{"id":3450,"date":"2020-09-04T09:09:55","date_gmt":"2020-09-04T09:09:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripfuser.com\/blog\/?p=3450"},"modified":"2024-08-05T08:59:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T08:59:38","slug":"island-hopping-in-kota-kinabalu-sabah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/island-hopping-in-kota-kinabalu-sabah\/","title":{"rendered":"Island Hopping in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Island hopping in Kota Kinabalu takes you to paradise beaches that are voted among some of the best in the sub-continent. Take yourself away from the internationally renowned destinations and into a little-known part of the world in the heart of Sabah on the island of Borneo.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

One of the largest islands in the world, Borneo is known to be nature\u2019s bounty, home to many national parks, some of the last remaining orangutans in the world and some of the best diving opportunities in the oceans.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Kota Kinabalu itself is the capital city of the state of Sabah and known as the gateway to some of Borneo\u2019s most well-known jungles and of course, Mount Kinabalu. From local markets to little snippets of Borneo\u2019s history, Kota Kinabalu is also rapidly rising as a culinary and artistic hub in Malaysia; the perfect place to start your trip to the islands.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tungku Abdul Rahman National Park is made up of five islands all easily accessed from Kota Kinabalu on an island hopping tour. Adding something different to the national parks of Borneo; the park is made up of little islands that offer a slice of the tropics.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Hopping between the islands of Sabah, the most popular from Kota Kinabalu are Gaya and Manukan where you\u2019ll find lots of activities to enjoy. From parasailing to banana boats and snorkel hire, these islands offer a fun-filled day out that is worth waking up early for.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

On the quieter islands, particularly Sulug, there is nothing but sand and trees. While this might not sound great for some, beach bums will revel in the clear waters and sound of nothing but the sea to keep you company.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Escape for the day with the island-hopping trip in Sabah that is all you want it to be! Here\u2019s how to get started;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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