Sabah: Kota Kinabalu, Kinabatangan, Danum Valley

{"latlng":"5.375397774474748,116.41662597656251","zoom":"7","position":null,"icon":false,"markers":[{"title":"Brunei Darussalam","latlng":"4.470819774192397, 114.6677562500251","position":"center","icon":"https:\/\/paradesaborneo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-pin.svg","description":"\u003Cp\u003E \u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bimp-eaga.asia\/sites\/default\/files\/2023-03\/Kampong_Ayer_iStock.jpg\" alt=\"Setting sun over Kampung Ayer, Brunei Darussalam\" width=\"100%\" height=\"685\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBrunei may be small, but it\u2019s a land of grandeur, tradition, and surprises. In its compact capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, stunning mosques and royal treasures tell the story of a nation steeped in regal heritage. The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque shimmers like a jewel, while the Royal Regalia Centre showcases the opulence of Brunei\u2019s monarchy. Yet, Brunei\u2019s identity isn\u2019t just in its palaces\u2014it thrives on water too. Kampung Ayer, the world\u2019s largest modern water village, is a living testament to its maritime roots. Meanwhile, the 26-km Temburong Bridge, once a distant dream, now seamlessly connects the capital to the untouched wilderness of Ulu Temburong National Park, where Brunei\u2019s true natural wealth unfolds in an emerald expanse of rainforest.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA day trip to the capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan takes one through the galleys of the Royal Regalia Center and a photo stop at the modern water village (Kampung Ayer)\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERead more in Day 8 of this tour here: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/paradesaborneo.com\/tour\/19d-18-epic-borneo-overland-tour\/\"\u003E19D 18N Epic Borneo Overland Tour\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n"},{"title":"Pulau Tiga - Survivor Island","latlng":"5.73135821992235, 115.64399296499505","position":"center","icon":"https:\/\/paradesaborneo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-pin.svg","description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7556 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/paradesaborneo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/multi_day_beach_snorkeling_mud_bath_gallery_003_lg.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradesaborneo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/multi_day_beach_snorkeling_mud_bath_gallery_003_lg.jpg 760w, https:\/\/paradesaborneo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/multi_day_beach_snorkeling_mud_bath_gallery_003_lg-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradesaborneo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/multi_day_beach_snorkeling_mud_bath_gallery_003_lg-700x447.jpg 700w, https:\/\/paradesaborneo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/multi_day_beach_snorkeling_mud_bath_gallery_003_lg-500x319.jpg 500w, https:\/\/paradesaborneo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/multi_day_beach_snorkeling_mud_bath_gallery_003_lg-350x223.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPulau Tiga\u2014famously known as \u201cSurvivor Island\u201d\u2014offers pristine beaches, therapeutic volcanic mud baths, and vibrant marine life perfect for snorkeling.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPulau Tiga is often combined with the Klias Wetlands River Safari due to their close proximity to each other.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERead more in day 11 and day 12 of this tour: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/paradesaborneo.com\/tour\/19d-18-epic-borneo-overland-tour\/\"\u003E19D 18N Epic Borneo Overland Tour\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n"},{"title":"Klias Wetlands","latlng":"5.4521833,115.6107724","position":"center","icon":"https:\/\/paradesaborneo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-pin.svg","description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/paradesaborneo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Overland6-700x447.jpg\" alt=\"Cruising the Klias river spotting for proboscis monkeys\" width=\"100%\" height=\"447\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPart of the Klias Forest Reserve, the mangrove and peat swamps teems with a large population of proboscis monkeys and other wetlands wildlife. The fireflies brightens up the nocturnal experience of this river safari.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERead more in Day 12 of this tour: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/paradesaborneo.com\/tour\/19d-18-epic-borneo-overland-tour\/\"\u003E19D 18N Epic Borneo Overland Tour\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n"},{"title":"Kota Kinabalu","latlng":"5.991430, 116.085632","position":"center","icon":"https:\/\/paradesaborneo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-pin.svg","description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhow25u-ZbrtUgRQvUTVy3Et-fUd97wB4ipnSVfGxB-6aO1Ua7PgxkJ8nZge-H-VVnP5lpYWD7fDFJ7IGtFcCzlzXYgbmAj-NqJZOKk4cQvFDSZRB-06l-E8GwVA3YjDLIIhkCf_wrTjBkVHeomql2H8wqUD1cXbOpUwiJiHB144vX5s5hKKuvrVwzUiQ\/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu\/Kota-Kinabalu.jpg\" alt=\"Kota Kinabalu Waterfront\" width=\"100%\" height=\"600\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EKota Kinabalu, the international gateway to Sabah. This capital city was reconstructed after the second world war. Ironically, the city was razed to the ground by the British army after they fled from the advancing Japanese army. Though only 3 colonial buildings were left standing, the \u003Cstrong\u003EKK Heritage Walk\u003C\/strong\u003E breathe life into the past. Savour delicacies such as \u003Cstrong\u003ESang Nyu mee\u003C\/strong\u003E (beef noodle) at the local eatery. Visit the iconic floating \u003Cstrong\u003Ecity mosque\u003C\/strong\u003E. Just minutes away, \u003Cstrong\u003ETanjung Aru Beach\u003C\/strong\u003E offers golden sunsets over the South China Sea. Off the coast of the city, \u003Cstrong\u003EManukan\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003EIsland\u003C\/strong\u003E beckons for snorkelling activities and beach activities.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBeyond the city, the wonders of Sabah unfold\u2014from conquering Mount Kinabalu and traversing the world\u2019s highest \u003Cem\u003Evia ferrata\u003C\/em\u003E to soaking in \u003Cstrong\u003EPoring Hot Springs\u003C\/strong\u003E and exploring the lush \u003Cstrong\u003ESabah Tea Garden\u003C\/strong\u003E. Further afield, the Kinabatangan River teems with \u003Cstrong\u003EBorneo\u2019s Big 5\u003C\/strong\u003E, while \u003Cstrong\u003ESipadan\u003C\/strong\u003E and \u003Cstrong\u003EMabul\u003C\/strong\u003E islands boast world-class diving.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EKota Kinabalu has international direct flights to selected cities in China and South Korea. Singapore and Brunei Darussalam round up the rest of regional connection.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERead more in Day 13-14 of this tour: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/paradesaborneo.com\/tour\/19d-18-epic-borneo-overland-tour\/\"\u003E19D 18N Epic Borneo Overland Tour\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E \u003C\/p\u003E\n"},{"title":"Kinabalu Park","latlng":"6.1042758,116.5050057","position":"center","icon":"https:\/\/paradesaborneo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-pin.svg","description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/sabahtourism.com\/assets\/uploads\/GeoPark-3.jpg\" alt=\"Kuilu river looking towards Mt. Kinabalu\" width=\"100%\" height=\"1500\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA UNESCO World Heritage Site symbolised by the iconic Mt. Kinabalu (4,095 m). Climbing Mt. Kinabalu is a top draw here while Via Ferrata climb calls out to thrill seekers. There is a \u003Cstrong\u003Ebotanic garden\u003C\/strong\u003E to roam on your own\u00a0 at the Park Hq.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe park features \u003Cstrong\u003Eover 10 trails\u003C\/strong\u003E including the iconic Mount Kinabalu Summit Trail (2,300-4,095m, hard-extreme), the Mesilau and Maragang Hill trails (1,800-2,300m, moderate-hard), and the Silau-Silau and Kiau View trails (1,500-1,800m, easy-moderate), catering to all skill levels.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cstrong\u003EPoring Hotspring\u003C\/strong\u003E is 42-km from the Park Headquarter. Other attractions in the park are the \u003Cstrong\u003EWWII War Memorial Park, Sabah Tea Garden\u003C\/strong\u003E and the \u003Cstrong\u003ECanopy Walk\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERead more in Day 15 of this tour: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/paradesaborneo.com\/tour\/19d-18-epic-borneo-overland-tour\/\"\u003E19D 18N Epic Borneo Overland Tour\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n"},{"title":"Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre (SOURC)","latlng":"5.8649991,117.9461517","position":"center","icon":"https:\/\/paradesaborneo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-pin.svg","description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/sabahtourism.com\/assets\/uploads\/RS33405_Sepilok-Orang-Utan-Centre-scr-640x425.jpg\" alt=\"Junvenile orangutan moving on four along wooden handrail watched on my visitors\" width=\"100%\" height=\"425\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA safe haven for rescued and orphaned orangutans and adjacent to SOURC is the Bornean Sun bear conservation center.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAt the nearby Rainforest Discovery Center, do the Canopy Walk to get a unique perspective of a Bornean jungle.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EVisitors can watch the orangutan feeding sessions which occurs twice a day.; 10.00am and 3.00pm.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESOURC is also a popular birding destination.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERead more in Day 1 of this tour: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/paradesaborneo.com\/tour\/best-of-borneo-wildlife-orangutan-turtle-kinabatangan\/\"\u003EBest of Borneo Wildlife: Orangutan, Turtle & Kinabatangan\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n"},{"title":"Kinabatangan River","latlng":"5.490034, 118.169401","position":"center","icon":"https:\/\/paradesaborneo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-pin.svg","description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/kinabatanganriver.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Kinabatangan_river_pygmy_elephant-min.jpg\" alt=\"Watching a herd of pygmy elephants bathing in the Kinabatangan River\" width=\"100%\" height=\"766\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Kinabatangan River, teeming with life, is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Nicknamed the “Amazon of Borneo,” it boasts one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Asia. Cruise down the river at dawn or dusk for the best chance of spotting Borneo’s Big 5 – orangutans, pygmy elephants, rhinocerous hornbills, proboscis monkeys and estuarine crocodiles.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERead more in Day 8-9 of this tour: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/paradesaborneo.com\/tour\/10-day-best-of-borneo-wildlife-and-nature\/\"\u003E10-Day Best of Borneo Wildlife and Nature\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n"},{"title":"Sandakan","latlng":"5.855720, 118.072124","position":"center","icon":"https:\/\/paradesaborneo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-pin.svg","description":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.borneophotos.com\/images\/thumbnail\/216.jpg\" alt=\"sunset view of sandakan looking out into the sea\" width=\"100%\" height=\"533\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESandakan is a captivating blend of the past and present. It offers historical sites like \u003Cstrong\u003EAgnes Keith House\u003C\/strong\u003E and the \u003Cstrong\u003ESandakan Memorial Park\u003C\/strong\u003E. It is the \u003Cstrong\u003Egateway to Sabah’s great wildlife experiences\u003C\/strong\u003E. Turtles at Selingan island, Borneo Big 5 along the Kinabatangan river, the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and the Bornean Sun Bear Centre.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERead more here: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/paradesaborneo.com\/tour\/best-of-borneo-wildlife-orangutan-turtle-kinabatangan\/\"\u003EBest of Borneo Wildlife: Orangutan, Turtle & Kinabatangan\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n"}],"legend":false}