Highlights
- Indulge in the beautiful scenery of the countryside in Kota Belud
- Wake up in the morning to the majestic view of Mount Kinabalu
- Learn more about the local’s traditional way of life through the music, dance, food, games, and crafts
- Try your hands on paddy field activities, including paddy planting, harvesting, and rice milling
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the sunrise and sunset of Kota Belud
- Ride the bike and swim in the river for a wholesome countryside experience
- See magical sights of fireflies dancing around at nighttime
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General Itinerary
DAY 1Karanahan View / Paddy Field / Traditional Activities
Karanahan View
2:00PM: Welcome to Karanahan View! Refresh yourself with a glass of the welcome drink as you immerse yourself in the traditional music and dance performance. Afterwards, you will head to the paddy field and try your hands at different activities, including ploughing the field and planting the rice.
Sunset Viewing
5:00PM: Enjoy the beautiful sunset view from the paddy field.
Dinner
7:30PM: It’s mealtime! Indulge in your delicious traditional dinner before continuing the night with fun traditional activities.
Overnight
DAY 2Rice Production / Traditional Games / Fireflies
Sunrise Viewing
6:00AM: It’s time to wake up! Hop on to the bike and cycle around the paddy fields as you enjoy the panoramic sunrise view.
Breakfast
Head back for your sumptuous breakfast, followed by a session of making penjaram, a local snack often eaten during breakfast and teatime. Afterwards, you will get the chance to learn more about the traditional way of rice production.
Lunch
12:00PM: Take a break and enjoy the traditional lunch prepared for you!
Traditional Games
2:00PM: Get ready for excitement because you will play a few traditional games, such as rampanau (bamboo stilt walking). After that, continue immersing yourself in the traditional way of life as you prepare some traditional food for dinner later.
Sightseeing
In the late afternoon, you will enjoy gorgeous sunset vistas at the beach before going sightseeing for the fireflies.
Dinner
8:30PM: Meal is served! Enjoy the traditional dinner before returning to your room for a well-deserved rest.
Overnight
DAY 3Buffalo Riding / Swimming
Buffalo Riding
6:00AM: Wake up and enjoy the view as you ride around the paddy field on a buffalo. Afterwards, grab your breakfast before heading to the nearby river for a dip into the cool water.
Traditional Craft
11:00AM: After swimming in the river, head back for an educational time learning to do traditional crafts.
Lunch
12:00PM: Indulge in the delicious traditional lunch before heading back home.
End of Tour
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Overview
Experience exciting rural living at Karanahan View! Make your way to the beautiful Kota Belud and join in the fun activities that introduce you to the traditional way of life for the locals and make you fall in love with Sabah’s countryside!
Here, you will learn more about rice making as you try your hands at planting, harvesting and milling the paddy. For a fun and wholesome stay at Karanahan View, you will discover the local traditional games, such as bamboo stilt walking, and bring out your creativity by learning more about traditional crafts and music. Indulge in a bit of yumminess during your visit as you prepare delicious traditional food, including penjaram. And speaking of food, you will be treated to traditional meals throughout your stay. From hinava to tuhau, you will be in a food-lover haven as you enjoy the fresh and unique taste of the local delicacies.
A stay at Kota Belud is never complete without immersing yourself in its majestic view. In the morning, wake up to the glorious panorama of the iconic Mount Kinabalu that you cannot get anywhere else. In the evening, enjoy the surrounding sights as the sunset covers everything in its colourful hues before heading out to see the magical view of the fireflies creating a dazzling show as they dance in the night sky!
If you are looking for a fun and educational staycation for the whole family, Karanahan View is waiting for you with open doors!
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