Tegudon Tourism Village is a hidden gem in the Land Below the Wind. If you’re in Sabah, you really should make the effort to visit this place, and if you have time – why not camp for the night.
If you are travelling around Sabah as a tourist, you will already know it can be difficult to get around as a foreigner – especially on a budget.
It is probably a lot cheaper than you think to get to Tegudon Tourism Village. The team here are very helpful and always willing to give specific advice on getting there and around if you need it.
Plus, it’s home to one of the best suspension bridges in the area! More time to explore, check out this article detailing the Top 3 suspension bridges in Sabah.
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Getting there
Tegudon Tourism Village is isolated – but there are plenty of transport options to get there, including from Kota Kinabalu, Kota Belud, Kundasang and Kinabalu Park.
From Kota Kinabalu – The budget option
The budget option for getting from Kota Kinabalu to Tegudon Tourism Village is to catch a minibus to Kota Belud, then arrange a lift to the park with them directly.
You can take a minibus from Bandaran Bus Terminal in Kota Kinabalu to Kota Belud for 10 MYR per person one-way. The journey will take around 2-hours.
Bandaran Bus Terminal is the bus station near Padang Merdeka in the centre of Kota Kinabalu.
If you contact the park before you travel, they will arrange for transport to pick you up when you arrive in Kota Belud. The team here charge 60 MYR for 1 – 2 people, and 80 MYR for 3 – 4 people.
This will be a private car and this cost includes a return trip to Kota Belud from the park the next day. This part of the journey will take 30-miuntes.
So, even if you are a solo traveller, you can get from Kota Kinabalu to this idyllic and remote place for 70 MYR. If you are travelling in a group of 2 or more, then this is an even more budget friendly option!
From Kota Kinabalu – The not so budget option
A different option, which is good if you are travelling with family, or have a slightly higher budget, is a private transfer from Kota Kinabalu. You will need to contact the team at Tegudon Tourism Village to arrange this in advance.
They will arrange for a driver to pick you up in Kota Kinabalu directly from your hostel or hotel. This journey will take around 2.5-hours.
For groups of up to 4 people, you will have a private car. The cost will be 150 MYR one-way, or 250 MYR return.
For groups of up to 12, you will use a van. The cost is 250 MYR one-way, and 350 MYR return.
From Kundasang or Kinabalu Park
This will again need to be arranged in advance with the team at the site. For groups of up to 4 people, you will have a private car.
The cost will be 150 MYR one-way form both places. From Kundasang, this will take 1.5-hours, and from Kinabalu Park the journey will take around 2-hours.
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The team at the site are very accommodating to travellers who want to visit them. If you have plans which don’t fit with the options above, contact them directly and they will help you make specific arrangements in advance.
What is there to do
The park and campsite are set on the banks of the river. Whether you want a relaxing getaway lazing by the river and sleeping under the stars, or an adventure packed day out kayaking down the river and enjoying one of the most amazing suspension bridge in Sabah – there is something here for everyone.
Things to do:
- Take a walk on the idyllic suspension bridge
- Enjoy views of Mount Kinabalu
- Swim in the River
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Trek to the Wasai waterfall
- See the paddy fields
- Feed the Fish
- Have a BBQ
- Relax in a private hut
- Make your own fire
- Stargazing
- Camp for the night
Facilities on site:
- Toilets
- Showers
- Changing rooms
- BBQ equipment
- Separate taps and washing area
- Traditional huts
- Camping ground
- Canopy’s
- Food (Must be ordered in advance)
- Pick up service
How much does it all cost?
As is common across Malaysia, different prices for Malaysians and for tourists are used at Tegudon Tourism Village. The all-round fees for non-Malaysians here are good, and it is great to see the park openly display their fees upfront!
This is a rural place and so it’s nice to see a variety of services – including transport options, food, and different activities, all available at the site.
An entrance fee is payable just to get in to the park. There are then fees payable per person if you want to stay for the night, hire a hut for the day, and hire equipment such as tents or kayaks.
The park
Entrance fee:
| Adult | Children (7 – 12 years) | Children (6 years and under) | Senior Citizen | Persons with a disability | |
| Malaysian | 3 MYR | 1 MYR | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Non-Malaysian | 7 MYR | 3 MYR | FREE | FREE | FREE |
Camping
Overnight camping fee (Prices are per person per night and payable in addition to the entrance fee):
Malaysian prices:
| Adult | Student (13 – 18 years) | Children (12 years and under) | |
| Malaysian | 7 MYR | 3 MYR | FREE |
Non-Malaysian prices:
| Adult | Children (7 – 12 years) | Children (6 years and under) | |
| Non-Malaysian | 13 MYR | 7 MYR | FREE |
You are welcome to bring your own tent if you plan to camp, if not you can rent one on site.
Cost to rent a tent:
- 2 people – 20 MYR per night
- 3 people – 30 MYR per night
- 4 people – 35 MYR per night
- 6 people – 40 MYR per night
Huts
Huts are available to rent for the day or night right next to the river. They are a great idea and give you your own space and some privacy.
If you plan to stay for the night, you can also set your tent up inside one of these raised huts. Of course, you’re more than welcome to pitch your tent on the ground nearby as well.
These huts cost 15 MYR per day. Check in and check out time if you are camping is 17:00PM. You can contact the team at the park before you arrive if you will be getting there early or late in the day and want to ensure there will be huts available.
Canopy’s
Canopy’s are available to rent for the day and cost 10 MYR. You will get 4 plastic chairs and a table included.
Food
You can take your own food if you want, and BBQ facilities are even available if you want to cook yourself.
The team do provide a catering service, but you will need to contact them to request this at least 3-days in advance. Halal food is available.
Breakfast is 7 MYR, and lunch and dinner are 12 MYR each.
Activities
If you want to go for an adventurous trek to Wasai waterfall, you can hire a guide for 50 MYR. 1 guide will take groups of between 1 – 5 hikers.
For something a little more relaxing, kayaks are available to rent for 20 MYR per hour.
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