Day 1 TAMPARULI / NABALU MARKET / DESA COW FARM / KINABALU PARK / NORTH BORNEO CRUISES - SUNSET DINNER CRUISE Upon pick up from the hotel lobby, you will be whooshed straight into Sabah’s lush countryside-- with a couple of interesting pitstops along the way for famous local eats, handmade folk souvenirs, and perhaps a taste of some exotic fruits. The first ½ hour drive ushers you through scenic landscapes and lush paddy fields with rustic local villages and finally into Tamparuli Town. Take a walk on the famous “Jambatan Tamparuli” suspension bridge and soak up the small-town charm. Continue your journey through the mountainous roads winding along the Crocker range for another hour till the next brief stop at Nabalu Handicraft Market. Nabalu is a rustic point perched on the hillside, where the local natives gather to sell local produce, fruits, homegrown vegetables and handicraft souvenirs. When the roads grow narrow, and the landscape gives you rear view mirror licks of fresh green sceneries, you have reached the Desa Cattle Farm—A 199-hectare stretch of pristine farmland on the foothills of Mount Kinabalu. Cattle graze the green valley pastures to provide nearly one million litres of mountain-fresh milk annually, all while travellers both near and far enjoy the outrageously scenic view that plays the backdrop to this dairy farm. You can get close to the cattle, bottle feed the calves and enjoy some fresh milk or yoghurt produced straight off the farm. Proceed for lunch at the restaurant in Kinabalu Park. Upon arrival at Malaysia’s first-ever UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of the Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark, Kinabalu National Park, you will notice a cooling change in the air temperature. Kinabalu Park itself boasts an estimated 4,500 species of plants, which include 1,500 species of orchids, 77 of which are endemic to Kinabalu. The park also supports 289 species of birds and 290 different types of butterflies. Enjoy the refreshing and cooling air as you proceed for a guided walk along the nature trails in the Botanical Garden to learn more about Kinabalu Park’s biological treasure trove. Your tropical evening on the North Borneo Cruise begins right after a good walk from Kinabalu National Park. Get ready to become acquainted with the charms of Kota Kinabalu on a whole new level. By 17:30hrs, All aboard! Your evening unfolds along the sultry sun-tinged South China Sea, cruising past the islands and water villages that dot Sabah’s west coast. You are free to wander around the vessel. Panoramic ocean views, the warmth of the setting sun and the gentle sea breeze grace the upper deck while a live band serenades the ethnic-themed air-conditioned restaurant below with acoustic favourites. Dinner will be served buffet style. It's time to sink your teeth into Sabah’s most sought-after culinary experience. As the sun sets and the stars emerge, Kota Kinabalu’s coastline comes alive with dazzling city night lights. The North Borneo Cruise will glide across the Waterfront as you indulge in dessert or your next glass of wine. Your rendezvous at sea comes to an end at 1930hrs. You will disembark from the cruise at the Sutera Marina Jetty, and bid goodbye as you return back to your respective hotel. Lunch / Dinner End