Get to Manukan & Sapi Island

Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Every day around the late afternoon the Waterfront begins to come alive, as workers come to set up their premises and the chefs start to prepare their special Ala carte. By evening the whole place will be bustling with people looking for a great dinning experience from the many restaurants at the Waterfront.

Western, Chinese, and local cuisines are all featured here, and the place is very popular with the tourists as the food quality here is ensured. Other than fine dining the Waterfront is also a great place for socialising and party, there are pubs, cafes, karaokes and The Bed, one of the biggest dance clubs in town.

4 Days 3 Nights Kinabalu Escape Package (Best Package)

4 Days 3 Nights Kinabalu Escape Package (Best Package)

Day 1

Meet and greet at airport then proceed for lunch at local restaurant, followed by a city tour. Among the must see is the Tun Mustapha Building (formerly known as Sabah Foundation Building - an architectural marvel as one of the few hanging structures in the world); the Chinese Buddhist Temple and pass through the magnificent site of the State Mosque with its majestic domes aligned with gold motifs. After city tour, you shall have an adventurous 2 hour drive across mountainous Crocker Range with views of rolling hills and lush green countryside up to Kundasang where you will be amazed by the majestic Mount Kinabalu, the fourth tallest mountain in South East Asia and check into Kinabalu Pine Resort/similar, where you will enjoy a steamboat dinner.





Day 2

After breakfast, proceed to Poring Hot Springs which is about 1 hour drive from the resort where you can dip in the revitalizing hot sulfuric springs which is said to have healing properties for the skin. In Poring, one can also experience the walk across the 41meter high Canopy Walkway which will provide you with a canopy view of the Borneo Rainforest flora and if one is lucky spot wildlife which habituates the area. Then, you shall return to the resort for lunch and proceed to the famed Kinabalu Park, a World Heritage Site and a sanctuary to thousands species of flora and fauna, haven for researchers and enthusiasts. Here, you have an option to go on a guided tour of the Mountain Garden which is one of the many different types of nature trails in the park. Onway back to Kota Kinabalu City, stop over at Nabalu Handicraft Centre then proceed to check into hotel to freshen up before dinner.


Day 3

After breakfast, take a speed boat ride to Sapi Island, one of the five islands within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park which is gifted with pure white sandy beaches making it a popular destination to relax or participate in the many water sport activities such as jet skiing, snorkeling, aquatic flying fish, banana boating and parasailing. Then for lunch, you shall be served an array selection of barbecued seafood. After lunch, you shall take a boat ride back and proceed to hotel to rest. Then to complete your stay in Sabah, you shall be treated to Sabah’s renowned seafood dinner accompanied with a colorful local cultural show.

Day 4

Continue the culture tour at Mari Mari Cultural Village near Kiansom Waterfall located at Inanam town.40 minute drive from Kota Kinabalu town.Upon arrival at the entrance of the village, you will be ushered to the warmth of different
homes of the ethnicities of Sabah. Each home was built by descendants of the tribes they represent and offer you a truly genuine experience seeing everything in and around the village lends to its magical prowess of taking you back in time. Not only does this village portray these tribes through the architectural genius of their traditional houses, but also through a range of simulated lives of the olden epoch by the residents of the village. Acquaint yourself with each tribe as they let you come into their house and their simple yet intricate lives.

As you traverse the village, you will find demonstration huts along the main houses in
which daily activities of old times come into life. For example, the making of blowpipe, starting a fire (from bamboo tree – you will learn the steps of making fire without the help of a lighter), tattoo-making (and its symbolisms) and etc.

Sipadan Mabul Resort

Sipadan-Mabul Resort

* Rooms furnished with native materials of Borneo
* Air-conditioning
* Ceiling fan
* Oversized single beds
* Flyscreen windows
* Private bathroom
* Hot and cold fresh water
* Private front balcony





Standard chalet

Sipadan Mabul Resort is located at the southern tip of Mabul Island overlooking Sipadan. Accommodation is made from native materials of Borneo and is on a twin share basis. There are 45 chalets, of which 22 are new stand alone one room chalets and 23 semi-detached two room chalets. Altogether, these chalets can accommodate up to 90 guests at any one time. All the chalets are built with mosquito screens and have attached bathroom with hot shower facilities and the comfort of air-conditioning.



The resort has a vinyl swimming pool measuring 41ft × 21ft with a 6ft deep end, and a 4-6 person Jacuzzi whirlpool spa. There is also a large dining hall and bar area used for meals, socializing, dancing and even shows put up by the staff. Coconut drink, juices, carbonated soft drinks, beer and wine can be purchased at the resort bar and jetty bar. A small sundry shop sells a range of t-shirts, films, batteries, toiletries and souvenirs.




Just in case you need to reach the outside world, there is also telephone, fax and high speed Internet access at the resort.




A technical diving center offers various services such as Nitrox Air and Technical International (TDI) Certification Courses. An underwater video center provides underwater videography courses and services as well as rental of digital cameras.

For the diving facilities, the resort has 6 custom built fiberglass dive boats; 1 custom built wooden dive boat; and 4 half cabin passenger/transport/dive boats. These dive boats can carry 10 divers each and get to any of the island dive sites in about 15 minutes. Each boat goes out 3 times a day with a boatman and divemaster. The facility boasts 4 Bauer Compressors, 180 Aluminium 3000 psi / 80 cu. ft. tanks with American style ‘K’ valves. Also included, a 220 / 110V charging system for strobes and lights.

There are boats going to Sipadan Island 3 times a day for those who like to dive there, which is about 15 minutes away. The diving at Sipadan Island is limited though, due to government restrictions. Therefore each diver can only be allowed to do 2 dives per day and all divers will be diving there on a rotation basis. Dive sites and diving schedule will be arranged at the discretion of the resort.

Unlimited beach diving is available from the jetty of the resort and includes night diving (without divemaster and boat). Tanks, weights and weight belts are provided. All other equipment are available for rent if you didn’t bring your own gear.

Please note that the check-in time is 1400 hours and check-out time is 1200 hours. Early check-in and late check-out is subject to room availability.

The 90 member staff of the resort awaits you and will strive to make your dive holiday safe, easy and fun!



Sipadan-Mabul Resort is awarded the PADI Gold Palm Resorts. The award recognizes “Quality accommodations, superior service and excellent dive opportunities make PADI Gold Palm Resorts stand out from the rest. Resorts of this caliber focus on memorable dive experiences, customer satisfaction, diver safety and environmental awareness, by going the extra mile to provide professional and outstanding service - from beginning scuba programs to wreck diving and shark dives.”



Important Notes

* Please note that room allocation is based on Run of House. Special request for stand alone chalet, add additional US$20 per person per night to is subject to additional surcharge.
* Single travellers or single supplement, add additional 50% to dive package for single occupancy of a 2 bed chalet. Please book well in advance.
* Check-in time is 1400 hours and check-out time is 1200 hours. Early check-in and late check-out is subject to room availability.
* Entry Permit to Sipadan Island: The Malaysian Government has imposed a levy charge of RM40.00 (about US$13) per person per day for divers who are diving at Sipadan Island as well as for non-divers and children. The levy charge is to be paid separately as it is not included in the package price.

What is included

* Land and sea transfers between Tawau, Semporna Jetty and Sipadan Mabul Resort.
* Chalet type accommodation on standard twin-sharing basis.
* 3 combination boat dives daily with divemaster on Sipadan, Mabul or Kapalai island.
* Unlimited beach diving on Mabul Island's house reefs.
* Tanks, weights and weight belt provided.
* All food and hot beverages while at the resort. Alcoholic, fruit juice and carbonated soft drinks not inlcuded.

Domestic Air Tickets

* Air tickets are not included in the packages. However, we can assist in booking the domestic air tickets for Kota Kinabalu » Tawau » Kota Kinabalu for an additional of US$127.00 per person. The fee includes insurance, fuel surcharge, airport tax and service fee.

Other activities you can do on the island

* Learning to dive for non-divers. Courses from Open Water right up to Divemaster level is available.
* Scuba Skills Refresher Course for those you haven't dived in a long time.
* Discover Scuba Diving - if you are a non-diver and can't decide if diving for you, this short course will give you an experience and an opportunity to convince yourself.
* Technical Diving Courses.
* Nitrox Diving.
* Snorkelling around the island.
* Fishing.
* Table tennis.
* Ocean kayaking.
* Beach volleyball.

Conditions for Diving

* All divers must produce proof of certification by an internationally recognised diving agency upon arrival.
* If you intend to dive, but have not dived in the last 12 months, we encourage you to take the Scuba Refresher Course at the island. The resort reserves the right to require you to take the refresher course if they see it as necessary. This is to ensure your safety and also the safety of other divers are not compromised.
* All guests will be required to sign a Liability Release (Waiver) and Express Assumption of Risk forms upon arrival. No diving or snorkelling activities will be permitted otherwise.

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White sandy beach in front of the resort
White sandy beach in front of the resort

Stand alone chalets
Stand alone chalets
Chalets
Semi-detached two room chalets
Dining hall
Dining hall
Dining hall food area
Dining hall food area
Jetty Bar
Jetty Bar
41ft x 21 ft swimming pool
41ft × 21ft swimming pool

Walkway from the dining hall to your chalet
Walkway from the dining hall to your chalet
View of the resort at dusk
View of the resort at dusk
Speed boats to take you diving, including to Sipadan
Speed boats to take you diving, including to Sipdan

The thingy where you dry your wet gear ready
for the next fun dive.

Manukan,Sapi And Mamutik Island (TAR)

Jesselton gate enterance to jetty




Gaya Island is covering about 3,665 acres of land. It is the biggest island in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (TARP). Derived its name from a local word "Gayo" which means big.

This island is home to various living habitats, such as wild boars, long tailed macaques, megapods, chameleons, common skinks, black hornbills, birds and many more.

The jungle trail takes you through tropical rainforest and mangrove swamp enlightening its fortune.

Experience its hidden wonders and bewitched by its serenity right after your tranquil walk, you will be transferred to Sapi or Mamutik Island for snorkeling or swimming. Or perhaps simply lay on the white sandy beach and enjoy the tropical ray.

Inclusive:-
- visit 2 island Gaya & (Mamutik or Sapi)
- return land / boat transfer
- mask & snorkeling gears
- life jacket & Beach Mat
- BBQ lunch
- tour guide service
Exclusive:- TARP Conservation Fee

Proboscis Monkey River Cruise And Fireflies

Grama River / Klias Wetland

This wonderful day trip take place in Garama Village - Garama River, Sabah; located about 130km from Kota Kinabalu. It's about 2 hour ride from Kota Kinabalu.

The Klias Wetland is the biggest wetland reserve in the state and is home to varieties of flora and fauna. The rare and elusive long nose and bulging belly proboscis monkey is found here. The very agile and wild silver leaf monkeys as well as naughty macaques are also abundantly found here. As dusk sets in, along the Klias River banks, millions of fireflies are found flickering their wings and igniting flashes of lights like Christmas trees.




Besides having the opportunity to see the Proboscis Monkey, one may also get the chance to see variety of birds, the common Macaque gathering in large numbers, sighting of the rare Silver Langour, large group of water buffalo and if you're lucky enough, you may see crocodiles by the river bank.

Rafting Kiulu