Suprising Sabah

( 8Days/ 7Nights )    

Sabah is dominated by one of the highest mountains inSouth East Asia - Mt. Kinabalu and it is just 2 hours drive from the capital, Kota Kinabalu. Kinabalu Park offers an exceptional variety of flora and fauna for the nature enthusiast. Off-shore from Kota Kinabalu is the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park which offers a good snorkelling and diving ground. Whilst in Sandakan visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, home to over 120 wild or semi wild orangutans most of them ophaned as a result of logginh operations. Visit Selingan Turtle Islands, a protected hatchery for the endangered green turtle. In Sukau, search for the elusive odd nosed Proboscis Monkeys and explore ox-bow lake in the wilds of Sabah.

Day 1   Kota Kinabalu 

     Arrive in Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah and transfer to Jesselton Hotel. Rest of the afternoon is yours to explore the city. 2 night with breakfast.(B)

 

 

Day 2   Kinabalu  Park

Drive 2 hours through paddy fields and Dusun villages over the ridges of the Crocker Range to Kinabalu National Park at 5,000 feet above sea level. Visit Education Center and Mountain Garden, home to an excellent showcase of the diverse plant life and flora. Take a guided nature walk in the cool surrounding forest beture returning to Kota Kinabalu in the afternoon. (B/L)

 

             

Day 3  Sandakan  

     Early morning fly 1 hour to Sandakan. On arrival, transfer to Sandakan Jetty for an hour's boat ride to Selingan Turtle Island. Rest of the day explore the island, swim and snorkel. At night, proceed to the beach to watch the endangered green turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs. 1 night at Park’s chalets with all meals. (B/L/D)

 

 

Day 4  Kinabatangan River

     Return by boat to Sandakan and proceed by road to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Hike for 10 minutes through the rainforest on wooden plank walks to see the feeding of the Orangutans coming down from the tree canopy. Continue driving to Sandakan Jetty and by boat for 2 hours cruising along the Kinabatangan River to Sukau Village. Late afternoon, we take a 2 hours boat cruise to look for the wild proboscis monkeys as they begin to settle down on treetops along the riverside. Two nights at Sukau Rainforest Lodge with all meals. (B/L/D)

  

 

Day 5   Kinabatangan River  

     Wake up early to the calls of monkeys and birds. Depart early for a river cruise up the river to see more birds and wildlife. Proceed to Ox-Bow lake for a short jungle walk before returning to the lodge for breakfast. In the afternoon depart for another river cruise for more wildlife. (B/L/D)

 

  

 Day 6   Kota Kinabalu

     After breakfast, return by boat to Sandakan. Lunch at local restaurant. Following lunch you have time for a short city tour visiting the Australian War Memorial, Central Market and Water Village before departing by flight to Kota Kinabalu.  2 nights at Jesselton Hotel. (B/L)

 

 

Day 7: Kota Kinabalu

     Free to explore the city on your own. (B)

 

  

Day 8:  Kota Kinabalu-Airport

    At leisure until departure transfer to airport. (B)

 

 

  

Price:  Rm 3,100. per person (min 2)

 

Includes: 7 nights suggested hotel/chalet/lodge accommodation on twin sharing, Transfers & Tours as per itinerary, English speaking guide, Entrance fee to Parks and  Wildlife Centre  and Meals as denoted.

 

 

 

Excludes : Domestic flight tickets and high season surcharge.

 

 

 

Valid: 31 December 2010