MOUNTAIN RIDE MINI ADVENTURE

MINI ADVENTURE TOUR

Would you like to ride and trek in some of North Borneo’s most dramatic scenery? This ride through the foothills and valleys of Mount Kinabalu takes you well away from tourist routes and into the heart of jungle paradise. Riding a mountain bike is one of the purest ways to see and interact with this magnificent place. The mystique and commanding presence of Mount Kinabalu throughout this ride provide a vista that changes almost minute by minute. 

ITINERARY: 

DAY 1

You will be collected from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu before being driven to Mount Kinabalu National Park where we will begin the ride. It starts with a 4.5km cruise on the main road, downhill to our first turn off onto gravel. There is then 3km of gorgeous descent before reaching a sealed road which takes you into the Kiau Valley. We then ride along the side of a river for 17 km with excellent views of the jungle-clad valley and Mount Kinabalu. 

When we get to the end of the ride able trail, we put the bikes onto the truck and from here we follow the river on foot for 5 km. during the jungle trek, we make a few river crossings until we arrive at the paddy fields of Kampung Tambatuan where we over night in the village community homestay. There is comfortable dorms bed a huge veranda facing the granite walls of the western flanks of Mount Kinabalu. In the evening, there will be a sit-down dinner of pasta to chat through the days thrills while the team service the bikes and get ready for the second days adventure. 

DAY 2 

This is full day in saddle. We head north on mostly gravel roads for 43 km, stopping to swim in cool rivers and entertain the bemused locals. There are lots of cool drinks supplied by the support vehicle along the way. The ride finishes at the market town of Kota Belud, a bustling town where tourists are rarely seen. There will be an opportunity to dip in the river and wash away the days sweat before driving for 3=2 hours back to Kota Kinabalu. 

PRE-REQUISITES	INCLUDED	PACKING LIST
An adventure spirit – the mountain biking is off the tourist trail so don’t expect many facilities on the way	Qualified Guide	Riding trainers (no sandals)
Be prepared for physical exertion, you may be riding up to 40km per day and it can be hot	Transportation	Riding shorts
A good level of fitness or an incredibly resilient sense of humour	Snacks	Sunglasses
Reasonable biking skills	All food & board	Sun cream
	Drinking water	Personal medication
	First aid kit	Change of clothes for the return journey
		Towel/ Camera

Notes:  

1.                  This tour is almost totally away from other tour destinations and it’s unlikely that you will see any other tourists. 

2.                  If at any time you feel unwell, or need a rest there is a vehicle close by. 

3.                  Our guides are all trained in first aid and we carry comprehensive first aid kits and rescue equipment including a stretcher and rope. 

4.                  All water, isotonic drinks is provided. We hope that you do not drink so much that you cannot take part in the next day’s activities!