The Greatest Land You've Never Heard Of
Visiting: Borneo, MalaysiaCode: GTSC
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Try not to indulge in too much ikan panggang (stingray – a local delicacy here) because at the end of this trip we’re taking you on a two-day hike to the top of South East Asia.(Was Sabah Close Up)
The Greatest Land You've Never Heard Of
Kota Kinabalu
The locals have finally settled on calling it KK, after previous name-changes included Deasoka (below the coconut tree), Singgah Mata (pleasing to the eye) and Api-Api (fire!).Arrive in KK and get to know the area Perhaps visit the Sabah Museum and the State MosqueWhy not escape the hustle and bustle of Kota Kinabalu and take a walk up Signal Hill, which offers great views over the citySepilok
Meet the rellies today at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. They’ll tug on your heartstrings then spend half an hour picking their noses. They’d fit right in at home.Visit the Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre View rare orangutans swinging freely in the trees, especially around feeding time Spend a night at a lodge in SepilokKinabatangan River
(3B, 2L, 2D)Mesilau
(B, D)Mt Kinabalu climb
No joke – this is a really hard climb. It’ll take us a few days to trek the 4095m, but it’s worth it to reach the highest point in South East Asia. Views stretch from the jungles of Sabah on one side to the South China Sea on the other. Soak your bones at the Poring Hot Springs on the way down.Day 6Start the trek and walk five to six hours to the hut at Laban Rata Hike through tropical rainforest into alpine terrain Take in the diverse array of plant life long the way, such as orchids, rhododendrons and pitcher plants Be lucky to see the Rafflesia - the largest flower in the worldDay 7Commence the ascent to the summit very early in the morning (about 2:30am)Aim to reach the top before sunriseExperience awe-inspiring views from the summit at Low’s Peak - with the jungles of Sabah on one side and the South China Sea on the other Return to Gunting Lagadan and head to the Laban Rata hut for a well-earned breakfast before continuing the descent to the base Take an optional excursion to the Poring Hot Springs and perhaps take an interesting walk along a canopy walkway, located high in the treetops, or visit to a tropical garden (B, L, D)K K
They know their stuff down on the KK waterfront. You pick the biggest, fattest, tastiest looking bit of seafood and they’ll cook it to your liking. Days 8-9Stay on the edge of Kinarut seashore for a few nightsEnjoy time at your leisure to laze by the pool or perhaps hire a canoe for a paddle on the pristine waters off the South China SeaDay 10Reluctantly leave the beach side retreat and return to the hotel in Kota Kinabalu Spend some more free time doing more sightseeing of the city (2B)While the information presented here details our planned itinerary, including routes taken, activities included, accommodation and meeting times, please accept that unforseen changes may occur. We are constantly on the lookout to improve our program and further enhance your experience. Naturally, we will keep you up to date with any last minute amendments to your tour.
Key: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner
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