trips

Starting Point

King Park Hotel
Jalan Masjid Lama, Bandaran Berjaya,
Kota Kinabalu
Sabah
88000
Malaysia
Phone: +(60) 088-270500
Fax: +(60) 088-270600Fax: +60 (0) 88 750 479

Joining Point Instructions 

An arrival transfer from the Kota Kinabulu airport is included (transfers cannot be arranged on arrival, please advise flight arrival details at least 14 days prior to departure). If you have pre-booked your transfer you will be met on arrival at Kota Kinabalu Airport. Our local representative will be holding a sign with your name when you exit the airport terminal. If for any reason you cannot locate the person please call the local operator (phone numbers provided on your voucher).
The complimentary arrival transfer is included on day 1 of this trip. If you plan to arrive earlier, this arrival transfer can only be offered in conjunction with pre-tour accommodation booked through Intrepid. Intrepid provides one complimentary arrival transfer per booking even if clients are arriving at different times.

If you prefer to use a taxi from the airport - there is a pre-paid taxi booth directly outside the arrival hall. Taxis are cheap, safe and reliable. Expect to pay around MYR20.

Normal check in time at the hotel is after 14:00.

Joining Point Hotel 

www.kingparkhotel.com

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Finishing Point

Seaside Travellers Inn
Km 20 Papar Highway
Kinarut
Kota Kinabalu
Sabah
88200
Borneo
Phone: +60 (0) 88 750 313
Fax: +60 (0) 88 750 479

Finishing Point Instructions 

A departure transfer is available - please enquire at time of booking. From the Seaside Travellers Inn a taxi to the airport should take about 30 minutes and cost around MYR40. Normal check out time is 12 noon. If you are departing later, you can arrange luggage storage. 

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Group Size

Maximum of 14 travellers per group 

Our family adventures are designed for families only (ie at least one parent or legal guardian and at least one child.) The minimum age for children is 6 years old. All adults and/or guardians are fully responsible for their children throughout the duration of the trip. We allow a maximum of 2 children per adult and a maximum of 2 adults per child.


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Physical Rating - Easy

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. This may be treks of up to 6 hours per day in steep terrain, or extended bike rides of more than one day. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.

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Accommodation

Hotels/guesthouses (4 nts), family-share bed and breakfast (3 nts), camping (1 nt), homestay (2 nts)

Some of the accommodation along the way is very basic, staying in local guesthouses and homestays with limited facilities. Some facilities are shared and some accommodation has cold water only.

Accommodation on this trip is on a twin/multi share basis. Please note there may be times when you share a room with passengers travelling on different Intrepid trips than your own.

For families on trips we make use of triple and quad rooms (where available and required). Please note that on occasions additional beds may be fold-away beds or portable beds. If there is a family of 3 with 2 adults with 1 child, it may not be possible to use triple rooms. In these cases, one of the adults will share with the child and the other adult will share with another adult passenger in your group. If there are 2 adults travelling with 2 children, for safety and security reasons 1 adult will share with 1 child at all destinations on this trip.

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Meals

While travelling with us you will experience the vast array of wonderful food available in the world. Generally, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat, not all meals are included in the trip price. This also gives you more budgeting flexibility. As a rule our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your group leader will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. Please check the 'meal inclusions' section below for details of meals included.

Allow USD $150 for meals not included.

Meal Inclusions

9 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners

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Local Payment

There are no local payments on this trip.

Local Payment FAQ

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Single Supplement

A single supplement fee is not available on this trip.

Single travellers may be paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip.

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Included

This is a list of included activities on this trip. All other activities are optional and at your own expense. For a list of optional activities and sightseeing available on this trip, see the optional activities section below. If you choose not to participate in the included activities on this itinerary, the cost will not be refunded.

While these are all included activities, of course you have the choice to pass on any one of them if you need time with the family, or if you want to just relax. Our itinerary is flexible so you can do as much or as little as you like. Our included activities are selected because they capture the imaginations of our younger travellers and still interest the older ones.

Arrival airport transfer
All activities in Mescot Jungle Camp (including jungle walk, night walk, camping, wildlife spotting, cooking class, longboat transfers) - Kinabatangan
Entrance fee - Sepilok Nature Reserve
Entrance fee - Kinabalu National Park
Guided walk around lower trails (subject to weather conditions) - Kinabalu National Park
Entrance fee - Pulau Tiga National Park
Snorkel and mask hire - Pulau Tiga National Park
Boat trip to Snake and Sand islands - Pulau Tiga
Guided walk to Mud Volcano - Pulau Tiga

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Not Included

International Flights


Optional Activities

Please note the following are approximate entrance costs and do not include transport to the sites if required, unless specified below.

Boat trip in Tunku Abdul National Marine Park, Kota Kinabalu – US$20
Sabah Museum, Kota Kinabalu – US$7
Kota Kinabalu Bird Sanctuary, Kota Kinabalu – US$6
North Borneo Railway luxury day trip, Kota Kinabalu - US$60
River rafting full day, Kota Kinabalu - US$70
Monsopiad Cultural Village, Kota Kinabalu US$8
Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, Sandakan – US$30
Allow additional days in Sabah for Diving Activities (from US$100) P. Sipidan, Tunku Abdul Marine Park US$100

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Transport

Minibus, speedboat, longboat, local bus, walking

There are some long travel days and some of the transport can be quite cramped.

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What to Take

We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack (whichever you find easiest to carry). A good size daypack is also essential.


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Health & Safety

For vaccinations please visit the MDtravelhealth website. 

Sun:
It is very important that you wear sun block, even on a cloudy day when it feels cool as we are near the equator and the sun is very strong. A sunburn can turn a pleasant trip into a painful trip.

Hydration
Even when days are cool please be sure to drink a minimum of two litres of water and refrain from drinking to many diuretics, as while when travelling outdoors the breeze can dehydrate you quickly as well as the heat.

Diarrhoea:
It is normal for people travelling overseas to get an upset stomach due to a change of climate and food. Please make sure that you wash your hands and stay away from street food.You will be required to complete a participation form on day 1 of the trip. 

Participation Form

You may be required to complete a participation form on day 1 of the trip


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Live to Xplore Country Guides

Malaysia Country Guide

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Weather & Climate

Malaysia Country Guide

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Important Info

Please Note | The important month long Ramadan festival will be in progress from 22nd August 2009. This is a festival of sacrifice where the devout refrain from eating or drinking during daylight hours. During Ramadan business hours are shortened, including opening hours at all popular tourist attractions. Alcohol is not permitted during daylight hours and many restaurants will be closed. While you definitely need to expect some delays and inconveniences during this period, the month of Ramadan is a fantastic month to travel in Muslim countries as it offers a chance to witness this fascinating Islamic event and the nightly celebrations when the sun sets and the fast is broken.

Our family adventures are designed for families only (ie at least one parent or legal guardian and at least one child.) The minimum age for children is 6 years old. All adults and/or guardians are fully responsible for their children throughout the duration of the trip. We allow a maximum of 2 children per adult and a maximum of 2 adults per child.

Please note that while we operate successful trips throughout the year, some changes may occur in our itineraries due to inclement weather and common seasonal changes to timetables. 

Disclaimer | The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and tour operator/agent. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. This tour is run by Intrepid Travel.

Visas Please note that visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going.

Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader.

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