4 Days & 3 Nights : Utan Paradise Village Stay

UTAN PARADISE VILLAGE

CODE: AT-K04D

PACKAGE: Trekking & Camping At Crocker Range

DURATION: 4 Days & 3 Nights

DAY 01
Meet at the lobby by 0800 and on the way to Utan Paradise Village-Stay, make a stop at Papar Town for a quick tour and to purchase supplies (for personal consumption). Upon arrival (ETA 1130), register and attend a briefing on the facilities and rules and regulations of Utan Paradise. Lunch is served at 1200, then take part in ‘traditional ritual when entering into the jungle’ before starting a jungle walk to reach Sawa Waterfall (almost 70 feet high). Enjoy a refreshing dip and return to Utan Paradise by 1700. After afternoon tea/coffee break, make your way to ‘Sunset Observation Area’ to witness a spectacular view of the sunset at 1300m above sea level where the colour of the skyline changes by the minute. Return to Utan Paradise for dinner. A fascinating insect observation and identification at night. By 2300 hours, the generator is witched off; the dark surrounding makes it perfect for and star-gazing.

DAY 02
Morning call at 0500; after tea/coffee begin your early morning jungle walk at 0600 into the virgin highland rainforest for bird watching. Return to the lodge for breakfast. By 0900 attend Interpretation of Traditional Animal Traps OR proceed for walk along Educational Trail to discover local herbs and medicinal plants. After lunch, by 1330 gear up for an overnight camping. Experience a close encounter with mother nature and after dinner enjoy the enchanting ‘jungle orchestra’ at night. The night could be cold and even rainy.

DAY 03
You may be woken up in a misty morning by the calling sounds of birds and gibbons. After a simple breakfast, begin your jungle walk to return to Utan Paradise Lodge. After lunch, participate in Interpretation of Traditional Wine Making using tapioca, pineapple or rice. Guests are free at leisure until dinner. Free activity in the evening and guests may sample the smooth and sweet home-made rice wine.

DAY 04
After breakfast, explore the vicinity of Utan Paradise at your own leisure. After an early lunch, participate in Tree Planting Programme and then depart for Kota Kinabalu by 1400. END OF SERVICE.