Kota Kinabalu / Tamparuli Town / Nabalu Market / Kinabalu National Park / Kundasang Market / Kundasang**
Start your morning with a pickup from the hotel lobby and begin your journey into Sabah’s beautiful countryside.
Along the way, enjoy stops to taste local delicacies, browse handcrafted souvenirs, and sample fresh tropical fruits.
After a short 30-minute drive, arrive in Tamparuli Town and take a relaxing walk across the iconic Tamparuli Suspension Bridge, a well-loved landmark filled with local history.
Continue your journey through scenic mountain roads for about an hour before reaching the Nabalu Handicraft Market.
Explore stalls offering homegrown produce, fresh vegetables, fruits, and unique handmade crafts.
Be sure to visit the nearby viewing deck for an impressive panoramic view of Mount Kinabalu rising above the clouds.
Next, proceed to the remarkable Kinabalu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of the Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark, located 1,500 meters above sea level.
Admire Mount Kinabalu, the highest peak in Southeast Asia, surrounded by dramatic valleys and lush highland forests.
Discover the park’s rich biodiversity, featuring more than 4,500 plant species, including 1,500 orchid varieties, 289 bird species, and about 290 butterfly species.
Enjoy a guided walk through the Botanical Garden, where rare and endemic plants flourish in their natural habitat.
Enjoy lunch at a Kinabalu Park restaurant before moving on to Kundasang Market and then checking in at your mountain resort.
Spend the afternoon exploring the calm, cool surroundings at your own pace, soaking in the peaceful mountain air.
End the day with a warm dinner and settle in for a restful night in the highlands.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Stay: Sutera Sanctuary Lodge @ Kinabalu Park