Day 1 KOTA KINABALU / KUDAT TSM MERRIMAS VILLA / SNORKELING / TIP OF BORNEO STARGAZING / “BLUE TEARS” WATCHING 08:45hrs: Departure from hotel in Kota Kinabalu city. 10:00hrs: Short pit stop at the paddy fields along the way for a photo-taking session. If you are lucky, you will get the majestic Mount Kinabalu as your backdrop. 12:00hrs: Arrive at TSM Merrimas Villa, Kudat. 12:30hrs: Enjoy a decadent seafood lunch upon arrival. 13:00hrs: Check-in and leisure time to yourself to settle in. 14:30hrs: Prepare to depart for snorkelling activities at Lobster Bay and Undersea Trench Bay. 16:30hrs: Head back to the shores of Sunset Beach for a leisurely walk along the beach whilst waiting for the sun to set. 18:00hrs: Cameras at the ready! The sunset at Kudat is a grand spectacle you would not want to miss. 19:00hrs: A short walk back to the villa to indulge in more seafood for dinner. 20:00hrs: Return to your room to freshen up after a long day of fun in the sun. 20:30hrs: The first activity of the night includes a short walk to the Tip of Borneo for stargazing if the weather permits. 21:30hrs: After an awe-inspiring sight of the stars above, look down and witness the bioluminescent “Blue Tears” trailed along the beach. 22:30hrs: Head back to the villa. Join us for some singing and beer (self-expenses) at the music festival platform before ending the night with an overnight stay at TSM Merrimas Villa. Lunch / Dinner TSM Merrimas Villa
Day 2 SNORKELING / LIGHT HOUSE / TIP OF BORNEO / KOTA KINABALU 0530hrs: After a good night’s rest, awake bright and early to witness the sunrise over the Sulu Sea. 0630hrs: Due to the low tides in the morning, you’re able to get a close encounter with some marine wildlife. 0730hrs: Return to the villa for breakfast. 0800hrs: Prepare to depart for snorkelling activities at the Sulu Sea where we will be making 2 snorkelling point stops at Rainbow Colour Bay and Sandy Bar Bay. 1000hrs: After our snorkelling sessions, we will make our way over to the Light House Island where we can see sea snakes and sea turtles in their natural habitat as they build their nests. 1030hrs: Return to the villa to freshen up and for some leisure time to rest. 1200hrs: Check-out of the room, followed by another scrumptious seafood ensemble for lunch. 1300hrs: We will take one final walk to the Tip of Borneo to enjoy the view of the South China Sea and Sulu Sea. This is your chance to take more gorgeous photos before heading back! 1400hrs: Depart for Kota Kinabalu. 1700hrs: Arrival at Kota Kinabalu. Breakfast / Lunch End