Highlights
Kota Kinabalu (or “KK”) began life as a small fishing village called Api-Api, but would eventually grow to become a major trading port for the British North Borneo Company (BNBC). Back then, it was known as Jesselton (named after Charles Jessel, the vice-chairman of the BNBC) and it did a roaring trade in rubber, rattan, honey, tobacco and wax – all transported from the island’s interior by the North Borneo Railway. Standing in KK today, you’d be forgiven for wondering if all that history ever happened at all. The British razed it to the ground when they fled the Japanese in 1945, and only three colonial-era buildings were left standing by the end of the war. The result is that KK today isn’t exactly much of a looker, with its jungle of skyscrapers drawing comparisons with Singapore. It’s not exactly what springs to mind when you think of Borneo, but it’s an unavoidable stop-off point if you want to make the most of some of Borneo’s most incredible wildlife experiences – and it’s not entirely without its charms. Cuisine is one of KK’s strong points: chow down on curry crab, fried bananas, durian on toast, or prawns the size of lobsters at the night market, which is a glorious festival of sizzling, slurping and steaming. Hunt down remnants of British colonial rule at the white, clapboard Atkinson Clock Tower and the old Sabah Post Office, and head to the top of Signal Hill for a birds-eye view over the beautiful islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. It may not be your favourite place, but this is the gateway to Sabah.
Kota Kinabalu, the capital for the state of Sabah. Located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. Known for its multi aboriginals culture, lush nature of the rainforest and majestic Mount Kinabalu.
Kundasang is the gateway to Mount Kinabalu. A place to experience not just the nature but with the cool climate as well.
DATE VALIDITY: Until 31st December 2023
- OF PAX: Minimum 2 pax
DAY 1 ARRIVAL KOTA KINABALU | KUNDASANG (D)
Upon arrival at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Meet and greet with our representative. A drive through Kota Kinabalu cityscape and another scenic drive onwards to Tamparuli. highlights: Jambatan Tamparuli, Pekan Tamparuli, ‘Rumah Terbalik’ (pass by). Then make a quick shopping at Nabalu and Kundasang Market. End of shopping check in hotel. Dinner transfer at local restaurant. Overnight in Kundasang
DAY 2 KUNDASANG | KOTA KINABALU (B/L/D)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Start off with visit to Desa Cattle Farm, Poring Hot Spring, Canopy Walkway & Kinabalu Park. Continue journey to Kota Kinabalu (estimate 2hr journey). Check in hotel. Dinner transfer at local restaurant return to hotel. Overnight in Kota Kinabalu
DAY 3 DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free at own leisure until check out time. Transfer out to the airport for your departure.
COST PER PAX (MYR)
| HOTEL | 2-3 PAX | 4 - 5 PAX | 6 - 7 PAX | 8 – Pax Above |
| PROMENNADE SERVICE APARTMENT (no breakfast) | 1050 | 775 | 690 | 655 |
| CITITEL EXPRESS HOTEL | 1060 | 795 | 700 | 660 |
| DREAMTEL HOTEL | 1090 | 825 | 730 | 690 |
| THE KLAGAN HOTEL | 1135 | 870 | 775 | 740 |
| PROMENADE HOTEL | 1122 | 860 | 765 | 730 |
| LE MERIDIEN | 1285 | 1020 | 925 | 890 |
INCLUDED
- 1 night’s accommodation at Kinabalu Pine Resort, Kundasang based on Standard Room
- 1 night’s accommodation at selected hotel, Kota Kinabalu
- Meals as per itinerary
- Air conditioned vehicle with driver cum guide as per itinerary
- Tour activities based on private tour basis as per itinerary
- Entrance ticket fee
EXCLUDED
- Return domestic flight to Kota Kinabalu
- Travel insurance
- Other services, activities or meals not mentioned on the above
- Surcharge during weekend, school holiday, public holiday, year end holiday and peak/super peak season applies
- Items of personal nature such as phone calls, pay movies, room services, mini bars, laundries, or other expenditures during the duration of tour
NOTES
- Tourism tax of RM10 per room per night; for non Malaysian (pay directly to the hotel)
- Cititel Express BKI will temporarily closed from April until further notice (expected completed by August or September 2023)
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Rates quoted are strictly for the minimum number of pax as mentioned above, rates may vary depending on the number of pax requested.
- This is only a quotation; no reservation has been made until we have received your written acceptance of the quotation and deposit to secure the quotation rates.
- Price is subject to any surcharge including peak season surcharge / weekend / public holiday surcharge.
- Confirmation is subject to availability of both hotels / land transfer arrangements
- Deposit of 50% is required upon booking confirmation and final payment to be paid in full one month before arrival.
- Change of travel date is allowed and has to be made 2 weeks prior to your trip.
- Cancellation procedure:
- Travel arrangements for any member of the party may be cancelled at any time with written notice from the person who made the booking.
- Please note the following:
- If notice of cancellation is received by Star Travel later than 30 days prior to the guided holiday departure date, 20% of the payment made will be retained as Star Travel’s Cancellation Fee Waiver.
- If full payment is not received one month prior to travel date, Star Travel has the right to cancel your reservation and will not be held accountable for any lost reservations.
- If a person in a party cancels and a room change is required by this cancellation (such as Twin to Single), charges for the new room type will be borne by the remaining party.
| No of Days | Penalty |
| 30 days and over | 20% |
| 29 – 15 days | 30% |
| 14 - 8 days | 50% |
| 7- 1 days | 75% |
| Arrival day/ No Show | 100% |
Illness or Absence
Early return expenses are the guest’s responsibility. There are no refunds for absences or early departures from a guided holiday.