Kota Kinabalu: Gateway to Sabah
Bite-sized trip
Day 1 – Arrival in Kota Kinabalu
As you arrive into Kota Kinabalu you will spot Mount Kinabalu below, rising high above this coastal city. After a quick transfer from the airport to your central hotel, you can settle in and start exploring. Your comfortable hotel has a traditional style and is just a short walk from the sights of the city, as well as a wide choice of restaurants. Head down to the waterfront for dinner with a view as the sun sets across the bay.
Day 2 – Canopy walk in Kinabalu National Park
The following morning you will explore the World Heritage site, Kinabalu National Park, with a local guide. Enroute you can try some local fruits at Nabalu village before braving the heights of the rainforest canopy walkway 100 feet above the forest floor. Wander through the colourful butterfly garden and take a dip in one of the hot mineral springs set in beautifully landscaped gardens.
Day 3 – Departure from Kota Kinabalu
The following day, it’s time to wave goodbye to Kota Kinabalu and continue on to your next destination and the rest of your Borneo adventure.
Accommodation
For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options
Kota Kinabalu: Gateway to Sabah In Style Upgrade
For this bite-sized trip we have an alternative option available for your accommodation. Our In-Style version is something a bit more special or unique but still with lots of local flavour! If you would like to upgrade your accommodation for this bite-size trip select our In Style option below.
Traditional Cookery Class
If you want to experience something a little different during your time in Kota Kinabalu we can arrange for you to join a traditional home cooking class alongside a small group. In the morning you will be picked up by your welcoming host and visit a local market where you learn about the local ingredients. Next, you’ll help prepare a variety of dishes before sitting down and enjoying your homecooked meal – yum!
White water rafting: Kiulu - Day trip
If you are seeking adventure, take a 45-minute drive through the countryside to Kiulu River, for some white water rafting. This area is perfectly suitable for the novice rafter. You’ll raft through scenic countryside and small villages, before enjoying some lunch at the riverbank. At the end, you’ll return back to your hotel in Kota Kinabalu.
