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Day Wise Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival In Kota Kinabalu and Sunset Cruise ( D )
- Meet and greet at Kota Kinabalu International Airport, followed by a transfer to your selected hotel.
- Check in and rest (note: hotel check-in time is as per the hotel’s terms, usually 1500 hrs).
- In the late afternoon, transfer to Sutera Harbour Jetty for a sunset cruise featuring dinner and live local entertainment.
- Board the cruise for a serene sail as the sun sets over the sea, with dinner served onboard.
- Return to the harbour and transfer back to your hotel for a free and easy evening.
Day 2 — Desa Dairy Farm, Kundasang and Kinabalu Park ( B/L )
- After breakfast at the hotel, depart Kota Kinabalu for a scenic drive across the Crocker Range, offering panoramic views of the countryside and hills.
- Stop at Nabalu Market, a local hub where natives sell fresh produce, tropical fruits, and handmade handicrafts.
- Continue to Desa Dairy Farm at Mesilau Plateau, Kundasang, located at the foothills of Mount Kinabalu, to learn about milk processing and enjoy sweeping mountain views.
- Visit the Kundasang War Memorial, then head to a local restaurant for lunch.
- Proceed to Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy a guided nature walk exploring the park’s rich flora and fauna.
- Return to Kota Kinabalu in the evening for a leisurely night.
Day 3 — Mari Mari Cultural Village and Klias Wetland River Safari ( B/L/D )
- After breakfast and hotel check-out, transfer to Mari Mari Cultural Village to begin your cultural immersion.
- Cross the suspension bridge into the village and receive a briefing from a guide.
- Visit traditional tribal homes, including Dusun, Lundayeh, Bajau, and Murut longhouses, to witness practices such as tobacco cutting, bamboo cooking, bark weaving, rice wine processing, ethnic jewellery making, and traditional snack preparation.
- Explore ancestral artefacts, snap photos at the bridal parlour, and enjoy a traditional cultural performance by the indigenous communities.
- Savour a local lunch in the village before departing for Klias Wetland.
- Journey along scenic coastal roads and charming villages en route to the Klias River jetty.
- Enjoy coffee, tea, and Malay cakes on arrival before boarding a wildlife cruise in search of proboscis monkeys, birds, monitor lizards, and crocodiles.
- Dine on a traditional Malay buffet dinner, then embark on a final cruise to witness the magical fireflies lighting up the riverbanks.
- Return to Kota Kinabalu by night.
- Note: As this is a nature-based tour, adverse weather conditions may affect scheduling. The company is not liable for changes or cancellations due to weather.
- Includes: Return land transfer, boat cruise, life jackets, and English-speaking guide
- Excludes: Personal expenses, carbonated/alcoholic drinks, or any items not mentioned
- Recommended gear: Outdoor pants and long sleeves, hat, sneakers, camera, binoculars, raincoat, insect repellent
Day 4 — Departure ( B )
- Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
- Spend the morning at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Inclusions
- 3 Nights Accommodation in Kota Kinabalu at Dreamtel Hotel 3* or Similar
- Accommodation in shared twin- or double-bedded room as hotels indicated above with daily breakfast at hotel/ Tourism tax (Foreign)
- Full transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle as tour program indicated
- Meals as stated in the program (B = Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).
- All entrance fees as mentioned in the program.
- Private local experienced guide during tours
- Drinking water on tour 500ml per person/Day
Exclusions
- All domestic and international air tickets
- Personal expenses are such as laundry, telephone, drinks, travel insurance ...etc.
- Optional tours.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera/video fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc...
- Drinks on meals.
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels
- TIPPING for local guide & driver
- Other services not mentioned above
- Peak season rates - Hotel
- GST & TCS
Additional Info
Easy Cancellation
- 31 days or more prior to departure date Initial Booking Amount will be forfeited.
- Between 30–16 days : 75% of total tour cost will be charged as penalty.
- Less than 15 days: 100% of total tour cost will be charges as penalty
Guaranteed Dates
- Your selected travel dates are guaranteed.
- In the unlikely event of seats sold out, we guarantee +/- 1/2 days from your preferred dates.
High Season
- Prices can fluctuate during peak season dates.
Booking Policy
- Initial Booking Amount – INR 8,000 per person or cancellation charges whichever is higher (non-refundable and non-transferable)
- 30 days prior to the departure date – 75% of the remaining tour cost
- 15 days prior to the departure date – 100% of the tour cost required
- Please Note : For issuance of the Flight Tickets, we require Full Payment of Airfare
- Please Note : Non-Refundable Services in the tour package has to be paid in full at the time of Booking
- Please Note : Payment Policy is non-negotiable and has to be paid accordingly
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