A self employed General Practitioner who lives with his lovely family in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. He dedicates his spare time serving people with precious information on climbing the Majestic Mountain of the Borneo, Mt Kinabalu. Reachable at drizad(at)gmail.com2D1N Rungus Longhouse Homestay package
Some of our visitors feels that 3D2N stay in the longhouse is too long. So, I prepared a 2D1N package for those who still wants to feel the raw life of Rungus people in a shorter time.
Day 1 - Depart from Kota Kinabalu city center up to the north of Borneo, Kudat. the journey will take about 2 and half hours through villages and padi fields. Depends on the day of departure, Sundays will be a bonus on the journey as you can drop by in Tamu Kota Belud, one of the famous weekends open market in Sabah. It is good to also buy some raw material or some souvenirs (although not compulsory) for your stay in the longhouse.
Afternoon - should arrive in the longhouse, and will be greeted by my in-laws family. Mr Maranjak is the head of Maranjak Homestay and from that point of time, you will be the guest of the longhouse. After having welcoming drinks, (coconut juice and some locally brewed liquor), you will be introduce to the lifestyle of the Rungus Longhouse and the activities. You will be shown on how to make beads (Beads making) and other handicraft, so called “Inavolâ€.
Evening - Dinner will be served with lots of local delicacies, and most of the vegetables are home grown. After dinner, there will be a traditional dance show for you, so called “Mongigol” and you are invited to join the show. You will also be served with local drinks, called “montoku”. But I must remind you that this drinks, if take excessively can lead you to be drunk. The night will end with you sleeping in one of the rooms in the longhouse.
Day 2 - The day will start with breakfast by the host. After that, traditional games takes place. You can try to solve some IQ quenching games that is traditionally made by the Rungus people. A visit to the beautiful beaches at the Tip of Borneo and a sightseeing session in Kudat town will be followed. You will then be brought back to the longhouse for packing and head back to Kota Kinabalu. A visit to Honey bee farm in Kg. Gombizau and Gong making in Kg. Sumangkap will be made on the way back to Kota Kinabalu.
Just drop me an email if you are interested.
May 23rd, 2007 at 12:49 am
Hi
I wish to know what is the rate for 2D1N Rungus Longhouse Homestay package?
1) Do you pick us at KK airport?
2) Where is the toilet inside the longhouse or outside?
Cos I will be arrive on 8 DEC 2007.
May 24th, 2007 at 8:44 am
Hi Douglas,
Please check your personal email!
June 15th, 2007 at 11:35 pm
how much is the cost for this package? 2D1N in the longhouse?
June 16th, 2007 at 1:50 am
Hi Drizad, same ques here. How much is the cost for the 2D1N package and is the accomodation available for solo travellers? Any additional cost induced to a solo traveller?
June 16th, 2007 at 7:59 am
I replied to your personal emails.
June 16th, 2007 at 5:48 pm
I don’t see your reply. Can you please send it to me again? At the current moment, I plan to go next Sun and I’m glad that it’s Sunday and I can experience the Pasar Tamu at Kota Belud.Looking forward to your reply.
June 17th, 2007 at 8:16 am
Yes, Ching Fong. It seems that your first email address was not valid. I hope this can get through.
June 18th, 2007 at 10:33 pm
Hi, let me know how much is the 2D1N trip with transport from KK for 7adults & 1Child travelling in 22-23 Nov 07. TQ
June 18th, 2007 at 10:35 pm
Hi, let me know how much is the 2D1N trip to the longhouse with transportation from KK for 7 adults & 1 Child, travelling on 23-24 Nov 07. TQ
June 19th, 2007 at 5:05 pm
Hi
I wish to know what is the rate for 2D1N Rungus Longhouse Homestay package?
1) Where is the toilet inside the longhouse or outside and room got air-cond ?
2) i wish 1st day at Kota Kinabalu and 2nd day at rungus, would you arrange transportation to rungus?
Cos I will be arrive on 3-Jul-07 and back on 5-Jul ( 3D2N )
thank you
June 20th, 2007 at 1:14 am
Could you please let me know the price of the 2D1N and 3D2N with transport from KK for 1 adult and 1 child (and also if it is ok to have a 5yrs olf child!). This would be for the beginning of August this year ! Exact date to be advised.
Thank you.
June 21st, 2007 at 8:19 am
To Mr. Sk Chai, Wong and Maat,
Please check your email. I personally replied to your request.
July 6th, 2007 at 7:30 pm
Hi,
Same here.
Please provide the cost for 2D1N with transportation.
Thank you.
July 7th, 2007 at 8:34 am
Hi Christy,
You can check your email!
July 10th, 2007 at 11:41 am
hi, i’m also interested in knowing the cost of the 1N/2D with transportation. also, is it easier to get there from mt kinabalu instead of going back to KK? is this possible? thanks, michelle
July 10th, 2007 at 2:20 pm
Hi Michelle,
Please check your email, okay!
July 10th, 2007 at 6:50 pm
Sorry, i can’t get your mail.
Can you please resend?
Thanks.
July 10th, 2007 at 7:46 pm
Sure…
No problem.
July 17th, 2007 at 3:06 pm
Hi,
I am pretty interested in the 2D1N homestay package. I will be arriving KK airport on 8/8/07 Wed at 9.30am. We have four person in total. Possible to arrange? Few questions below?
1. Is the room air conditioned with bathroom attached?
2. How many people per room?
3. How much per person for the package?
Hope to get your reply. Thank you.
July 18th, 2007 at 7:54 am
Hi Tracy,
Please check out your email.
August 18th, 2007 at 4:47 pm
Hi! I would like to know more about the Rungus 2D1N homestay package. There will be two adults and two kids below 10yo arriving in KK on 12 Sept 07. Thanks.
August 24th, 2007 at 11:27 am
Hi
Cost for Rungus Homestay 2D/1N and any other options.
Only me so I can join other travellers.
For 2nd Sept.
August 25th, 2007 at 11:50 am
Please check your email, Law!
August 31st, 2007 at 12:18 am
Hi,
1) What is the rate of Longhouse Homestay for 2D1N for 5-6 paxs?
2) My Own transport.
3) Stay availability on 15/10/07 night.
Tks
September 1st, 2007 at 10:02 am
Please check out your email, Chin!
September 1st, 2007 at 10:02 pm
Hi drizad,
Please send reply again.
September 2nd, 2007 at 11:14 am
Okay Chin, I have sent you another email.
October 7th, 2007 at 11:17 pm
Hello Drizad,
This looks like an interesting package. Can you provide me with some information regarding these questions?
1) How much does the package cost per person?
2) Is there a minimal number of people needed to join this package?
3) Does it run all year long?
I am planning a trip to Sabah in Feb 2008 and would like to have the details because i do believe that i can get the best out of my trip through proper planning.
I am wondering how you have time to reply and still keep such informative website and yet work as a general practitioner. Good job!
Thanks in advance for the reply!!
October 8th, 2007 at 10:51 am
Hi Eileen,
Please check your email!
December 21st, 2007 at 2:25 pm
Hi
I a UMS student .I am interested with the homestay package that u mentioned above .I need more information about the price , contacts and location.Pls send it to my email.TQ
December 22nd, 2007 at 8:41 am
Hi Choong,
Please check your email!
January 8th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Hi, I have started planning for my trip to Mt Kinabalu in early May and my stay in Sabah is expected to last for about a week. What’s the arrangement like if I would like to have a homestay just after the hike? And of course, how much it’ll cost for 2-5 persons?
January 9th, 2008 at 9:00 am
Hi Jooli,
Please check your email.
January 10th, 2008 at 9:14 am
hi,
i am planning my sister in law’s trip to Mt Kinabalu in early April and they will be in Sabah for about a week. I think she will be interested wuth the long house homestay package. May i know how much it cost for this package and can you provide some pictures of the longhouse.
Thanks
January 11th, 2008 at 10:24 am
Hi Jin,
Please check your email!
January 14th, 2008 at 11:07 am
Hi! What’s the arrangement like if I would like to have a homestay just after the hike? How do we get there? How much it’ll cost for 6 persons?
January 15th, 2008 at 8:15 am
Hi Grace,
I have replied to your personal email.
January 27th, 2008 at 3:24 am
Hi Drizad
We (2 adults + 2 children age 11 and 7) will be in KK in april. How much will a 2D/1N stay cost us?
Would it be possible to combine it with a trip to Mount Kinabalu park?
Best regards
Jesper, Denmark
January 31st, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Hi I would like to know the price of the 2D/1N and what kind of transportation is available both to the homestay and comming back to KK.
Also what options are there for hiking.. are there day hikes available?
March 19th, 2008 at 11:48 am
Hi I would like to know the price of the 2D/1N and what kind of transportation is available both to the homestay and comming back to KK. My family( 8 Adult) and I will come on 29 May 2008. We are muslim and want to know where to find “halal” food. Any activities available since there got festival?
Please reply me soon. thank you.
March 19th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Hi Mia,
I have emailed you with the answers!
March 23rd, 2008 at 9:12 pm
hi drizad,
3 person at 2/7-3/7/2008, 2d1n,
could you let me know the price and detail.
thz.
March 26th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Hi Drizad,
I will be in Sabah from 18-23 June 2008. I’m interested in the 2D1N Rungus LongHouse. Can you provide me full details like pricing & etc.
There will be 4 of us.
Thank you
March 26th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
Hi Chong & Wai Kong!
Please check your email.
April 8th, 2008 at 1:11 am
Hi Drizad,
I am traveling to sabah from 27th apr. to 1st of May. and I am interested to stay in the long house for 1 night, and I wonder how much it will cost me for 1 night stay. I might not need the 2D1N package as I plan to drive to Kudat in the afternoon leave Kudat early in the next morning. we have 5 ppl all together.
thanks!
April 8th, 2008 at 11:58 am
Hi Drizad,
Confirmed that I will do the 2D1N Rungus LongHouse on the 1st day of my trip that is on 18 June.
Is it possible for you to pick us up at Air Asia Terminal 2 and on 2nd day(19 June) instead sending us back to Kota Kinabalu, we would like to go to Kinabalu Park.
I have 6 person. Can I know the new pricing ?
April 9th, 2008 at 8:11 am
For Woan Ping & Wai Kong,
Please check your email!
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:19 pm
HI,
I am arriving 2moro via Air Asia from KL. will be in kl until 29th. interested in your 1nt longhouse stay. how much is it? i am travelling solo. Any other recommendations? I will be staying at Tune Hotel.
Thks. Hope to hear from you.
April 24th, 2008 at 8:23 am
Hi Yong,
Please check your email!
May 14th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
hello, how much does a 2d/1n package cost? is the longhouse still available on may 23-24, for 5 people? thanks,aleli
p.s. how can we contact you? we will be at trekkers lodge evening of may22
June 2nd, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Hello, my friends and I plan to take the 2D1N package. 8 pax. On 7-8June. How much does it cost? Please reply to my email asap and do enclose your contact numbers for further confirmation. Thank you.
June 7th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Hi Drizad,
hope ur little angel is fully recovered… ^_^
I have friends coming in Nov 08, they plan to go Kudat (stayover one night) and another at KK Park the next day.
please let me know the details of the 2D1N trip to the longhouse with transportation from KK for 6pax, travelling on 25 Nov 07.
do you have contacts for transport n budget accommodation in kk park as well ?
thank you in advance.
June 9th, 2008 at 9:48 am
@ Kelly:
Please check your email!
June 9th, 2008 at 11:07 am
G’Day Drizad!
just wondering if you have 2 places on an overnight stay at the Rungus Longhouse for either Th 17 July or Fri 18 July 2008. Also, would you please tell me the total cost, including trip up to Kudat, pick up and return to hotel in KK? Cheers-Susan
June 9th, 2008 at 11:51 am
@ Susan:
Please check your email!
June 25th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Drizad,
Hi, I am interested in the 2D1N package on 2 or 3rd July 2008 . We have a group of 5 person. Can you let me know the detail of the package?
Btw, we have arranged our own transport. So you can exclude this in the package. Thanks!
June 26th, 2008 at 8:45 am
@ YSYong:
Please check your email, Yong!
July 9th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Please let me know how much the 2D/1N package costs? Am very interested.
I am arriving KK on a Sunday, arrival time is 9.30am (provided there’s no delay). Is there sufficient time to make it for the tamu at Kota Belud before heading on to Kudat? How long is the journey from KK to Kota Belud then to Kudat?
July 13th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Dear,
We are a group of five bought a flight ticket to Sabah for KK park mountain climbing trip. In between we have free days.. visiting to the homestay could be our option should it is not boring. We plan to go from KK to tip of borneo Tanjung Simpang Mengayau to pay a visit, after that we plan to stay a night at the homestay… second day morning we will proceed to Kota Kinabalu National park HQ for our climbing trip.
Question:
1. How much is the homestay going to cost us? we may require 2 rooms as one for males and one for females.
2. Will there be any transport to take us from the homestay to Kota Kinabalu National Park HQ?
my email is lyesong@hotmail.com
would appreviate if you could reply me for our further planning.
The trip will be Middle of March 2009.
Thanks and regards,
Eugene Tan
July 14th, 2008 at 8:28 am
@ Eugene Tan:
Please check your email, Eugene!
September 25th, 2008 at 1:46 am
May i know the price for the 2D1N Rungus Longhouse Homestay package? there are 5 of us…
October 14th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Hey,
My boyfriend and i are visiting KK for christmas this year. Going to the tip of borneo, Tanjung Simpang Mengayau and staying for 2 nights at the your father’s homestay sounds interesting to the main attractions of climbing mt kina…
i have some questions,
1. How much is the homestay going to cost us?
2. Will there be any transport to take us from the KK to homestay?
3. Will there be public transport to tip of borneo from KK?
my email is waiyeng(at)gmail.com
Thanks!
Waiyeng Chan
November 10th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
how much the cost for 2 persons?
will there be any transport from airport? can we just get a rental car from there? how?
November 11th, 2008 at 9:30 am
@ widda:
Please check your email for the information.
November 15th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Hi.
I’m planning a weekend birthday trip for two from 6th-9th Dec 2008.
How much is 3D 2N accomodation at your longhouse?
How far is it from the city and the Mount Kinabalu national park?
Where does a climb of Mount Kinabalu fit in?
Thank you.
November 22nd, 2008 at 9:37 pm
Hi, I am interested in the 2D1N package. I would like to make room reservation on 27 Dec 2008 . There are 4 of us. Can you let me know the detail of the package? (rate, item inclusive, etc)
We have arrange our own transport. So pls exclude this from the package. Thank you.
November 24th, 2008 at 8:59 am
@ NN:
Please check your email. Thank you.
November 29th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Hi,
I’m interested in the packages between late Feb and early Mar ‘09. Please send me the cost and possible travel dates. I would like dates that include a visit to the Tamu at K. Belud.
Thanx.
MSR
December 2nd, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Hi,
i and my sister are interested to stay one night at the Rungus Longhouse. we would like to make a room reservation on 8/12/08… can you please send me the detail of the room accommodation? we go there by our rental car, so please exclude the transportation from the package…
in between, i and my sister will going to visit tips of borneo, bee farm ourselves before we go to the Rungus Longhouse on 8/12/08..
Thank you ^^
December 2nd, 2008 at 4:09 pm
@ annie:
Please check your email also!
December 2nd, 2008 at 4:09 pm
@ MSR:
Please check your email.
December 10th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
we will be arriving on 24th dec and leaving on 28th dec and are very keen to try out the long house stay.
can i know the cost for 2D 1N For 5 adults on 26th Dec 2008?
December 11th, 2008 at 10:44 am
@ celest:
Please check your email.
December 14th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Hi,
I’m planning to bring 30-40 school children. Can you give me quotation for 3 days 2 nights for Meranjak longhouse homestay (include tour, bus & meals)? Planning to have this vacation during school holiday next year. Thanks
December 15th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
Hello,
I’m wondering how much is 3D 2N accomodation at your longhouse?
My husband and myself, along with our three well-behaved children (ages 10, 12 and 14) are staying in KK with relatives for the next month, and while we’re here, we are interested in better understanding the Rungus culture and believe that a stay could be a nice learning experience for us.
Thank you.
Zalina
January 25th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Pls. advise quotation for 4 adults for 2 days one night stay and an optional cost for an extended night stay including meals, tours, shows etc . How do we get to there by public transport from K.K.? Is your price inclusive of transport from K.K to your home stay and return to K.K.? Please advise types of activities available at your home stay. We may like to visit your home stay on the 15 Feb. 09. We plan to stay one night at Base of Mount Kota Kinabalu , do you have contacts for a reasonble hotel stay for two rooms inclusive of breakfast? Pls let me have your phone numbers. Thank you.
Ng Ah Soon
January 29th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Hi,
we’ll (5 pax/adults) visitin KK end of feb til 3rd March, n plannin 2 experience d Rungus homestay.
1. types of activities available?
2. Quo for 2D1N ?
if possible breifly on the whole package 2D1N
TQVM
Humphrey
January 30th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Hi,
I’m travelling solo and am intereste4d in the 2D1N package to the longhouse.
I am in KK at the moment and am looking to visit in the next couple of days.
Could you please tell me the cost of the trip?
Thanks
January 30th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Hi Humprey,
Please check your email!
February 2nd, 2009 at 11:10 am
hi,
just intrested in your 2D ?1N stay for 2 people?
how much is the tour ? will would be arriving in kk around the 13-18 of febuary
thank oyu
lily
February 5th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Hi Dr. Izad, could I ask the same too, the cost for 2d/1n package? thanks.
February 6th, 2009 at 8:21 am
@Kuna: Please check your email!
February 26th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
How much is the 2D/1N package for 6 adults? I will be at kk from 5 aug 2009-11 aug 2009. Can I have the details of the package (Items which are inclusive and exclusive)?
March 3rd, 2009 at 12:36 am
Hi,
Want to book a 2D/1N package for 2 adult females for 22nd/23rd april. please email me package details and price. I’m malaysian. Thanks
March 10th, 2009 at 9:28 am
Hi,
May i know the price for 4 ppl for the 2D1N longhouse stay?
got any discount if hv more ppl?
pls send me the timetable as well so that we can know what time depart.
Thanks a lot..
March 15th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
Total 13pax (inclusive of children) will be in Sabah in Apr’09, plan to stay at Kudat for 1 night, check in 25/4/09 & check out 26/4/09. Pls let me know the choice of longhouse & cost of st.ay
TQ.
March 20th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Dear Drizad
It’s me again. Im interested in the 2D1N Rungus Longhouse Home Stay, probably 7/05 - 8/05.
Can u arrange to pick us (3 adults) up from Kiram”s Village on 7/05 and later leave us at KK city ?
How much is per pax!
Thanks
Ooi.
March 27th, 2009 at 8:03 am
Hello Drizad,
My son (30) and I are planning to visit Sabah in September and wanna make this 2D1N Rungus Longhouse Homestay package tour during Pesta Kelapa festival time at Kudat. Please let me know the cheapest price for 2 pax for the dates Sept. 12-13. Our Night stay in KK will be at the Beach Lodge.
Thanks,
Mart
March 29th, 2009 at 2:29 am
Hello.
How much is the Rungus longhouse homestay? May i know what is the specialty of this homestay compared to the many other homestays in Sabah?
Hope to hear from you!
Thank you
March 29th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Hello,
We will be traveling in Sabah next month for a couple of days with our 2 young sons (5 and 3 yo).
We are interested in an overnight stay in the Maranak Longhouse on the night of April 9th. We would love to arrive in the afternoon, take part in some activities, enjoy dinner and a show, and depart after breakfast the next day.
Could please let us know the cost and availabilty? Is it possible for 4 people to stay in the same room? Boys woud be happy together on a single mattress.
Hope to hear from you, thank you
April 1st, 2009 at 12:30 am
Hello there, could you reply to my email? I have a party of 6 and we are interested to stay on 23th night. Can we do the Sunday market on the 24th instead? Can you let me know how much does it cost?
Thank you.
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:02 am
@Adriane: Please check your email. I replied to your yahoo.com.sg account.
April 3rd, 2009 at 11:48 am
hi, can i know how much is the 2D1N package? we have only two persons.
Which bus shall we take from k.k.? thanks
April 11th, 2009 at 11:17 am
Hi Drizad,
My name is Sandra and I am much interested with the package above. I would appreciate if you could quote me the rate. Hope to hear from you soon
Sandra
April 13th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Hi.
Is there transport/ public bus that i can take from kundasang to kudat?
May 3rd, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Hi
we would like to visit kudat at this sept09.
Pls quote us the rate. Can i Know how is the weather in kudat during sept 09.
May 6th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Hi
We would like to know if you one day package to Rungus Longhouse and how much is it per person? What does the package consist of?
May 13th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
how much will the 2D/1N cost? i got 16people. Wanted to book for 4th of FEB2010
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:52 am
Can I purely stay there for one night and enjoy the dishes & activities overthere? I may not want to take part in any other outing likes tip of borneo, bee farm… If so, how much it will cost? I have a group of 6 ppls. We will drive to the longhouse by ourselves. If possible, i will visit around 16th July 2009. Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks in advanced.
June 9th, 2009 at 9:30 am
I would like to apologize in advance, as I am currently ceasing the online service for the longhouse starting from July 1st, 2009. It is because my father in law has some financial and human resource issues with the transportation to the longhouse, and he could not provides the appropriate services for visitors anymore. So, from July 1st 2009, I am diverting you to Borneoecotours for more professional and appropriate transport & travel services.
Please contact Borneoecotours here for the better:
http://borneoecotours.com/tours_view.php?id=11