2D1N Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring & Sabah Tea Garden Tour

PICK UP & DROP OFF

PICK UP POINT: Your Hotel in Kota Kinabalu City
PICK UP TIME: 08:15–08:30 hrs
DROP OFF POINT: Your Hotel in Kota Kinabalu City
DROP OFF TIME: 15:00–16:00 hrs

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

Kota Kinabalu → Tamparuli → Nabalu → Sabah Tea Garden → Tea Factory Tour

Your adventure begins with a hotel pick-up.
The journey brings you into Sabah’s scenic countryside.
Expect mountain views, forests, and calming rural landscapes.

Your first stop is Tamparuli Town.
Walk across the iconic “Jambatan Tamparuli” bridge.
Feel the gentle charm of this small riverside town.

Continue through Crocker Range’s winding mountain roads.
A short stop awaits you at Nabalu Town.
Nabalu sits on a hillside facing Mount Kinabalu.
Locals display fruits, vegetables, and handmade crafts.
Visit the Nabalu Handicraft Market for unique souvenirs.

Next, proceed on a 1.5-hour drive to Sabah Tea Garden.
Upon arrival, stop at Sabah Tea Restaurant for lunch.

After lunch, begin your guided plantation and factory tour.
Learn about pesticide-free organic tea cultivation.
Understand the leaf harvesting and processing stages.
See how the tea is packaged and prepared for brewing.
The tour gives insight into each production step.

Birdsong and cool breezes enhance the experience.
Rainforest views surround the entire plantation area.
The atmosphere feels refreshing and peaceful.

You will then check into Sabah Tea Garden Cottage.
The cottage sits within the vast tea estate.
The altitude here is around 700 meters high.
Mount Kinabalu rises majestically behind the landscape.
The evening brings a warm golden glow across the estate.
Enjoy the serenity of this quiet mountain setting.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Stay: Sabah Tea Garden Cottage

PORING HOT SPRING & CANOPY TREETOP WALK → KINABALU PARK → KOTA KINABALU

Good morning from the misty highlands.
Soft sunlight touches Mount Kinabalu’s majestic peaks.
Birdsong fills the cool morning air gently.
Low clouds drift quietly across the deep valleys.

Take a calm stroll through the wide tea estate.
You may also unwind on your private balcony.
The serene mountain surroundings feel wonderfully peaceful.

After check-out, begin a scenic 30-minute drive.
Your next stop is Poring Hot Spring.
Relax in Japanese-inspired open-air hot tubs.
The sulphur water is warm and mineral-rich.
Beautiful landscaped gardens surround the hot pools.
A cold pool is nearby for refreshing dips.

Continue your journey to the Canopy Treetop Walk.
The walkway is suspended 30 meters above jungle.
Its length stretches 105 meters across dense canopy.
The rainforest here has thrived for millions of years.
View unique flora and fauna from a treetop perspective.
Look out for rare birds and colourful forest species.
A short 20-minute hike leads to the walkway.

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

Next, visit Kinabalu National Park for exploration.
This is Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The park stands 1,500 meters above sea level.
It covers a vast 754 square kilometers of forest.
Mount Kinabalu rises proudly at 4,095.2 meters.
Its cloud-draped peaks dominate the entire skyline.
The mountain view from the park feels extraordinary.

Kinabalu Park hosts remarkable biodiversity collections.
There are 4,500 plant species recorded in the park.
This includes 1,500 orchid species with many endemics.
Seventy-seven orchids are found only in Kinabalu.
The park is home to 289 bird species as well.
There are also 290 butterfly species within the area.

Enjoy a guided nature walk at the Botanical Garden.
Discover carnivorous Pitcher Plants and rare orchids.
Explore species shaped by unique mountain climates.

After a full day, depart from Kinabalu Park.
We will send you back to your hotel in Kota Kinabalu.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch