Kinabalu National Park and Poring Hot Springs Tour from Kota Kinabalu
Activity Schedule
Key Highlights
- Take a dip in the reviving sulfur springs of Poring
- Experience the stunning diversity of one of the richest nature reserves on the planet
- Take a walk 100- 200 feet above the tropical forest canopy at Poring
- See vast jungle trees festooned with colorful orchids
- Look out for the amazing insectivorous pitcher plants for which Kinabalu is famous
- Expert guide to accompany you and complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off
Overview
A host of natural wonders awaits you at the National Park. This is one of Earth’s last areas of true wilderness and every corner is crammed with fascinating plants and animals.
Walk in the pristine tropical forest where bright birds flit through the canopy and the trees are garlanded with orchids. See amazing insectivorous pitcher plants and other exotic plants in the beautifully kept botanical gardens.
Soak your cares away in relaxing hot springs before visiting the natural paradise of Kinabalu National Park on this delightful day tour. The hot springs of Poring are a major attraction in Malaysia. Named after a local type of giant bamboo, the springs have a high sulfur content that’s said to be very therapeutic. Take a dip in a steaming hot tubs set in attractively landscaped gardens.
You can take this tour as part of a larger group or opt for a private tour for a more personal experience.
Itinerary
The Kinabalu National Park and Poring Hot Springs Tour from Kota Kinabalu is available in two options – coach and private. The private option offers you greater flexibility and you can spend as much or as little time at any of the places that you visit. Unlike coach tours, which have tight schedules, the private option lets you to do the tour at your own pace.
Whichever option you choose, you will be picked up from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu and taken on a full day’s sightseeing trip. An expert English-speaking guide will go with you.
Head on to Kinabalu Park, located at the base of Mount Kinabalu, sweping by the mesmerising view of the Crocker Range. Standing at 4095 meters above sea level, Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in South East Asia. Its foothills have an incredible diversity of flora and fauna and make up one of the most important biological sites in the world.
Botanical stars of the park include Rafflesia, the world's biggest flower – its huge red blossoms can reach more than 170 cm in diameter but it blooms only rarely. Another Kinabalu specialty is the giant pitcher plant Nepenthes raja, which can hold up to 3.5 liters of water and has even been known to catch frogs and small mammals. The forest trees are festooned with colorful orchids which make it a delight to walk the trails.
More than 300 bird species have been recorded in Kinabalu including the mountain bush warbler, Kinabalu friendly warbler, pale-faced bulbul and mountain black eye. Small mammals found in the jungle include mountain squirrels, tree shrews and bats.
At the Park, you will enjoy a guided botanical walk along one of the graded trails. You will visit the Mountain Garden, where you will see a stunning collection of orchids, pitcher plants and other fascinating flora, some of which are found only at Kinabalu Park.
Up next, you will reach Poring Hot Springs. The springs are known for their therapeutic properties and the sulfuric waters are said to ease aching muscles.
After the walk, enjoy an invigorating mineral bath in the sulfuric waters, which are piped into outdoor Japanese style tubs, before having lunch in a local restaurant.
You will be taken on a guided canopy walk (100-200 feet above the forest floor) led by a Park Ranger. The graded trail is quite steep and the walk is 40-50 minutes altogether.
At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Kota Kinabalu.
Inclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch
- Entrance fees to Poring Hot Springs and Canopy Walk
- Admission to Mountain Garden
Please note
Voucher Information: Sorry, but we will need you to print a paper version of your booking voucher (we're working on changing this). At this time no refund can be given for customers without a printed copy of their voucher.
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details. They’re a nice bunch, and will happily answer any logistical questions you may have. Please give them a call at least 24 hours before your organised activity to reconfirm.
Pick-up timings may vary depending on your location and traffic conditions.
A surcharge might be applicable if your pick-up and drop off locations are not centrally located.
It is essential that you bring good sturdy walking shoes along with insect repellent, drinking water, sun block and warm clothes.
Hot spring bathtub is not a highly maintained facility.
Customer Reviews
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Marnie Huxley
Great Tour, Interesting, Great Guides
This tour was interesting - the stops were for a sufficient amount of time and were quite enjoyable. Lots of opportunities for photos and stretching the legs. The included...
Australia 07/10/2017 -
Marnie Huxley
Great tour, interesting, lots of photo stops and lots of things to see. Recommended!
Australia 07/09/2017 -
Tristan Couzens
TRISTAN COUZENS
VERY GOOD...
Australia 10/20/2009
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