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Monday, August 05, 2002

Crab Catching, Gaya Island, Sabah
Crab Catching at Gaya Island, Sabah

Fancy catching a crab all my yourself? Or at least with some help from the pros? Now you can enjoy a boat-ride tour off the island of Gaya, near Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, where you will be briefed on the materials and the local method of crab catching. All visitors are encouraged to set the traps. The best thing is perhaps, you can have a dinner with all your catches. Click here for tour information.

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Wednesday, June 05, 2002

Mengkabong Water Village, Tuaran, Sabah
Kota Kinabalu Mengkabong Tour, Sabah

A settlement of the Bajaus, who were the famed pirates of the 19th century. At present, the tribe is made up of fishermen who reside on a village built over the water. Visit the local market where village folks sell their produce. Next try your balancing skills on a hanging bridge. Walk on gangplanks that links thatched roof houses built on stilts to the mainland. On the way back, stop at Telipok for some local hand made potter souvenirs. Click here for Sabah tour information.

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Poring Hot Spring, Ranau, Sabah
Poring Hot Spring, Ranau, Sabah

Poring is 456 m above sea level, passing Kundasang and Ranau. One of the highlights at Poring is the Japanese style sulphur baths. A dip at the hot spring is a unique experience. Experience the canopy walk, a spectacular view of the forests as you trek along this walkway built 80m high. Also visit Kinabalu Park, located at the foot of Mt Kinabalu. Click here for more tour information.

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Thursday, March 14, 2002

Tenom Train Expedition, Sabah
Tenom Train Expedition, Sabah

Drive 1.5 hours South to Beaufort (88 km) past scenic countryside and padifields. Board a local train 2 hours ride to Tenom through the rainforest and Padas River / Gorge. On arrival drive 30km to Lagud Sebrang and visit the Living Crop Museum of tropical fruits, beverages and spices and the nearby orchid centre with some 600 species of lowland orchids before we retrace our footsteps to Kota Kinabalu. Click here for tour information.

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Monday, March 11, 2002

Borneo Rainforest Explorer, Danum Valley, Lahad Datu
Borneo Rainforest Explorer, Danum Valley, Lahad Datu

Explore Borneo rainforest at Danum Valley, 83km drive from Lahad Datu on the edge of 438 sq. km of undisturbed lowland rainforest. Stay at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge, home to the full range of Sabah's lowland fauna, including the rare Sumatran Rhinoceros, Elephants, Clouded Leopards, and Orang Utans. So far some 275 species of birds have been recorded in the area. Explore nature trail, nearby river and view some of the nocturnal animals. Click here for tour information.

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Friday, February 01, 2002

Kota Kinabalu City Guides, Sabah
Kota Kinabalu City, Sabah

Kota Kinabalu, the capital city of Sabah, fondly known as KK is the home of beautiful landscapes and holiday resorts. Discover a night out in KK city with great food, music and fun. The air is breezy and light for a perfect evening rendezous. KK is also the host for various international festivals and events such as indigenous Kaamatan festival, Eco-Challenge 2000 and the Mt. Kinabalu International Climbathon. KK celebrated its 2nd City Day on 02.02.02. Click here for tour information.

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Monday, December 10, 2001

Scaling the Roof of SEA - Mt Kinabalu, Sabah
Scaling the Roof of SEA - Mt Kinabalu, Sabah

Yes, you can climb Mount Kinabalu, located in Sabah, Malaysia. Mount Kinabalu is the tallest peak in South East Asia measuring some 4,095m and was recently accorded a World Heritage Site, a prestigious worldwide recognition for its uniqueness. It also host the annual Climbathon where runners managed to conquer the mountain and back in a few hours. But you can proved that Mount Kinabalu can be conquered in a day, a memorable and adventurous day. Click here for tour information.

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Friday, October 26, 2001

Gayana Island, Sabah - Paradise in the Wilderness
Chalet at Gayana Island, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Gayana Island EcoResort in Pulau Gaya, near Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, is indeed a paradise in the wilderness. Pulau Gaya is developed into a resort area for people to come and rest, for scuba divers to swim and see with their own eyes the beauty of coral reefs as well for marine researchers to initiate research on marine life. Click here for more.

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Monday, September 03, 2001

Kiulu River Rafting, Sabah

Kiulu water rafting, Sabah

The Kiulu river is about a hour leisurely drive from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The main attraction is the Water Rafting extravaganza. Rafting down the river, the scenic view will be rubber trees, fruit farms, padi-fields and isolated Dusun villages in mild river water of Grade 1-2, ideal for family groups. Raft may need to be carried over shallow river occasionally. Click here for tour information.

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Friday, August 03, 2001

Tambunan Rafflesia Centre, Sabah
Rafflesia at Tambunan

The centre located in Tambunan, is about 65km from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. It is an education centre for the Rafflesia, the largest flower in the world. There are twelve species in the world of which four are found in Sabah. It is a rare destination to learn the unique biology of this parasitic flower, to hike in the cool mountain trail in search of the blooms and buds. It is a one in a lifetime experience to actually witness the bloom of a Rafflesia. Click here for more tour information.

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