Kawang Forest Reserve Trekking

Summary Description

Our driver will pick you up from your hotel lobby in the morning. Proceed for an overland transfer to Kawang Recreation Centre (KRC), it is about 40-50 minutes to reach from Kota Kinabalu City. Upon arrival, you will meet up with the jungle guide for the briefing on the safety, rules park and orientation.

After the briefing, you will start your trekking adventures in the Kawang Forest Reserve. Experience a relaxing guided jungle trekking while your jungle guide provides the explanation about the forest. Along the trekking, you may get the chance to see the waterfall, Belian trees, Bat Cave, various species of birds and other interesting plants.

By afternoon, you will reach the first checkpoint (RL 1), which is about 1500 feet above sea water level. Check out some of the interesting Borneo Wildlife that you can see there such as lantern bug, big squirrel, and birds. After taking a shortstop rest, proceed your trekking on the ridgeline.

You can have your packed lunch en-route. After lunch, descend back to KRC. Along the way back, be amazed at the more interesting plant that you can see. You might get to see various species of deer, eagle, the biggest tree in the forest, and more.

Upon arrival at KRC around 1 pm, our driver will bring you back to your hotel in Kota Kinabalu City and your trip end for the day.

Description

Kawang Forest Reserve is a diamond in the rough for jungle lovers. The opportunity to see animals along with the leave no trace trekking philosophy makes this destination a beautiful and easily accessible introduction to the Borneo jungle.

Kawang Forest Reserve makes an ideal day tour from Kota Kinabalu to experience the Borneo jungle in a short amount of time with our 4km trek.

Included / Excluded
What's Included
  • Lunch ( Packed Lunch)
  • Bottled water
  • Local guide ( English Speaking Guide)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off ( Hotels in Kota Kinabalu area)
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Duration: 6-7 hours
  • Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Please present and prepared yourself before trekking as listed below: [ ] Quick dry bright colour T-shirt [ ] Three quarter or long quick dry pant [ ] Sport/running or trekking shoe with sock [ ] Cap and Sun glasses [ ] 1.5liter water [ ] Insect repellant [ ] Sunscreen >30spf [ ] Personal 1st aid kit and own medications [ ] Walking Pole [ ] Snacks [ ] Camera [ ] Poncho / Baju hujan [ ] Spare dry cloth(leave in the car) *Please waterproof your items.
Additional charge for outskirt hotel pick up
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

FAQ

How much is Kawang Forest Reserve Trekking?

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Kawang Forest Reserve Trekking price starts from $74.36.

What is the Kawang Forest Reserve Trekking cancellation policy?

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Kawang Forest Reserve Trekking cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Which company provides Kawang Forest Reserve Trekking?

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Kawang Forest Reserve Trekking is hosted by Top Peak Travel. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.

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Top Peak Travel

About operator:

We are a boutique travel company located in Kota Kinabalu. We LOVE what we do and get excited about giving our guests the best Borneo experience possible. Let us customize your trip to get the most out of your Borneo Holiday Experience.

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  • Duration: 6 hours - 7 hours
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