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Suggested Itineraries Overnight stays are highly recommended, and itineraries can be tailor-made to your preference. Contact the community representatives for the ultimate AKCC experience. banggi Itinerary 1 Itinerary 2 Getting to Kudat: bavang jamal 2 Days/ 1 Night - Tajau Laut and Inukiran 3 Days/2 Nights - Inukiran, Loro Kecil, • By Bus: Kudat is served by several bus companies Bavang Jamal, and Tajau Laut tajau laut in Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan. Day 1 - Tajau Laut /Simpang Magayau loro kecil • By car: Cars for rent are found at Kota Kinabalu • Leave Kota Kinabalu - Lunch Day 1 - Inukiran International Airport. Road journeys to Kudat take • Briefing followed by snorkeling or activity • Leave Kota Kinabalu for Inukiran kudat up to 3 hours. of choice - Tea break - Lunch • Sunset trip to Simpang Magayau • Craft and cultural demonstration Getting to AKCC by Public Transport: • Dinner and cultural activities at Tajau Laut - Tea break • Visitors travelling by bus to Inukiran, Bavang • Village trails and/or hike to the peak of Jamal, Loro Kecil, and Tajau Laut can be dropped Day 2 - Inukiran Matunggong forest reserve off along the main road to Kudat and can request • Sunrise beach breakfast/Leave Tajau Laut • Dinner and cultural activities at for pick-up. for Inukiran Inukiran inukiran • Visitors to Banggi Island can take the public ferry • Craft and cultural activities at Inukiran from Kudat port to Karakit. - Lunch Day 2 - Loro Kecil/Bavang Jamal • Visit to gong-makers of Sumangkap • Trip to Loro Kecil and hiking in the For details, contact: - Tea break headlands of the cove or activity of • Return to Kota Kinabalu choice - Lunch 1. Inukiran Hermond Magupin: • Lazy afternoon by Kelambu beach at +60-13-875-0355 Bavang Jamal - Tea break Mangsos Masap: • Trip to Longgom River mangroves and +60-16-835-3047 sunset viewing 2. Bavang Jamal Roland Agansai: +60-19-812-4577 south china sea • Dinner at Loro Kecil, cultural activities, thailand 3. Loro Kecil Jacky Justin: +60-19-534-7543 kudat and overnight beach camping. kota kinabalu sandakan Rigo: +60-19-785-8367 brunei sabah kuala lumpur malaysia Day 3 - Tajau Laut 4. Tajau Laut Junaidi ‘Udey’ Awang Bulat: Why ‘Alternative Kudat’? What is ‘Alternative Kudat’ or AKCC? +60-111-907-0219 borneo • Leave for Tajau Laut - Day trip and singapore activities at Balambangan Island 5. Banggi Island Noraidah ‘Shida’ Junlai: Kindness : Bask in the hospitality and warmth of the local The ‘Alternative Kudat CbEt Collective’ or AKCC was conceived in +60-14-972-7157 indonesia - Lunch communities; 2016 as a community-based ecotourism (CbEt) initiative to develop sumatra kalimantan • Return to Tajau Laut - Tea break; Unwind : Relax on white-sand beaches to the sound of supplementary livelihood options for communities, thereby helping leave for Kota Kinabalu lapping waves, camp in the great outdoors, view relieve the pressure on marine resource use at the Tun Mustapha spectacular sunsets; Marine Park in Sabah, Borneo. This brochure was prepared by the Coastal and Diversity : Immerse in distinct cultures, craft, landscapes and kota kinabalu Marine Resources Management in the Coral seascapes; Also known as ‘Alternative Kudat,’ AKCC is made up five Triangle–Southeast Asia (TA 7813-REG), a Adventure : Engage in hiking, snorkeling, diving, fishing, biking, communities that are best experienced in a loop, offering intrepid regional technical assistance funded by the kayaking, and island-hopping; visitors the chance to move away from the mainstream and immerse Alternative Kudat CbEt (Community- Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Global Terrain : Experience the islands, turquoise sea, coral reefs, themselves in the community, diversity, and authenticity of what is based Ecotourism) Collective Environment Facility (GEF). Loro Kecil Loro and mangroves truly, the heart of Kudat. Inukiran Bavang Jamal Loro Kecil Tajau Laut Banggi Authentically Rungus The perfect beach getaway Immerse in warm hospitality Adventures await visitors Treasure trove of natural wonders Inukiran is the epitome of an authentic Rungus village with a burgeoning Bavang Jamal is located in the vicinity of Simpang Mangayau or the The outstanding natural beauty of Loro Kecil is enhanced by its location on a The intrepid traveler is in for a succession of surprises in the unassuming village of Tajau Tucked away in the northwest corner of the island is the Banggi forest reserve, home to traditional cottage craft industry. The village is home to the ‘Monungkus’ “Tip of Borneo.” The village is the perfect getaway for beach lovers cove, shaped in the form of a teardrop, flanked by a pair of protruding headlands Laut. Visitors at the Tajau Laut Guesthouse, a new facility built by the local community, will the Bungga Waterfalls and Mount Senambung. The reserve can be reached through a Collective, or the “heirs of heritage” in the Rungus language, which produces and backpackers who love sunsets, white sand beaches, and taking a at the opening into the South China Sea. From April to June, one can have a wake up to a hearty breakfast at sunrise beside a white sand beach with gorgeous views of scenic route that weaves through the picturesque Ubian, Bonggi, Balabac, and Molboc traditional hand-loomed textiles, hand-woven baskets, and exquisite dip in crystal clear waters. ringside view of magnificent sunsets as the sun dips into the horizon at the the majestic Balambangan and Banggi islands looming in the distance. villages of Padang, Maliyu, Damaran, Kalangkaman, Nusa-Nusa, and Kapitangan. center of the mouth of the bay. Sunsets can also be seen from the tip of the beadwork as well as keeping the spirit of the performing arts alive. Hermond A stay at a rustic Rungus longhouse run by the Agansai family offers Tajau Laut will entice visitors of varying tastes: from ordinary beach lovers to certified divers, The main waterfall trail starts at the village of Kalangkaman at the mouth of the headlands, which can be reached through a short trail from the village. Magupin, its founder, is at the forefront of reviving cotton and indigo visitors a typical village experience. You can also take the mangrove kayakers, nature trippers, amateur fishermen, or intrepid trekkers at the Labuan forest reserve. Bungga River strewn with large red, green, and black boulders. Energetic visitors can cultivation and processing, a tradition at risk of extinction. walk along the Jamal River (or Bavang Jamal) to camp under the Hosts will welcome you with unmatched warmth and hospitality as you enjoy Textile enthusiasts can treat themselves to ‘Batik Botanik’ lessons, making batik using natural then proceed to the summit for spectacular views of Banggi and Balambangan islands Visitors can also observe the orange profusion of the seasonal flowering of stars at Kelambu Beach or simply bask in the glow of the legendary group activities like beach camping, snorkeling, shore fishing, clam collecting, dyes extracted from jackfruit skins, mango and Ketapang leaves, and mangrove bark. and, on a clear day, see the Philippine islands of Balabac and Mangsee from a distance. and taking boat cruises to the mangroves of Longgom River. Visitors could Marang-Parang trees and rubbertappers at work, as well as trek in the hills sunset of Kudat. Birdwatchers may take boat cruises at the mangrove-lined Tajau River. Another major Less adventurous souls can simply call it a day and rest on black, red, and/or white sand immerse themselves in an authentic cultural experience by taking part in of the Matunggong forest reserve, which offers breathtaking views of the Longhouse stays from MYR45 per person; Camping at Kelambu Beach highlight is a seafarer package that links Tajau Laut to the other beaches that dot the west coast. To the southwest of Banggi, the performances of the ‘Mongigol,’ a traditional Rungus dance form, Kudat Peninsula. If you wish to experience communal living, you from MYR15 per person (Please contact Roland for updates). communities that make up ‘Alternative Kudat’ (or AKCC) with crystalclear aquamarine waters of the Maliangin islands beckon, taking beading lessons from a master beader or celebrating can book a slot at a traditional Rungus longhouse on a hill, set the historic islands of Balambangan and Banggi. with tantalizing glimpses of pristine coral reefs. Visitors can in the midst of a rubber plantation. rice planting or harvesting with the community. Tajau Laut Guesthouse from MYR69 per person (including then treat themselves to handwoven crafts made from Beach huts from MYR40 per person; Beach camping Longhouse & guesthouse stays from MYR20 per person; breakfast & dinner); ‘Batik Botanik’ package (3 days/2 pandan leaves in the village of Maliangin Besar. from MYR20 per tent; Activities from MYR50 per Cultural & Back-to-Nature packages from MYR30 nights) from MYR130 plus MRY60 per person; Sea- Tours from Karakit are available from MYR180 per person (Please contact Jacky for updates). per person (Please contact Hermond or Mangsos farer’s package for Balambangan, Banggi & Kudat person for day trip; Min 4 persons; Camping & for updates). mainland from MYR250 per person; Min 6 persons cycling tours can be arranged (Please contact (Please contact Junaidi for updates). Shidah for updates)..
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