will be able to try your hand at the potter's wheel and buy some souvenirs to take home.

KINABALU PARK TOUR WITH LUNCH

Tour Code: BKI 03
Departure: Daily
Duration: Full Day (Minimum of 2 persons)

Meet at the hotel and transfer to Kinabalu Park. Enjoy the leisurely Drive to Kinabalu Park. With Mount Kinabalu rising majestically to a height of 4,101m, Kinabalu Park is considered to be a botanical paradise. It is home to over 1,500 species of orchids, 450 species of ferns, 60 species of oak and chestnut, 26 species of rhododendrons and a host of other plants. Take a short trail walk with the park naturalist. A visit to the mountain garden and exhibition centre will tell more about the Park. No professional climbing experience is needed, as the trail up the mountain is fairly attainable. Those with a more leisurely visit in mind can explore the rest of the Park by using the graded trails. It L% also an interesting place where avid bird watchers can frequently spot the Grey Drongo and Malaysian Tree Pie.

PORING HOTSPRINGS AND KINABALU PARK TOUR WITH LUNCH

Tour Code: BKI 04
Departure: Daily
Duration: Full Day (Minimum of 2 persons)

Take a leisurely drive to Poring Hotspring ( 4.31an from Kinabalu Park ). Bypass a small town known as Ranau. Poring Hosprings, also part of the Kinabalu Park Area lies in lowland dipterocarp forest at the eastern boundary of the Park. Take a hike up to the Canopy Walkway, a network of walkway set 15Oft above the ground. End the hike with a dip into the Natiral Health Spa - pools of naturally heated sulphur water. From Poring, take a drive to Kinabalu Park and enjoy the surroundings of a botanical paradise. Visit also the mountani garden and the exhibition centre to learn more about the Park.

2 DAYS 1 NIGHT MT. KINABALU PARK (Leisure Tour)

Tour Code: BKI 05
Departure: Daily
(Minimum of 2 persons)

DAY 01
Meet at hotel lobby and transfer to Kinabalu Park. Enjoy the leisurely drive to Kinabalu Park. With Mt. Kinabalu rising majestically to Kinabalu Park is considered to be a botanical paradise. Cheek in chalet. Take a short walk with the park naturalist. A visit to the mountain garden and exhibition centre will tell more about the Park. No professional climbing experience is needed, as trail up the mountain is fairly attainable. ( Lunch. Dinner)

DAY 02
Those with a more leisurely visit in mind can explore the rest of the Park by using the graded trails. It is also an interesting place where avid bird watchers can frequently spot the Grey Drogon and Malaysian Tree Pie. (Breakfast. Lunch).

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