Kota Kinabalu Sunset River Cruise: Discover Proboscis Monkeys and Fireflies with Mount Kinabalu View
3.8
6 Ratings
Embark on a Kota Kinabalu Sunset River Cruise and discover the iconic Proboscis Monkeys and mesmerizing fireflies. Enjoy the stunning view of Mount Kinabalu and immerse yourself in the village panorama along the cruise. Don't miss out on this colorful and enchanting excursion!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kawa Kawa River - Enjoy a river cruise along the Kawa-kawa River characterized by its uncut and thick mangroves while enjoying the Sunset view. If you’re lucky, you might be able to catch a glimpse of the Proboscis Monkey. Later, as nightfall, you will be able to see the fireflies
What's Included
- English Speaking Licensed Tour Guide
- Meal: Refreshment & Buffet Dinner at Local Restaurant
- Sightseeing/Tour service in an air-conditioned vehicle/s (Except Cruise)
- Evening River Cruise
- Fireflies Tour
- Life Jacket
What's Not Included
- All Meals and accommodation as and where not specified above
- Any Camera/video camera fees and other incidentals/insurance
- Tips & Gratuities for Driver and tour Guide
Additional Information
Le Cruise de Kota Belud presents the wetlands of Kota Belud, a mere one and a half hour drive from Kota Kinabalu, where you can encounter Sabah’s renowned Proboscis Monkeys. The journey commences along the Tempasuk river with the grandeur of Mount Kinabalu framing the backdrop, and soon your attention will be captivated by troops of proboscis monkeys, so remember your binoculars. The picturesque village scenery along the river course is equally captivating. Further along the cruise, a breathtaking vista emerges as the sun sets, and with a dash of luck, a light sprinkle may enhance your experience with a rainbow gracing the sky. On the second cruise, this time along the Nanamun river, the sight of fireflies illuminating the environment like twinkling Christmas lights will augment the charm of your adventure.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Pickup and drop-off provided for hotels located at Kota Kinabalu city.Additional surcharge may apply for pickup from outskirt hotel in radius of 50km within Kota Kinabalu City such as Beringgis Beach Resort, Borneo Paradise etc.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.8
(6 Ratings)
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Ruben
Feb 8, 2024
Surprisingly Positive - Cool two-part trip. First a boat tour of around an hour with lots of animals in and around the water. Then fireflies. Book something exclusive. There were 5 of us on the boat. Next door there were 20-person mass-produced Chinese boats.
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Hobnob_hobo
Nov 26, 2022
Lovely experience - It was a slightly different experience than described, but this is because of the impact of Covid and hopefully things get back to normal as time goes on. Things are really just opening up for tourism, here. Company did everything right, everyone did a great job and we really enjoyed the river "safari" and were enthralled by the fireflies. Bit of a drive from KK center, but nothing anyone can do about that. Worth it.
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Richard_k
May 7, 2024
Good river tours, don’t bank on the dinner - Both river cruises were great, Dinner was not what we expected. Advertised as local restaurant however it wasn’t.
The first place had cooked up a limited food offer. All ok however for the price, I anticipated a better dinner (and some sort of drink other than water)
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Peggy_n
Nov 18, 2023
I had a boat to myself... - I had a boat to myself with two boatmen. It was raining my pants were wet despite the life jacket they let me sit on.
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Ross
Oct 10, 2023
Pro is us Monkeys and Fireflies river cruise - A good tour to see the Proboscis Monkey endemic to Borneo. Quite a drive from our hotel ~ 2 hours (would be quicker but for the roadworks along the way)
A tour along the river to see 3 types of Monkey including Proboscis, Macaque and silver languor. Also a tree snake swimming across the river. Many varieties of birds. A stop for a buffet dinner then after dark another cruise along the river to see fireflies in the trees.
Fireflies sparkled like stars along the riverbanks.
Another ~2 hour journey back to the hotel.
Left hotel @ 2 pm and returned @ 9 pm
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Patricia_s
May 29, 2022
Do not book this trip Not as described - This tour was basically like a cobbled together tour with a driver just picking us up - no official guide. Drive was 2& half hours to first boat trip Still no official
Guide just one who said he wasn't a river guide he just did it for a hobby. High tea was just cold noodles & sausages in tomato sauce & jam sandwiches. River trip not too bad but the meal after was not in a restaurant but on the jetty with no ejectricity so we were eating in the dark. The food was boney chicken grisly beef & rice & vegetables My friend who I had said was a veggie could only have vegetable & rice all of which was cold. Not the delicious local meal described We were then sent onward with just the driver to the firefly cruise at this fine it was pouring with rain & we taken to an old shed & told we would have to wait for the rain to stop before the firefly cruise. As we had a two & half hour drive back & the rain was so heavy & not going to stop We decided to gi straight back. So basically this was a waste of money
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