Travel 3 Days in Tawau: Best Vacation Spots in Tawau

Day 1 | Morning

Tawau Hills Park

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 10 MYR

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Air Terjun | Gudang 4, Bal Estate, Tawau, Malaysia

Tawau Mountain National Park is located 24 kilometers north of Tawau. It is a popular place for locals and tourists to gather with family and friends. Take a half-day small hike, or bring camping equipment and stay in the park overnight, watching the stars at night. Also a very good experience. Almost every plant in Tawau Park is tagged with a wide variety. There are also many mountain forest trekking plank roads in the park, some of which can lead you to a hot spring and a waterfall.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Al Aliq: far from noisy town..fresh n peacefull

Day 1 | Afternoon

Table Waterfall nearby is the top choice before you leave Tawau Hills Park and hit the road.

Table Waterfall

Opening Hours: Open from 7:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 6 MYR

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Tawau Hills National Park, Tawau, Malaysia

TableWaterfall has the tallest tropical tree in the world, with a height of nearly 900 meters. Tourists can swim in the river at any time or have a picnic under the shack, which is also the main picnic spot for Malaysians. Surrounded by greenery and melodious birdsong, the mind and body will relax.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Maha Dirok: Tawau Hills Park also known as Table by citizen rich of Natural Flora and Fauna.It's super pricey rainforest.If you want to go to waterfall you need to walk as jungle trekking about an hour to Bukit Galas. The natural hot spring also got but not so interest nowadays cause the condition

Trip.com User: smooth and good environment.

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Table Waterfall? Together Palm Resort Semporna is one of your top choices.

Together Palm Resort Semporna

Ideal for fun and relaxation, Together Palm Resort Semporna is located in Semporna, and close to a wide variety of restaurants, bars and shops.
The facilities and services provided by Together Palm Resort Semporna ensure a pleasant stay, ideal for backpackers, divers, and group travelers. This hostel offers numerous on-site facilities including hot and cold showers, guest lounge with TV, computer, free WiFi, air-conditioning, safety box, superb sea view balcony, free breakfast, and free 24 hours coffee, tea and drinking water.
Super facilities, professional services and an excellent location make the Together Palm Resort Semporna the perfect base from which to enjoy your adventure in Semporna.

Day 2

Sipadan Island

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: Malaysia

Sipadan Island is a famous diving scenic spot in Sabah. It consists of a deep-sea island. The island extends directly out of the sea at a depth of 600 meters. The underwater part is shaped like a chimney. On the edge of Sipadan Island, as long as one more step is taken, the water depth directly changes from 3 meters to 600 meters. There are more than 3,000 species of fish and over 100 types of coral in the waters, and is famous for the large numbers of green sea turtles and hawksbill turtles, which is one of the important reasons why Sipadan is ranked among the top ten best diving places in the world. . Divers must not miss the underwater caves here, filled with colorful corals and exotic fish. Turtle caves are mainly distributed in the northern area of Sipadan Island, where you can see groups of silver scavengers, soldier fish and fluorescent fish, which are very beautiful.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: The daily limit of access to Sibadan Island, where diving can see many turtles, white-fin sharks, langren scorpions, Longtou scorpions, dragon kings, barracuda, etc., is a world-famous dive point! Especially south point & barracuda point With the blessing of the current, it is even more a must!

Trip.com User: Diving holy place, St. Dingfish storm is so shocking. The bottom is also clear and can see high. Sharks don't bite, we are still chasing it for photos.

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Rich Villa by Amina Holidays in advance, because all the tourists head to Sipadan Island love staying at it.

Rich Villa by Amina Holidays

The Rich Villa by Amina Holidays provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Rich Villa by Amina Holidays offers a pleasant stay in Semporna for those traveling for business or leisure.

Guests will find Sipadan Borneo, Semporna Blue Reef and Borneo Speedy Dive just a short distance from the hotel.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city.

Day 3 | Morning

Maliau Basin Conservation Area

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Sabah, Malaysia

Maliau Basin is located in the south-central part of Sabah, covering an area of 588.4 square kilometers. There are 12 rare forest wood species, including towering Agathis tree, rare mountain heather and more. There are no roads, only meandering rivers and lush rainforests, so it is aptly called "The Lost World of Sabah". The great thing about this adventure is that it takes a hard trek to see the majestic seven-tiered waterfalls of Malio. In addition to this, the Maliau Basin is also a great place to admire the ancient rainforests of Borneo, which are incredibly rich in species.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Tawau Centre Bazar nearby is the top choice before you leave Maliau Basin Conservation Area and hit the road.

Tawau Centre Bazar

Opening Hours: Open from 5:00am-0:00am

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Pasar Tanjung Tawau, Tawau, Sabah

Tawau Central Bazaar is a common name for locals, but it is actually three markets connected together. To the north is the handicraft market, where you can also buy clothing and local snacks. In the middle is the vegetable market and fruit market, and in the south by the sea is the seafood and fish market. There are all kinds of commodities here, including fresh food, fruits, snacks, handicrafts, clothing, etc. It is a good place to feel the local life.

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