Day 1 Kota Kinabalu / North Borneo Cruises Kopivosian! Welcome to Kota Kinabalu! On arrival at Kota Kinabalu International Airport, you will be transferred to your choice of hotel by our airport shuttle. The timing will be based on your flight arrival time. This afternoon is yours to relax and settle in. This evening, depart for sunset cruise onboard North Borneo Cruises - Kota Kinabalu offers some of the most beautiful sunsets in Asia. While on board the comfortable boat, you get to enjoy the cool sea breeze, Kota Kinabalu city view, and romantic panoramic view of the sunset sinking into the horizon of the South China Sea. Indulge in delicious buffet spread while enjoying the live band performance - the sunset cruise is a perfect way to end the day! Return back to hotel. Dinner Your Choice of Hotel
Day 2 Tamparuli Town/Nabalu/ Kinabalu National Park/ Poring Hot Spring/ Treetop Canopy Walk After breakfast at your hotel, meet at hotel lobby and proceed for a scenic 1/2 hr drive to Tamparuli Town. Visit Historical Wooden Shop houses of olden days and walk across the “Jambatan Tamparuli”, a suspension bridge which is the famous landmark in that small town to get a feel of kampong lifestyle. Thereafter, proceed to Kinabalu Park. Journey will take approximately 1 1/2 hours passing by villages and paddy fields along mountainous roads that wind along the Crocker range. Along the way, make a brief stop at Nabalu. Nabalu is a place where the local natives gather to sell local produce, fruits, home grown vegetables and handicraft souvenirs. On arrival at Kinabalu Park, you will notice the change in air temperature. Enjoy the refreshing and cooling air as you proceed for a walk along the nature trails in the Botanical Garden. If the day is clear, you may even spot a majestic view of Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain between the New Guinea and Himalaya. Kinabalu Park boasts an estimate of 4,500 species of plants which include 1,500 species of orchids, 77 of which are endemic to Kinabalu. The park also supports 289 species of birds and 290 different types of butterflies. After the walk, depart for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, depart for another interesting wonder, the Poring Hot Spring. At approximately 47 kilometers from Kinabalu Park, Poring Hot Spring got its name from the tall bamboo plant that is abundant in that area. At this natural hot spring, there are Japanese baths where visitors can soak themselves and let the invigorating sulfurous water stimulate the body. It is believed to have curative powers. Visitors can also try the Treetop Canopy Walk, where suspension bridge are suspended at the top of the tropical jungle. Experience the height of 41 metres above the ground and length of 157 metres. A 20 minutes hike is needed to reach the Canopy Walkway. After a relaxing soak, bid Kinabalu park goodbye as you return back to your respective hotel. Breakfast / Lunch Your Choice of Hotel
Day 3 Beautiful Twin Island Hopping Breakfast at Hotel. Transfer to Jetty for a 20 min boat ride to the famous Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. The Park is made up of five islands, characterized by shallow waters, sumptuous coral gardens and all boast splendid white sandy beaches. First stop is Manukan Island, where you can immerse yourself in the crystal clear waters, bask in the sun with a book in your hand while enjoying the island life or choose to feed the fishes. Spend designated time on the first island before proceeding to Sapi island, 10 minutes away by boat ride, for BBQ lunch. After lunch, you are free to explore the short forest trails, swim or participate in activities like Snorkeling, Parasailing, Banana Boating, Fly-fishing and Windsurfing at own expense. You can also laze around the Beach soaking the tropical sun. You may try the Sea Walking Adventure (own expense) at Sapi Island where you wear a special Underwater Helmet Diving System and dive underwaters to walk the seabed, touch marine plants, and corals, and feed tropical fishes. No swimming or diving skills are needed. In the late afternoon, prepare to pack up and standby by the island jetty for return boat ride to Kota Kinabalu jetty and onward transfer to your respective hotel. Breakfast / Lunch Your Choice of Hotel
Day 4 Home Sweet Home (Or Extend Tour) Breakfast in hotel. Sadly your tour comes to an end after breakfast. Check out and bid farewell to Kota Kinabalu as you will be transfer to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for your flight back to your next destination. The timing will be based on your flight departure time. Breakfast End