Trekking & Snorkeling Gaya Island - Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Trekking trails through primary rain-forest, snorkel unspooilt lagoons, scuba dive pristine coral reef !!

From our Beach House Dive Centre on Gaya Island based within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park there are some great walking trials through tropical rain-forest.

Join us for guided Trekking along coastal jungle trails, visit the "Spirit Forest", search for bats, orchids and flying lizards, rare birds and reptiles !

Historically, Pulau Gaya was the site of the British North Borneo Company's harbour, razed by the rebel Mat Salleh in 1881.

Nowadays the 1,465 hectare island is mainly uninhabited except on the eastern shore which is home to a community of people living in stilt houses.

Together with our resident Wildlife Expert, explore the the virgin tropical rain-forest of the island.

Learn of natural herbal remedies and medical plants that have been used for generations of native people.

Trek along jungle trails in search of flora and fauna, examine tropical hardwood trees and mangrove forests in the knowledge that this protected jungle has been in existence for thousands of years, unaffected by mans destructive farming and agricultural practices.

Before or after lunch go "Downbelow" and snorkel the warm waters of the South China Sea within the marine park from Gaya Island.

Swim alongside colourful marine-life, butterfly fish, parrot fish, cardinals, snappers and if you're very fortunate the occasional turtle may swim by to see what's going on.

For more information on our fabulous paradise island please Contact Us.

We have a Dive Shop and Classroom located on the KK mainland, please feel free to drop in, we offer free wireless internet, tea,coffee and biscuits !!!

TEL: +6 012 866 1935
www.divedownbelow.com

Underwater Camera Rental with Day Trip Scuba Diving, Snorkeling & Trekking - Gaya Island Kota Kinabalu

Combine a Scuba Diving Package with Underwater Camera Rental and enjoy Underwater Photography in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park TARP - Kota Kinabalu.

Having climbed Mount Kinabalu at the weekend Tim Bolton (image left and below) joined Downbelow Marine & Wildlife for a 3 Dive Package in TARP and rented one of our Cannon A640 10 megapixel cameras with Cannon U/W housing - all functions are fully controllable and included within the cost is image download to CDROM.

Tim dived with Richard for the day. Richard is a professional underwater photographer and took his camera along just incase the already present Whalesharks passed by.

Richard was happy to share some tips with Tim, they didn't see any Whalesharks but saw Turtles Hawksbill and Green Turtles, Cat Shark, Cuttlefish, Lionfish, Nudibranchs, Moray Eel, Seahorses, Barracuda and numerous schooling fishes.

Tims Mum Doris also came along for the day trip and spent the day snorkeling and trekking from our Paradise Island Beach House.

Duncan was her snorkel guide for morning and took Doris to some pristine coral reef which they had all to themselves, they saw numerous clownfish, tropical reef fish and a flying gurnard.

In the afternoon JC, our resident wildlife expert took Doris trekking through the primary rain-forest that surrounds our Dive and Adventure Centre on Gaya Island.

They took the Padas Point route, fondly known as the Spirit Forest Trail which follows the coastal path along the southern side side of the Gaya Island providing stunning views across the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.

Downbelow's eagle eye guide spotted an endemic Bornean Angle-headed Lizard, Orchids, Horseshoe Bats and many more insects and reptiles.

The Beach House at Gaya Island offers so much for marine and wildlife lover.

Should you wish to join us at our tropical island paradise - just 10 minutes from Kota Kinabalu please EMAIL US, for a quick response.

Or call our Telephone Hotline: +6 012 866 1935

We have a Dive Shop and Classroom located on the KK mainland, please feel free to drop in, we offer free wireless internet, tea,coffee and biscuits !!!

TEL: +6 012 866 1935
www.divedownbelow.com

Cantonese and Mardarin Chinese Family Snorkeling and Scuba Diving Day Trip, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Winsor Chui and her family enjoyed a wonderful day trip to the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park in Kota Kinabalu.

Basing themselves at our Beach House Adventure Centre & PADI 5 Star Dive Centre.

Winsors parents spent the day with Clare, our PADI Divemaster who conducted a full day Discover Snorkeling Program, whilst Winsor, her husband and brother went scuba diving.

Between scuba dives we returned to the Beach House for for tea/coffee/ refreshments and lunch, where everyone could take fresh water showers, relax and enjoy the surrounding wildlife living in the primary rain forest.

A trip to our Adventure Centre is a 'Must See" day out whilst in Kota Kinabalu.

Our international staff team provide premier 5 Star service which it to be expected from a 5 Star Centre.

We pride ourselves on very small group tuition providing a very personal service. We have extremely high safety standards and procedures and follow British HSE Guidelines. 

For more information please peruse our website or call us on +6 012 866 1935 OR +6 088 23 23 75

www.divedownbelow.com

Day Trip Snorkeling Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Downbelow's Beach House Adventure Centre based on Gaya Island in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (TARP) provides the perfect island base from which to snorkel the dive sites and coral reefs of TARP, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.

With daily pick ups from Kota Kinabalu City hotels and departure from Jesselton Point Jetty snorkelers, trekkers and scuba divers can choose from a range of daily activities.

Non swimmers can also join various programs, we provide snorkel guides and snorkel vests.

Snorkeling takes place in our shallow lagoon just in front of our PADI 5 Star Dive Centre, on our house reef and from the Dive Boat to various stunning coral reef just minutes from our Beach House.

To discover more information on the various programs that we offer please visit the Travel Packages section of our website.

For bookings please call us on +6 012 866 1935 OR +6 088 23 23 75

www.divedownbelow.com

Family & Friends Day Trip Snorkelling, Trekking and Scuba Diving Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

The Beach House on Gaya Island in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu is the ideal location for friends and families to spend a fun filled activities day out whilst in Sabah, Malaysia Borneo.

Home to PADI 5 Star Dive Centre Downbelow Marine and Wildlife Adventures it is the perfect setting and provides the perfect venue for friends and family wishing to relax, snorkel, go trekking and scuba diving, snorkelling safaris, island hopping, play football, frisbee and volleyball !!

Our 37ft Speed Boat provides very comfortable transportation for such activities.

Wildlife lovers will be amazed by the diversity of wildlife that can be seen in one day, monkeys, butterflies, snakes, hornbill and lizards are seen regularly.

Wild Boars and Proboscis Monkeys also inhabit the island but they are very shy, occasionally they are heard but rarely seen.

Time and time again our quests tell us how wonderful it is to spend the day with their family whilst they enjoy their different activities with everyone returning for tea and coffee breaks, refreshments and lunch throughout the day.

Often Grandparents will relax or try our guided Snorkelling program, Mums and Dads will Scuba Dive or go Trekking whilst Children can play on the beach or grassy lawns or try our Kids Discover Snorkelling Program.

Our Adventure Centre is at the base of the best trekking trails in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.

We have a confined lagoon, a fabulous house reef for snorkelers and divers and all snorkel and dive sites in the park are within a few minutes from our Adventure Centre.

The ultra adventurous visitor can camp overnight at our centre, we provide waterproof tents, dinner and breakfast and guests enjoy a safe environment with a 1 million star hotel accommodation !

A trip to our Adventure Centre is a 'Must See" day out whilst in Kota Kinabalu.

Our international staff team provide premier 5 Star service which it to be expected from a 5 Star Centre.

We pride ourselves on very small group tuition providing a very personal service.

We have extremely high safety standards and procedures and follow British HSE Guidelines. 

For more information please peruse our website or call us on +6 012 866 1935 OR +6 088 23 23 75

www.divedownbelow.com