5D4N Kota Kinabalu & Kundasang Highlights With North Borneo Cruises & Poring Hot Spring Print

Kota Kinabalu / Filipino Market / Tun Mustapha Tower / Sabah Floating Mosque / Tanjung Aru Beach / Seafood Dinner / Foh Sang OR Api-Api Night Market

Welcome to the Land Below the Wind! We will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel for check-in.

15:00 Hrs: We'll pick you up from your hotel and take you to explore the Filipino Market.

Enjoy seafood galore with great bargains and cheap buys! A plethora of fresh succulent seafood will have you spoiled for choice. Make your way through a sensory voyage of aromas, handicrafts, woodwork, cultured pearls and clothing.  

Your next stop is the Tun Mustapha Tower. This 30-storey tower is one of the few buildings in the world with a single-column structure, making it one of Kota Kinabalu's crowning achievements when the construction was completed in 1977.   

The next destination is the Sabah City Mosque, also known as Sabah Floating Mosque. Often considered one of the most beautiful mosques in Malaysia, you will be snapping pictures non-stop for its splendour aesthetics, which was based on the iconic Nabawi Mosque. 

Experience the sunset at Tanjung Aru Beach by walking along the seaside as you indulge in the glorious view of the sun going down over the horizon. If you are feeling peckish, head to the nearby stalls and treat yourself to a myriad of tasty grubs! 

Afterwards, indulge in a delicious seafood dinner and relish the local Sabahan flavours and fresh produce.   

If your visit falls on a Friday or Saturday, we'll explore either the Api Api Night Market at Gaya Street or the Foh Sang Night Market, where you can savour delightful supper treats. Additionally, during the fruiting season, you'll have the chance to enjoy the King of Fruits, the durian, and the Queen of Fruits, the mangosteen! 

Transfer back to your hotel. 

Mari Mari Cultural Village / North Borneo Sunset Dinner Cruise

Your adventure begins with a hotel lobby pick-up for the 45-minute journey to Mari Mari Cultural Village.

Explore ethnic longhouses, each representing a different Sabah tribe. Be captivated by live demonstrations like blowpipe dart-shooting, bamboo fire-starting, traditional tattoo art, and "Lansaran" trampoline jumping. Be entertained with a lively cultural dance performance. 

Taste Sabahan delicacies and drinks served in bamboo. 

Enjoy your buffet lunch at Mari Mari Cultural Village before heading back to the hotel.

After a quick rest at the hotel, head to Sutera Marina Jetty to board the North Borneo Cruises. Enjoy a luxurious 2-hour sunset cruise with live band music along the Kota Kinabalu waterfront. 

Relish an international buffet dinner while indulging in the live band performance on board. 

Bid farewell and return to your hotel. 

Kota Kinabalu / Tamparuli Town / Nabalu Market / Desa Cow Farm / Kundasang

Start your day with a trip into Sabah's lush countryside. 

Your first stop is Tamparuli Town. Immerse yourself in its rustic charm and stroll across the iconic Tamparuli suspension bridge.

Next is the Nabalu Handicraft Market. Here, you will find locals offering fresh produce, homegrown vegetables, and unique handicraft souvenirs. Make sure to visit the nearby viewpoint for stunning Mount Kinabalu vistas.

After exploring the market, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

Afterwards, we will head over to Desa Cow Farm. Narrow roads lead you to a picturesque 199-hectare farmland nestled at the foot of Mount Kinabalu. Get up close to the cows, feed the adorable calves, and indulge in fresh farm-produced milk and yoghurt while enjoying the mountain view.

Transfer to Kundasang, check into your mountain resort accommodation, and enjoy some leisure time to explore the resort at your own pace.

In the evening, savour a delightful dinner before settling in for a comfortable overnight stay.

Poring Hot Spring & Canopy Treetop Walk / Kinabalu Park / Kota Kinabalu

Wake up and enjoy your breakfast with the picturesque view of Mount Kinabalu as the backdrop. Check out of your accommodation afterwards.

Kick off your day with a visit to the Poring Hot Springs. Start the 20-minute hike to the thrilling Canopy Treetop Walk, a 175-meter suspended walkway offering stunning views 60 meters above the ground.

After the adrenaline rush, unwind with a soothing sulphur bath in Japanese-style open-air tubs surrounded by lush gardens. The nearby cold-water pool awaits those seeking refreshing dips.

Savour a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and refuel for the next adventure.

In the afternoon, explore Malaysia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site and Global Geopark: Kinabalu National Park, located 1,500 meters above sea level. Be captivated by the sight of Mount Kinabalu, one of Southeast Asia's tallest mountains at 4,095.2 meters.

Enjoy the park's refreshing mountain air and embark on a guided nature walk through the Botanical Garden to learn about the park's incredible biodiversity.

As the day concludes, enjoy a comfortable return trip to Kota Kinabalu city, where you will be dropped off at your hotel.

Departure or Extend Tour

Savour a delicious breakfast buffet at your hotel and enjoy some free time at your leisure until your flight departure.