Tambunan Homestay

The Villages of Tambunan are nestled in a valley on the interior side of the Crocker Range, completely hidden from the South China Sea and the outside world. Tambunan Valley remains a very authentic interior region of Borneo, being approximately 1.5hours drive from the States Capital Kota Kinabalu . Tambunan is well known in Sabah for its picturesque landscapes and terraced rice fields, clear mountain streams, and cultural practices dating back many centuries. Many traditional cultural practices and ceremonies still take place even in the modern context of the 21st Century. Alongside this many traditional economic activities and village scale trade can still found flourishing in the area. A stay in the Tambunan Village Homestay is sure to uncover some unique and fascinating experiences. Visitors should come prepared for an amazing cultural experience the beautiful setting of the Tambunan Valley.

Located in Keranaan Village not far from the Township of Tambunan, the Tambunan Village Homestay Programhas 10 participating families, all certified by the Malaysia

Ministry of Tourism.

The program is coordinated by Joanna Kitingan, and is closely linked to the Tambunan Valley Resort Centre (TVRC).

Tambunan Village Homestay Program offers unique live-in experiences for visitors to stay with a local hostfamily in their home. This means participants will eat locally cooked meals (mostly traditional ingredients), and learn to live like the locals.

The participating Homestay Host Families will provide a spare rooms for guests in their homes, whereby bathroom facilities are usually shared with the host family.

Programs can be tailor made to suit different groups interests and available time. Two potential "mock-up"programs.

Some of the view of Tambunan
Padi field known as Tabasan..
some of the paddy. baru sija kana tanam..isn't beauty??
see, enjoy bah mereka..huhu

Activities
The Following Activities can be incorporated into the
homestay programs at Tambunan Village Homestay.

• Planting or Harvesting in Rice Fields
  
• Traditional Rice Wine Making
  
• Riding buffalo
  
• Traditional Cooking
  
• Harvesting Forest Vegetables
  
• Visit Local Markets
  
• Visit Local Bamboo Factory
  
• Jungle Trekking
  
• Observing worlds largest flower Rafflesia
  
• Swimming in cool mountain streams
  
• Traditional music & dance performances

Kulabut market ( the Tuhau Centre)
Jambatan gantung
momonsoi bangkala (traditional Fish Trap)

Playing Gongs
yeah, finally i can sense the Tuhau
kihoi..aramai tii..makan ramai2,

2D/1N PROGRAM (Package)
Day 1
Arrived at Kg. Keranaan & traditional welcoming
Meet host family
Visit to bamboo factory
Visit TVRC for fish feeding
Join the Cultural Dance (for Min 30 pax only)
Dinner with host family (D)

Day 2
Break Fast with host family (B)
Visit the Tambunan Town, Market, & Gong Stone
Visit No. 1 Lihing (Rice Wine) Factory
Lunch with host family (L)
Farewell Party & give appreciation
Back to Kota Kinabalu

RATE AS PER ABOVE ITINERARY (2D1N):
RM120.00 PER PERSON (MIN. 30 PAX)


3D/2N PROGRAM (Package)
Day 1
Arrived at Kg. Keranaan Walai Tokou meeting point
Traditional welcoming & meet host family
Visit to the Bamboo Factory (Making)
Visit TVRC fish feeding
Dinner with host family (D)
Getting to know family history and History of Tambunan


Day 2
Break Fast with host family (B)
Jungle upstream trekking to Tandarason,
Enjoy a cool swim
Enjoy drinking water from tree and bamboos
Picnic lunch by the clear stream
Dinner with host family (D)
Join the Cultural Dance (for min. 30 pax only)

Day 3
Break Fast with host family (B)
Visit the Tambunan Town, Market, & Gong Stone
Visit No. 1 Lihing (Rice Wine) Factory
Lunch with host family (L)
Farewell Party & give appreciation
Back to Kota Kinabalu

RATE AS PER THE ABOVE ITINERARY (3D2N):
RM240.00 PERSON (MIN. 30 PAX)

Contact details,

Coordinator: Mdm. Joanna Kitingan

Email Contact 1: joannakitingan@yahoo.com
Email Contact 2: avanus7@yahoo.com

Postal Address: Tambunan Village Homestay
C/ G192 Lorong Cempaka
KG.Contoh Petagas
88200 KOTA KINABALU

Home Tel : +60 88 764052
H/P (Mobile): +60 14 3580853 / +60 14 6555043
Fax : +60 88 230714