From Kota Kinabalu to Brunei on land and on sea
 

1) Backpacket :

Backpacket who are do not have time to vanture throught Sarawak always take this easier way to reach Brunei a ferry from KK-Labuan-Brunei.

 The ferry cost :

RM30.00 from Kota Kinabalu to Labuan ( 2hours)

RM30.00 from Labuan to Brunei (2 hours).

You arrive at the ferry terminal in Brunei is near to main bus terminal of Bandar Seri Begawan. The main mosque is walking distance from the terminal.

2) Driving own car from Kota Kinabalu to Brunei then to Miri

Immigration checkpoint you will pass through

Sindumin (Sabah) - Merapok (Sarawak)  Lawas (Sarawak)  Labu (Brunei)  Puni (Brunei)  Dermaga Kastam Limbang (Sarawak)  Tedungan (Sarawak)  Kuala Lurah (Brunei)  Sungai Tujoh (Brunei)  Sungai Tujuh (Miri Sarawak).

So if you are a Malaysian travelling with MyCard, remember to bring alone you Malaysian Passport for entering to Brunei.

Tavel by land from Sabah to Brunei takes about 8 - 10 hours drive from Kota Kinabalu to Brunei town.

On the way the car crosssing  3-5 rivers using a ferry.

The first river crossing is from Lawas to Labu checkpoint (RM 10.00 per car)

The second river crossing is from Puni to Limbang checkpoint (RM 8.00 per car)

There are few more river crossing in Brunei (Kuala Belait) and from Sungai Tujuh to Miri Town.
 

From Kota Kinabalu  to Kalimantan, Indonesia

The gateway in Sabah to Indonesia is Tawau Town in the utmost east location.

From Kota Kinabalu take a bus to Tawau  (RM50)  10 hours trip, 1 meal is provided.  From Tawau take a ferry to Nunukan in Kalimantan. From Nunukan you can proceed to Tarakan then proceedway down by bus to Balikpapan and Banjarmasin.

 

Kota Kinabalu City

IBorneo - an icon for Sabah and a new era in the Tourism, Retail and Property sector.

Warisan Square – the newest and trendiest shopping experience in Kota Kinabalu!
Orchid De Villa

LCCT Kota Kinabalu

Crocker Range

Kinabalu Park

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Above : Map of Kota Kinabalu City showing location of Water Front and Sunday Market

Find Kota Kinabalu hotels, places of attractions, maps, pictures, airport information, travel advice and more on Kota Kinabalu

Kota. Kinabalu, the state capital, is the modem gateway to the rest of Sabah. Direct flights between Kota Kinabalu and the regional capitals of Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Kaoshiung, Hong Kong, Taipei, Guangzhou, Xiamen and Shanghai in China, Sydney, Manila, Manado & Balikpapan Indonesia, Brunei, make Sabah easily accessible to travelers everywhere.


Largely destroyed during the Second World War,  KK has since developed into a thriving modern city. Places of interest include the State Museum, the State Mosque, the Gaya Street Fair held every Sunday morning and the "pasar malam" where you can polish up your bargaining skills. Nearby are the popular Tanjung Aru Beach, quaint water villages and idyllic off-shore islands.


KK and its surroundings are well served by world class holiday resorts and hotels for a relaxing private retreat or large business conference.
 

The Muruts reside mainly in the hinterland where many still live in traditional communal longhouses. Once feared for their head hunting, the Muruts are great hunters with spears, blowpipes and poisoned darts. It is a rare treat to join one of their weddings, famous throughout the land for their elaborate displays of bride wealth, dancing and feasting.

Probably the most popular festival in Sabah is the "Pesta Kaamatan". This is a Harvest Festival of the Kadazans/Dusuns celebrated in May, featuring traditional dances including one of the high priest in search of rice spirits in a trance. Other festivals include Hari Raya, celebrated by the Muslim community and Chinese New Year celebrated by the Chinese.

Other islands that have equally enchanted the diving fraternity are Mabul Island, known as home to the world's best "muck diving", a discovery that is gaining in popularity, and Langkayan Island, for its colorful world of macro marine life in over 20 dive sites that never cease to fascinate all visitors.

Sabah presents the traveler with the highest challenge in Borneo - Mount Kinabalu, rising majestically into the sky at 4,095.2 m (13,432.26 ft). With its granite massif dominating the surrounding landscape at the peak, often shrouded in mists and clouds. Mount Kinabalu has an awesome mystique all its own. No wonder that, long ago, the Kadazans/Dusuns named it "Aki Nabalu" or "home of  the spirits of the dead".

Good thing is, no climbing experience is required to conquer the peak of Borneo, if you take the main route to the summit. Watching sunrise at the top has been described by travelers everywhere as a life-enriching experience.

Mount Kinabalu is the main attraction in Kinabalu Park, which is less than 2 hours' drive from Kota Kinabalu. The road cuts and winds through lush countryside dotted with traditional village houses to give you an unforgettable scenic journey. Once in the Park, rejuvenate your body and mind at the Poring Hot Springs, a natural health spa where you can relax in open-air Japanese-style baths amidst a tropical rainforest setting.

Another divers' favorite. The Layang Layang Atoll, is located 165 miles north west of Kota Kinabalu. Oval-shaped and blessed with clear blue waters, you can also windsurf, sail a catamaran, dive, snorkel, fish to your heart's content, then climb back on land and watch the thousands of migratory birds nesting there in this nature lover's paradise.

Travelers Lodge in Kota KInabalu

Tuaran Crocodile Farm (Taman Buaya Tuaran)

OTHER OPTIONAL TOURS

TRIPS TO THE ISLANDS IN TAR PARK

KOTA KINABALU TOURS
CITY TOUR

KKBYNIGHT

KOTA BELUB SUNDAY MARKET

KUDAT LONGHOUSE

LOCOMOTIVE; EXPERIENCE
TENOM ADVENTURE & AGRICULTURE
TAMBUNAN RAFFLESIA & BAMBOO VILLAGE

2D IN MT KINABALU CLIMB

3D2N MT KINABALU CLIMB &
PORING HOT SPRING

SANDAKAN ADVENTURE TOURS

2DIN TURTLE ISLAND

3D2N TURTLE ISLAND & SUKAU

3D2N SUKAU

TICKETING AGENT FOR:-

MALAYSLY AIRLINES, AIR ASIA & FAX
ROYAL BRUNEI AIRLINE & DRAGON AIR

Above : Map of Kota Kinabalu (KK) with main roads and buildings.

3D2N Mulu Show Caves

Day 1 Upon arrival transfer to Royal Mulu Resort. Afternoon transfer to Mulu National Park Headquarters, proceed for plank walk for 3 Km to reach Deer & Lang Caves. After exploring the caves, proceed to bats observatory to observe bats tying out of caves at late evening ( confine to fine weather) then return back to resort.

Day 2 Breakfast and transfer by longboat to Batu Bungan - Penan Settlement ,to observe the tribe lifestyle and to select handicrafts on Display for sale at Penan Settlement. Continue journey by longboat to Wind and Clearwater Caves .After picnic lunch, can enjoy swimming at Clearwater spring. Late afternoon transfer back to resort by Longboat. Free & easy the rest of the day

Day 3 Breakfast then free& easy until departure transfer

Tour Rates (EX MULU): RM 338/Adult, RM 270.4/Child
Inclusive of: 2 nights Accommodation &: Breakfast,! Picnic Lunch,
Entrance Fees. Guided tour and Boat & Land Transfer .

Sepilok Full Day Excursion

Come face to face with nature in this Orang Utan adventure that takes you to the other side of Borneo. Pick up from Sandakan airport or hotel and proceed to Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre. At this reserve young ,orphaned or captured orang utans  are rehabilitated into the wild . An opportunity to see orang utans up close in their natural habitat . A boardwalk lead to a viewing gallery and feeding platform where the orang utans arc fed twice a day. Lunch at Local restaurant followed by a short city tour before returning to Kota Kinabalu

Tour Rates (EX SANDAKAN): RM 150/ Adult, RM 120 / Child
Inclusive of: Return Transfer, Lunch, Sepilok Entrance Fee & Guided
Tour

Kiulu White Water Rafting

Duration: 6 Hours

A one and half hour drive north of Kota Kinabalu takes you to Kiulu River, past quaint villages, scenic countryside and the rural town of Tamparuli. A short briefing conducted on the Kiulu river bank precedes your adventure. With headwaters from Mt Kinabalu , the river provides a Grade II and III experience, perfect for newcomers to the sport. Deep pools punctuate the river rapids, giving you ample opportunities to indulge in body rafting or swimming. The river journey takes about 1 to 11/2 hours, depending on the river stage and is topped by a refreshing BBQ Lunch before returning to the city

Tour Rates : RM ISO/ Adult, RM 120/Child

Inclusive of : Return Transfer, BBQ Lunch, Raft Instructor, Rafting

Equipment.

In search of Proboscis Monkey  -  River Cruise

Duration: 7 Hours

Two hours south of Kota Kinabalu lies a new and exciting destination. The drive passes Sabah's countryside, scenic secluded beaches, villages, paddy fields, plantation and mangrove forest. Passing the countryside one can see the changing ambience that can only be described by being there. Arriving at our destination, enjoy light refreshment with local cakes while mingling and learning about the local community. By 4.00 Pm, commence our cruise down river in search of wildlife and our main search the odd nose of Borneo -the Proboscis Monkey. Glimpse of macaque and the rare silver langur, occasionally bird's of prey like Crested Serpent Eagle and White Bellied Sea-eagle present themselves. Dinner will be served by the river bank.

Tour Rates :RM 180/ Adult, RM 144/ Child
Inclusive of: Return Transfer, Dinner & Guided Tour

2D1N Sandakan    -  Sepilok / Sukau

Day 01 Pick up from Sandakan airport or hotel. A half hour drive will bring you to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre in time to watch the morning feeding of the rehabilitated orang utans. Marvel at the immensity of a virgin rainforest. Your guide will weave you through the intricacies of what makes up this complex ecosystem that is so fascinating. Lunch is served at the Center's Cafeteria before the two-hour drive to Sukau . Check-in at the Discovery River Lodge. In afternoon embark on a boat ride upriver to see the many species of flora and fauna of the rainforest, especially the ever mischievous Proboscis monkeys. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge

Day 02 The cheeping and singing melodies of birds and insects will wake you up in the morning for breakfast. On the way back to Sandakan visit the famed birds' nest caves at Gomantong and continue the drive for lunch at Sandakan. The tour ends after a City Tour of Sandakan before you transfer to the airport

Tour Rates (EX SANDAKAN): RM 450/ Adult, RM 360 / Child
Inclusive of: Return Transfer, , Sepilok Entrance Fee , 1 Night in Sukau,,
1 Breakfast0 Lunches,! Dinner &: Guided Tour

Sea walking and BBQ Lunch

Transfer to Jetty and take about 15 minutes boat rides to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park - Sapi Island. Upon arrival ,get ready to take a walk underwater for about 30 minutes then enjoy swimming in the crystal clear water along the white sandy beach or snorkeling to explore the tropical marine life. Optional water sports such as parasailing, banana boat ,jet-skiing etc arc also available at the island. After BBQ Lunch on the island then return back to Kota Kinabalu by scheduled boat transfer.

'lour Rates : RM 190/Adult, RM 152/ Child

Inclusive of ; Return Boat & Land Transfer, Sea walking Equipment, Aqua shoes, digital under water photograph, and certificates.

Kota Kinabalu and Hot Spring

Duration: Full Day

Embark on a ride that will take you across mountainous Crocker Range with panoramic views of the country side and soaring hills, Whilst en route to Kinabalu Park, you can catch sight of Mt Kinabalu, South East Asia's highest peak. The Park is a World Heritage Site with incredible mega bio-diversity of flora and fauna, a heaven for nature enthusiasts. On arrival, enjoy guided nature trek along one of the many trails in the park before proceeding to Poring Hot Springs. As the name suggests. Poring Hot Springs offers visitors the .opportunity for an invigorating dip into it's hot sulphur springs. For a closer look at nature , take the 41m high canopy walk which offers a spectacular view of the Borneo Rainforest flora & fauna

Tour Rates : RM 150/Adult, RM 120/Child
Inclusive of: Return Transfer, Entrance Fees, Lunch, and Guided Tour

INDEX : Kota Kinabalu  April 10, 2008 01:04:03 PM