RAFTING:
A journey of approximately two hours ( half-hour by road and 1 hour
30 minutes by train) from the lodge takes you to an exiting adventure of
white water rafting at the Padas river. The journey by train takes you
through the beautiful gorges along Murut villages ( indigenous to this
area) and rainforest vegetation. Thereafter begin the experiance of being
hurtle through a torrent of water crashing around huge boulders and forming
a tumble of chaotic waves.
The adventure
of trills and excitement surging through rapids lasts about 2 hours. Thereafter
you will be treated to a delicious barbecue lunch before boarding the train
for the homeward journey back to the lodge.
SNAKE
ISLAND: Pulau Tiga Park is about 30 minutes boat ride from town
of Kuala Penyu. The Park consist of the main island of Pulau Tiga, Kalampunian
Besar ( now only a sand bar and Kalampunian Kecil or Snake Island.Some
of the most beautiful coral reefs are found in Pulau Tiga and contain species
not found in the west coast. Active mud volcanoes are also found on the
island. The island supports an assortment of animals such as the long tail
macaque. Birds such as the megapodes and varieties of reptiles and amphibians
are also found.
About
a kilometer off the main island lies the Snake Island. The main inhabitans
of this island are the Yellow-Lipped sea Krait.
TEMPURONG
SEASIDE LODGE: Tucked
away at the Klias Peninsula Coast, this lovely little lodge is a 2-hour
drive from the city of Kota Kinabalu. The lodge was build with a blend
of modern and " Kampung " design, has 12 cozy rooms and sits on top of
a hill over-looking the South China sea.With it's long verandah and open
deck one can have a full view of the white sandy beach and pristine clear
water with the famous Pulau Tiga Island ( site of the "survivor" series)
in the distance horizon. It can accommodate up to a maximum of 25 guest
at any one time. Rooms are equip with ceiling fans, private bathrooms with
hot water.
A variety
of Chinese and Malaysian homecooked meals are served. To quench your thirst,
there is a boat shaped bar. Meet friendly village folks by riding into
the sunset along the beach or cycle your way around the sorrounding villages.
Horses and mountain bikes are available for hire. For sea lovers, snorkeling
spots are aplenty.
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