General

Kota Kinabalu (Malaysian pronunciation: [?kota kina?balu]; formerly known as Jesselton), colloquially referred to as KK, is the state capital of SabahMalaysia. It is also the capital of the Kota Kinabalu District as well as the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park lies to its west and Mount Kinabalu, which gave the city its name, is located to its east. Kota Kinabalu has a population of 452,058 according to the 2010 census; when the adjacent Penampang and Putatan districts are included, the metro area has a combined population of 628,725. The 2020 Census revealed an increase in the municipal population to 500,421, while the wider area including Penampang and Putatan Districts had a population of 731,406.

Itinerary
Hotel & Price
Inclusion & Exclusion
Itinerary

DATE VALIDITY: 1st April 2022 – 31st March 2024

  1. OF PAX: Minimum 2 pax

DAY 1 – ARRIVE KOTA KINABALU                                              (D)

Meet and assist upon arrival at KKIA , proceed for a tour of the city with a scenic drive through its capital, Kota Kinabalu City. The city, formerly known as "Singgahmata" or "the Place where the Eye Lingers", has risen from the destruction of the last world war to become a vibrant and modern city that still retains its traditional charms. See many places of interests in the city centre such as the Wisma Tun Mustapha (Sabah Foundation Building), University Malaysia Sabah, Sabah State and City Mosque and the Sabah Museum for the historical and cultural aspects of the indigenous people. Transfer to hotel/resort for check in. Evening, transfer for dinner at a local restaurant enhance with cultural dance. Overnight at city hotel/resort

DAY 2 – SAPI ISLAND EXURSION                                               (B/L/D)

0730hr - After breakfast pick-up from hotel lobby for Kinabalu Park/Hot Spring tour - This tour brings you across mountainous Crocker Range with panoramic view of the countryside and soaring hills. Whilst en route to Jambatan Tamparuli, Pekan Nabalu, Kinabalu Park, you can catch the magnificent sight of Mount Kinabalu, Southeast Asia highest peak. The Park is a World Heritage Site with incredible mega biodiversity of flora and fauna, a heaven for nature enthusiasts. On arrival, enjoy a guided nature trek along one of the many trails in the park before proceeding to Poring Hot Springs which offers visitors the opportunity for an invigorating dip into its hot sulphur springs. Depart from Poring to Desa Dairy Farm – located at the foothill of Mt.Kinabalu, at the mesilau plateau, Kundasang, Ranau. Desa Dairy Farm provides good education to understand how fresh milk is being processed from raw to finish product. The best time to visit the farm is around 2.30pm as milking session starting at 3pm every day. You can see all the cows are lining up waiting for milking. Return to Kundasang and journey back to Kota Kinabalu. Evening, transfer for dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at city hotel/resort

DAY 3 – DEPARTURE                                                                                       (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure till departure.

**Itinerary is subject to change based on driver cum guide discretion due to traffic and weather condition.

 

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Hotel & Price

COST PER PAX (MYR)

Hotel

Room Type

2-3

4-6

7-9

10-14

Single Supp

Gaya Centre Hotel 3*

Standard

950

900

875

810

1170

Dreamtel Hotel 3*

Superior

950

910

888

855

1190

Hotel Shangrila 3*

Deluxe

990

950

930

900

1250

The Klagan 3*

Roh

1020

1005

980

950

1360

Promenade 4*

Superior

1020

1005

980

950

1350

Horizon Hotel 4*

Superior

1100

1080

1060

1030

1555

Grandis Hotel 4*

Superior

1210

1195

1060

1030

1555

Nexus Resort 5*

Borneo Garden Deluxe

1350

1315

1290

1250

1965

 

Hotel

Peak Season Rates     (add on per room/ nt):

Peak Period (both dates inclusive):

Gaya Centre Hotel

-

 

Dreamtel Hotel

RM 40.00

25 Jul-31 Aug 23, 01-07 Oct 23, 24 Dec 23-01 Jan 24,

08-14 Feb 24

Hotel Shangrila

RM 60.00

25 Jul-31 Aug 23, 02-08 Oct 23, 23 Dec 23-01 Jan 24,

08-14 Feb 24

The Klagan Hotel

RM 70.00

15 Jul-31 Aug 23, 22 Dec 23-01 Jan 24,

07-14 Feb 24

Promenade Hotel

RM 90.00

15 Jul-31 Aug 23, 29 Sep-07 Oct 23, 08-14 Feb 24

Horizon Hotel

RM 110.00

15 Jul-31 Aug 23, 29 Sep-06 Oct 23, 20 Dec 23-01 Jan 24,

08-14 Feb 24

Grandis Hotel

RM 140.00

15 Jul-31 Aug 23, 30 Sep-07 Oct 23, 22 Dec 23-01 Jan 24,

09-15 Feb 24

Nexus Resort

RM 160.00

15 Jul-31 Aug 23, 29 Sep-06 Oct 23, 20 Dec 23-01 Jan 24, 08 – 14 Feb

 

 

Inclusion & Exclusion

INCLUSION

  • 2 nights’ hotel accommodation
  • return airport transfers,
  • tour as program on SIC  basis,
  • qualified English/Malay Speaking Guide,
  • Entrance fee wherever applicable,
  • meals based on program.

EXCLUSION

  • All applicable airfares.
  • Airport taxes
  • Peak season surcharges whenever applicable (refer schedule)
  • Video/camera fees,
  • Tipping for driver.
  • Miscellaneous items not mentioned in the inclusion (i.e: laundry, mini bar, telephone calls, etc.)

NOTES

  • Rates are Valid from 1st April 2022 – 31st March 2024
  • Rates for CWB: 80%, CNB: 60%.
  • Child age policy: 2- 11 years old, below 2 years old FOC
  • 2 – 14 pax: To add 50% for PVT Basis requirement (all boat transfers are on SIC basis)
  • 15 pax and above: Will be upgraded to PVT Basis at no extra cost (all boat transfers are on SIC basis)
  • Surcharge Rates

TERMS & CONDITIONS

  1. Rates quoted strictly for minimum number of persons as per request above, if less or any reduce no of person the rate will be different.
  2. This is only a quotation. No reservation has been made until we receive your written acceptance of the quotation and deposit to secure the quotation rates.
  3. Price is subject to any surcharge including peak season surcharge / weekend / public holiday surcharge.
  4. Confirmation is subject to availability of both hotels / land transfer arrangements.
  5. Deposit of 50% is required upon booking confirmation and final payment to be paid in full one month before arrival.
  6. Change of travel date is allowed and must be made 2 weeks prior to check-in date and is subject to room availability.
  7. Cancellation procedure:
  8. Travel arrangements for any member of the party may be cancelled at any time by written notice by the person who made the booking.
  9. Please note the following:

If notice of cancellation is received by Star Travel more than 30 days prior to the guided holiday departure date, 20% will be retained along for Star Travel’s Cancellation Fee Waiver payment.

  1. If full payment is not received one month prior to arrival date, Star Travel has the right to cancel your reservation. Star Travel will not be responsible for lost reservations.
  2. If a person in a party cancels and there is a room change caused by this cancellation (such as Twin to Single), charges for the new room type will be the responsibility of 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 is no refund for absence or early departure from a guided holiday.