Culture

Itinerary Meet at hotel lobby and proceed to Monsopiad Cultural Village located approximately 20 minutes from downtown Kota Kinabalu. On arrival, register at the reception counter, meet the local guide for the village and proceed to the restaurant for a welcome drink. After the welcome drink, follow the guide to visit the various traditional farmhouses. In the farmhouse are displays of various tools, baskets, musical instruments and other everyday tools, food that the local natives use. Within the Monsopiad Village is the "Gintutun do Mohoing", a stone monolith erected long ago, a silent witness to many legends of Monsopiad. Within it, is believed to dwell spirits from the past. Today, many people visit the stone for luck. The guide will explain the various houses, the materials used, the methods use to de husk the staple food "rice". Finally visit the "House of Skulls" where the 42 skulls of Monsopiad enemies are kept. Proceed to the multi purpose hall to witness the "Cultural Dances Performances ". After the Cultural Dances Performance depart for Hotel in Kota Kinabalu. End of tour. Guided Tour Schedule : 10.00am,12.00pm, 3.00pm & 5.00pm Cultural Dances Performance: 11.00am, 2.00pm & 4.00pm Note: Departure time varies from different hotels. Please

Brief Description Kudat, a three-hour drive north of Kota Kinabalu, is famous for its rich cultural heritage and blending of ethnic groups, especially the Rungus, the largest and the main ethnic group living in Kudat. The Rungus, a sub-tribe of the Kadazandusun, are the main ethnic group living in the Kudat region. They are renowned in Sabah as highly skilled artisans, who traditionally make colourful beaded necklaces from local plant seeds and clay, with motifs of ancient designs, usually signifying old fables and legends. They are also highly skilled at basketry and cloth weaving. The Bavaggazo longhouses also known as "Binatang", are unique attractions for visitors as they were planned and developed as a cultural centrepiece by the Rungus community at Kampong Bavaggazzo as a means to display and conserve their cultural heritage while engaging in an economically sustainable venture. Guests can experiencing life in a longhouse while taking part in community activities such as weaving and bead stringing. Longhouse meals are mainly home grown, featuring fish and seafood as well as wild ferns and fruits. The evening brings a festive 'party' atmosphere to the longhouse, with the rhythmic playing of gongs and villagers resplendent in their traditional black costume,

Highlights SABAH; Kota Kinabalu-Kudat; Kinabalu National Park, Poring Hot Springs, Kundasang, Kudat Rungus Longhouse, Bavanggazo Village, Tip of Borneo, Papar, Klias River, Proboscis Monkey Search and Fireflies River Cruise. Itinerary Day 1: KOTA KINABALU-KUDAT CULTURAL-LONGHOUSE Depart from your hotel at around 08:30 for a 2-hour ++ drive into the Northern Tip of Sabah, Kudat. Kudat is home to Sabah's most traditional tribal group, the RUNGUS (pronounced Roong-oose), which are fascinating and friendly people. A stop at Gombizau Village to see how the local honey is produced and buy some as a tasty sourvenir. Later, stop by at Sumangkap Village - a gong making village. Gongs are the major Rungus musical instruments. Next stop, settle at Bavanggazo Village to witness the lifestyle, culture and traditional costume and beads of the Rungus. Evening after dinner, join in their merry making and enjoy the Rungus traditional dance performances. Overnight at Bavanggazo Village Homestay. (Lunch & Dinner) Day 2: KUDAt BEACH-TIP OF BORNEO After breakfast, drive to the TIP of Kudat, also known as Simpang Mengayau which means 'lingering junction'. Reaching there is a significant achievement on its own as you have basically reached the very TIP OF BORNEO island. Kudat has some of

Itinerary * Depart by air conditioned coach from your hotel in Miri. * Drive for approximately 2 -3 hours to Similanjau National Park. * After registration trek to Golden Beach to enjoy a solitude swim. * Return to the Park Chalet and drive back to Miri. (Lunch) Note: Tour inclusive of air conditioned coach, guide, lunch, park entry fees and permit. Things To Bring:  Wear comfortable walking shoes; Light clothing; Sarawak being in the tropics, it is advisable to dress light; Insect repellant; Bring Camera for those unforgettable moments.

Itinerary Day 01 * Depart from your hotel by air conditioned coach. * Drive to Loagan Bunut National Park with lunch enroute at Lapok town. * After check-in at the Chalet, explore the natural lake with A variety of birdlife. * Overnight at the Park. (Lunch & Dinner) Day 02 * After breakfast, check out of the Park. * Return to your hotel in Miri with lunch enroute. (Breakfast & Lunch) Note: Tour inclusive of air conditioned coach, guide, river transfers, meals as mentioned, one night accommodation, park entry fees and permit. Things To Bring:  Wear comfortable walking shoes; Light clothing; Sarawak being in the tropics, it is advisable to dress light; Insect repellant; Bring Camera for those unforgettable moments.

Itinerary Day 01 * Depart from your hotel and drive for approximately 1 hour to an Iban longhouse. * Explore the longhouse, a unique Architecture bonding communal lifestyle. * In the evening join the locals in the cultural performance. * Overnight at Longhouse. (Lunch & Dinner) Day 02 * After breakfast return to your hotel. (Breakfast) Note: Tour inclusive of air conditioned coach, guide, and meals as mentioned, longhouse gratuities, accommodation. Things To Bring:  Wear comfortable walking shoes; Light clothing; Sarawak being in the tropics, it is advisable to dress light; Insect repellant; Bring Camera for those unforgettable moments.

Itinerary Day 1 Meet at hotel lobby and depart for Kudat, a three-hour drive north of Kota Kinabalu. Kudat is famous for its rich cultural heritage and blending of ethnic groups, especially the Rungus, the largest and the main ethnic group living in Kudat. On the way stopover to see the Gong Making and Bee Farm and proceed to the "Tip of Borneo" to view the magnificent scenery standing at the very tip of Borneo Island. Then proceed to the unique attractions include the Bavaggazo longhouses, planned and developed as a cultural centrepiece by the Rungus community at Kampong Bavaggazzo as a means to display and conserve their cultural heritage. Experiencing life in a longhouse while taking part in community activities such as weaving and bead stringing. The evening brings a festive 'party' atmosphere to the longhouse, with the rhythmic playing of gongs and villagers resplendent in their traditional black costume complete with elaborate beads. Overnight at one of the Rungus Longhouses at Bavaggazo. (Lunch and Dinner) Day 2 After breakfast, depart from the Kudat Rungus Longhouse. Proceed back to Kota Kinabalu and transfer to hotel or airport. End of tour. (Breakfast)

Kota Belud, a journey offering a scenic view of paddy fields, villages and a picturesque sight of Mount Kinabalu from a different angle. Enroute, a brief detour to a small town called Tuaran for sightseeing and an opportunity to go for a short walk on the suspension bridge across the Tuaran river. Continue journey to Kota Belud.