5D4N Kota Kinabalu & Kundasang Highlights With North Borneo Cruises & Poring Hot Spring

PICK UP POINT: Your Hotel in Kota Kinabalu City / Kota Kinabalu International Airport
PICK UP TIME: Depends on your flight arrival time (Preferably Before 15:00 Hrs)
DROP OFF POINT: Your Hotel in Kota Kinabalu City / Kota Kinabalu International Airport
DROP OFF TIME: Depends on your flight departure time

All timings are estimated. Final timing will be provided before departure.

Kota Kinabalu / Filipino Market / Tun Mustapha Tower / Sabah Floating Mosque / Tanjung Aru Beach / Seafood Dinner / Foh Sang OR Api-Api Night Market

Welcome to the Land Below the Wind, Sabah’s vibrant capital.
We will meet you at the airport upon your arrival.
Transfer to your hotel for an easy check-in process.

15:00 Hrs: Begin your tour with a visit to Filipino Market.
Explore seafood stalls offering fresh and affordable selections.
Discover handicrafts, woodwork, pearls, and colourful clothing.

Next, visit the iconic Tun Mustapha Tower landmark.
This tower features a rare single-column architectural design.
It remains a proud achievement since its 1977 completion.

Continue to the beautiful Sabah Floating Mosque afterward.
Capture stunning photos inspired by Masjid Nabawi architecture.
Admire its white domes reflected across the surrounding waters.

Proceed to Tanjung Aru Beach for a perfect sunset moment.
Walk along the shoreline and enjoy the glowing horizon.
Treat yourself to snacks from nearby food stalls if desired.

Later, enjoy a delicious seafood dinner filled with local flavours.
Taste fresh Sabahan produce prepared in signature styles.

If your visit is on Friday or Saturday, continue exploring.
Visit Api-Api Night Market or Foh Sang Night Market.
Enjoy supper treats and seasonal fruits like durian or mangosteen.

After your evening exploration, transfer back to your hotel.

Meals: Dinner
Stay: The LUMA Hotel (or similar 4-star hotel)

Mari Mari Cultural Village / North Borneo Sunset Dinner Cruise

Begin your adventure with a hotel lobby pick-up.
Enjoy a 45-minute journey to Mari Mari Cultural Village.

Explore ethnic longhouses representing Sabah’s diverse tribes.
Watch live demonstrations including blowpipe dart-shooting displays.
See bamboo fire-starting and traditional tattoo art demonstrations.
Try the “Lansaran,” a trampoline-like traditional jumping floor.
Enjoy a lively cultural dance performance by the local troupe.

Taste Sabahan delicacies and bamboo-served drinks at the village.
Enjoy your buffet lunch before returning to the hotel.

After a short rest, proceed to Sutera Marina Jetty.
Board the North Borneo Cruises for your sunset journey.
Enjoy a two-hour luxurious cruise along Kota Kinabalu’s waterfront.
Listen to a live band performing throughout the evening.
Relish the international buffet dinner served on board.

Return to your hotel after the scenic evening cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Stay: The LUMA Hotel (or similar 4-star hotel)

Kota Kinabalu / Tamparuli Town / Nabalu Market / Desa Cow Farm / Kundasang

Start your morning with a journey into Sabah’s green countryside.

Your first stop is charming Tamparuli Town.
Walk across the iconic Tamparuli suspension bridge peacefully.

Continue toward Nabalu Handicraft Market for local discoveries.
Browse fresh produce, homegrown vegetables, and handmade souvenirs.
Visit the nearby viewpoint for stunning Mount Kinabalu scenery.

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a nearby local restaurant.

After lunch, proceed to the beautiful Desa Cow Farm.
Follow narrow roads leading to the scenic 199-hectare farmland.
Get close to the cows and feed the playful calves.
Enjoy fresh milk, yoghurt, and mountain views around you.

Transfer to Kundasang for your mountain resort check-in.
Spend your leisure time exploring the peaceful resort grounds.

In the evening, enjoy dinner prepared with local flavours.
Settle in for a comfortable overnight stay among the mountains.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Stay: Kinabalu Pine Resort or Perkasa Hotel or Similar

Poring Hot Spring & Canopy Treetop Walk / Kinabalu Park / Kota Kinabalu

Wake up and enjoy breakfast with Mount Kinabalu in view.
Check out from your accommodation after your morning meal.

Begin your day at Poring Hot Springs for relaxation.
Start the 20-minute hike toward the Canopy Treetop Walk.
Cross the 175-meter walkway suspended 60 meters high.
Enjoy exhilarating views over lush rainforest surroundings.

After the thrill, unwind in warm sulphur spring tubs.
The Japanese-style open-air baths offer natural comfort.
A nearby cold-water pool awaits for refreshing dips.

Savour lunch at a nearby local restaurant and recharge.

In the afternoon, visit Kinabalu National Park next.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site sits 1,500 meters high.
See Mount Kinabalu rising 4,095.2 meters above the valley.
Enjoy the cool mountain air throughout the park grounds.

Join a guided nature walk through the Botanical Garden.
Learn about the park’s rich biodiversity and plant species.

As the day ends, return comfortably to Kota Kinabalu city.
You will be dropped off at your hotel for the evening.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Stay: Hyatt Centric (or similar 5-star hotel)

Departure or Extend Tour

Savour your breakfast buffet at the hotel this morning.
Enjoy free time relaxing before your departure schedule.
Spend your final moments exploring at your own pace.

When ready, proceed for your airport transfer accordingly.

Meals: Breakfast