Overview
This very unique homestay offers basic and peaceful accommodation with calming views of lush green paddy fields, forests and undulating mountain ridges. Treat yourself a perfect and ideal gateway and soak yourself in the ambience of natural grandeur in this unforgettable journey to the valley of the mist, the Kiulu Valley.
Highlights
Try paddy planting and rice processing, rubber tapping, blow pipe and other local activities
Give back to the locals of Kiulu through Community Development Contribution
Experience staying with a local family and learn their culture
Get to know the locals and their culture
Enjoy playing local games
Includes
Tour and transfers, homestay programs, Community Development Contribution (CDC), accommodation with shared area and common bathroom, meals as specified.
Includes
Optional tour and items not mentioned.
Day 1: Kota Kinabalu – Kiulu Farmstay – Homestay
Pick up from hotel and journey 45 minutes to the countryside with a quick stop at Tamparuli Suspension Bridge and the nearby local market, passing the scenic view of the Kiulu Valley. Upon arrival, be greeted by your host family and briefed on the homestay programme. Enjoy scrumptious lunch cooked and served by your host family, then it is time to immerse yourself with the local culture and tradition by participating in the demonstration of the local games and activities such as rice pounding and sieving, blow pipe, handcrafts making, traditional fishing, play local games (Rampanau) and musical instruments with dance (gong and Sumazau). Proceed to take a village walk, offering stunning landscapes of the scenic valley as you pass through paddy fields, plantations and fruit orchards. After dinner have a good chat with your host family about the village history and folktales before retiring to bed.
Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 2: Kiulu – Transfer out
provided
Kiulu optional activities
If you’re keen for more adventure and cultural experience, there are many optional activities for you to try such as quad biking and cultural activities. So be sure to ask your host!
Kiulu homestay additional night
After breakfast, get ready to set off for a jungle trekking at Gaman Kapur Trail for approximately 2 hours with a chance to do rubber tapping. Thereafter, enjoy lunch before taking a dip at the sensationally cooling water of Mantob waterfall. After dinner, return to host family house for overnight stay. Itinerary for additional day on Day 02 MYR 165 per pax (optional)
Things to Bring
Please bring along sun block lotion, insect repellent, hat, walking / trekking shoes, sandal, drinking water bottle, swimming attire and towel.
Bring Your Own Bottle
Borneo Eco Tours is moving towards a single-use plastic free environment! So, please join our movement by bringing your own refillable water bottle during your time with us. Our vans and coaches are prepared with water containers so that you can refill your bottle anytime throughout the tour.
Double or Twin Bed
Double or twin bed cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check in.
