Kota Kinabalu: Beringgis Mangove Fireflies, Sunset Tour & Dinner

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Duration3h - 5h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesMalay, English
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Take a delightful day trip to the untouched mangrove forests and keep an eye out for Borneo's special wildlife. Enjoy a peaceful cruise through a world where proboscis monkeys play in the treetops, fireflies light up the evening sky, and the mangrove forests share their wonders with those who are eager to explore. The adventure through the vibrant mangrove forests, filled with a variety of wildlife and ending in a stunning nature show, leaves memories that last a long time.

The sight of primate monkeys swinging through the canopy, the sun setting over a tranquil beach, and fireflies illuminating the night will remain vivid long after other travel experiences have dimmed. If you're thinking about a trip to Sabah, whether you're in Kota Kinabalu city or the Beringgis area, be sure to add this mangrove adventure to your itinerary! It's a wonderful blend of learning, hidden gems, untouched beauty, unspoiled, hidden and wonder that really highlights the stunning natural heritage of Borneo.

Options

Entry Ticket + Pickup Service

Local guide: Local guide on the cruise
Duration: 5 hours: Shared tours with 2 boat cruise, 1 local dinner, tea time, sunset with pickup service round trip inclusive.
Dinner: Local dinner, high tea, local delicacies with drinks inclusive.
Van + Boat: Van & Boat on sharing basis
Pickup included

Entry Ticket Only

Guide inclusive: Local guide on the cruise
Duration: 3 hours: Shared tours with 2 boat cruise, 1 dinner, tea time, sunset without any pickup service (entry ticket only)
Dinner: Local dinner, high tea, local delicacies with drinks inclusive
Boat: Boat on sharing basis

What's included

  • Life jacket
  • Sunset viewpoint
  • English and Malay speaking instructor
  • Local dinner
  • All local taxes
  • All necessary permits and fees
  • Hi-Tea refreshments upon arrival
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off round trip (if selected)
  • 2 boat cruise separated in two segments, wildlife and fireflies experience
  • Personal expense and itinerary

What to expect

  1. Kota Kinabalu
    1h
    Your experience begins with a pickup from your Kota Kinabalu hotel, depending on where you're placed, or opting out of pickup, going through where the cityscape gradually gives to emerald carpets of local life and rustic village (not valid for those opt without transfer)
  2. 40m · Admission ticket included
    upon arrival at the jetty base camp, guests are greeted with light refreshment, hot coffee, juice, fried bananas at own leisure pace before embarking on the river cruise. As we cruised along the meandering river channels, our guide pointed out for wildlife spotting as it is the most active time for wildlife experience. Hence it is a wildlife, opportunity to see wildlife are not as common as other, please take note of it. The guides expertly navigate the river channels to known feeding areas, where visitors can witness troops of these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat.
  3. 50m · Admission ticket included
    Return to the base for an early dinner featuring local malay delicacies, such as rice, chicken, sausage and vegetables.
  4. 1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    As darkness gently falls, whispers of the mangrove forest invite us to embark on a final journey together. The boat glided gently through the serene waterways, ready to discover more wildlife, soak in the beautiful sunset at golden hour, and then set out on a delightful search for fireflies nearby. It brought back sweet childhood memories of chasing fireflies, but this time it felt even more magical and wide! Upon finishing this cruise, return to your hotel via included transfers or personal transport for those opting out of transfers, accompanied by lasting memories to cherish.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This applies ONLY for those who do not choose transfer pick-up service option If choose this option, you'll need to arrange your own transport to reach us. If there are any changes, we will definitely keep you inform!

End point

This applies ONLY for those who do not choose transfer pick-up service option If choose this option, you'll need to arrange your own transport to reach us. If there are any changes, we will definitely keep you inform!

Pickup details

Your driver will be arriving to pick you up based on the name and nationality you provided in your reservation. We kindly ask you to double-check that the hotel name is correct or let us know a day before the tour starts. please take note this pick up in the town of city of Kota Kinabalu or along the way without modifying the route. Thank you! Your guide is familiar with your name and personal details, so no worries. Be ready at the hotel or somewhere close to the road. Just a heads up, the tour is shared and there might be a delay in pick-up, so we appreciate your patience! We'll definitely keep you updated if anything changes!

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The itinerary may be modified due to bad weather, governments rules, and current road conditions.
  • Just a happy reminder that this is a wildlife area, so sightings of proboscis monkey, rare wildlife or fireflies aren't guaranteed.
  • This tour has fewer animal sightings chance compared others, so it's best to keep your expectation but least touristy.
  • Pls be aware that weather, river, traffic, and local regulations may cause delays in the tour start and end times.
  • This tour package is based on join-in basis of shared guide and participant.
  • It is recommended that you bring your own binoculars to maximise your visual experience.
  • If you opt not to include transfer pick-up, please ensure arrive at the meeting on time. Failure to do so will result in a non-refund.
  • This tour run in day and shine.

Cancellation policy

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