1330hrs Depart from Kota Kinabalu to Beaufort road journey takes approximately 2 hours
1530hrs Arrive at Garama River Lodge some few kilometers away from the busy highway. A lodge surrounded by mangrove swamps, forest filled with their own distinctive beauty.
1600hrs Go on board a comfortable river cruise for 1-1 1/2 hour in this red river (effect of tree’s tannin) with lush greenery of the mangrove trees made possible for Proboscis Monkey to be spotted, most of the time in the trees feeding on young leaves, shoots, sour fruits and seeds. In addition, u will have the opportunity to observe the other type or primate, the Long-Tailed Macaque, the rare Silver languor, local water buffalo crossing the river and variety of birds. One may also enjoy our beautiful sunset while cruising back to the river lodge.
1800hrs Upon arriving at the lodge, sumptuous BBQ dinner is being served in buffet line.
1830hrs After dinner, a short walk to the swamp area to catch a glimpse of fireflies decorating the mangroves trees like a Christmas tree. Then, depart for Kota Kinabalu after 10-15 minutes of firefly watching.
2100hrs Estimated time of arrival in Kota Kinabalu. End of tour.
Note : Please bring sun block, insect repellent, extra clothes, towel , camera, sunglass
– Loads of curiosity –
Wildlife Park is located at old Penampang-Papar road, about 15km from Kota Kinabalu city. The visitors can see Borneo and Malaysia wild animals such as orang utan, proboscis monkey, Asian elephant, rhino, hornbill birds, tiger, etc. Open daily.
Inclusive: Return transfer, Entrance fee & Local Malaysian Lunch.
Depart lodge at 7.30am for about 4 hours drive through scenic countryside to the north of Borneo, Kudat, passing views of paddy fields, villages, oil palm plantation, local stalls selling handicraft and food items. Arrive Bavanggazo Village for visit to the Rungus Longhouse. Built entirely using local materials, it is a home to the Rungus community, a sub-tribe of the Kadazandusun. Traditional native lunch will be served at the longhouse.
Continue your journey for about 1 hour to Simpang Mengayau or also known as The Northern Tip of Borneo. Enjoy the scenic view of the beautiful long white beaches where two oceans -South China Sea and Sulu Sea meet.
Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu.
Package includes :
- Return transfer
- Escort
- Cultural performances
- Bead making presentation
- Traditional lunch
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
Itinerary :
DAY 1 – Arrival (L/D)
By flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Airport, pick-up & Transfer to Semporna by land journey (1hr drive). Arrive Semporna, transfer by boat to resort (45 min). 1 check dive + 1 boat dive at Mabul Island (Subject to change without prior notice) + unlimited house reef dive with own buddy system
DAY 2 – (B/L/D)
2 boat dives at Sipadan Island + unlimited dive with own buddy
Note: Number of dives depend on flight departure the next day)
DAY 3 – Departure (L/D)
After an early lunch, check out and transfer to Tawau Airport for flight departure to Kota Kinabalu and for those who are not taking flights, you can still enjoy 2 boat dives at Sipadan Island. After lunch at resort, check out at 1400 hrs and transfer to Semporna or Tawau.
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
Itinerary :
DAY 1 – Arrival (L/D)
By flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Airport. Pickup & Transfer to Semporna by land journey (1hr drive). Arrive at Semporna, transfer by boat ride to resort (45 min). 1 check dive + 1 boat dive at Mabul Island (Subject to change without prior notice) + unlimited house reef dive with own buddy system
DAY 2 – (B/L/D)
3 daily boat dives (2 boat dives at Sipadan Island + 1 boat dive at Mabul/ Kapalai Island) + unlimited house reef dive with own buddy
DAY 3 – (B/L/D)
2 boat dives at Sipadan Island + unlimited dives with own buddy
Note: Number of dive depends on flight departure the next day)
DAY 4 – Departure(L/D)
Check out after early lunch and transfer to Tawau Airport for flight departure to Kota Kinabalu and for those who are not taking flights, u can still enjoy 2 boat dive at Sipadan Island. After lunch at resort, check out at1400 hrs, and transfer to Semporna or Tawau.
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
Itinerary :
DAY 1 – Arrival (L/D)
By flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Airport. Pickup & Transfer to Semporna by land journey (1hr drive). Arrive at Semporna, transfer by boat ride to resort (45 min). 1 check dive + 1 boat dive at Mabul Island (Subject to change without prior notice) + unlimited house reef dive with own buddy system
DAY 2 – DAY 3 (B/L/D)
3 daily boat dives (2 boat dives at Sipadan Island + 1 boat dive at Mabul/ Kapalai Island) + unlimited house reef dive with own buddy
DAY 4 – (B/L/D)
2 boat dives at Sipadan Island + unlimited dives with own buddy
Note: Number of dive depends on flight departure the next day)
DAY 5 – Departure(L/D)
Check out after early lunch and transfer to Tawau Airport for flight departure to Kota Kinabalu for those who are not taking flights, u can still enjoy 2 boat dives at Sipadan Island. After lunch at resort, check out at 1400 hrs and transfer to Semporna or Tawau.
Packages Includes:
- Land transfer Tawau/Semporna/Tawau
- 3 daily boat dive (2 boat dive at Sipadan Island + 1 boat dive at Mabul / Kapalai Island)
- (EXCEPT arrival and departure day)
- Full board meals (EXCEPT alcohol and carbonated soft drinks)
- Air-condition twin sharing basis attached bathroom/ hot water
- Tanks, weights & weights belt
- Free use of broadband services
Packages Exclude:
- Return airfare KK–TWU-KK
- Sipadan Levy Fee @ RM 40.00 per pax per day
*** Single travellers applicable charges
RM 90.00 airport pick up
RM 250.00 boat transfer
DAY 1
08.30 am Pick up at lodge and transfer to Kuala Penyu Jetty 07.30 am 1 set breakfast
10.30 am Arrive at jetty and proceed to Borneo Survivor Resort 09.30 am Visit to Snake Island
(if weather permits & separate charges)
11.00 am Arrival at Borneo Survivor Resort. Check in and tour briefing 10.00 am Depart from Borneo Survivor Island
12.00 noon Set Lunch at Kopitiam Rimba
01.00 pm Jungle trek to mud volcano
04.00 pm Return to resort / Beach Games
DAY 2
07.30 pm Set dinner at Kopitiam Rimba
09.00 pm Free and leisure / Astro Satellite TV at lounge
11.00 pm Good night
Package A
(Twin sharing, air-con & hot shower)
- SINGLE CHALET ACCOMMODATION
- Return road & boat transfer Lodge/Jetty/Resort/Lodge
- Lodge/Jetty/Resort/Jetty
- 3 set meals ( 1L/1D/1B)
- Free flow drinking water at Kopitiam Rimba
- One bed c/w linen
- One bath towel
- Complimentary HOT beverages in room
Package B
(6 pax sharing per room with air-con/attached bathroom)
- Longhouse type accommodation
- Return road & boat transfer
- 3 set meals ( 1L/1D/1B)
- Free flow drinking water at Kopitiam Rimba
- One bed c/w linen
- One bath towel
** SINGLE SURCHARGE RM 80.00
Things to bring/wear:- Suitable trekking shoes/sandals, rubber slippers/flip-flops, insect repellant, sun block, torchlight/headlamp, extra clothing and light clothes to wear to mud volcano and jungle trekking.
SURVIVOR ISLAND GETAWAY DAY TRIP
RM 285.00 per pax ( min. 2 pax)
Package Includes:
- Return transfer
- Boat transfer
- 1 Set Lunch at resort
- Mud volcano
TOUR PROGRAMME
08.00 am Depart lodge at 8.00 am and transfer to Kuala Penyu Jetty
10.30 am Arrive jetty and proceed to Borneo Survivor Resort, Pulau Tiga
11.00 am Arrival at Borneo Survivor Resort and check in with tour briefing
11.30 am Lunch at Kopitiam Rimba
12.30 pm Boat ride to Mud Volcano or ( Optional: Jungle trek to mud volcano )
Visits to Snake Island ( separate charge & weather permitting )
03.00 pm Depart from Sabah Park Jetty and return to Kuala Penyu Jetty
03.45 pm Pick up from Kuala Penyu jetty and transfer back to lodge
05.30 pm Arrive lodge
** Single Surcharge RM 150.00
Things to bring/wear: Suitable trekking shoes/sandals, Rubber Slippers/flip-flops, Insect repellant, Sun block, Extra clothing / light clothing to wear to mud volcano visit and jungle trek
PADI OPEN WATER COURSE ( 3 DAYS ) – RM 1,000.00 (1 Pax), RM 850.00 (2 Pax & Above)
- Includes: Certification Card (PIC) * Log Book
- Qualified PADI Instructor
- Lunch, Boat Transfer, Dive Equipment, Parks Permit
PADI OPEN WATER ADVANCED COURSE ( 2 DAYS ) – RM 650.00
- Includes: Certification Card (PIC)
- Qualified PADI Instructor
- Lunch, Boat Transfer, Dive Equipment, Parks Permit
PADI DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING – RM 310.00
- Qualified PADI Instructor
- Lunch, Boat Transfer, Dive Equipment, Parks
- PADI LEISURE DIVING – RM 270.00
- Qualified PADI Instructor
- Lunch, Boat Transfer, Dive Equipment, Parks Permit
**All the items stated at above include Sabah Parks Dive Permit !
**English & Japanese Qualified Instructor
0830 – Depart from Borneo BeacHouse and proceeds on a 11/2 hour journey by air-conditioned coach or van to Kiulu River. Upon arrival, a 15 minutes briefing will be given by the chief rafter about the safety and excitement of the river. (Everyone is expected to carry the raft down to the riverbank ). It will take about 1-1/2 hours to reach end point, where BBQ lunch will be served.
After lunch, transfer back to Kota Kinabalu / Borneo Beachouse.
Note :
- Rafting certificate to be given
- Please bring along a pair of slippers, sun block lotion, towel, mosquito repellant and a change of clothes.
- Do not bring along valuables or wear jewellery.
- Contact lenses are not recommended
- You are required to read carefully and sign the liability release from prior to our commencement
- Safety equipment e.g. helmet and life jacket will be provided
- We preserve the right to change venue should condition.
Inclusive:
- BBQ lunch
- Equipment
- Transportation
- Guide
0730 – Pick up from Borneo Beachouse, proceed on a 11/2 hour drive in an air-con coach or van to Beaufort Railway Station. A trainride of about 11/2 hours will bring to PANGI Station, the starting point of the rafting. Light snack will be served followed by a 15 minutes briefing by the chief rafter about the safety and excitement of the river (You’re then required to carry the raft down to the riverbank). Normally, it takes about 1 to 2 hours to raft down the river ending at the Rayah Train Station.
BBQ lunch will be served before the train arrives to take you back to Beaufort. Arrive Kota Kinabalu / Borneo Beachouse by late evening.
Note :
- Rafting certificate to be given
- Please bring along a pair of slippers, sun block lotion, towel, mosquito repellant and a change of clothes
- Do not bring along valuables or wear jewellery
- Contact lenses are not recommended
- You are required to read carefully and sign the liability release form prior to tour commencement
- Safety equipment e.g. helmet and life jacket will be provided
- Children below 12 years old are not advisable for PADAS river rafting (Depending on the body size)
Inclusive:
- BBQ Lunch
- Train Ride
- Equipment
- Transportation
- Guide