Sabah Excursions 3D2N MOUNT KINABALU TOUR DAY 01 KOTA KINABALU/ NABALU MARKET/ KINABALU PARK [-/L/D] 0800 Early morning departure from your hotel. Get ready for a journey of a leisurely drive, stopping at Nabalu Market where you can find local fruit, vegetable stalls and perhaps shop for handicrafts. Drive on then to the Kinabalu National Park, some 1500m above sea level on the slopes of impressive Mount Kinabalu. It showcases lowland, montane, and alpine vegetation on a scale unrivalled elsewhere in the world. You’ll see rare butterflies and vegetation, and if you’re lucky you’ll catch a glimpse of the largest flower in the world, the Rafflesia! Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage site, Kinabalu Park is one of the world’s most important biological sites. Later in the evening, proceed for dinner at the park and overnight. Overnight at Hill Lodge Cabin (or similar). Note: There are many trails in the park itself, if you wish to do more jungle walk, please get advice from the park ranger. PARK HQ/ TIMPOHAN GATE/ ASCEND MOUNT KINABALU/ LABAN DAY 02 [B/L/D] RATA 0700 Breakfast at the park restaurant. Thereafter, collect your packed lunch. Proceed to the Park HQ to register for the climb, meet your assigned mountain guide and apply for your ID TAG. Remember to wear your ID TAG at all times. You'll then be transferred to starting point – Timpohon Gate – where your journey and quest to the summit of Borneo’s highest mountain begins! The climb will take approximately 4-5 hours. The trek will pass by different vegetation zones from Oak and Chestnut to mossy and eventually to alpine type of vegetation. Arrive and check into one of the assorted Laban Rata accommodation @3272m (non-heated dormitory beds) in the late afternoon. Buffet Dinner at Laban Rata restaurant and overnight. Note: The original passport/IC will be required to be presented at the registration desk for verification purposes. DAY 03 LOW'S PEAK/ DESCEND MOUNT KINABALU/ KOTA KINABALU [S/B/L/-] 0200 Wake up for early supper and depart for continuation of journey towards the summit of Mount Kinabalu. The journey up to the Low's peak at 4,095m will test your fitness and determination. Depending on speed of trekking, you might be able to experience the glorious sunrise over the majestic Mount Kinabalu if weather permits. 0700 Descend back to Laban Rata for late breakfast and check out. Trek down to Timpohon Gate for transfer back to the Kinabalu Park Headquarters. Congratulations, you can now collect your Certificate of Achievement! Buffet Lunch will be served at the Balsam restaurant in Kinabalu Park. Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu City. Journey will take about 2 hours. Excursion | Sabah 3D2N MOUNT KINABALU TOUR WHAT’S INCLUDED: Details Mminimum 2paxs to go • Return transfer from KK city to Kinabalu Park • Return transfer (Park HQ - Timpohan Gate - Park HQ) Nett per person (SGL Occupancy) MYR 4,475 • Entrance fees • Sabah Park Mountain guide Nett per person (DBL Occupancy) MYR 3,800 • Climbing insurance, permit and certificate • Accommodation at Kinabalu Park (Hill Lodge Cabin or similar) and Laban Rata (bunk bed, non-heated) *Additional MT Guide RM 355 per guide • Meals as stated in the itinerary WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED: Tour Availability (Date) 17, 18, 26, 27, 28 July 2019 • Optional Tipping & Porter fee • Alcoholic Drinks Tour Availability (Time) 1 tour per day • Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry et **Minimum 1 pax IMPORTANT NOTES: • In compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA), we require all guests to produce their identity cards or valid passports upon check-in. A copy of guests' valid passport must be submitted at 9 working days prior arrival to facilitate a smoother check-in process. • For 16 years old and above; one mountain guide is allowed to take maximum of five (05) climbers. • For 15 years old and below; one mountain guide is allowed to take a maximum of two (02) climbers. • This means, adult and children will have separate mountain guides. • E.g.: 02 adults + 02 children OR 02 adults + 01 child OR 01 adult + 01 child - will require 2 separate mountain guides. • Climbers who reached Timpohan Gate after 1600hrs, a fee of MYR15 per hour/guide is chargeable and to be paid directly to the mountain guide on the spot. • Water at Laban Rata is not treated. For safe drinking water, bottled water is available for sale at Laban Rata shop. • Check in time at Laban Rata is 1300hrs and check out time is 1030hrs. Surcharge will apply for any check out later than 1030hrs. • Total climbers to Mount Kinabalu in a day are 135 pax and the allocation are divided between Sabah Parks, Sutera Sanctuary Lodge and Mountain Torq. • It is not advisable to have guest departure flight booked on the same day as they are ascending from the mountain. The Kinabalu Park is approximately a two (02) hours drive from the city and there is a risk/possibility of missing your flight due to unforeseen circumstances such as landslides, traffic congestion, vehicle breakdown and etc. It is recommended for the guest to have at least a night's stay in the city before catching their departure flight. Excursion | Sabah 3D2N KINABATANGAN WILDLIFE SAFARI SEPILOK ORANG UTAN REHABILITATION CENTRE/SUN BEAR [-/L/D] DAY 01 CONSERVATION CENTRE/SUKAU RAINFOREST LODGE 0800 Upon arrival at Sandakan Airport, proceed with transfer to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. We proceed to watch a video show about the plight of the Orang Utans and the rehabilitation efforts ongoing at the centre. Walk ten minutes through the rainforest on wooden boardwalks to witness the feeding of the Orang Utans at 1000hrs. Then, continue with a visit to the newly completed enclosed nursery area for young Orang Utans. Next, visit the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre to learn about conservation of the world's smallest bear. After lunch, transfer to Sandakan Jetty for 2.5 hours boat journey to the multi awards winning Sukau Rainforest Lodge along Sabah's longest river, Kinabatangan with opportunity to view birds and wildlife. Take a river cruise using electric motor in search of wildlife and birds. Enjoy candlelight dinner overlooking the riverbank followed by slide presentation and interpretation by naturalist guide. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge (Villa). Note: There will be a complimentary night cruise if there's no sightings of the Proboscis Monkey on the first afternoon cruise. DAY 02 KINABATANGAN RIVER/OXBOW LAKE [B/L/D] 0600 Wake up for an early morning cruise up to the Kinabatangan River towards Kelenanap Oxbow Lake to view more birds and wildlife. After breakfast, proceed for an educational tour along the lodge's Hornbill boardwalk with our in-house naturalist. After lunch, join our in-house Orang Utan talks before going for another river cruise in search of wildlifes in the afternoon. Return to lodge for dinner. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge (Villa). DAY 03 SANDAKAN [B/L/-] 0800 Breakfast at the lodge and proceed with your return journey to Sandakan via boat. After lunch, continue journey to the airport for the 1430hrs flight to Kota Kinabalu. For those taking the evening flight, you will have a chance to visit the Rainforest Discovery Centre. Take a bird's view of the centre from the canopy walk and hanging bridge, explore the botanical garden, home to various species of flora. Proceed to Sandakan Memorial Park for a short visit before taking your flight. Note: Any departure earlier than 1330hrs will strictly be on overland basis with a surcharge. However this is subject to your onwards destination. Excursion | Sabah River Cruise - Kinabatangan Excursion | Sabah 3D2N KINABATANGAN WILDLIFE SAFARI IMPORTANT INFORMATION • It is advisable to travel light to Sukau Rainforest Lodge WHAT’S INCLUDED: Details Mminimum 2paxs to go • Tours and transfers with English speaking guide. • Return boat transfers in sharing basis from Sandakan to Sukau. Nett per person (SGL Occupancy) NA • Accommodation in Deluxe Villa at Sukau Rainforest Lodge. • Entrance Fees and Meals as stated in the itinerary. Nett per person (DBL Occupancy) MYR 5,300 WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED: *Additional MT Guide RM 355 per guide • Optional tours & Camera fee. • International & Domestic flights. • Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry etc. Tour Availability (Date) 17, 18, 26, 27, 28 July 2019 • Meals and beverages other than stated in the itinerary. • 100% surcharge for arrival & departure transfer from 2300hrs - 0600hrs. Tour Availability (Time) 1 tour per day WHAT TO BRING: • Sunblock lotion, personal toiletries, torch light, insect repellent, hat, walking shoes, drinking water bottle, binoculars, camera and raincoat. Excursion | Sabah 3D2N SABAH DANUM VALLEY [-/L/D] DAY 01 ARRIVE LAHAD DATU - LOW LAND RAINFOREST 0705 Fly to the east coast of Sabah, Lahad Datu to visit Danum Valley Conservation Area – Sabah’s largest protected area of lowland Dipterocarp forest preserved for conservation, research, education and training. Meet upon arrival for your 2.5 hours overland transfer to the Borneo Rainforest Lodge, located beside the Danum River. The Borneo Eden has over 200 species of trees per hectare, some of which are the oldest and tallest (and most diverse) in the world. A myriad of animal life such as the Orang Utan, silver & red leaf monkey, Asian elephants, tarsiers, slow loris are found in this pristine jungle. 1200 Upon arrival at the lodge, proceed with check-in and lunch. 1430 After lunch, there will be slide presentation at the Conference Room. Next, your adventure will continue with an afternoon trek that will introduce you to the forest through “Nature Trails” and tree top “Canopy 1500 Walkway” which is 300m in length and 26m at the highest point, for a close up observation of the rainforest.