NORTH BORNEO RAILWAY

NORTH BORNEO RAILWAY

Take a ride on the North Borneo Railway and relive the nostalgic romance of British North Borneo. Passengers hop on a steam train straight out of the 1900s, chugging along the tracks from Tanjung Aru, through Kinarut before arriving in the Rice Bowl of Sabah, Papar.  Along the way, soak in the green vistas of sprawling paddy fields, traditional village homes on stilts and buffaloes ambling in the distance.

ITINERARY

v  Meet at hotel lobby 0900hrs and depart to Tanjung Aru Train Station to board the only railway track in Sabah which started running since 1896. The railway track runs down south from Kota Kinabalu to Tenom (Pangi Station), it is approximately 134 km line length.(Breakfast)

v  The railway track primarily was for the transport of tobacco from the interior to the coast for  export, today it serves as reliable public transportation for the locals in the outskirt of town. On board the North Borneo Railway locomotive takes you on a scenic countryside seeing to the first stop of Kinarut Town, to visit the Tien Shi Temple that is known for its fine statues.

v  Proceeding further down on the to Papar, visit the local wet market and the shop houses at Papar Town passing by some paddy fields, river and villagers along the way. An traditional ‘Tiffin’ colonial lunch will be serve on board while enjoying the countryside view out from your seat.

v  Upon arriving back to the Tanjung Aru Train station you will be transferred back to your hotel. (Lunch)

** Operate on Wednesday & Saturday only **

Tour Include:

Return transfer from hotel to Tanjung Aru train station

Meals as stated in itinerary

Train ticket

Tour Exclude:

Tour Guide

Alcoholic drinks

Personal Expenses

6% GST

Things not mentioned above