Kota Kinabalu City Tour - The tour of the city includes the main city area as well as the Sembulan Water villages in the vicinity of the City. Tour highlights include a trip to the Signal Hill lookout for a picturesque view of the city, off-shore islands and surrounding areas, Kampung Likas, Likas Bay and the Sabah Foundation Building, Po Toh Tze Buddhist Temple, the Sabah Museum, the State Mosque, and Tanjung Aru Beach and hawker stalls. Please note that the State Mosque and the State Museum are closed on Fridays. (Tour Code KK1) 

Island Day Trip - Transfer 20 minutes from the KK jetty to Gaya Island. Explore one of the 2 km jungle treks and learn about some of the unique medicinal plants, tropical hardwood trees, coastal vegetation, tropical dipterocarp rainforest and the ecology of the mangrove forest. Transfer across to Sapi Island for a picnic lunch. Relax, snorkel and free at leisure before returning to KK at 15.00 hrs [includes Lunch] (Tour Code KK7) 

Trip to Kinabalu Park - Kinabalu Park is about 90 km East of KK and lies at the base of Mount Kinabalu at an altitude of 1500 metres, and is a veritable treasure trove for botanists and bird watchers. On the trip from KK, you will be able to experience spectacular scenery as you cross the ridges of the Croker Range. En route you will get a chance to photograph the mountain from a number of angles (ask the driver to stop for you!) and also to visit a local market near the base of the mountain. While at the park Headquarters, you will visit the Education Centre and Botanical Garden where you will be able to identify a wide variety of orchids, pitcher plants, rhododendrons and ferns; and to take a walk along one of the many forest trails and learn more about the unique Montane forest. (Tour Code KK3) 

Poring Hot Springs - the springs are located to the East of Kinabalu Park, at a somewhat lower altitude of only 450 metres. The vegetation is generally tropical lowland rainforest. While here, you can explore the treetop canopy walkway up to 30 m above the floor of the forest. We recommend that this tour be done in conjunction with the trip to Kinabalu Park, either as a very long one day trip (Tour Code KK4) or to stay overnight. (see below -Tour Code KK4A)  

2 Day Combined Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Springs

Day 1 - Meet your Guide in the hotel lobby at 0830 hrs. Drive 2 hours overland through padi fields and Dusun villages over the ridges of the Crocker Range to the foothills of Mt Kinabalu - the highest mountain in South East Asia. Proceed to Poring, East of Kinabalu Park HQ, at an altitude of 450 m. Vegetation here is tropical lowland rainforest. Explore the jungle trail leading to the treetop canopy walkways suspended about 30 metres above the forest floor. Visit Kipungit waterfall and relax for a while in the hot sulphur pools. Return to Kundasang (Fairy Garden Resort) for the night. [Includes lunch and dinner]

Day 2 After breakfast, depart for Kinabalu Park Headquarters at Kundasang. Visit the visitor centre and Mountain Garden home to some of the 24 species of flowering Rhododendrons, 10 species of carnivorous pitcher plants, an estimated 1400 species of orchids, over 600 species of ferns, 40 species of oak trees and over 300 species of birds. Take a guided walk on one of the trails in the cool surrounding of the montane forest.

Return to Kota Kinabalu mid afternoon. [Includes breakfast and lunch] (Tour Code KK4A) 
 

Montane Forest on Climb

Trek to the Summit of Mount Kinabalu - This is a minimum two day trip, and will usually be done as a three day trip!  (Tour Code KKA1) 

Day One you will take you to Kinabalu Park where you will be able to learn a little about the biology of the mountain. Your accommodation for the first night will be in a twin bed cabin or similar. 

Laban Rata Guest House

Day Two you will transfer to what is known as the Timpohon Gate at an altitude of 1800 m from where the trek actually begins. From here you will then climb to Laban Rata Resthouse at an altitude of 3353 m, where you will spend part of the night. 

Day Three begins at 03.00 hrs when you begin the ascent to the summit, where you should arrive at dawn to experience the glorious sunrise (weather permitting). 

Sunrise on Mount Kinabalu

It is possible that the trip to the summit could be completed in two days, however, we would need to determine this possibility at the time you make your booking. You would not, however, have the time to visit the Educational Centre prior to commencing your climb, and would be completely at the discretion of the mountain guides.  

The cost for this trip includes your permit, entrance fees, certificate, mountain guide fee, climbers' insurance, accommodation and transfers. The rooms at Laban Rata Resthouse are dormitory style with electric heaters. A local non-English speaking guide is compulsory on all climbs. We will advise you at the time of booking of the necessary clothing and other articles which you should bring with you for the trip.

Take the Train from Beaufort

Beaufort Train and Padas Gorge - Beaufort lies about 1 hour to the South of KK and is the terminal for the last remaining train in Sabah. The train trip plies the route from Beaufort to Tenom through the Padas Gorge beside the mighty Padas River. The trip passes by tropical rainforest, rubber estates, and villages along the river.  (Tour Code KK2)

Note that this tour cannot be offered at present due to a change in train schedules. We are hopeful that it may be possible to run the tour again later in the year.

Padas River from the Train

The Padas River is also the site of some of the best whitewater rafting to be found in Borneo. A rafting trip along the river will allow you approximately 2 hours of exhilarating adventure, shooting rapids with names such as Headhunter Padas Cyclone, Cobra Rock, Roller Coaster and Jacuzzi Pool). The rapids are classified to Grade 4. (Tour Code KKA2)

Slipper Orchid

Rafflesia Flower

Tambunan Rafflesia Centre - The largest flower in the world can be found at the Rafflesia Centre which is located approximately 60 km from KK, and is the most likely place to see the Rafflesia flower in bloom. Even if no flowers are open, you will certainly find some Rafflesia buds. The trip to Tambunan takes you over the ridges of the Croker Range.

Menkabong Water Village - the village is made up of thatched roof houses built on stilts over the water, and connected by narrow plank walkways. The village is home to the Bajau fishermen and is located about 40 km North of KK. You will be able to explore the village on foot, before proceeding to Tuaran to visit a local market. Before returning to your hotel in KK, you will also be able to visit a local pottery centre.  

Rungus Longhouse - Matunggung lies about 150 km North of KK, over the Croker Range, and past Kota Belud in the Kudat Distract, which is the heart of the Rungus people. The Rungus are one of Sabah's most colourful and traditional ethnic groups. A full day trip will allow you to witness their unique lifestyle and mingle with them inside the longhouse, where the women wear the traditional sarongs and 30 cm long bracelets. On Sundays, you will also visit the fabulous Kota Belud Tamu (market) and buffalo market. An overnight stay in the longhouse can also be arranged if desired. (Tour Code KK6) 

Kota Belud Tamu - A full day tour to Kota Belud Tamu. An exciting 2-hr journey brings you to the home of the legendary "Cowboys of the East", the indigenous Bajaus of Kota Belud. The Bajaus are often called "Sea Gypsies" because they were once fearless sailors. Now, very much settled on the land, the Bajaus are expert horsemen rearing ponies, buffaloes and cattle as well as being rice farmers. At Kota Belud, witness the fascinating and colourful weekly street market or bazaar called "Tamu". Watch people confer and exchange gossip while selling their wares before returning to Kota Kinabalu in the afternoon. Note that the tour runs on Sunday only (Tour code KK7)  

Borneo Rainforest Lodge - Although not strictly a trip which is located close to KK, it is most easily accessed by a direct flight from KK to Lahad Datu on the East Coast of Sabah, to the South of Sandakan. It is also possible to drive from Sandakan, however, the quickest and most comfortable means of accessing the area is by air from KK. 
 

Canopy Walkway near Borneo Rainforest Lodge

The lodge is located beside the Danum River approximately 85 km from Lahad Datu on the edge of about 450 square km of undisturbed lowland rainforest. The area around the lodge is home to a full range of Sabah's lowland fauna, including the rare Sumatran Rhinoceros, Banteng, elephants, Clouded Leopards, Orang-utans and Proboscis Monkeys, as well as over 240 species of birds. Hornbills are particularly common at various times of the year, especially during the fruiting season. 

All tours from the lodge are led by qualified naturalists who will be able to explain to you what it is you are looking at, and should be able to answer most questions that you have about the area. It is recommended that you spend at least two nights here to be able to take in everything that the area has to offer. You will also be able to visit an escarpment with an ancient burial coffin, and trek to rock pools and waterfalls. The evenings also provide the opportunity to see the nocturnal creatures in their native habitats; and should the weather prove to be too inclement, there is a well stocked library, as well as slide shows and videos. (Tour Code BRL1)