5 Day Borneo Highlights, Malaysia
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OVERVIEW
5D/4N: Kota Kinabalu
Highlights
• Explore theHistoric Cityof Kota Kinabalu also known as “Land below the wind”
• Spice Market Tour
• Kinabalu Park
• Poring Hotsprings
• Coral Islands
Customise the tour
• Extension to Sandakan, Kuching, Miri, Mulu, Peninsular Malaysia
• Sunset Bar at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa enjoys a private-island location, making it an appealing venue for exclusive romantic events.
• Picnic at Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
• Climb the Mount Kinabalu
ITINERARY
DAY 1: KOTA KINABALU
Arrival in Kota Kinabalu! Meet & Greet– Transfer to the hotel (15 mins drive-7km) - Rest of day free at own leisure
DAY 2: KOTA KINABALU – CITY & SPICE MARKET TOUR (B)
Breakfast- Depart your hotel for a sightseeing tour of Kota Kinabalu, -a city rebuilt after World War 2. Photo stops will be made at the Menara Tun Mustapha (formerly known as the Sabah Foundation Building), the City Mosque and a Chinese Temple. Guided City Centre walk to discover the historic sites of Kota Kinabalu - Visit the Central and Spice Market, where your local tour guide will show and explain the various fruits, vegetables, fishes and spices used in the Malaysian cuisine. Enjoy a cup of local coffee or tea in one of the many local restaurants, together with a local pancake called “roti canai” ¬- Return to your Hotel at noon - Rest of the afternoon, free at leisure.
DAY 3: KOTA KINABALU – KINABALU PARK & PORING HOT SPRING (B/L)
Breakfast - Drive through the Crocker range to the Southern end of the Kinabalu Park. At Poring, join a jungle trail, venturing into the canopy walkway which is a series of bridges built 40m above the ground - If time permits, take a dip in the therapeutic sulphur baths - Adjourn for lunch and proceed to the Kinabalu Park Headquarters - Visit the Mountain Garden with its collection of orchids and plants that are unique to Kinabalu - Depart the park and return to the city and your hotel. (Estimated total driving time/distance: 5 hours 30 minutes, 252 km)
DAY 4: KOTA KINABALU – CORAL ISLAND TOUR (B/L)
Breakfast - Transfer to the jetty. Take a 20-minute boat ride to one of the coral islands within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Spend the day swimming, snorkelling or just relaxing on the beach. Enjoy a simple pack lunch and return to the mainland in the early afternoon (basic shower facilities are available on the islands). (Estimated total driving time/distance: 13 minutes, 4 km)
DAY 5: KOTA KINABALU – DEPARTURE (B)
After breakfast, free and easy until your transfer to the airport or extension programme.
NOTE:
- Tours will be offered as stated in the program, but some may be done on different days than stated in the program. For example, if our program states a city tour on Day 1, it may be postponed to Day 3 instead, without any prior notice given.
- All boat transfers and tour activities in the park are on join-in basis.
Join-in inclusions
• Accommodation in shared Twin/Double room, air-condition (AC) and private bathroom
• Meals as stated in the programme B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner
• Shared air-conditioned vehicle
• Local driver
• Shared boat transfer and river cruise
• Sightseeing/touring, entrance fees
• Service charges
Budget inclusions
• Accommodation in shared Twin/Double room, air-condition (AC) and private bathroom
• Meals as stated in the programme B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner
• Shared air-conditioned vehicle
• Local driver
• Shared boat transfer and river cruise
• Sightseeing/touring, entrance fees
• Service charges
• Optional tours
• Domestic airfare (quoted separately, if requested)
• Personal travel insurance
• Personal expenditure, such as tips to local guide, drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc.
• Meals and services other than mentioned in the programme
• Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the programme
• Visa
ACCOMMODATION OVERVIEW
Highlights
• Explore theHistoric Cityof Kota Kinabalu also known as “Land below the wind”
• Spice Market Tour
• Kinabalu Park
• Poring Hotsprings
• Coral Islands
Customise the tour
• Extension to Sandakan, Kuching, Miri, Mulu, Peninsular Malaysia
• Sunset Bar at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa enjoys a private-island location, making it an appealing venue for exclusive romantic events.
• Picnic at Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
• Climb the Mount Kinabalu
ITINERARY
DAY 1: KOTA KINABALU
Arrival in Kota Kinabalu! Meet & Greet– Transfer to the hotel (15 mins drive-7km) - Rest of day free at own leisure
DAY 2: KOTA KINABALU – CITY & SPICE MARKET TOUR (B)
Breakfast- Depart your hotel for a sightseeing tour of Kota Kinabalu, -a city rebuilt after World War 2. Photo stops will be made at the Menara Tun Mustapha (formerly known as the Sabah Foundation Building), the City Mosque and a Chinese Temple. Guided City Centre walk to discover the historic sites of Kota Kinabalu - Visit the Central and Spice Market, where your local tour guide will show and explain the various fruits, vegetables, fishes and spices used in the Malaysian cuisine. Enjoy a cup of local coffee or tea in one of the many local restaurants, together with a local pancake called “roti canai” ¬- Return to your Hotel at noon - Rest of the afternoon, free at leisure.
DAY 3: KOTA KINABALU – KINABALU PARK & PORING HOT SPRING (B/L)
Breakfast - Drive through the Crocker range to the Southern end of the Kinabalu Park. At Poring, join a jungle trail, venturing into the canopy walkway which is a series of bridges built 40m above the ground - If time permits, take a dip in the therapeutic sulphur baths - Adjourn for lunch and proceed to the Kinabalu Park Headquarters - Visit the Mountain Garden with its collection of orchids and plants that are unique to Kinabalu - Depart the park and return to the city and your hotel. (Estimated total driving time/distance: 5 hours 30 minutes, 252 km)
DAY 4: KOTA KINABALU – CORAL ISLAND TOUR (B/L)
Breakfast - Transfer to the jetty. Take a 20-minute boat ride to one of the coral islands within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Spend the day swimming, snorkelling or just relaxing on the beach. Enjoy a simple pack lunch and return to the mainland in the early afternoon (basic shower facilities are available on the islands). (Estimated total driving time/distance: 13 minutes, 4 km)
DAY 5: KOTA KINABALU – DEPARTURE (B)
After breakfast, free and easy until your transfer to the airport or extension programme.
NOTE:
- Tours will be offered as stated in the program, but some may be done on different days than stated in the program. For example, if our program states a city tour on Day 1, it may be postponed to Day 3 instead, without any prior notice given.
- All boat transfers and tour activities in the park are on join-in basis.
COST INCLUDES:
Join-in inclusions
• Accommodation in shared Twin/Double room, air-condition (AC) and private bathroom
• Meals as stated in the programme B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner
• Shared air-conditioned vehicle
• Local driver
• Shared boat transfer and river cruise
• Sightseeing/touring, entrance fees
• Service charges
Budget inclusions
• Accommodation in shared Twin/Double room, air-condition (AC) and private bathroom
• Meals as stated in the programme B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner
• Shared air-conditioned vehicle
• Local driver
• Shared boat transfer and river cruise
• Sightseeing/touring, entrance fees
• Service charges
COST EXCLUDES:
• Optional tours
• Domestic airfare (quoted separately, if requested)
• Personal travel insurance
• Personal expenditure, such as tips to local guide, drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc.
• Meals and services other than mentioned in the programme
• Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the programme
• Visa
ACCOMMODATION OVERVIEW
Destination | Accommodation | Room Type |
KOTA KINABALU | Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu 4* | Superior City View |
Check-in time: 15:00 hours and Check-out time 12:00 hours
• Terms and conditions apply
• Booking conditions
-Join-in tour: Minimum 2 persons
-Budget tour: Minimum 1 person
• Terms and conditions apply
• Booking conditions
-Join-in tour: Minimum 2 persons
-Budget tour: Minimum 1 person
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