Monday, May 24, 2010

2 Days 1 Night

Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Springs



About 3 hours drive to Poring Hot Springs through scenic countryside and beautiful mountain range . On the way, stop by at Nabalu Fruit Market to buy some fruits and souvenir.

Visit the Treetop Canopy Walkway which 20 minutes hike is needed or you may just take a dip in the open-air Japanese styled bathtub which the hot sulphuric water is believed to have healing ability. Indulge yourself with the local cuisine at the local restaurant for lunch and later in the afternoon, continue your journey to mountain lodge for dinner and over night stay.

Breakfast at the
café and proceed to Mt. Kinabalu Park, Malaysia's First World Heritage Site for a visit to Mountain Garden and the Exhibition Hall.

Friday, May 21, 2010

Kinabalu Park
&
Poring Hot Springs


The most famous hot spring in Sabah. About 3 hours drive to Poring Hot Springs through scenic mountainous countryside. On the way, stop by at Nabalu Fruit Market to buy some fruits and souvenir.

Visit the Treetop Canopy Walkway which 20 minutes hike is needed or you may just take a dip in the open-air Japanese styled bathtub which the hot sulphuric water is believed to have healing ability.

Indulge yourself with the local cuisine at the local restaurant and continue your journey to Mt. Kinabalu Park, Malaysia's First World Heritage Site for a visit to Mountain Garden and the Exhibition Hall.




Kinabalu Park Day Tour


The journey to Kinabalu Park takes about 1½ hours drive through scenic mountainous countryside. On the way, stop by at the Nabalu Fruit Market to buy some fruits and souvenir.

Upon arrival, follow the Park Naturalist on a guided trails walk and they will point out the various wonder. Visit the Mountain Garden and learn the values that kept in all the types of plants, trees and flowers for the local community while being amazed with the plants diversity that the park has to offer.

Enjoy the local dish for lunch at the local and after that you can visit the Exhibition Hall before you going back to the city center.


Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Two Island Hopping
** Manukan & Sapi **



Onboard for approximately 15 - 20 minutes boat ride to Manukan island, one of the best island to get best facilities and accommodation to enjoy sunlight, beach, water sports and never the less get close to the nature.

Transfer to Sapi island for a sumptuous BBQ lunch and free at leisure along the beach.

White Water Rafting
** Padas River **
( Grade 3- 4 or Intermediate )


Padas River is situated in the interior of southwestern part of Kota Kinabalu. Take advantage on the unique ride in an antique train and the exciting adrenalin rushing tour rafting down the Padas River.

The 30km white water rafting, making it the longest rafting journey in Borneo begins. After the 9th kilometers of rafting which covers 7 classes III - IV rapids, a quick stop for a sumptuous lunch at Rayoh Station before continuing the rafting journey down the majestic rainforest of Borneo. Ending Point will be at Halogilat then speedboat ride to Beaufort Town

Monday, May 17, 2010

White Water Rafting
**Kiulu River**
(Grade 1-2 or Beginner)



For out door enthusiast, rafting down the Kiulu River is a must. About 1½ hours drive to Tamparulli area. Safety briefing is given by the river guide at the starting point and after the briefing, start rafting down to the ending point (Kiulu Town) which covering approximately 7 to 8 km.


Mesmerize yourself with the breathtaking surroundings while having a sumptuous BBQ lunch by the river side.


2 Days 1 Night
Kudat Rungus Long House
& Tip of Borneo


Experiencing life in a longhouse while taking part in community activities such as weaving and bead stringing at Kampung Bavanggazo. Indulge yourself with the local delicacies and cultural performances by the local people and its a must to see for yourself the magnificent scenery standing at the very tip of Borneo Island

Apart from the colorful culture and breathtaking scenery, take advantage on some of the local industry such as the Gong making at Kampung Sumangkap and the Honey bee harvesting at Kampung Gombizau.

Kudat Rungus Long House
&
Tip of Borneo



Kudat is famous for its rich cultural heritage and blending of ethnic groups, especially the Rungus, the largest and the main ethnic group living in Kudat.

On the way, stopover to see the Gong Making and Bee Farm. Then proceed to the unique attractions include the Bavanggazo Longhouses, planned and developed as a cultural centrepiece by the Rungus community at Kampong Bavanggazzo as a means to display and conserve their cultural heritage. Experiencing life in a longhouse while taking part in community activities such as weaving and bead stringing.

Visit to the "Tip of Borneo" to view the magnificent scenery standing at the very tip of Borneo Island before your return to Kota Kinabalu City.
Kota Belud Sunday Market



Also known as ‘Pasar Tamu’, this weekend bazaar has a carnival-like atmosphere. Colourful and lively, the Sunday market is filled with villagers and horsemen trading their wares in their traditional garments. Traders from all tribes - such as the Bajau, the Dusun and the Irranun - as well as Obian Muslim and Chinese traders congregate here every week to offer a huge array of goods such as craftwork, mountain-grown vegetables, wild orchids, chili-laced dried fish, succulent tropical fruits, livestock and edible seaweed. It is as much a social event as it is a weekend market.

Lok Kawi Wildlife Park


The park is a combination of a zoo and a botanical garden. Sprawled over 280 acres of land, animals can be seen roaming wild within their enclosure. There are over 88 animals in the park including Orang Utans, sun bears, clouded leopard, pygmy elephants, Proboscis monkeys, Malayan tigers, mouse deer, barking deer, various species of birds and Sumatran rhinoceros
Mari-Mari Cultural Village



The village is located about 25 minutes away from the city. The journey will take you to long roads surrounded by a rich spectrum of greenery and overarched by wild blue skies. In the village, the colors of cultural diversity are not an issue but rather our pride, where you can savor the soul of Sabah.

Upon arrival at the entrance of the village, you will be ushered to the warmth of different homes of the ethnicities of Sabah. Each home was built by descendants of the tribes they represent and offer you a truly genuine experience seeing everything in and around the village lends to its magical prowess of taking you back in time. Not only does this village portray these tribes (5 tribes) through the architectural genius of their traditional houses, but also though a range of simulated lives of the olden epoch by the residents of the village. Acquaint yourself with each tribe as they let you come into their house and their simple yet intricate lives.

As you traverse the village, you will find demonstration huts along the main houses in which daily activities of old times come into life. For example, the making of blowpipe, starting a fire ( from bamboo), tattoo-making (and its symbolism) and etc.
Monsopiad Cultural Village


Depart from the hotel for a half-hour's drive to Monsopiad Cultural Village in Penampang, the village was built by the descendants of Monsopiad, Sabah's greatest warrior, and is managed and maintained by his descendants to this very day. The reconstructed village was built on ancestral ground the very area that Monsopiad lived and roamed some 300 years ago. Just across the lane from the Cultural Village is the Monsopiad House of Skulls, the village's highlight. In the house, a collection of 42 skulls hang from the rafters, those who had met their fate in the hands of the fearsome warrior, largely belonging to marauding thugs and pirates who had attacked, or tried to attack the village at that time. These skulls were once displayed on tall bamboo poles, then left to dry before being placed above the granary as a warning to those thinking of raiding the village.

KK City by Night

Experience the amazing sight of the city coming to life at night as the lights are being switched on. This tour also gives you the opportunity to watch a mesmerizing cultural dance as you enjoy your dinner.

Beginning at dusk, the tour first takes you to an exciting bargain hunt at the colorful night market, where a huge selection of merchandise and goods can be found at a steak. From souvenirs to trinkets, everything under the sun can be found here. After fulfilling your shopping needs, watch the city's nightlife in all its glittering glory unfold right before your eyes from a vantage viewpoint up high at Signal Hill's observation deck.

The tour then takes you to a culinary feast consisting of a sumptuous seafood dinner enhanced by lively cultural performance of the Sabahan traditional dance.

To warp up the evening, you are free to spend the rest of it at your own leisure with more shopping, sightseeing or painting the town red at any of the city's vibrant nightspots.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

KK City Tour



Explore the city of Kota Kinabalu in our well-rounded tour of Sabah’s capital city! Starting with a pleasant morning drive around Kota Kinabalu, the tour first takes you to enjoy some of the most scenic parts of the city.

You will then be taken to see some of the city’s more interesting attractions and landmarks, such as the 30-storey Wisma Tun Mustapha (otherwise known as Sabah Foundation Building), Sabah Museum, Sabah State and City Mosque, one of the most outstanding pieces of architecture in Sabah.

A brief stop at Signal Hill, a natural hilltop observatory, to take in the stunning view of the city’s landscape below, as far as the oceans and nearby islands beyond, and a final stop at a local handicraft shop for some souvenirs to take home.