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Kota Kinabalu: Gateway to Sabah

Bite-sized trip

  • Itinerary:
    Kota Kinabalu
  • Duration:
    3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
  • Price:
    from £ 299.- per person (excluding flights)
Kota Kinabalu is a bustling, coastal city and the starting point for a trip through Sabah. During your stay, you can visit the colourful markets full of local produce and watch the sunset from the modern waterfront filled with restaurants. We'll arrange a trip to Kinabalu National Park so you can explore the plants and wildlife from high above the forest floor on a canopy tour, take a dip in hot mineral springs and wander through the tranquil butterfly garden.
Borneo Kota Kinabalu local boats
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Day 1 – Arrival in Kota Kinabalu

As you arrive into Kota Kinabalu you will spot Mount Kinabalu below, rising high above this coastal city. After a quick transfer from the airport to your central hotel, you can settle in and start exploring. Your comfortable hotel has a traditional style and is just a short walk from the sights of the city, as well as a wide choice of restaurants. Head down to the waterfront for dinner with a view as the sun sets across the bay.

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Day 2 – Canopy walk in Kinabalu National Park

The following morning you will explore the World Heritage site, Kinabalu National Park, with a local guide. Enroute you can try some local fruits at Nabalu village before braving the heights of the rainforest canopy walkway 100 feet above the forest floor. Wander through the colourful butterfly garden and take a dip in one of the hot mineral springs set in beautifully landscaped gardens.

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Day 3 – Departure from Kota Kinabalu

The following day, it’s time to wave goodbye to Kota Kinabalu and continue on to your next destination and the rest of your Borneo adventure.

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Accommodation

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Kota Kinabalu: Gateway to Sabah

For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options

Borneo Kota Kinabalu accommodation pool
Borneo Kota Kinabalu accommodation bungalows
Borneo Kota Kinabalu accommodation beds
Option
1

Upgrade to our In Style accommodation

  • Price:
    From £ 585.- per person (excluding flights)
  • Included:
    In Style accommodation, excursions, transport and meals as described above

For this bite-sized trip we have an alternative option available for your accommodation. Our In-Style version is something a bit more special or unique but still with lots of local flavour! If you would like to upgrade your accommodation for this bite-size trip select our In Style option below.

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Borneo Kota Kinabalu cookery class
Option
2

Traditional Cookery Class

  • Price:
    From £ 110.- per person
  • Included:
    Cookery class with local ingredients

If you want to experience something a little different during your time in Kota Kinabalu we can arrange for you to join a traditional home cooking class alongside a small group. In the morning you will be picked up by your welcoming host and visit a local market where you learn about the local ingredients. Next, you’ll help prepare a variety of dishes before sitting down and enjoying your homecooked meal – yum!

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