6D5N Kota Kinabalu Adventure & Cultural Highlights (Full Board)


TOUR INFORMATION

TOUR CODE: ABK-EDU01
DESCRIPTION: 6D5N KOTA KINABALU ADVENTURE & CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS (FULL BOARD)
REGION: Kota Kinabalu
DURATION: 6 Days 5 Nights
MINIMUM: 15 Pax
AVAILABILITY: Upon Request
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

  • Kick off your adventure with an Amazing Race through Kota Kinabalu City, learning about the city’s unique culture and history, while fostering communication and teamwork among students
  • Participate in an educational talk and upcycling workshop at Tanjung Aru Marine Ecosystem Centre, raising awareness on the need to protect the environment and marine ecosystem
  • Participate in meaningful community service at a local village school, interacting with local students, contributing to educational activities and sports, and promoting volunteerism and social development
  • Tackle the gentle rapids during a white water rafting session, ascend Maragang Hill for breathtaking scenic views, and snorkel among vibrant coral reefs around Manukan Island
  • Visit the Universiti Malaysia Sabah Campus, including its marine aquarium and museums, enriching knowledge with every step
  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Sabah with visits to iconic sites and a cooking class on local traditional delicacies

Sample itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Kota Kinabalu / Amazing Race / Universiti Malaya Sabah Visit

Welcome to Kota Kinabalu! We will pick you up from Kota Kinabalu International Airport and check in to your hotel.

After lunch, you will be briefed on your first activity, Amazing Race — an exciting team-building activity exploring the city's hidden lanes. Teams solve clues and puzzles to unlock a mysterious final destination. 

Afterwards, visit the Universiti Malaysia Sabah Campus for a guided tour that includes the Marine Aquarium & Museum and Pink Mosque — all located on campus! 

Return to the hotel after dinner for overnight rest. 

Meals : Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : 4-Star Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Day 2 - Tamparuli Town/ Cooking Class / Dance Performance & Wood Cut Art Demo / Stand-Up Paddleboard / Tanjung Aru Sunset

After breakfast, your day begins with a transfer to Tamparuli Town, visiting Bijan Cafe & Guesthouse and the iconic Jambatan Tamparuli suspension bridge next door. 

Explore Tamparuli Tamu & Market with a local ingredient scavenger hunt, where students are given a shopping list with photos attached to local words. 

Next, bring your ingredients over to a cooking class where students are tasked with preparing local traditional favourites: Karipap Pusing, Kerabu Local Salad, and Nasi Linopot. 

Enjoy local dance performances and a woodcut art demo, taking home crafted souvenirs. 

After lunch, head to Tanjung Aru Beach for stand-up paddleboarding and to catch the sunset.  Fun fact: the Tanjung Aru sunset is often said to be one of the best sunsets in the world! 

After dinner at a local restaurant, transfer back to your hotel for the night. 

Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : 4-Star Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Day 3 - Kiulu White Water Rafting / Community Service / Outdoor BBQ

After breakfast, you will be brought to Kiulu for a Whitewater Rafting adventure in Grade I & II rapids, which are considered relatively calm and easy to maneuver for beginners. 

After lunch, make your way to a local village school in Kiulu to engage in community service, assisting with various educational activities regarding language, arts, music, sports, and native customs. 

End your day with an outdoor BBQ dinner before returning to your hotel for the night. 

Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : 4-Star Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Day 4 - Kundasang / Maragang Hike / Desa Cow Farm / Kinabalu Geopark / Kota Kinabalu

Start your day with a transfer to Mesilau, Kundasang, enjoying a packed breakfast along the way. 

Embark on a trek up Maragang Hill, with stunning panoramic views awaiting you at the top. 

Upon descent, make your way to Desa Cow Farm as you have your packed lunch. 

At Desa Cow Farm, students have a chance to feed the calves, observe the milking process, and taste fresh dairy products: milk, yogurt, and gelato in various flavours. 

Next, head over to Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark for a guided tour of the Botanical Garden.  The geopark is home to over 4,500 species of flora and fauna, many of which are endemic to the region. 

Before leaving the geopark, make a stop at the Natural History Gallery to learn more about the history, ethnography, and geology of the geopark. 

Return to Kota Kinabalu for dinner and overnight rest.

Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : 4-Star Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Day 5 - Sutera Marina Jetty / Manukan Island / Snorkelling & Beach Games / Educational Talk & Workshop / Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Sutera Marine Jetty for a quick 15-minute boat ride to Manukan Island. 

After a short briefing from your dive master, embark on a guided snorkelling session to explore the underwater world of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park where colourful fish and vibrant corals reside. 

Return to the boat for light refreshments before making your way back to Manukan Island. 

Enjoy a packed lunch on the island and spend the rest of your afternoon at your leisure.  You can head out for some shore snorkelling, swimming, or play some games on the white sand beach. 

Take a boat back to the mainland and transfer to Tanjung Aru Marine Ecosystem Centre for an educational talk and interactive workshop.  Here, you will have the chance to interact with super worms, tarantulas, scorpions, cockroaches, rats, and more, and participate in a workshop utilising waste to create insect capsules.  If time is on your side, you may also have a chance to visit their recycling centre. 

After dinner and a dance performance, it is time to return to your hotel to pack up and check out. 

Transfer to Kota Kinabalu International Airport – your tour ends here.

Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 6 - Departure

Good morning! Enjoy your breakfast before checking out of your hotel. 

Transfer to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for your departure. See you again next time!

Meals : Breakfast

Meals Meals as Stated
Accommodation 5-Night Stay at 4-Star Hotel in Kota Kinabalu 
Includes 5-Nights Accommodation, Meals As Stated, Entrances Fees As Per Itinerary, Airport/Tour Return Transfers (Seat-In Basis), Hotel Return Transfers (Seat-In Basis), Scheduled Boat Transfers (Seat-In Basis), Overland Transfers, Conservation & Permit Fees, English-Speaking Guide and Support Team
Excludes Flight Tickets, Optional Meals, Camera and Video Fees, Personal Expenses, Alcoholic Drinks, Juices, Personal Travel Insurance, Peak Season Surcharge (If Any), Tourism Tax (TTx), 8% SST (If Applicable), Guide Tips, Any Items Not Mentioned