Kinabalu Peaks & Gaya Island Escape - 6 Days

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Highlights

Kota Kinabalu - Cruise the coastline at sunset with an included buffet dinner and live acoustic music aboard a chartered boat

Tamparuli - Cross the Jambatan Tamparuli suspension bridge, a local landmark steeped in folklore

Nabalu - Browse a market selling fresh produce, snacks and handmade souvenirs beneath the Crocker Range

Kundasang - Visit Desa Cattle Farm to feed calves and sample fresh dairy at the foot of Mount Kinabalu

Kinabalu Park - Cross a treetop canopy walk, before easing into open-air sulphur hot springs and exploring Malaysia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site

Gaya Island - Snorkel with a marine biologist and follow nature trails in search of proboscis monkeys within Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

Itinerary

Discover the natural wonders of Sabah on this 6-day tour from Kota Kinabalu. Begin with a sunset dinner cruise along the coast, complete with a buffet and live acoustic music. From here, cross the historic Tamparuli suspension bridge, browse the market at Nabalu, and meet the cattle at Desa Cattle Farm before reaching the cool mountain air of Kundasang. Next comes Poring Hot Springs, where a treetop canopy walk and a soothing hot spring bath await, followed by Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark's diverse plant life. The tour continues with a speedboat transfer to an island resort within Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, offering beaches, snorkelling and nature trails, before returning to Kota Kinabalu for departure.

day 1Kota Kinabalu Arrival & South China Sea Sunset Dinner Cruise

Once you have arrived at Kota Kinabalu International Airport, you are transferred to your accommodation to check in. With the rest of the day free, you might spend time wandering the waterfront or browsing one of the local markets.At 4:45 pm, you are transferred to Sutera Marina Jetty to board a Sunset Dinner Cruise with North Borneo Cruises. As you cruise along Sabah's coastline, you pass scenic islands and small water villages, taking in sweeping sea views and a cool breeze from the upper deck as the sun sets. Below deck, an air-conditioned dining area with local decor sets the scene for a buffet dinner showcasing Sabah's flavours, accompanied by live acoustic music.As Kota Kinabalu's shoreline lights come into view, you cruise back along the waterfront before being transferred to your accommodation.

Meals

1 Dinner

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Kota Kinabalu

day 2Tamparuli Suspension Bridge, Nabalu Market & Desa Cow Farm

day 3Poring Canopy Treetop Walk, Hot Springs & Kinabalu UNESCO Geopark

day 4Speedboat to Gaya Island Resort, Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

day 5Free Day

day 6Gaya Island Checkout & Kota Kinabalu Airport Departure

What's Included

Accommodation

5 Nights' Accommodation in 3-4 star hotelsHotel transfers; 2-way scheduled boat transfers to Gaya Island Resort; Return airport transfers on day of arrival & day of departure (day 1 & day 6)

Meals

Meals: 5 Breakfasts; 3 Lunches; 2 Dinners

Guide

Local English-speaking guide

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All entrance fees, excursions & activities as per itinerary

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Itinerary

day 1Kota Kinabalu Arrival & South China Sea Sunset Dinner Cruise

day 2Tamparuli Suspension Bridge, Nabalu Market & Desa Cow Farm

day 3Poring Canopy Treetop Walk, Hot Springs & Kinabalu UNESCO Geopark