Monday, April 25, 2011

Island Hopping - 2 Islands

Pick up from city hotel and transfer to jetty for about 15-20 minutes boat ride to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Islands. The Tunku Abdul Rahman Park is a snorkelling, diving and even jungle walking sanctuary. Enjoy the island hopping tour to Manukan Island either Sapi or Mamutik Islands for BBQ seafood lunch & transfer back to hotel.

Suggested Things to bring: Sun Tan Lotion, towel, personal toiletries, swimming attire, sandals and extra clothing.
Note: Water sport is also available as optional.
Tour Includes: Land & Sea Transportation, Tour Guide & Entrance Fees.

Rafflesia Rainforest Reserve

Pick up at Hotel & drive through the scenic view within Crocker Range Park to the Tambunan Rafflesia Centre. Inside the Rafflesia Centre, there is an Information Centre where photographs, drawings, text information are displayed. A model showing the conservation area and the locations of Rafflesia plot which is also displayed. After visiting the information center, do some jungle trails in the cool mountain air to search for the world's largest flower - Rafflesia.


Besides the Rafflesia Information Center, the conservation area also has a picnic ground, look out pavilion and nature trails. The picnic ground is located at Masakob where a 20 feet waterfall is found. Other facilities provided at the picnic ground include a cooking area, changing rooms, washroom, resting hut and parking area. For the more adventurous, the center's nature trails lead to many interesting parts of the conservation area where visitors can see giant trees, and Rafflesia plots. Lunch at local restaurant. Then proceed to Tambunan plains and its terraced rice fields for an insight into the rural lifestyle of Sabah. Return to Kota Kinabalu in the afternoon around.

Labuan Island & Historical Tour

Take a 3 hours trip by ferry from the KK jetty or simply hop on a flight from KL or KK to the Labuan Island which lies off the west coast of Sabah. It came under Federal Teritory jurisdiction on April 16, 1984. The only duty free port nearest to Sabah and with business center for barter trade with the Southern Philippines.
Pick up at hotel or upon arrival you proceed for a city tour . Among the must see is Patau-Patau Water Village made of wooden houses built on stilts over water; Labuan Peace Park & Japanese Surrender Point, a world war 2 war memorial of the; Bird Park exhibiting a large variety of tropical birds from around the region; The Chimney with a 106 feet high structure built in the 1800's; Labuan World War II Memorial which is Malaysia's largest war grave; Labuan Museum displaying the history and culture of Labuan; Labuan Square – a raised open-air stage used for events and Labuan International Sea Sports Complex – a world class water sports centre. After tour, proceed for dinner and return to hotel. Here lunch will be served at a local restaurant. After shopping at the duty free shop, you will take the return journey by ferry to Kota Kinabalu in the late afternoon or back to the hotel.


Tour Includes: Land Transportation, Tour Guide & Entrance Fees.

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Sepilok Orang Utan & Sandakan City Tour

Sepilok Orang Utan & Sandakan City Tour (Full Day)

Free & Easy on Manukan Island

Kudat Rungus Longhouse Tours

Pick up from City Hotel. It will take about 3 hours drives to Kudat Town, passing by several oil palm plantations where you can have a better view of the golden fruit of Malaysia. En-route, stop by at Kg. Gombizau , Bee Farm, for a visit . Then, transfer to Kg. Sumangkap, Gong Making Factory, for a visit and watch skilled craftsman make gongs at various stages at the village. Then, transfer to Kg. Bavabgazo for the Rungus Long House. Upon arrival, our local guide will tell you all the stories that you want to know about the Rungus people. Local lunch is served at the long house. After lunch and relax, transfer to Tanjung Sempang Mengayau known as 'Tip of Borneo' for 50 minutes drives on gravel roads from the long house. The journey will take you pass wild coconut trees and friendly villages. Upon arrival, witness the spectacular breathtaking view where the South China Sea and Sulu Sea meets. Then, return journey to Kota Kinabalu in the late afternoon.


Tour Includes: Land Transportation, Lunch, Tour Guide & Entrance Fees.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Mangrove Cruise & Crab Catching Tour

Pick up at city hotel and transfer to Borneo Kelly Bays. Begin the afternoon with Crab Catching activities & Mangrove Cruise. Later, lunch is served with a taste of local Malay delicacies.After that try out the non-motorised water sports activities like the Banana Boat, Kayak & Paddle Boat or enjoy a swim at the beautiful beach at Kelly Bay. Optional payable activities are also available upon request. Depart to City Hotel.


Tour Includes: Land Transportation, Lunch & Tour Guide.