3D2N Orou Sapulot - Mystical Borneo Cave & Pinnacles Adventure with Waterfall Hunting

TOUR INFORMATION

TOUR CODE: ABK-OSA01
DESCRIPTION: 3D2N OROU SAPULOT - MYSTICAL BORNEO CAVE & PINNACLES ADVENTURE WITH WATERFALL HUNTING
REGION: Keningau
DURATION: 3 Days 2 Nights
MINIMUM: 2 Pax
AVAILABILITY: Everyday
PICK UP POINT: Your Hotel in Kota Kinabalu
PICK UP TIME: 07:15 - 07:30 Hrs
DROP OFF POINT: Your Hotel in Kota Kinabalu
DROP OFF TIME: 18:30 Hrs
* All timings are estimated and for reference purposes only. Actual timing will be provided prior to your departure.

Tour highlights

  • Delve into unexplored and hidden caves
  • Challenge yourselves to a climb up Batu Punggol
  • Relax by a fresh waterfall
  • Enjoy a picnic in the wild
  • Feel like a local as you dine under the stars at a traditional homestay
  • Be entertained by the Murut natives with a cultural performance

OVERVIEW OF LOCATION

Travelling off the beaten path has never been like a visit to Orou Sapulot! Live the ultimate Borneo experience with an intense 3-day trip perfect for keen naturalists and avid adventure seekers. A place where handmade wooden boats are the main modes of transportation, get whisked away on an adventure taking you back in time to experience rural living in the remote rainforests of Sapulot.

Situated along the fringes of the river, spend your nights at Pungiton Camp equipped with the bare necessities of clean and comfortable facilities. Embrace the Murut culture as you are treated to an evening of traditional dance performances and introduced to the art of drinking locally produced rice wine.

Explore the Pungiton Caves, take a refreshing swim at Vangkaakon Waterfall, and challenge yourself to a climb up an 800 feet limestone pinnacle, Batu Punggol. Stunning to look at from afar and from the top, showcasing the gorgeous surroundings of Sapulot.

So, wait no more and treat yourself to the ultimate Borneo experience at Orou Sapulot!

 

Sample itinerary

Day 1 - KOTA KINABALU / KENINGAU / PUNGITON CAVES / PUNGITON CAMP

  • Meet and pick up at your hotel lobby in Kota Kinabalu.
  • Journey through scenic landscapes to Keningau where, upon arrival, you will continue on to Labang Village on a 4x4 for a river transfer to Pungiton Camp.
  • After an arduous journey, refreshments will be served!
  • Settle in to your humble abode and embark to the unexplored Pungiton Caves.
  • Take an adventurous walk through the cave where an underground stream sits and be in awe at the stalactite and stalagmite formations.
  • After an active afternoon, it’s time to kick back and relax with a refreshing swim by the river.
  • Enjoy your dinner under the stars followed by an overnight stay at Pungiton Camp to an ensemble of sounds provided by your natural surroundings.
Meals : Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : Pungiton Camp

Day 2 - BATU PUNGGOL CLIMBING / MUNORAULAI GUESTHOUSE

  • Rise and shine! It’s time for breakfast.
  • Check out of the camp and you’ll be transferred to Tataluan for your epic excursion to Batu Punggol!
  • Brace yourselves as you are led on a vigorous climb to the top for magnificent views of the jungle canopy below.
  • After some time at Batu Punggol summit, you will enjoy a scrumptious picnic by the riverbank before making your way to MunorAulai Guesthouse at Romol Village.  The modern longhouse sits above a valley overlooking vast forests.
  • Your first activity will be the farm tour, where you will see and learn the integrated farming processes from the locals.
  • Immerse in the colourful Murut culture by feasting on traditional dishes and trying out local rice wine, and be entertained by a local dance performance.
  • After an evening of wining and dining with the locals, it’s time to hit the hay with an overnight stay at the longhouse.
Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : MunorAulai Guesthouse

Day 3 - VANGKAAKON WATERFALL / ROMOL VILLAGE / KOTA KINABALU

  • Awake bright and early to grab a hearty breakfast.
  • After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to a Vangkaakon Waterfall.
  • After jungle trekking to the waterfalls, what better way to enjoy it than to jump right in for a swim!
  • Light refreshments will be served to re-energise.
  • After time well spent at the multi-levelled waterfalls, you’ll be transferred back to Romol Village for lunch.
  • Bid farewell to the new local friends you’ve made during your Orou Sapulot trip before returning to Keningau and your respective hotel at Kota Kinabalu.
Meals : Breakfast / Lunch

TOUR INCLUSIONS

Meals 02 Breakfast, 03 Lunch, and 02 Dinner
Accommodation
  • 01 Night in Pungiton Camp - Canvas sling bed in a longhouse inspired cabin
  • 01 Night in Romol Village Longhouse - Guesthouse with mattresses
Includes Return Land Transfer (Seat-in Coach), Accommodation, Meals as stated, all 4x4 transfers between activity areas, Community Fees, English-Speaking Nature Guide, and English-Speaking support team
Excludes Alcoholic Drinks, Personal Travel Insurance, Personal Expenses, Peak Season Surcharge (if any), Tipping (optional), Any Items / activities Not Mentioned

RECOMMENDED ATTIRE

  • Comfortable and Good Walking Shoes
  • Cooling Tee shirt
  • Long/Short Pants
  • Easy & Relaxed Attire

THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING

  • Sunscreen
  • Insect Repellent
  • Raincoat
  • Toiletries
    (However, basic toiletries such as Bath Gels, Hair Shampoo & Toilet Paper will be provided during your stay) 
  • Medications
  • Cash (no ATM)
  • Hat
  • Trekking Shoes
  • Leech Socks
  • Headlamps and Torchlights
  • Comfortable Cotton T-Shirts with Long or Short Outdoor Pants (breathable/ quick-dry material and earth colors) & Swimming Attire
  • Sandals or Flip Flops
  • Camera (ideally waterproof)
  • Camera & Extra batteries if you like to film or take a lot of pictures
  • Sense of Adventure
  • Dry Bags (to keep trek bag content dry)
  • Binoculars

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

  • Accommodation is clean and well maintained - however, very basic. Bringing along a sleeping bag is not necessary, but you may do so for extra comfort.
  • Overnight necessities such as Towels, Bedding & Blankets will be provided during your stay. We encourage travellers to travel light.
  • Food is of good quality.  Do take note that it is prepared locally by the local people, so there are limitations if you have special dietary requirements.
  • Climbing Batu Punggul is quite challenging and is not recommended if you are unfit or have a fear of heights. Climbing is at the individual’s own risk and Amazing Borneo accepts no responsibility for those who choose to make the climb. Anyone who decides not to climb may still enjoy swimming in the beautiful river below.
  • Effective as of 1st September 2017, the Tourism and Culture Ministry of Malaysia will be implementing a Malaysian Tourism Tax (TTX). Foreign tourists will be required to pay a flat rate of MYR 10 per room per night regardless of accommodation star level. The TTx is to be paid upon check-in. Malaysians or permanent residents residing in Malaysia are exempted from TTx and is required to present a valid identification upon check-in for the exemption.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE

  • This package is based on join-in basis of shared guide and transport vehicle. Private Guide or Tour is available upon request at a reasonable fee. Please inform us when making the bookings.
  • Activities are subject to weather conditions, and may be re-organised to best meet operational situations.
  • Amazing Borneo Tours does not guarantee wildlife sightings.
  • Amazing Borneo Tours reserves the right to alter routes, timetables, itineraries and accommodation reserved should conditions beyond our control render it necessary.
  • Departure time is approximate and varies from different hotels due to traffic conditions, please reconfirm with our staffs. Should the transport be delayed, please call the relevant telephone number as stated on the voucher before making alternative arrangements.
  • Tipping is like giving a hug. Although it’s never expected, it’s always very much appreciated.

USEFUL TRAVEL TIPS

  • Make sure you always have enough dry bags and think about ways of keeping your equipment dry as the rainforest can be quite unpredictable and wet items will be extremely hard to dry or air out.