Kinabalu Park is Malaysia’s first World Heritage Site. Also the Centre of Plant Diversity for South East Asia, the Park boasts more than 5,000 vascular plant species and the Park has no shortage of fauna as well, being home to some 90 lowland mammal species and many others.
A visit to Kinabalu Park will never be perfect without swinging by Poring Hot Springs. Situated 40 kilometers (25 miles) slightly northeast from the Parks HQ, Poring is located in the lowlands—a contrast to the Parks HQ. De-stress and soak away the sores and aches of your muscles in the spring’s hot sulphuric minerals, deemed to have healing properties and very popular among the locals.
This destination will includes the tree-top canopy walk where you can experience a bird-view of the rainforest of Sabah, Borneo.
There are enclosed bath tub provided, Standard Room @ MYR15/hour and Deluxe Room @ MYR20/hour, first come first serve (tour fee not included.)
* The itinerary is for reference only, it subjects to any necessary changes in accordance to local requirements.
Pick up from your hotel. Transfer for 2 hours leisurely drive.
Stopping at Nabalu Market, gives you opportunity to buy local handicrafts and fruits.
Depart to Poring Hot Spring which about 45 minutes passing through scenic countryside, vegetable farms, roadside stalls and smaller interior towns of Sabah.
Upon arrival, uphill walk through the Borneo tropical rainforest to the 41m high tree-top Canopy Walkway bring you back to nature. Hear the chirping calls of birds and insects that will surely relieve the stress of hectic city life.
Take a dip in the sulphur rich water tub or visit the nearby Butterfly Farm (entrance fee not included).
Lunch at local restaurant.
Proceed to Kinabalu Park and join a guided walk around the park and Botanical Garden.
Depart for Kota Kinabalu.
Arrive at Kota Kinabalu city, transfer back to hotel
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 (GBP) |
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A | Kota Kinabalu city North (Grandis, Hyatt, Gaya street area...) | 8 am | Free |
B | Kota Kinabalu city Center (Marriott, Marina Court, Horizon, ...) | 7:50 am | Free |
C | Kota Kinabalu city South (Sutera Harbour, KK Time Square, ...) | 7:50 am | Free |
D | Airport area (Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Aeropod, ...) | 7:45 am | Free |
E | 1Borneo area (Tune, Grand Borneo, ...) | 8:20 am | Free |
F | Outskirt area (Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Nexus Karambunai, ...) | 8:50 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% processing 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: 1 day(s) in advance
Cancellation & Refund Policy: No refund for any cancellation made within 2 days from the tour date, 90% of full payment will be refunded if cancel 3 days and above. No refund for those tours which involve accommodation.
Tour Type: Sit-In-Coach basis (SIC). This tour is not private tour, you will share the trip with other guests come from different countries. Please notify us upon booking if you are looking for private tour, surcharge might be applied.
Insurance: Tourist transportation insurance included. Please contact your insurance agency for personal travel insurance.
Pickup Service: Pickup service will be provided from the hotel/hostel/lodge that you are staying. Please wait at lobby while the tour guide will find you when he/she arrive. Dropoff service will be provided after travelling, please notify us upon booking if your dropoff location is differ from pickup location.
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).