Tuesday, January 06, 2009











KOTA KINABALU VENTURE
Duration: 3 hours tour from 0900 - 1400 hrs
Code: BT01

Start your tour with a scenic drive through its capital, Kota Kinabalu City. The city, formerly known as "Singgahmata" or "the Place where the Eye Lingers", has risen from the destruction of the last world war to become a vibrant and modern city that still retains its traditional charms. See many places of interests in the city centre such as the Wisma Tun Mustapha (Sabah Foundation Building), Pottery, University Malaysia Sabah, Sabah State and City Mosque and the Sabah Museum for the historical and cultural aspects of the indigenous people. Enjoy a brief stop along Signal Hill which provides a awesome bird's eye view of the city skyline and nearby islands and a chance to stop at a handicraft market.

Note: Sabah Museum is now open daily.

Includes: Entrance Fee

KOTA KINABALU GLITTER
Duration: 3 hours tour from 1800 - 2100 hrs
Code: BT02

Your tour begins at dusk with a bargain hunt at the colourful night market, where trinkets and souvenirs galore await. Then watch the city nightlife unfold before you, in all its glittering splendour, from a vantage view point at Signal Hill's observation deck. Next, enjoy a sumptuous Malaysian dinner enhanced by a lively cultural performance of Sabah dances. On a final note, spend the rest of the evening at your own leisure painting the town red at any of the city's popular night spots.

Includes: Dinner

KOTA KINABALU CITY BIRD SANCTUARY
Duration: 3 hours from 1500 - 1800 hrs
Code: BT02-A

Located just 2KM from the city centre on about 24 hectares (60 acres) of mangrove wetlands, the Sanctuary is an environmental education centre, providing urban recreation, nature appreciation and eco-tourism for both locals and overseas visitors. About 80 species have been identified at the Sanctuary. Bird watching is best at dawn when the birds prepare to search for food or at dusk when they come back to roost for the night.

Note: Sanctuary close on Monday

Includes: Entrance Fee

CULINARY / SHOPPING FEAST
Duration: 4 hours from 1700 - 2100 hrs
Code: BT02-B

1700 HRS Depart from Hotel and proceed to Kota Kinabalu city for shopping and explore the varieties of shopping complexes from Malaysian to International products. Browse around shopping complexes and the handicraft market and maybe you might find something for yourself.

1900 HRS After much walking and bargaining, depart for the City's outlets. Mention food and there'll be a host of recommendations. From fresh seafood to local fruits, you are definitely in for a treat. Sabah's palate includes authentic Asian flavours from Malay, Chinese, Indian, Thai, Japanese, the Philippines to local ethnic specialties.

ORCHID TOUR
Duration: 4 hours
Code: BT02-C

08:00am - Meet at hotel lobby and proceed for a 45 minutes drive to Kionsom, Inanam. Enjoy the scenic drive through the countryside; pass the chili & local fruits farms as well as the odd paddy fields along the way. See the big Bambangan trees along the route. Upon reaching the farm, enjoy walking among the native & some rare North Borneo orchids and be captivated by some of the prize-winning hybrids. They are more than 200 species and sub species found here. Apart from orchid, they are also has cactus & other flowering plant found there.

After a brief visit, have a rest for local coffee or tea, & tidbits.. Transfer back to hotel.

LOK KAWI WILDLIFE PARK, SABAH, MALAYSIA
Duration: Half Day
Code: BT02-D


Lok Kawi Wildlife Park (or Lokkawi Zoo) is located at old Penampang-Papar road, about 15km from Kota Kinabalu city. The visitors can see Borneo and Malaysia wild animals such as orang utan, proboscis monkey, Asian elephant, rhino, hornbill birds, tiger, etc. Open daily from 9.30am - 5.30pm.

KK ADVENTURE PARK
Duration: Half Day
Code: BT02-E

Situated some 26km from Kota Kinabalu City is the KK Adventure Park which offers the following activities:

  • Quad Bikes
  • Beach Buggies
  • Bungee Trampolines
  • Kayaking
  • High Rope Challenges
  • Flying Fox
  • Wall Climbing
Suitable for Corporate Events, Team Building, Birthday Parties & Special Events.