Kota Kinabalu Highlights

Arrival in Kota Kinabalu

Mari-Mari Cultural Village and City Tour

Just 40 minutes from the city, Mari-Mari Cultural Village offers a fascinating glimpse into Sabah’s rich cultural heritage. Step inside five traditional houses representing the Bajau, Dusun, Murut, Rungus, and Lundayeh communities. Each house reveals unique customs, architecture, and stories, giving you a deeper understanding of how people in the past lived, worked, and celebrated their culture. Along the way, take part in hands-on activities such as testing your skills with a blowpipe, learning traditional fire-starting techniques, and exploring other age-old community activities. End your visit with a cultural performance showcasing traditional music and dance. Before departing, enjoy a light refreshment. Upon returning to Kota Kinabalu, we will make a stop at the iconic Tun Mustapha Tower, one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. From there, we continue to Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, often called the “Floating Mosque,”. Next, we will make a stop at Puh Toh Tze Buddhist Temple. Heading back into the heart of the city, we stop by the historic Atkinson Clock Tower, a charming reminder of Kota Kinabalu’s colonial past. Lastly, we proceed to Gaya Street. Treat your taste buds to a sampling of delicious local delicacies at several stops. Enjoy a delightful coffee or tea break at a cozy local restaurant before returning to your hotel.

Island hoping at Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

Meet your guide at the hotel lobby and begin your journey to Sutera Marina Jetty. From the jetty, enjoy a scenic 20-minute boat ride across the sea to the beautiful Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Spend the day relaxing and exploring two islands within the marine park, where you can enjoy swimming, snorkelling and sun bathe. Depart the island at 1430hrs and return to the mainland.

Stand up Paddle

Enjoy a relaxed morning at your own pace. At 1630hrd, meet at your hotel lobby for a transfer to the Tanjung Aru Second Beach. Meet your instructor for a short briefing before the activity begins. Set out on comfortable paddle along the waters of the South China Sea. Enjoy the calm surroundings as you glide across the sea. Witness a breathtaking sunset as the sky transforms into shades of gold. We conclude the tour at 1900hrs and transfer back to your hotel.

Departure

Transfer out to Kota Kinabalu Airport to catch your flight to your next destination.