The Malaysian Customs Department (“RMCD”) imposes Tourism Tax to International guest (MYR 10 nett per room per night). You may pay the tax at reception. Update: Malaysia government waive the tourism tax from 1 July 2020 until 30 Jun 2021.
In the East Malaysian state of Sabah, on the great island of Borneo, lies one of Malaysia’s finest remaining wilderness areas, the mystical Maliau Basin. Bounded by a formidable escarpment reaching over 1,675m asl, the almost circular Basin encompasses reaching over 390 km² of pristine forest, a virtually self-contained ecosystem, never permanently inhabited and with large areas still remaining to be explored and documented. Remarkably, the whole basin is a single huge water catchment, drained by one river only, the Maliau River, which flows through a gorge in the southeast of the Basin, joining the Kuamut River and eventually the Kinabatangan, Sabah’s largest and most important waterway.
In 1981, together with Danum Valley, Maliau Basin was made a conservation Area within the yayasan sabah's long term forest Management Plan, to remain unlogged for conservation, education, research and recreation. While Danum Valley flourished into a world-renowned tropical research centre, Maliau Basin has remained in the shadows as Sabah's Lost World'
DO’S AND DON’T’S IN THE MALIAU BASIN CONSERVATION AREA
* The itinerary is for reference only, it subjects to any necessary changes in accordance to local requirements.
Pickup from hotel and travel for about 2 hours drive to Keningau Town through Crocker Range; enjoy the scenic mountainous countryside view.
Expected to arrive at Keningau town, collect your packed lunch for consumption along the journey.
Continue journey to Maliau Basin, part of the road are gravel and bumpy.
Expected to arrive at Maliau Basin Security Gate for Registration. Thereafter, visit Shell Maliau Basin Reception and Information Building, take a 20 minutes rest and get the overall information and understanding of Maliau Basin.
Proceed to Maliau Basin Studies Center (MBSC) for about 1 hour and 30 minutes journey.
Expected to arrive MBSC, register and check in. Free at your own leisure.
Dinner at MBSC Dining Hall.
Video Presentation which gives you a brief introduction to Maliau Basin Conservation Area.
Night Walk in search of nocturnal wildlife (if weather permits).
Return to Lodge and get a good night rest.
Overnight at Maliau Basin Studies Centre, Maliau Basin.
Bird watching (optional).
Breakfast at MBSC Dining Hall.
Visit Maliau Sky Bridge and explore the Discovery Nature Trail. Thereafter, return to MBSC to visit the Maliau Nature Gallery.
Lunch at MBSC Dining Hall and rest.
Proceed to Agathis Camp for about 45 minutes to 1 hour drive from MBSC.
Arrive at Agathis Camp and trek around Agathis Nature Trail (about 700m to 1km) or you could swim at the Agathis River.
Proceed back to MBSC. Freshen up and rest.
Dinner at MBSC Dining Hall.
Night Walk in search of nocturnal wildlife (if weather permits).
Return to Lodge and get a good night rest.
Overnight at Maliau Basin Studies Centre, Maliau Basin
Breakfast at MBSC Dining Hall. Check out.
Visit 33m high Maliau Rim Observation Tower then onwards transfer to Keningau Town.
Expected to arrive Keningau Town. Simple lunch at a local restaurant and proceed journey to Kota Kinabalu.
Expected to arrive Kota Kinabalu.
The pickup time is for reference only, actual time may be vary depends on number of visitors, distance, season, weather and road conditions, should be within 15 minutes. Transport fee quoted is per person.
Zone | Hotel | Pickup Time | Fee (EUR) |
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A | Kota Kinabalu city North (Grandis, Hyatt, Gaya street area...) | 7 am | Free |
B | Kota Kinabalu city Center (Marriott, Marina Court, Horizon, ...) | 7 am | Free |
C | Kota Kinabalu city South (Sutera Harbour, KK Time Square, ...) | 7 am | Free |
D | Airport area (Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Aeropod, ...) | 7 am | Free |
E | 1Borneo area (Tune, Grand Borneo, ...) | 7 am | Free |
F | Outskirt area (Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Nexus Karambunai, ...) | 7 am | Free |
No advance payment is required, simply pay cash in Ringgit-Malaysia to tour guide. However, you still need pay in full for any cancellation made 1 day prior to tour date.
Accep Visa and MasterCard credit card, Malaysian bank transfer, Paypal, FPX, Alipay. 2.3% surcharge apply. Please be noted that 2.3% transaction fee is non-refundable in case there is cancellation 3 days after the payment made.
Please request bank staff to calculate equivalent amount in USD before Telegraphic Transfer (T/T) to Malaysia. It takes 3 days to reach us. No 2.3% surcharge but you have to bear both side banks charges. The balances will be paid to either side as the case may be.
Min. Participant(s): 1 Persons To Go (child does not counted)
Tour location / Depart from: Kota Kinabalu
Recommend to book: 1 month(s) in advance
To book at least: 14 day(s) in advance
Cancellation & Refund Policy: No refund for any cancellation made within 1 day from the tour date, 90% of full payment will be refunded if cancel 2 days and above. No refund for those tours which involve accommodation.
Specialities: You may decide the joining date, no compulsory tips (If you are happy and satisfied with the journey and the tour guide service, it's always a nice way to express your appreciation with tipping, OR words of thanks is good enough).