5D4N Kota Kinabalu & Kundasang Tour: Sabah Tea Plantation & Firefly River Cruise

TOUR INFORMATION

TOUR CODE: ABK-FM29
DESCRIPTION: 5D4N KOTA KINABALU & KUNDASANG TOUR: SABAH TEA PLANTATION & FIREFLY RIVER CRUISE
REGION: Kota Kinabalu
DURATION: 5 Days 4 Nights
MINIMUM: 2 Pax
AVAILABILITY: Everyday
PICK UP POINT: Kota Kinabalu International Airport
PICK UP TIME: Depends on Your Flight Arrival Time
DROP OFF POINT: Kota Kinabalu International Airport
DROP OFF TIME: Depends on Your Flight Departure Time
* All timings are estimated and for reference purposes only. Actual timing will be provided prior to your departure.

Tour highlights

  • Stay overnight at Sabah Tea Garden, surrounded by lush tea plantations in the cool Kundasang highlands
  • Explore Kundasang’s scenic countryside with visits to Desa Cow Farm, Nabalu Market, and panoramic viewpoints
  • Enjoy a relaxing firefly river cruise near Kota Kinabalu, watching mangroves light up at night
  • Discover five of Sabah’s major indigenous groups at Mari Mari Cultural Village
  • Visit Kinabalu Park and unwind at Poring Hot Spring, set within a tropical rainforest environment
  • Experience a guided tea plantation tour and learn about local tea production
  • Cruise along the coast on a North Borneo Sunset Dinner Cruise on your first evening
  • Enjoy a well-paced 5D4N itinerary with time to relax and take in the surroundings

Sample itinerary

Day 1 - Kota Kinabalu / North Borneo Sunset Dinner Cruise

Upon arrival in Kota Kinabalu, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Take some time to rest and settle in before your evening activity.

Later, head to the marina to board the North Borneo Cruises sunset dinner cruise. Sail along the coastline while enjoying views of the South China Sea as the sun sets. A buffet dinner and light entertainment will be served onboard, offering a relaxing introduction to your Sabah journey.

Meals : Dinner Accommodation : The Luma Hotel

Day 2 - Mari Mari Cultural Village / Nabalu Market / Desa Cow Farm / Sabah Tea Garden

After breakfast, visit Mari Mari Cultural Village to gain insight into Sabah’s indigenous cultures and traditional lifestyles through interactive demonstrations.

Continue your journey towards the Kundasang highlands, stopping at Nabalu Market for local handicrafts and produce, followed by a visit to Desa Cow Farm, known for its scenic setting and fresh dairy products. Enjoy views of the surrounding highlands along the way.

Proceed to Sabah Tea Garden and check in. Surrounded by rolling tea plantations, spend the rest of the day at leisure, soaking in the cool climate and tranquil surroundings.

Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : Sabah Tea Resort

Day 3 - Tea Plantation Tour / Poring Hot Spring / Kinabalu Park / Seafood Dinner

Begin your day with a guided tour of the Sabah Tea plantation, where you will learn about tea cultivation and processing while enjoying the scenic landscape.

Afterwards, continue to Poring Hot Spring, where you can relax and unwind amidst the rainforest environment. Proceed to Kinabalu Park for a visit and lunch at a local restaurant, with opportunities to enjoy the park’s natural setting.

In the afternoon, return to Kota Kinabalu. A seafood dinner will be arranged before checking in to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : Hilton Garden Inn

Day 4 - Free & Easy / Firefly River Cruise

Enjoy a free and easy morning at your hotel, allowing time to relax or explore at your own pace.

In the afternoon, depart for a scenic river cruise near Hilton Garden Inn. Enjoy light local refreshments before boarding your boat and cruising along a mangrove-lined river, where you may spot monkeys, macaques, and tropical birdlife.

After an early dinner, continue with an evening cruise to witness fireflies lighting up the trees along the riverbanks. Return to Hilton Garden Inn after the experience.

Meals : Breakfast / Dinner Accommodation : Hilton Garden Inn

Day 5 - Departure OR Extend Tour

After breakfast, check out from your hotel. At the designated time, transfer to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for your departure flight.

Meals : Breakfast