Kundasang, home of the luminous Mount Kinabalu lies in Ranau. Ranau was also the terminus of the notorious Sandakan Death March during the World War II. The Kundasang War Memorial serves to commemorate the sacrifices and bravery of the fallen heroes.
Day 01 | Meet on arrival / Transfer to Kundasang (D) |
Upon arrival at KKIA, meet and greet and transfer approximately 2 hrs drive to Kundasang. En-route stop at Kinabalu Park the 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 drop off at your hotel in Kundasang for dinner and overnight. | |
Overnight at Kinabalu Pine Resort (or similar). |
Day 02 | Kundasang / Poring / Desa / Rumah Terbalik (B/L/D) |
After breakfast checkt out and transfer to Hot Spring tour which offers visitor the opportunity for an invigorating dip into its hot sulphur springs. For a closer look at nature, take the 41m high canopy walk which offers a spectacular view of the Borneo Rainforest flora and fauna. Depart from Poring to Desa Dairy Farm - located at the foothill of Mt. Kinabalu provides good education to understand how fresh milk is being processed from raw to finish product. | |
The best time to visit the farm is around 2.30 pm as milking session starting at 3pm everyday. You can see all the cows are lining up waiting for milking. | |
Return to Kundasang and journey back to Kota Kinabalu. | |
En-route stop at "Rumah Terbalik (which translates to "Upside Down House"), turn your world upside down when you visit this unique house in Tamparuli - literally! The first of its kind in Southeast Asia and among the five upside down structures in the world. (3 are found in Europe and another in Japan) | |
Evening, transfer for dinner at a local restaurant. | |
Overnight at city hotel/resort |
Day 03 | Manukan / Sapi Island Excursion (B/L/D) |
0900 | Pick up from hotel lobby and transfer to jetty. |
0930 | Board boat for about 10 - 15 minutes to Manukan Island. Free to swim and snorkel on your own. Spend designated time at Manukan and hop boat to Sapi Island - popularly known of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park's island being the popular for snorkeling. Spend the day for your own leisure: swimming, snorkeling and just laze yourself or suntan at the white sandy beach. Short and simple trails are available for your own option if you wish. A sumptuous BBQ will be served for you to enjoy your lunch on the island. After lunch, continue your free leisure. |
1500 | Standby at the island jetty for departure. |
Evening, transfer for dinner at a local restaurant. | |
Overnight at city hotel/resort. |
Day 04 | Departure (B) |
Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure till departure. |