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Tour Itinerary: |
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Kota Kinabalu (Arrival) - Kota Kinabalu-Sandakan-Sepilok-Sukau - Gomantong-Sandakan City-Kota Kinabalu (Departure) |
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Day 1 Kota Kinabalu |
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Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to hotel. Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah, was used to be called Jesselton, then, the
capital of British’s North Borneo Chartered Company. While most main buildings were destroyed during the Second World War,
the city has a few unique landmarks. The Sabah Foundation Building is one of the few single-support building in the world. A
visit to the Sabah Museum and Heritage Village provides a brief look at the historical and cultural background of the regions
(closed on Fridays). Then, drive up Signal Hill for a bird’s eye view of the city’s commercial centre and the offshore islands of the
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park.
Overnight at Hyatt Regency in Kota Kinabalu, or similar.
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Day 2 Kinabalu National Park |
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After 2-hour north-eastward drive is Kinabalu National Park, a world heritage site. This is home to giant ferns, various
Rhododendrons and most of all, to the majestic Mount Kinabalu. Experience a guided jungle walk in the forest approximately
2,000m above sea level and a visit to the Mountain Garden.
Overnight at Hyatt Regency in Kota Kinabalu, or similar.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
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Day 3 Kota Kinabalu-Sandakan-Sepilok-Sukau |
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An early morning flight takes you to the historic town of Sandakan where upon arrival; you are transferred to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to witness rehabilitation and rainforest conservation efforts by the State Wildlife Department. Lunch is
a simple affair at the Centre’s cafeteria before a two-hour drive to the Sukau River. Check in at the Discovery River Lodge and
enjoy a leisure afternoon before embarking on an upriver boat-ride to appreciate the many species of Borneo rainforest flora and
fauna. Catch the mischievous Proboscis monkeys frolic. Settle down for dinner and an overnight stay at Discovery River Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Day 4 Sukau-Gomantong-Sandakan City-Kota Kinabalu |
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Wake up to the raucous calls of birds, insects and animals and greet a crisp, clean morning with a hearty breakfast. En route to
Sandakan town, visit the famous birds’ nests caves at Gomantong. Have lunch in Sandakan then tour the historic town prior to
your flight departure for Kota Kinabalu.
Overnight at Hyatt Regency in Kota Kinabalu, or similar.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
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Day 5 Kota Kinabalu |
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Free at leisure until your transfer out for your onward flight.
What to bring for Mt Kinabalu Park :
Rain-gear, Hat, Sun-block, warm clothing, cotton gloves, torchlight, sturdy walking shoes, a change of clothes.
A bottle of drinking water, energy food and simple first-aid kits for headaches and blisters, etc.
What to bring for Sandakan trips:
Insect repellent, raincoat, sun block, sun hat, comfortable walking shoes, torch light, binoculars, Cotton shirts / pants and personal
items.
Recommended flights:
Kota Kinabalu / Sandakan : MH2042 ETD 0700 / ETA 0740
Sandakan / Kota Kinabalu : MH2065 ETD 1730 / ETA 1810
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