4Days Kota Kinabalu Snorkelling + Kundasang Fish Therapy

PACKAGE INCLUDES

Hotel

Breakfast

Tour Guide

Entrance Pass

Return Airport Transfer

100% Private Tour
TRIP OVERVIEW
This 4days tour covers the best of what Kota Kinabalu and Kundasang has to offer; 2 of the most famous Islands in Sabah (Manukan & Sapi) + Explore the mountains of Borneo and its surroundings. Stay a night in the Scenic Kundasang Hill Resort.
HIGHTLIGHTS
Explore a World Heritage Site of Mount Kinabalu
Visit Desa Farm the Little New Zealand of Sabah
Guided Nature Walk in the Borneo Rainforest
See The Largest Flower in the World
Overnight stay in a Scenic Kundasang Mountain Resort
Swim, Snorkel, and Relax Visit the Most Popular Place in Sabah
SKETCH ITINERARY
D01: Arrive Kk > Rumah Terbalik > Jambatan Tamparuli > Pekan Nabalu > Kundasang
D02: Sosodikon Hill > Desa Farm > Fish Therapy > Rabbit Farm > Sunset Beach (B)
D03: Full Day Explore Sapi & Manukan Island (B)
D04: Museum > Jamilah Jewellery > Filipino Market > Choco House > Layer Cake > Departure (B)
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 01: ARRIVE KK > RUMAH TERBALIK > JAMBATAN TAMPARULI > PEKAN NABALU > KUNDASANG
WELCOME TO KOTA KINABALU!
Upon arrival, meet and greet with the friendly representative and proceed to a 2 hours drive to Kundasang. Kundasang, the highest inhabited town in Malaysia at 6,200 feet, is a hidden gem surrounded by natural beauty, lush greenery, and exotic wildlife.
During the pitstop, visit Rumah Terbalik (Upside Down House). The first of its kind in South East Asia and among the five upside-down structures in the world (3 are found in Europe and another in Japan).
Proceed with a scenic drive to Tamparuli town, passing by charming local villages and lush paddy fields. The highlight of this place is the "Jambatan Tamparuli", where you can walk along the bridge and explore the charms of this small town.
Another 2 pitstops are Pekan Nabalu and Kinabalu National Park, a World Heritage Site with incredible mega bio-diversity of flora and fauna, a heaven for nature enthusiasts. Enjoy a guided nature trail amongst the many trails in the park before being dropped off at your hotel in Kundasang.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 02: SOSODIKON HILL > DESA FARM > FISH THERAPY > RABBIT FARM > SUNSET BEACH (B)
Wake up early morning to enjoy a maginificent view of Kundasang at Sosodikon Hill. The small hill will lead visitors on a leisure short hiking trails with a rewarding view. The distance between the starting point and the peak is approximately 400 metres, and reaching the peak normally takes about 10 minutes. The Sonsodikon Hill summit is a hiking activity appropriate for families and people of all ages, including children and the elderly.
Return to the hotel for breakfast, check out and continue journey to Desa Cow Farm, the Little New Zealand of Sabah located at the foot hills of Mount Kinabalu. The best time to visit the farm is around 2.30pm as milking session starting at 3pm everyday. You can get up close to the cattle, bottle-feed adorable calves, and even savour some freshly produced milk or yoghurt of various flavours.
Your next stop is Bombon Marakau Village to enjoy a Fish Therapy in a river. Please enter the river slowly and carefully so as not to slip or step on the fish. Visitors are prohibited from throwing trash in the river, so please dispose of the fish food packs provided in the trash bins provided. These fish have no teeth, so the way they eat is by sucking. Don't worry if you think this fish will hurt you. In fact, the scales of this fish are also smooth and not sharp. The condition of the river here is clean and preserved. The water is also cold and refreshing. Besides feeding the fish, you can also sit here and relax while soaking your feet in the cold river water.
Thereafter proceed to Ranau Rabbit Farm to pet a fluffy bunny! The farm offers activities such as rabbit feeding and sightseeing around the adorable and colourful farm perfect for picture taking. A great stop for families.
In the evening, return to Kota Kinabalu and enroute visit PPNS building and Floating Mosque before check-in at the hotel and rest. Upon freshen up, step out to be taken to Tanjung Aru and enjoy sunset at the beach.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 03: FULL DAY EXPLORE SAPI & MANUKAN ISLAND (B)
After breakfast proceed for a Day Trip to Manukan & Sapi Island.
Manukan Island is the second largest island of Tunku Abdul Rahman’s Marine Park and offers a huge array of Water Activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, parasailing and other various water sports activities for those water sports enthusiasts.
Manukan also has a long stretch of White Sandy Beach which spans about 1,500 Meter at the southern side of the island, facing a bay of crystal clear and tranquil sea. The water is so calm and shallow that it’s also suitable for non-swimmers.
Sapi Island is one of the most popular places in Sabah to swim, snorkel and relax and it is just 20 minutes boat ride away from Kota Kinabalu. Some of the top attractions include the island’s distinctive wildlife, quaint hidden beaches and coral flying, said to be the coolest attraction on this island. This Coral Flyer claims to be the longest island-to-island zipline in the world. This flying fox (aerial ropeway) links Sapi to Gaya Island, a distance of 250m at speeds of up to 60 kph.
You may also take a Walk to Gaya Island. At low tide it is possible to walk across the sand bar connecting to Gaya though you need to take care not to get cut off.
One of the other top attractions here is a secret cliff which is located 800 meters from the ground. The picture-perfect and pristine view from the cliff is worth exploring.
0900: Boat ride from Jesselton Jetty to Sapi Island.
1200: Move to Manukan Island. BBQ Lunch is available at RM55/pax.
1400: Off to Jesselton Jetty and to hotel and rest.
Note: Recommended items to bring: insect repellent, drinking water, hat, sun block, camera or video, swim wear, towel and good walking shoes or sandals.
In the evening, step out for dinner at Seafood Todak (own cost).
Overnight stay the hotel.
DAY 04: MUSEUM > JAMILAH JEWELLERY > FILIPINO MARKET > CHOCO HOUSE > LAYER CAKE > DEPARTURE (B)
After breakfast, check out and head to visit Muzium Negeri Sabah, Jamilah Jewellery, and stop for shopping at Filipino Market, Sabah Choco House, and Sabah Layer Cake.
Thereafter proceed to the airport and board the flight to your next destination.
TRIP GALLERY
Mount Kinabalu...
Snorkel! Diving! Water sports! Any sun and fun!...
The Best Sunrise View in Kundasang...
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INCLUSION
- All meals inclusive as specified
- All entrances inclusive as specified
- Choice of hotel accommodation as specified
- All transfers inclusive as specified
- English speaking driver cum guide
EXCLUSION
- Flight Ticket & Taxes
- Compulsory Tour Tips (RM 39)
- Optional MSIG Travel Insurance (Plan 1)(1-5D) (RM 26)
- High Season Surcharge
- Any item not stated under 'Inclusions'