Ultimate 3 Days 2 Nights Kundasang Trip: Cost, Itinerary & Travel Tips

Kundasang & Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide

Day 1
7 AM flight from Penang
Park the car near the airport and take a Grab – 9RM
Eat at McDonald’s at the airport – 15RM
10 AM arrival in Kota Kinabalu
Rent a car in advance from Trevo (with discount) – 233RM
Refuel – 50RM
Drive around Kota Kinabalu
Lunch (Jin Xing Li Raw Meat Noodles) – 29RM
Pass by and explore Nabula Town
3 PM Check-in (Hounon Ridge) – 292RM
Relax in the surrounding area, the atmosphere is really good
5 PM Go to town for photos and sightseeing
Dinner (Shen Zhongshan Restaurant) – 51RM
Return to accommodation

Day 2
Wake up at 5:30 AM to watch the sunrise
Sunrise is around 6:05 AM
Pack after watching
9 AM Have breakfast at the accommodation
10:15 AM Arrive at Desa Farm – 5RM per person
Have yogurt ice cream – 6.5RM per person
Lunch (Xiao Chen Baba) – 45RM
Visit Spring Garden – entrance fee 10RM per person
Check-in at Ausvilla – 302RM
Dinner at the accommodation – 33RM

Day 3
Depart at 5:30 AM for Sosodikon Hill – 5RM per person
Return to the accommodation for breakfast – 24RM
Rest a bit, then head to Ranau for paragliding – 180RM per person
Refuel on the way down – 20RM
Lunch (89 Station) – 37RM
Eat roasted mountain pork halfway down the mountain – 12RM
Explore Kota Kinabalu
5:30 PM Go to Tanjung Aru beach to wait for the sunset
Head straight to the airport after watching, 9 PM flight
Quick dinner with bread – 3RM
Arrive in Penang at midnight
Take a Grab to get the car and go home – 9RM

Cost Summary:
Round-trip airfare – 1135RM
Accommodation – 594RM
Car rental and fuel – 303RM
Food – 262RM
Entrance fees for two – 40RM
Single-person activity (paragliding) – 180RM
Airport transportation (Grab) – 18RM
Total expenses 2352RM + 180RM = 2532RM
Average per person 1176RM / 1356RM

The entire trip was quite leisurely
Mostly checking in, sightseeing, and relaxing
If there’s no fog, you can see Mount Kinabalu everywhere, the atmosphere is very relaxing
Truly like New Zealand in Malaysia
It’s a journey that makes you miss it upon return [Thumbs Up]

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