Kota Kinabalu Kota Belud Diving Kayak or Fireflies Tour

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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Duration10h - 14h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesMalay, English
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Start your diving adventure with convenient hotel pickup in Kota Kinabalu, followed by a safety briefing from a PADI-certified instructor. Beginners will explore the gentle waters of Pandan Island, while certified divers can discover the vibrant submerged reefs of Kota Belud.

After two exhilarating free dives or 1 DSD dive with PADI guide, enjoy a hearty lunch at a local beach resort, and unwind on the private white sand beach. Take advantage of free time to kayak or paddleboard in the stunning Mengkabar Bay, making this a perfect day of diving and relaxation by the sea before return back to Kota Kinabalu.

Options

Diving + Fireflies

Fireflies Cruise: Add on fireflies tours at the end before return.
2 fun dive or 1 dsd dive : Choose between 2 fun dive or 1 dsd dive with guide, diving suit, equipment
Duration: 14 hours: Included total transfer time approx
Lunch and dinner
Diving and fireflies
Pickup included

Diving only

2 fun dive or 1 dsd dive : Choose between 2 fun dive or 1 dsd dive with guide, diving suit, equipment
Duration: 10 hours: Included total transfer time approx
Lunch
Diving only: NO fireflies tours
Pickup included

What's included

  • Lunch at local beach resort or at sea
  • Kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding at free used
  • Diving equipment + PADI certified dive staff
  • Transfers from Kota Kinabalu roundtrip
  • Boat transfer to dive sites in Kota Belud
  • Optional river cruise, dinner and fireflies river cruise if selected
  • Access to white sand beach

What to expect

  1. Kota Kinabalu
    2h
    The trip begins with a pick-up from Kota Kinabalu by land vehicle, followed by a boat transfer where divers get their gear ready and receive the all-important dive briefing.
  2. Kota Belud
    3h
    9:30 AM: Briefing and 1st dive or dsd scuba dive
    10.15 AM: Surface interval on boat
    11.15 AM: 2nd dive (only free dive)
    12.30 PM: Lunch at Bigfin resort, relax on beach
  3. Kota Belud
    4h
    2 pm: Free time for Kayaking and Standup Paddleboarding (self-exploration in Mengkabar Bay).
    4 pm: Return to Kota Kinabalu, or join a Mangrove River cruise to see proboscis monkeys and other natural animals while enjoying dinner and fireflies.
  4. Kota Kinabalu
    4h
    For guests who add on a Mangrove River boat to see proboscis monkeys and other natural animals while enjoying dinner and fireflies, the expected return time is 9 p.m. (add-on only). Those without this fireflies itinerary will return to Kota Kinabalu at approximately from 4 p.m.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you at the Kota Kinabalu city areas except required a boat ride. kindly ensure to pick to your meeting point.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Certified fun divers must bring their diving certification on board and it is mandatory.
  • Beginners or DSD dive will be guided by PADI certified staff (no license is required)
  • Optional fireflies river cruise available if selected.
  • SUP paddle board or kayaking is for rental only, no lesson/instructor.
  • This experience required 2 days advance reservation due to limited transport (IMPORTANT)
  • This tour run in rain or shine.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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