Borneo Sandakan Tours Sdn. Bhd. (982930K) KPL/LN 6775 Office Address: Block HS/11, Lot 105, 2nd Floor, Sandakan Harbour Square Postal Address: PO Box 143, 90701 Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia. T: +60 89 211 540 F: +60 89 212 540 W: www.borneosandakan.com
‘Kinabalu National Park & Poring Hot Spring Trip’
Tour Code: BKI 03
Approximate Duration: 9 – 10 Hours
Meet at hotel lobby or Kota Kinabalu Airport.
Take a scenic 1/2 hr drive to Tamparuli Town. Visit Historical Wooden Shop houses of olden days and walk across the “Jambatan Tampurali”, a suspension bridge which is the famous landmark in that small town to get a feel of kampong lifestyle.
Thereafter, proceed to Kinabalu Park. Journey will take approximately 1 1/2 hours passing by villages and paddy fields along mountainous roads that wind along the Crocker range. Along the way, make a brief stop at Nabalu. Nabalu is a place where the local natives gather to sell local produce, fruits, home grown vegetables and handicraft souvenirs.
On arrival at Kinabalu Park, you will notice the change in air temperature. Enjoy the refreshing and cooling air as you proceed for a walk along the nature trails in the Botanical Garden. If the day is clear, you may even spot a majestic view of Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain between the New Guinea and Himalaya. Kinabalu Park boasts an estimate of 4,500 species of plants which include 1,500 species of orchids, 77 of which are endemic to Kinabalu. The park also supports 289 species of birds and 290 different types of butterflies.
After the walk, depart for lunch at a local restaurant.(Lunch)
After lunch, depart for another interesting wonder, the Poring Hot Spring. At approximately 47 kilometers from Kinabalu Park, Poring Hot Spring got its name from the tall bamboo plant that is abundant in that area. At this natural hot spring, there are Japanese baths where visitors can soak themselves and let the invigorating sulfurous water stimulate the body. It is believed to have curative powers. Visitors can also try the Treetop Canopy Walk, where suspension bridge are suspended at the top of the tropical jungle. Experience the height of 41 metres above the ground and length of 157 metres. A 20 minutes hike is needed to reach the Canopy Walkway.
After a relaxing soak, bid Kinabalu park goodbye as you return back to your respective hotel.
Includes: Excludes: All Airfares; Kinabalu Park, Poring Hot Spring & Canopy Walk Entrance Fees Camera & Video fees where applicable; Guide; Alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages; Meals as stated Travel Insurance Activities and return land transfers; Non-Private Basis
Please note that this is a suggested itinerary. All experiences are subject to standard pricing, booking requirements and conditions. For more further enquiries, please contact [email protected]
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