Excursion Mt. kinabalu world heritage site tour at Kota Kinabalu

Enjoy journey to the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mt. Kinabalu Park. Enjoy a scenic 2 hours drive as you pass by Dusun villages over the ridges of the Crocker Range to the foothills of Mt. Kinabalu. The jagged granite peaks of Mt. Kinabalu (13,435 feet or 4,095 metres) towers above one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world. Listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, Kinabalu Park is a natural wonder that offers day visitors a glimpse into the fascinating and often unique world of plant life within the park.

Mount Kinabalu

Considered to be one of the world's most important biological sites, the Park showcase a fascinating and unrivalled ecological system. Mt. Kinabalu is one of the youngest non-volcanic mountains in the world. It was "born" within the last 10 to 35 million years and is still growing at a rate of 5 milimeters a year. Continue to the park headquarters at 5,000 feet (1,524 metres) for a 30-45-minute casual walk (approximately one kilometer in length) on one of the trails in the cool surroundings of the mountain forest. Learn about the unique park's flora as you walk through the botanical garden, home to many species of flowering rhododendrons, carnivorous pitcher plants, orchids, ferns, oak trees.

Enjoy lunch before re-board the coach for the return drive back to the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Kota Kinabalu, Dusun Villages, Crocker Range, Mt. Kinabalu Park, Mountain Forest, Nature Hike, Botanical Garden, Plants, Orchids, Ferns Trees

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking, some of which is on uneven, intertwining roots, rocky and/or muddy and slippery trails. It is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Please wear sturdy walking shoes. We recommend bringing protection from the sun (hat, glasses, and lotion), insect repellent, and a light raincoat, as it generally rains in the afternoon. The driving distance between the Kinabalu Park and the pier is approximately 2 hours in duration. Roads are narrow and windy. The toilet facilities en route are very basic.

Infrastructure in Malaysia may be basic, and local conditions may be challenging; coaches, guides, hotels, restaurants, equipment, and services are the best-available in the area, but may not be up to the standards of those found on other excursions. Therefore, we urge flexibility and understanding as we visit unique, less touristic destinations. Although English is very popular language in Borneo, Malaysia, local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility and understanding.