| FULL PROGRAM |
| Day 1 |
10 May
Meet and greet upon arrival at Kota Kinabalu International Airport and transfer to Marina Court Condominium Resort.
This is the best time to shop for your supplies and other essential requirements. |
| Day 2 |
(B, L, D) |
| 0900hrs |
Launching of SOS Borneo Rhino Challenge 2006 |
| 1100hrs |
Depart for Mesilau Nature Resort
(Drive will take about 2 hrs 45 minutes)
Upon arrival at Mesilau, proceed to Renanthera Restaurant for lunch and
check in. |
| 1600hrs |
Orientation on SOS Borneo Rhino Challenge at Mini Theatre |
| 1900hrs |
Dinner at Mesilau Nature Resort |
| Day 3 |
(B, L, D)
|
| 0730hrs |
Breakfast at Renanthera Restaurant
Check
out and briefing on mountain climb
Allocation
of mountain guides
|
| 0830hrs |
Commencement of mountain climb via Mesilau Trail
Climb
to Laban Rata will take about 4-6 hours depending on your level of fitness
Stopover
along the way for your packed lunch
|
| 1400hrs |
Estimated time of arrival at Laban Rata
Check
into accommodation
|
| 1730hrs |
Free for the rest of the day
Early dinner at Laban
Rata Resthouse
|
| Day 4 |
(B, L, D)
|
| 0200hrs |
Early morning wake up call
Start
on the final leg up to the summit of Borneo!
(Climb
will take about 2-3 hours)
|
| 0545hrs |
Arrive at the summit in time for the sunrise over the horizon
Return
to Laban Rata for breakfast and checkout
Start
on your descent to Kinabalu Park via Timpohon trail
|
| 1230hrs |
Estimated time of arrival at Timpohon Gate
Transfer to Liwagu Restaurant
for lunch and to wait for other climbers
In
the late afternoon transfer to Sabah Tea plantation for check in and
overnight in traditional longhouses.
Dinner at Tea House
|
| Day 5 |
(B, L, D)
|
| |
Breakfast at Tea House
Mountain
Biking Challenge
|
| 1230hrs |
After lunch, check out and overland to Sepilok
(Drive
will take about 3 1/2hours)
|
| 1630hrs |
Upon arrival at Sepilok, check into Sepilok Nature Resort
Free
at leisure
|
| 1900hrs |
Dinner at Resthouse restaurant |
| Day 6 |
(B, L, D)
Full
day program at Sepilok
Return
to resort for lunch
Program
continues at Sepilok
In the evening return
to the resort for dinner
|
| Day 7 |
(B, D)
Breakfast
at resort
|
| 0900hrs |
Check out and depart overland to Lahad Datu
(Drive
will take about 2 hours)
Upon
arrival in Lahad Datu, proceed into the city for lunch and sundry shopping
|
| 1300hrs |
Proceed into Kg. Dagat via Seri Balung Jetty for a community outreach
program with the Tidong people of Sabah
(Drive
will take about 3 ½ hours follwed by 45 min boat ride)
Welcome
dinner at Kg. Dagat with the local people
Overnight in the village
houses
|
| Day 8 |
(B, L, D)
|
| 0600hrs |
Wake up call
Early morning river cruise
Cruise
will take about 1-1 ½ hours
|
| 0800hrs |
Return to village for a traditional breakfast
Free
at leisure
Briefing
on community outreach program with SOS Rhino Borneo staff
Villagers
and Challenge participants get together to cook up a special luncheon
|
| 1300hrs |
Village Luncheon |
| 1600hrs |
Afternoon animal watching/river cruise/traditional fishing
In the evening
return and farewell BBQ dinner with the locals |
| Day 9 |
(B, L, D)
Breakfast
in the village
Farewell
and return to Lahad Datu
Lunch
at local restaurant in Lahad Datu
|
| 1500hrs |
Check in at airport for flight back to Kota Kinabalu
Upon
arrival in Kota Kinabalu, pickup and transfer to Marina Court Condominium
Free
at leisure
|
| 1900hrs |
Meet at hotel lobby and walk down to Jothy’s Curry House for
dinner
After dinner return to
hotel
|
| Day 10 |
(B)
Free
at leisure
|
| Day 11 |
(BBQ Lunch) |
| 0830hrs |
You will be picked up and transferred to the jetty to catch a boat across
to one of the 5 islands off the coast of Kota Kinabalu. Here you will spend
the day swimming, snorkeling or merely lazing in the sun. Treat yourself
to a scrumptious BBQ Lunch. |
| 1445hrs |
Catch the boat back to Kota Kinabalu for your return transfer to Marina
Court. Free and easy for the rest of the day. |
| 1900hrs |
Meet at hotel lobby and walk down to Port View Seafood Restaurant for
farewell dinner |
| Day 12 |
(B)
Free
and easy until your transfer to the Kota Kinabalu International Airport
for your flight back home.
|
- All participants are recommended to be physically fit before considering
participating on this challenge.
- Participants are required to have basic
cycling or mountain biking skills.
Recommended Items to Bring :
- Insect Repellent
- Sunblock/Sunscream
- Energy Food (chocolates, raisins etc)
- Binoculars
- Hat/Cap/Raincoat/Umbrella
- Slippers/Sandals
- Torch and Extra Batteries
- Gloves (for mountain climb)
- Windbreaker
- Walking /Trekking shoes
- Swimwear
- Sufficient clothing
- Black rubbish bags
- Personnel Toiletries and towel
- Leech socks
- ‘Adidas ’Kampong Shoes (for Tg. Utik sector)
Most of these items may be purchased upon arrival in Kota Kinabalu.
Selling Price: USD 3,400.00 per person
Rate is inclusive of meals as stated, accommodation as stated, transportation as stated, domestic airfare LDU/BKI sectors, entrance fees, permits and climbing insurance.
It EXCLUDES beverages (alcoholic or carbonated), camera fees and other incidental charges not mentioned in the itinerary.
~End Of Challenge~
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| HALF PROGRAM ONLY |
| Day 1 |
10 May
Meet and greet upon arrival at Kota Kinabalu International Airport and transfer
to Marina Court Condominium Resort.
This is the best time to shop for your supplies and other essential requirements. |
| Day 2 |
(B, L, D) |
| 0900hrs |
Launching of SOS Borneo Rhino Challenge 2006 |
| 1100hrs |
Depart for Mesilau Nature Resort
(Drive will take about 2 hrs 45 minutes)
Upon arrival at Mesilau, proceed to Renanthera Restaurant for lunch and check
in. |
| 1600hrs |
Orientation on SOS Borneo Rhino Challenge at Mini Theatre |
| 1900hrs |
Dinner at Mesilau Nature Resort |
| Day 3 |
(B, L, D) |
| 0730hrs |
Breakfast at Renanthera Restaurant
Check out and briefing on mountain climb
Allocation of mountain guides |
| 0830hrs |
Commencement of mountain climb via Mesilau Trail
Climb to Laban Rata will take about 4-6 hours depending on your level of
fitness
Stopover along the way for your packed lunch |
| 1400hrs |
Estimated time of arrival at Laban Rata
Check into accommodation |
| 1730hrs |
Free for the rest of the day
Early dinner at Laban Rata Resthouse |
| Day 4 |
(B, L, D) |
| 0200hrs |
Early morning wake up call
Start on the final leg up to the summit of Borneo!
(Climb will take about 2-3 hours) |
| 0545hrs |
Arrive at the summit in time for the sunrise over the horizon
Return to Laban Rata for breakfast and checkout
Start on your descent to Kinabalu Park via Timpohon trail |
| 1230hrs |
Estimated time of arrival at Timpohon Gate
Transfer to Liwagu Restaurant for lunch and to wait for other climbers
In the late afternoon transfer to Sabah Tea plantation for check in and
overnight in traditional longhouses.
Dinner at Tea House |
| Day 5 |
(B, L, D) |
| |
Breakfast at Tea House
Mountain Biking Challenge
END OF CHALLENGE
|
- All participants are recommended to be physically fit
before considering participating on this challenge.
- Participants are required to have basic cycling or mountain
biking skills.
Recommended Items to Bring :
- Insect Repellent
- Sunblock/Sunscream
- Energy Food (chocolates, raisins etc)
- Binoculars
- Hat/Cap/Raincoat/Umbrella
- Slippers/Sandals
- Torch and Extra Batteries
- Gloves (for mountain climb)
- Windbreaker
- Walking /Trekking shoes
- Swimwear
- Sufficient clothing
- Black rubbish bags
- Personnel Toiletries and towel
- Leech socks
- ‘Adidas ’Kampong Shoes (for Tg. Utik sector)
Most of these items may be purchased upon arrival in Kota
Kinabalu.
Selling Price: USD 900.00 per person
Rate is inclusive of meals as stated, accommodation as stated, transportation as stated, entrance fees, permits and climbing insurance.
It EXCLUDES beverages (alcoholic or carbonated), camera fees and other incidental charges not mentioned in the itinerary.
~End Of Challenge~ |
