Borneo Passages

Nature and Natural History

You will be picked up at 0600hrs at the hotel for your early morning transfer to the airport for Sandakan flight on MH2042 ETD0730hrs / ETA0810hrs. Upon arrival at Sandakan Airport, proceed for an experience - a close encounter with the "Wildman of Borneo" and tamed Orang Utan are being rehabilitated into the wild. Witness the Orang Utan feeding handled by the rangers. Continue to Sandakan for your lunch with a brief city tour of Sandakan; Puh Jih Syh Buddhist Chinese Temple at 300 meters above sea level, offers a panoramic view of Sandakan Bay. Then, return to airport for returning flight to Kota Kinabalu on MH2709 ETD1415hrs / ETA1500hrs. On your arrival at Kota Kinabalu Airport, you will be picked up and return transfer to your hotel. (Lunch Included)

Remarks: Exclude Return Airfare BKI/SDK/BKI

(Seat In Coach)

Price: MYR 230 Nett per person based on minimum of 2 persons.

Tour Price Inclusive of:

Ground arrangement in Kota Kinabalu & Sandakan * Entrance Fees to Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre, * Brief Sandakan City Tour with Luncheon.
All rates are subject to fuel surcharge.
Note:

Return Airfare BKI/ SDK / BKI Excluded from the Tour Price.

- Estimated at MYR 450, Subject to change.

** All flight times are subject to change without notice.

EAC01 Encounter with the Orang Utan at Sepilok Orang Utan
Sanctuary & City Excursion (Full Day)

Depart at 1400hrs for Klias Proboscis Wildlife River Cruise. Pass by picturesque countryside for two hours. At Klias Village, board a river boat and observe the unique lifestyle of the elusive proboscis monkeys, macaques, buffaloes, iguanas & more along the lush riverine vegetation. After seeing the brilliant fireflies on trees along the river bank at dusk, return to the village for a Malay buffet dinner. Return to Kota Kinabalu. (Dinner Included)

(Seat In Coach)

Price: MYR 210 Nett per person based on minimum of 2 persons.

Tour Price Inclusive of:

Ground arrangement with English Speaking Guide, River Cruise in Search for Proboscis Monkey & Firefly & Malay Dinner.
All rates are subject to fuel surcharge.

EAC02 KLIAS Proboscis Wildlife River Cruise
(7 Hours)

Depart at 0730hrs early morning for a 3 hr drive to Poring Hot Spring (126 km from Kota Kinabalu). En route, make a stop at Nabalu village to savour local fruits and to bargain prices for the handicrafts. At Poring Hot Springs, part of the World Heritage Site , explore the many jungle trails and observe wildlife on the Canopy Walkway, 100 feet above the forest floor. Take a dip in one of the soothing, steaming hot mineral springs set in beautifully landscaped gardens. If you are lucky, you might have the chance to see the largest flower in the world ' Rafflesia' nearby in the area. After lunch, proceed to Kinabalu Park (39km from Poring) for a brief stop with a visit to the mountain garden which has an amazing collection of flora , some of which are endemic to Borneo. (open from 3pm till 4pm).

Return to hotel in the late afternoon. (Lunch Included)

(Seat In Coach)

Price: MYR 200 Nett per person based on minimum of 2 persons.

Tour Price Inclusive of:

Ground arrangement with English Speaking Guide, * Kinabalu Park: Entrance Fees, * Mountain Garden, * Natural Guide Walk, * Entrance Fees to Poring Hot Spring & Canopy Walk * Lunch at Park's Restaurant.
All rates are subject to fuel surcharge.

EAC03 Full Day Poring Hot Spring & Kinabalu Park
Botanical (10 Hours)

Depart at 0900hrs and take a drive to the scenic countryside. Arrive at the jetty and proceed by boat up river, on the way you will try out the unique way to set out the crab trap. After setting out the trap, proceed to the Mengkabong Village zigzagging across the mangrove forests. The village's thatched roof houses are built on stilts over the water and are connected by narrow, wooden planks. The scenic village rising out of the river, is a remarkable sight to behold. Set amidst mangrove forests, this Bajau village gives visitors a very good insight into the lifestyle of a fishing village. Also enjoy the art of batik painting at Mengkabong Village. Return to Hotel.

(Private Tour)

Price: MYR 160 Nett per person based on minimum of 6 persons.

Tour Price Inclusive of:

Ground arrangement with English Speaking Guide, Water Village Cruise, Crab Catching & Batik Painting.
All rates are subject to fuel surcharge.

EAC04 Crab Catching & Mengkabong Water Village Cruise
(4 Hours)

Meet at the hotel lobby at 0900hrs for your transfer to the Park. The Lok Kawi Wildlife Park, a 280 acres sanctuary with more than 100 species of mammals including a large variety of birds, nestled in the Maang Hills, is part of a conservation programme of Sabah Wildlife Department. Admire the sounds and sights of the Borneo Pygmy Elephant, Orang Utans, Gibbons, Rhinoceros and Otters and more. You will be taken around the park on a personalized tour with your guide. Return to Hotel.

(Private Tour)

Price: MYR 150 Nett per person based on minimum of 20 persons.

Tour Price Inclusive of:

Ground arrangement with English speaking guide, entrance fee to the park and bottled water.
All rates are subject to fuel surcharge.

EAC05 Walk on the Wild side - Lok Kawi Wildlife Park
(4 Hours)

Meet at the hotel lobby at 0900hrs for your trip to the nearby countryside, passing by rice fields and megaliths. You will see the typical village of the "Kadazan", Sabah's largest ethnic group. At the Monsopiad Cultural Village, you will have the opportunity to meet with the descendant of the famous "Monsopiad", who was known as the greatest headhunter warrior in the early century. His collection of skulls are hanged in a house specially built for this. It is story telling of the Borneo Headhunter.

(Private Tour)

Price: MYR 155 Nett per person based on minimum of 4 persons.

Tour Price Inclusive of:

Ground arrangement with English Speaking Guide, * Entrance Fees to Monsopiad Cultural Village, * Welcome Drinks & Guided Tour in Monsopiad Cultural Village, * 01 Luncheon.
All rates are subject to fuel surcharge.

EAC06 Visit Monsopiad Cultural Village & The House of Skulls
(4 Hours)

Culture and City

Meet at the hotel lobby at 0900hrs or at 1400hrs for City Excursion. Proceed to Signal Hill for a panoramic view of the city and the Tunku Abdul Rahman islands off the South China Sea. On the way, pass by the historic Atkinson Clock Tower. Excellent photographic opportunity stops will be made at Yayasan Sabah (Sabah Foundation Building), the Phu Thou Se Chinese Buddhist Temple, the new magnificent Moorish Likas Bandaraya Mosque and the spectacular State Mosque with its gold motif domes. Visit the State Museum. On the Museum grounds, the ethnic heritage village presents a collection of authentically designed houses and longhouses of various tribes with descriptions of their lifestyle.
Note: The State Mosque is closed on Fridays.

(Private Tour)

Price: MYR 70 Nett per person based on minimum of 6 persons.

Tour Price Inclusive of:

Ground arrangement with English Speaking Guide, * Entrance Fees to The State Museum & City Excursion.
All rates are subject to fuel surcharge.

EAC07 Discovery Kota Kinabalu City, Sabah Museum & its
Cultural Village

A 3-hr drive north of Kota Kinabalu past Kota Belud lies the Kudat District, the heart of the Rungus territory. En route, stop by at the Sunday market (Sundays only) at Kota Belud. Mingle with the friendly Rungus, one of Sabah's most colourful and traditional ethnic groups and witness their unique lifestyle. See the Rungus artisans at work - weaving native cloth, baskets or beadwork, making gongs and harvesting honey. Return to Kota Kinabalu.

(Lunch Included)

(Private Tour)

Price: MYR 240 Nett per person based on minimum of 6 persons.
(Full Day Programme)

Tour Price Inclusive of:

Ground Arrangement with English Speaking Guide, * Entrance Fees at Rungus Long House, Cultural Dance, Welcome Drink and Small Handicraft, * 01 Luncheon.
All rates are subject to fuel surcharge.

EAC08 Experience the Lifestyle of the Rungus Ethnic Tribe and
their Longhouse (10 Hours)

Depart from Sutera Marina and take a scheduled ferry boat to an offshore island Manukan Island (10 mins. away), one of the five islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park for a local sumptuous BBQ buffet. Enjoy swimming and snorkeling to see the amazing colourful corals and underwater life. A wide variety of exciting seasports activities are available for purchase , such as underwater scooter, para sailing, sea walking and more. Return to mainland in the afternoon. (BBQ Lunch Included)

(Seat in Coach)

Price: MYR 130 Nett per person
(Half or Full Day programme)

Tour Price Inclusive of:

Return Boat transfer from Sutera Marina Jetty to Manukan Island,
* BBQ Luncheon at Manukan Island, * Entrance Fees to Manukan Island, * Life Jacket & Mask & Snorkel Gear.
All rates are subject to fuel surcharge.

EAC09 Island Beach Day & BBQ Luncheon

Depart at 0900hrs and take an hour's drive to the scenic countryside. Kiulu River is a moderate river with cascades and rapids which would thrill any novice rafter. Raft through picturesque countryside. If you wish, you may try body rafting. Enjoy a BBQ lunch at the riverbank before returning to Kota Kinabalu in the afternoon. (BBQ Lunch Included)

(Seat in Coach)

Price: MYR 170 Nett per person
(Full Day tour)

Tour Price Inclusive of:

Ground arrangement with English Speaking Guide, *Rafting Equipment & Gear, Insurance and BBQ Luncheon
All rates are subject to fuel surcharge.

EAC10 White Water Rafting at Kiulu River
(8 Hours)

Recreation and Action

At 0730hrs, depart from hotel to take a 98km drive overland from Kota Kinabalu to Beaufort. Journey by rail to Pangi, along the Padas River passing the scenic countryside of Sabah. The Padas River gushes through the spectacular Padas Gorge and offers serious rafters the ultimate white water adventure in Borneo. After rafting down the mighty Padas River, enjoy a sumptuous barbecue lunch before returning to Kota Kinabalu. (BBQ Lunch Included)

(Seat in Coach)

Price: MYR 200 Nett per person
(Full Day tour)

Tour Price Inclusive of: