Kota Kinabalu: Mari Mari Village & Bongawan Cruise Package
Your journey begins with a visit to the renowned Mari Mari Cultural Village, nestled in the Sabah countryside just outside Kota Kinabalu. Step into a recreated setting of Sabah’s ethnic tribes—Dusun, Rungus, Lundayeh, Bajau, and Murut—each with unique homes, traditions, and lifestyles.
Per Person : 400 MYR
Tour Guide & Transportation Included
Inclusions
- Entrance fee to Mari Mari Cultural Village
- Guided cultural tour of 5 indigenous tribal houses
- Cultural activities & traditional dance performance
- Local lunch or snacks at Mari Mari (depending on session)
- Round-trip transport from Kota Kinabalu (air-conditioned vehicle)
- Light refreshments upon arrival
- Light refreshments upon arrival
- Guided river cruise along Bongawan River
- Sky Mirror sunset viewing
- Firefly viewing experience along the riverbanks
- Local village-style dinner after the cruise
- English/Malay-speaking guide throughout the tour
- Drinking water provided
Bongawan River Cruise Experience
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities (optional but appreciated)
- Additional activities not stated in the itinerary
Proboscis Monkey River Cruise & Cultural Village, a combined wildlife & cultural experience.
Knowledgeable local guides lead you from house to house, sharing insights into daily life, rituals, and customs. Try your hand at blowpipe hunting, fire-starting with bamboo, and witness demonstrations of tattooing, rice wine making, and traditional dances. Sample local delicacies to truly taste the flavors of Sabah.
Join the Mari Mari Cultural Village and River Cruise tour package, in Kota Kinabalu. Spot wildlife, enjoy local culture, and experience Sabah in one package.
Your journey begins with a visit to the renowned Mari Mari Cultural Village, nestled in the Sabah countryside just outside Kota Kinabalu. Step into a recreated setting of Sabah’s ethnic tribes—Dusun, Rungus, Lundayeh, Bajau, and Murut—each with unique homes, traditions, and lifestyles. Knowledgeable local guides lead you from house to house, sharing insights into daily life, rituals, and customs. Try your hand at blowpipe hunting, fire-starting with bamboo, and witness demonstrations of tattooing, rice wine making, and traditional dances. Sample local delicacies to truly taste the flavors of Sabah.
After immersing yourself in culture, enjoy a local lunch, then depart for Bongawan, a quiet fishing village about 1.5 hours south of the city. Upon arrival at the jetty, enjoy light refreshments before boarding a comfortable riverboat for a serene Bongawan River Cruise. Glide along calm waters while spotting proboscis monkeys, long-tailed macaques, monitor lizards, and other mangrove wildlife.
As sunset approaches, experience the magical sky mirror, where the water perfectly reflects the sky—a rare photo opportunity in Sabah. As night falls, marvel at fireflies illuminating the mangroves like tiny lanterns, creating a peaceful, romantic atmosphere.
Conclude your day with a local dinner buffet featuring freshly prepared Sabahan dishes before returning to Kota Kinabalu in the evening, ending a full day of culture, wildlife, and unforgettable natural beauty.
Itinerary
- 8:30 AM – Hotel pick-up from Kota Kinabalu
- Visit Mari Mari Cultural Village
- Explore traditional Dusun, Rungus, Lundayeh, Bajau, and Murut houses
- Participate in fire-starting, blowpipe shooting, traditional dances, and cultural demonstrations
- Sample local delicacies and enjoy hands-on experiences
- 12:30 PM – Local Sabahan lunch
- 2:30 PM – Depart for Bongawan River (~1.5 hrs drive)
- Arrival at Bongawan Jetty & welcome refreshments
- River Cruise – Spot proboscis monkeys, long-tailed macaques, monitor lizards, and mangrove wildlife
- Sunset & Sky Mirror – Capture the breathtaking reflection of the sky on calm river waters
- Fireflies Viewing – Watch mangrove trees light up with glowing fireflies
- Dinner – Enjoy freshly cooked local Sabahan dishes at Bongawan
- 9PM – Evening return to Kota Kinabalu (~1.5 hrs drive)
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