Day 1 Arrival in Kota Kinabalu / North Borneo Sunset Dinner Cruise Upon arrival in Kota Kinabalu, transfer to your hotel to check in and relax. Later, head to Sutera Harbour Marina Jetty for a memorable evening on the North Borneo Cruise. Sail along the South China Sea, passing islands and water villages, with the option to soak up sunset views from the upper deck or enjoy live music and a buffet dinner as you soak in the cosy ambience on the air-conditioned dining deck below. Return to the jetty and transfer back to your hotel for the night. Dinner The LUMA Hotel (or similar 4-star hotel)
Day 2 Tamparuli Town / Nabalu Market / Desa Cow Farm After breakfast, journey to Tamparuli Town to cross the famed Jambatan Tamparuli suspension bridge, celebrated in local folklore. Continue to Nabalu Market for local produce and handicrafts, set against a backdrop of Mount Kinabalu. At Desa Cow Farm, often called "Little New Zealand of Sabah," meet Holstein Friesian cows, feed the calves, and sample fresh dairy products like yogurt and gelato, with an impressive monthly production of around 150,000 litres of milk. Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Mountain Resort
Day 3 Kinabalu National Park / Poring Hot Spring / Canopy Walk / Sabah Tea Garden Cottage Start the day with breakfast and check out before visiting Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of a UNESCO Global Geopark. With approximately 4,500 plant species, including endemic orchids, this park is a biodiversity hotspot. Afterwards, unwind at Poring Hot Spring with its Japanese-inspired mineral pools, or refresh in the nearby cold pool. A short hike leads you to the Canopy Treetop Walk, elevated 30 meters above the ground. Later, check-in at Sabah Tea Garden Cottage for an evening surrounded by tea estates and stunning views of Mount Kinabalu. Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Sabah Tea Garden Cottage (Private Room)
Day 4 Sabah Tea Factory & Plantation Tour / Fish Spa / Kota Kinabalu Enjoy breakfast before exploring Sabah Tea Garden’s organic tea plantation and factory. Learn about tea cultivation, from harvest to packaging, amid the tranquil scenery and chirping birds. Following check-out, head to a nearby fish spa where local fish delicately remove dead skin from your feet, leaving them soft and refreshed. Conclude the day with a scenic 3-hour transfer back to Kota Kinabalu, where you’ll check in for the night. Breakfast / Lunch The LUMA Hotel (or similar 4-star hotel)
Day 5 Kota Kinabalu International Airport After breakfast, check out and transfer to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for your departure – your tour ends here. Breakfast End