Borneo Island is the wilderness & Kota Kinabalu is the Gateaway to North Borneo's Great outdoors

MOUNTAIN CLIMB The conquest of Borneo's highest mountain (4,095.2m/13,432ft) is a 5 mile (8km) trek well within the capability of any responsibility fit person

MOUNT KINABALU SUMMIT CLIMB(3 Days 2 Nights)

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Day 01 - Depart on a 2 hr, 90km/55mi drive across the spectacular Crocker Range to the ecologically unique environs of Mt.Kinabalu.  Stopping briefly at fruits and souvenirs stalls. At the Park HQ (1,540m/5,000ft), visit the Education Centre and the Botanical Garden to see orchids, rhododendrons, ferns, pitcher-plants, kerosene trees and others.  Take a jungle walk near the Park HQ and learn more about th4e Montane Forest Park HQ. Overnight at the Park HQ.  (Lunch/Dinner)

Day 02 - Transfer to Timpohon Gate (1,830m/6,000ft) to begin the trek with your mountain guide.  This takes about 5-7 hours, with time out to look at the views, birds, animals, soil and rocks of the various vegetation zones up to Laban Rata Resthouse.  (3,290m/10,700ft).  (Full board)

Day 03-  Begin final ascent at 3 am to greet the dawn at the summit (6 am).  The stupendous view to be had at 4,096.2m/13,432ft before the clouds rise is well worth the previous day exertions; on a clear day, one could almost see all of Sabah.  Breakfast at the Resthouse before descending to Timpohon Gate and transfer to Park HQ for lunch.  Return to Kota Kinabalu (KK) in the afternoon.  (Breakfast/Lunch)

Options:(BIM-A2) Mt. Kinabalu Summit Climb & Poring (3 days/2 nights)

 For fitter individuals:-

• (BIM-A3)  Mount Kinabalu summit climb via MESILAU SUMMIT TRAIL (3 days/2 nights) with an additional 5.5 KM from Mesilau to Layang - Layang Hut onwards to Laban Rata Resthouse.
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• (BIM-A4) Mt. Kinabalu Summit Climb and Poring Hot Spring (2 days/1 night)
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• Bring Light raincoat, change of warm cloth and gym shoes, light gloves headache tablets, water bottle, torch light and waterproof plastic bags to keep equipment and clothes dry.

WHITEWATER RAFTING  The deeply-contoured Crocker Range offers thrilling rides on boulder-strewn waterways set amidst lush, tranquil forests.  It has rapids to suit beginners and rapids to excite the experienced or adventurous.

KIULU RIVER: GRADES 2 TO 3(Daytrip)

Drive 90 minutes to an exhilarating introduction to white water rafting.  This ride down a scenic valley offers rapids interspersed with deep, calming pools.  Return to Kota Kinabalu (KK) in the mid-afternoon.  (Lunch)

PADAS GORGE:GRADES 3 TO 4(Daytrip)

Drive 90km to Beaufort, then by rail to Panggi, the starting point at the Padas Gorge.  Embark on a heart pounding, unforgettable encounter with the Padas River, Sabah's best for whitewater rafting.  Return to Beaufort by rail and overland to Kota Kinabalu (KK).  (Lunch)

MOUNTAIN BIKING             

Mountain biking takes you to places far off the beaten tourist trails, off road around mountains, over rivers and bridges, through jungles and far away villages.

Some Biking Routes:

• Biking across the Crocker Range (3 days 2 nights)
• North of Sabah through the Bajau and Rungus countryside (4 days 3 nights)
• South through Kuala Penyu and Labuan Island (4 days 3 nights)
• Available on full day trips

ADVENTURE BLEND WITH NATURE & WILDLIFE(2 Days 1 Night)

Day 01 - Depart for Kuala Penyu, 2½ hours drive away from Kota Kinabalu. You will be transferred to the jetty for a 30 minutes boat ride to Pulau Tiga.  The Survivor Series was filmed here in 2000.  Pulau Tiga Park provides refuge to several species of mammals, birds, variety of reptiles and amphibians.  After lunch, explore the area and you will also have the chance to dip in the mud volcanoes (a natural mineral mud pack).  You can swim, snorkel or scuba dive here.  Overnight at Pulau Tiga Resort. (Full board)

Day 02 - After breakfast, free at own leisure till boat transfer to mainland. After lunch, depart to the Garama for a wetland cruise through the mangrove swamp in search of the Proboscis Monkeys. Hop into our boat cruise in comfort, through the tranquility and serenity of mangroves, nipah palms, scrubs and secondary vegetation.  Enjoy the serene setting and nature?s river trail, while the Proboscis Monkeys take a good and staring look at you, quite unalarmed by your presence.  You may just be able to catch that ultimate in close up photos of such animals found only in Borneo.  Other wildlife like Macaque Monkeys, the rare silver Languor, birds and reptiles, flying foxes and water buffalos would greet you occasionally, leaving you with a glimpse of nature in its undisturbed form.

The cruise will take a pleasant 1½ hours approximately.  While returning (weather permitting), watch the sunset as the daylight fades into dusk and thrill yourself to the spectacular experience of hundreds of fireflies lighting up the trees. 

Upon your return to AL-JO Riverside Café, unwind before you are served with a sumptuous traditional Malaysian dinner before returning to Kota Kinabalu.

OFF ROAD 4X4 ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES

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Take on the challenge and discover the best of Borneo from off the beaten track.  Our tours combine culture, adventure and nature by using off road vehicles and other means, motorized and non-motorized.  Visit remote and interesting places tucked away in the nooks and crannies of Borneo and gain an insight into the peaceful and harmonious life of our people and the boundless nature and adventure the land has to offer.

From the lowlands to the cool heights of Mt. Kinabalu, over jungle, river and across the backbone of Sabah, otherwise known as the Crocker Range, see first-hand amazing fauna and flora of North Borneo.  Experience a canopy walk, cultural and agricultural village tours, traditional crafts-making and homestay programmes.

Some suggested 4 x 4 Adventure Routes:

• Trans Borneo TM Extreme (4 days/3 nights)
• Around The Mountain Circuit Road (3 days/ 2 nights)
• Down the spine of Sabah (the Crocker Range (3 days/ 2 nights)
• The Kinabalu Countryside Trail (4 days/3 nights)
• North Borneo Trail (6 days/5 nights)
• Also Day Trips