08 DAYS/07 NIGHTS GOLF itnerary

Proposed Itinerary :-

• Day 01 (Monday)Meet on arrival at Kota Kinabalu International Airport and transfer to Hotel. Free day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
• Day 02 (Tuesday) Breakfast at Hotel. Transfer to Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club for a round of golf (Internal – Shuttle service) at 0800 am. Tee off at 0830 am. Overnight at Hotel.
• Day 03 (Wednesday) Breakfast at Hotel. Transfer to Borneo Golf & Country Club at 0830 am and tee off at 1000 am (Transfer Time = 60 mins). Overnight at Hotel.
• Day 04 (Thursday) Breakfast at Hotel. Transfer to Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club at 0830 am and tee off at 0930 am (Transfer Time = 45 mins). Overnight at Hotel.
• Day 05 (Friday) Breakfast at Hotel. Transfer to Mount Kinabalu Golf & Country Club at 0715 am and tee of at 0930 am (Transfer time = 135 mins). Overnight at Hotel.
• Day 06 (Saturday) Breakfast at Hotel. Free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
• Day 07 (Sunday) Breakfast at Hotel. Transfer to Karambunai Resort Golf Club. Pick up at 0830 am and tee off at 0930 am (Transfer Time = 45 mins). Overnight at Hotel.
• Day 08 (Monday) Breakfast at Hotel. Transfer to Airport for flight Home.

The itnerary Price Includes :-

• 07 Nights hotel accommodation, inclusive of breakfast
• All return transfers
• 90-holes green fee (18 each at 5 different golf course)
• Golf Cart Rental
• And a North Borneo Tours & Travel staff-in attendance in the duration of tour

MALAYSIA GOLF

Suggested Program

• Day 1 Arrive Langkawi from London
  Arrive Langkawi Airport direct or via Kuala Lumpur.
  Meet & transfer to hotel.
  Suggested hotel : Datai Langkawi or Andaman Resort
  Rest of day at leisure
  
  
• Day 2 In Langkawi
  The outstanding landscape of the Langkawi Islands proclaims a true tropical paradise. White sands, clear tropical waters and lovely island sunsets. Located off the northern most tip of Peninsular Malaysia, Langkawi is a group of 104 islands where only three are inhabited.
  
  Half Day Round Island Tour of Langkawi
  This is an orientation tour, getting to know the island's legends and myths.
  
  Highlights of the tour :-
  
  · Atma Alam Batik & Art Village - an handicraft centre showcasing batik prints
  
  · Gallery Perdana - This gallery houses an impressive collection of 2,500 state gifts and awards presented to the former Prime Minister of Malaysia - Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad and his wife, Toh Puan Dr Siti Hasmah.
  
  · Eagle Square - located in Kuah Town with a magnificent statue of an reddish brown eagle where the word `Langkawi' is derived from according to local folklore.
  
  · Underwater World - a marine showcase featuring both fresh & seawater fish and marine life.
  
  Afternoon free to relax by the poolside or the beach area.

• Day 3 In Langkawi
  Golf at Gunung Raya Golf Course
  Nestled at the foothills of the majestic Gunung Raya, resides one of the most refreshing and scenic golf resorts in Langkawi. Sprawled over 300 acres of former rubber plantation land, Gunung Raya Golf Resort boasts an intriguing international-standard golf course designed by renowned American golf architect Max Wexler. Within its lush landscapes, you'll encounter beautiful rolling greens, panoramic tees, and impeccable fairways, magnificently contoured with sand traps and water hazards - www.golfgr.com.my
  
  
• Day 4 In Langkawi
  Golf at Datai Bay
  The Golf Club Datai Bay has established itself as one of the “Top Ten” golf course in Malaysia. The unique feature of the course, which acclaimed admiration form the foreign and local golfers, is a perfect hideaway between the mountain and the sea.www.dataigolf.com
  
  
• Day 5 Langkawi - Kuala Lumpur
  Transfer to airport for flight to Kuala Lumpur
  Arrive Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Meet & transfer to hotel.
  The airport is located about 1 hour's drive away from the city centre
  Dinner at Bijan – a fine dining experience with traditional Malay Cuisine.
  After dinner, visit Chinatown. This is a night market, which offers tourist & local alike a diverse selection of shopping items like clothes, 'branded' watches & shoes and others.
  (Dinner)
  
  
• Day 6 In Kuala Lumpur
  An orientation tour of the city covering the major historical landmarks- King's Palace, National Monument, National Museum and Merdeka (Independence) Square. Much of the history of the city is depicted here as well as the tradition and cultural heritage of the major communities. Kuala Lumpur Tower - enjoy a panoramic view of the city including the majestic Petronas Twin Tower.
  
  Afternoon free to explore the city on your own.
  
  
• Day 7 In Kuala Lumpur
  Morning Tee off at Saujana Golf & Country Club - one of the premier courses in the country. - see www.saujana.com.my
  The Palm Course - Also known as “The Cobra” for its testing and challenging layout. The Cobra is 6565 yards off the blue tees and 6959 yards from the black. One of its holes, the 172 yard (216 yards from the black tees) Par 3, 2nd hole, has been rated as the Most Difficult Hole in Malaysia.
  
  The Bunga Raya Course - Also known as “The Crocodile”. This scenic 18 has a wide expanse of water and undulating greenery that create a sense of freedom and space. At 6400 yards, it looks deceptively easy but many have regretted underestimating it.
  
  
• Day 8 In Kuala Lumpur
  Morning Tee off at Royal Selangor Golf Club
  Founded in 1893 by a group of coffee planters, The Royal Selangor Golf Club has a long and illustrious history and it has played a most prominent role in the evolution of the game of golf in Malaysia. Over the years, its development has grown with the progress of the nation and its society. Today, it is second home to 6000 members that include Royalty, Cabinet Ministers, Members of the Foreign Diplomatic Corps, senior corporate figures and the persons from all walks of life. The Royal Selangor Golf Club symbolises a hallmark of quality and excellence. It has always been regarded as the premier golf club in Malaysia. Being one of the oldest and established clubs in the country, maintaining standards and code of excellence has always been at the core principles and values. The membership reflects this and having been host to many international golf tournaments, further testify and confirm our very high standing in the golfing world.
  
  
• Day 9 Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu
  Transfer to KLIA for flight MH 68 (1545/1820) to Kota Kinabalu.
  Arrive Kota Kinabalu. Meet & transfer to Shangri-la's Tanjung Aru Resort.
  Rest of day at leisure.
  
  
• Day 10 In Kota Kinabalu
  Tee off at Borneo Golf & Country Club
  Class - this is what sets Borneo Golf & Country Club apart from the rest of the new generation golf courses in Sabah.
  Designed by the "Greatest Golfer of the Century," this Jack Nicklaus 18-hole signature course plays along a natural lagoon and the coastline of South China Sea. With the spectacular seaside setting and ever-present breeze, its rolling Bermuda fairways and receptive but treacherously fast greens, the layout measuring 6,546 m has all the requirements of a championship course.
  Fast gaining a well-deserved reputation as the best new course in the country, Borneo Golf & Country Club has set new standards for golfing in Borneo and is certainly growing to become of the best layout in this region.
  Perhaps no golfing in Sabah is complete without a round or two at this prestigious Nicklaus course which is fast gaining its name as the finest championship layout in this region.
  
  
• Day 11 In Kota Kinabalu
  Tee off at Karambunai Golf Club
  Located on the scenic Karambunai Peninsula which is just a short drive north of Kota Kinabalu and half-an-hour from KK International Airport. Karambunai Resorts Golf Club boasts a creative and modern 18-hole, par 72 course with a traditional feel in a naturalistic form crafted by renowned American golf architect Ronald Fream.
  
  
• Day 12 Kota Kinabalu – Sandakan
  Transfer to airport for flight to Sandakan.
  Arrive Sandakan airport, meet & transfer to the world's largest - Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. The orphaned orang utans from logging sites, plantations and illegal hunting are rehabilitated before being released into the wild. See the primates being fed by the park wardens plus a video show. After lunch, embark on a 2-hour boat journey to Sukau Rainforest Lodge along Sabah's longest river, Kinabatangan. The journey takes you through the mangrove, wetland and rainforest habitats with a good chance of wildlife sightings.
  In the late afternoon, take a two-hour river cruise to see the Proboscis monkeys as they settle down on treetops along the tributary of Kinabatangan River. Evening dinner & slide show conducted by in-house naturalist guide. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge.
  
  
• Day 13 Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan
  After breakfast, return to Sandakan by boat journey. Lunch at Sandakan followed by a city tour covering the water village, the Australian War Memorial & The Agnes Keith House. Transfer to airport for flight to Kota Kinabalu. Transfer to Shangri-La `s Tanjung Aru Resort for overnight.
  
  
• Day 14 Kota Kinabalu - Kuching
  Transfer to airport for flight to Kuching.
  Arrive Kuching at 1145 hrs. Meet & transfer to Hilton Kuching.
  
  Afternoon Kuching City Tour
  Arguably the nicest city in the region, , Kuching was once the home of the Brooke Rajahs, their legacy is evident in the old buildings still in use today : the famous Sarawak Museum (closed on Fridays) with its wonderful collection of Borneo artifacts; the Istana, once the residence of the Brooke family; the court house; Fort Margherita, named after the second rajah’s wife; and the colonnaded Post Office.
  
  
• Day 15 In Kuching
  Morning tee off at Sarawak Golf Club or Damai Golf & Country Club
  Afternoon visit the Sarawak Cultural Village.
  This award-winning living museum showcases Sarawak’s unique and diverse cultures in an accessible, visitor-friendly setting just 35 minutes from Kuching. The seven authentic traditional buildings are set amidst a scenic 17 acre site and are populated by members of Sarawak’s many ethnic groups, going about everyday activities. These include wood and bamboo carving, beadwork, weaving, sago-making, sugar cane crushing, pepper growing and the preparation of bird’s nests. Visitors can learn how to throw a Malay-spinning top, shoot a Penan blowpipe or pick out a tune on an Orang Ulu sape. The tour concludes with a colourful multi-ethnic cultural performance in the village’s air-conditioned mini theatre.
  
  
• Day 16 In Kuching (Borneo Highlands)
  Transfer to Hornbill Golf & Jungle Club for a round of Golf.
  Hornbill Golf & Jungle Club is located on Borneo Highlands (1000 metres above sea level) and 20 km from Kuching City
  
  
• Day 17 Kuching to Batang Ai
  A 225-km car/coach journey takes you through lush green countryside dotted with padi fields, pepper gardens and rubber plantations, and flanked by rugged jungle-clad mountains. Along the way, stop off at the Serian farmer’s market, visit a pepper garden and view carnivorous pitcher plants. Stop for lunch at a roadside bazaar deep in Iban country. Arrive at Lemanak jetty mid-afternoon for a longboat ride up the Lemanak River, passing through typical Borneo countryside with an ancient longhouse tucked behind almost every bend in the river. Arrive at either Serubah or Nanga Kesit Longhouse and visit the “entire village under one roof.” Tour the longhouse and enjoy a demonstration of blowpipe shooting. Return down river for transfer to Batang Ai jetty. After a 20 minutes boat ride across the 24sq km Batang Ai Hydro Lake, arrive at the Hilton Batang Ai Longhouse Resort.
  
  It is customary to bring along some gifts when one pays a visit to the longhouse. Gifts like foodstuff, cigarettes, fruits and drinks are usually presented to the headman who will distribute these items amongst his community.
  
  Hilton Batang Ai Longhouse Resort
  The Batang Ai Longhouse Resort is located on the shores of a spectacular fresh water lake, surrounded by mountains and the unspoiled rainforests of Sarawak, on the island of Borneo. The resort encompasses 100 rooms, the Nanga Mepi Restaurant and outdoor terrace, a meeting room which can hold up to 200 guests and a boat jetty for arriving guests. The resort is designed after the traditional timber longhouses of the region's native Iban tribes and is in close proximity to the 27, 000 hectares Batang Ai National Park.
  
  
• Day 18 Batang Ai to Kuching
  Breakfast at the resort, followed by a short nature walk with the resort’s residence naturalist. Depart for Kuching via the same route. Lunch is served en route. Overnight at Hilton Kuching.

• Day 19 Kuching – Kuala Lumpur
  Transfer to airport for flight to Kuala Lumpur to connect flight to London.

End of Tour