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Half-Day North Borneo Railway Train Ride
4 h
Half Day
By train
About this activity
Meet at the hotel lobby for your transfer to the Tg. Aru Train Station. Upon arrival, you will need to register to obtain your train passport and enjoy photo shooting opportunities of the old Vulcan steam engine head. The engine head was first used when the railway tracks were first laid in 1896 as a means to transport natural resources grown by young planters and plantation owners who had bought vast pieces of land in the interior. Rubber, tobacco, sugar, tapioca, soya beans, pineapple and rice were some of the produce that was hauled to the Port of Jesselton to export. Today, you can ride as a passenger on board the North Borneo Railway in fully refurbished deluxe carriages.
At 10am, the train departs passing Putatan town and the Lok Kawi Army Camp before making a brief 15 minutes stop at the village of Kinarut. Here, soak up the ambience of the old traditional shops or enjoy a short walk to the nearby Tien Nam Shi temple.
The train continues for another hour skirting pass mangroves, through the Pengalat tunnel, crossing a river before finally ending in the town of Papar. Visit the local market as you learn more about the people through their produce and mingling with them.
On your return trip back to Tg. Aru Train Station, enjoy a tiffin box lunch, a remnant of Colonial custom as you take pleasure in the rustic surroundings.
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At 10am, the train departs passing Putatan town and the Lok Kawi Army Camp before making a brief 15 minutes stop at the village of Kinarut. Here, soak up the ambience of the old traditional shops or enjoy a short walk to the nearby Tien Nam Shi temple.
The train continues for another hour skirting pass mangroves, through the Pengalat tunnel, crossing a river before finally ending in the town of Papar. Visit the local market as you learn more about the people through their produce and mingling with them.
On your return trip back to Tg. Aru Train Station, enjoy a tiffin box lunch, a remnant of Colonial custom as you take pleasure in the rustic surroundings.
Included
- Light refreshments and lunch box
- Train ride
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if selected required)
- Entry/Admission - North Borneo Railway
Not included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- IMPORTANT NOTE : You are advised not to take this trip if you have a flight and other schedule. Arrival and departure times are subject to change without notice. Pleased advised that passengers travelling may encounter delay due to speed restrictions and other operating conditions.
- Due to the age of the train, there are incidences where train may not operate as scheduled or breakdown during the ride. In the event of a cancellation/engine breakdown the following refund policy applies and will be refunded through Viator:
- Upon arrival at the Tg. Aru Train station but before train departs: A refund of USD100 per adult / child
- After train departs Tg. Aru Train station but before Papar Train Station: A refund of USD50 per adult / child
- Upon reaching Papar Train Station or on the return leg of the journey: No refund
- If you are booking ex-train station, please be at the station there before 930 am and register at the North Borneo Railway Train office. Please note that train will depart at 10 am
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
60%
Reviews
Great experience a must do trip.good service on board,staff dressed appropriate for the occasion. Lunch was fantastic.Do not go off times though as we were to leave at 10am but delayed an hour because engine had to build up steam,as well as coming back had to wait an hour to build up steam again and and got back at 5.30pm instead of 1.45pm,but do not get discouraged as this makes it more of a trip.