For the love of culture, this overnight tour is another one of Borneo Eco's bestseller as it offers a unique insight into the lives of the Rungus of Kudat. Your cultural experience starts when you check into a real-life longhouse, offering you the experience of living as a native of North Borneo , traditional-style dinner and dance inclusive.

Day 1                 An early morning start on a 2 ½ hours journey past Dusun villages, paddy fields and palm oil plantations to the land of the last longhouses in Kudat. After lunch, set off for the Tip of Borneo where South China Sea meets the Sulu Sea .

Visit the tranquil secluded beach of Kg. Kimihang for a swim. Proceed to Kg. Tinangol for our overnight guesthouse. Enjoy fresh coconut drink and witness cultural activities while mingling with the friendly local folks and children. Enjoy a traditional-style dinner followed by a colourful cultural performance by the local Rungus community. Overnight in Longhouse. Mattress and mosquito net are provided. (L/D)

Day 2                 Wake up to the calls of roosters and enjoy the tranquility of the village. Take your local breakfast before we trek to the nearby rubber estate. Test your skill at rubber tapping. If weather permits, cycle (optional) through scenic villages, oil palm estates and farms to a nearby longhouse and mingle with the friendly local folks and children. Return to Kota Kinabalu with lunch en route. (B/L)

Note: Optional cycling is only available for adult

Please bring along sun block lotion, personal toiletries, insect repellent, hat, torchlight, walking shoes, raincoat, water bottle, swimming attire and towel.

Books available for purchase that complement this tour: Sabah Colour Guide: Kudat (2003)

“We have just returned from a wonderful holiday in Malaysia and Borneo. We enjoyed our excursions with you to the longhouse at the tip of Borneo/Orang Utans/Turtle Island and in particular the Sukau Rainforest Lodge (Winston was a wonderful host and we are really sorry that we couldn't spend longer at the Lodge). Your guide Donald accompanied us to the Long house and I just wanted to say what a truly knowledgeable guide he was and really excellent company. He made the two day excursion particularly special and I would be grateful if you could pass on our thanks and good wishes to him.”