Itinerary
Day 1: Kota Kinabalu / Tamparuli Town / Nabalu / Poring Hot Spring & Canopy Treetop Walk / Kundasang
Stop At: Tamparuli, Tamparuli, Sabah
Upon pick up from the hotel lobby, you will be whooshed straight into Sabah’s lush countryside-- with a couple of interesting pitstops along the way for some famous local eats, handmade folk souvenirs, and perhaps a taste of some exotic fruits.
The first ½ hour drive ushers you through scenic landscapes and lush paddy fields laced with rustic local villages and finally into Tamparuli Town. Take a walk on the famous “Jambatan Tamparuli” suspension bridge and soak up the small-town charm.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Nabalu Market, Ranau Road Pekan Nabalu, Kundasang, Ranau Malaysia
Continue your journey through the mountainous roads winding along the Crocker range for another hour, till the next brief stop at Nabalu Handicraft market. Nabalu is a rustic point perched on the hillside, where the local natives gather to sell local produce, fruits, home grown vegetables and handicraft souvenirs.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Poring Hot Springs, Poring, Kota Kinabalu Malaysia
Depart on another hour’s journey to Poring Hot Spring. Lunch at the local restaurant.
After lunch, time for a soothing sulphur bath in the Japanese-styled open air tubs! Dip in the all-natural mineral-rich hot springs water, surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens. There is also a cold water pool nearby for those who prefer a cold dip.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Poring Hot Springs, Poring, Kota Kinabalu Malaysia
Day 1 wraps up with an immersive exploration of Mount Kinabalu’s treetops. The Canopy Treetop Walk invites you to witness the grandeur of a hundred million year old rainforest, from a 175m length walkway suspended 60 meters above lush jungly tangles. Take in the sights and sounds and discover unique rainforest creatures from a bird’s eye view. Also, keep an eye out for some rare feathered beauties. A 20 minutes hike is needed to reach the Canopy Walkway.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch: Depart on another hour’s journey to Poring Hot Spring. Lunch at the local restaurant.
• Dinner: Transfer to Kundasang and check into a mountain resort.
Dinner and overnight stay at the mountain resort.
Accommodation included: Mountain Resort
Day 2: Desa Cattle Dairy Farm / Kundasang / Kinabalu Park / Kota Kinabalu
Stop At: Desa Dairy Farm, Mesilau, Kundasang, Ranau Malaysia
First up on the day’s agenda – Visit Desa Cow Farm. Along the way when you see the roads grow narrow and the landscape gives you rear view mirror licks of fresh green sceneries, a 199hectar stretch of pristine farmland on the foothills of Mount Kinabalu means you have reached the Desa Cattle Farm!
Cattle graze the green valley pastures to provide nearly one million liters of mountain-fresh milk annually, all while travellers both near and far enjoy the outrageously scenic view that plays backdrop to this dairy farm. You can get close to the cattle, bottle feed the calves and enjoy some fresh milk or yogurt produce straight off the farm.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kinabalu Park, Malaysia
Continue your journey to visit Malaysia’s first ever UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kinabalu National Park. Set at 1,500m above sea level, this 754sq kilometer park features one the Tallest Mountains in all of South East Asia as its center piece - Mount Kinabalu. Rising at 4,095.2m with cloud-hugging peaks that shade the valleys below, the majestic mountain is certainly a sight to behold from Kinabalu National Park.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mount Kinabalu Botanical Garden, Kinabalu Park, Kota Kinabalu Malaysia
Kinabalu Park itself boasts an estimate of 4,500 species of plants which include 1,500 species of orchids, 77 of which are endemic to Kinabalu. The park also supports 289 species of birds and 290 different types of butterflies. Enjoy the refreshing and cooling air as you proceed for a guided walk along the nature trails in the Botanical Garden, to learn more about the Kinabalu Park’s biological treasure trove. From carnivorous Pitcher Plants to rare Orchid species, the garden showcases a broad collection of endemic plant species found in Mount Kinabalu’s unique climatic zones.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: On your second day, you will wake up to a misty morning ushering in views of sun-draped Mount Kinabalu.
• Lunch: Lunch at the restaurant in Kinabalu Park.
No accommodation included on this day.