Klias River Safari Tour: Explore Wildlife and Local Life from Kota Kinabalu
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Kota Kinabalu
Embark on a thrilling Klias River Safari Tour from Kota Kinabalu. Explore wildlife, experience local life, cruise down the river, witness diverse monkey species, savor delicious refreshments, and end the day with a mesmerizing firefly dance.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Klias Wetlands - 1430hrs depart from the city hotel and the journey takes approximately 2 hours drive to the Southern part of Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy the scenic view as you pass through paddy fields, oil palm plantation and native houses among others. Upon arrival, light refreshment (local tea / coffee served with local cakes) is served in the typical village house. With the bizarre-looking proboscis monkeys gaining as much popularity with the tourists as the Orang Utan, the Klias Wetland with its large proboscis population is fast becoming the latest ecotourism destination in Sabah.

These tree-dwelling animals normally hunt for food in the evenings so many boat cruises depart the Kota Klias jetty at around 1600hrs. Other riverside residents that may be spotted are macaques, crocodiles, monitor lizards, tree snakes and birds such as the eagle. Back on the jetty enjoy a natural light show when thousands of fireflies put on a glowing performance for your benefit. A sumptuous kampong styled dinner is served. After dinner, return to Kota Kinabalu.

What's Included
  • Light Refreshment
  • Boat Cruise
  • Dinner
  • Pick-up and drop-off from Kota Kinabalu City Hotels
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tour with English speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Surcharge of USD 15 per pax for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable.
Additional Information

Leave from your urban accommodation and anticipate a drive of roughly 2 hours to the Southern section of Kota Kinabalu. Relish the picturesque landscape as you traverse through rice fields, oil palm estates, and indigenous homes among other sights.

  • Get an understanding of the local lifestyle in multiple tiny towns
  • Absorb the remarkable atmosphere as you weave down the river
  • Spot the fauna and observe various monkey species in the marshlands
  • Enjoy tasty light snacks and dinner, taking a moment to unwind amongst stunning sceneries
  • Conclude your day with an unforgettable spectacle, watching the enchanting performance of fireflies post-dusk
  • Raincoat, Hat / cap, Insect repellent, Mineral water, Binocular, Extra cloth for changing in case of raining
  • 1 Borneo Hotels & Outskirt Hotels Pick up & drop-off additional charges applied. Additional USD 15 per person
Location
Sabah Tourism Board
Jalan Gaya
Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Kota Kinabalu City Centre (1km radius). An additional surcharge of USD 15 per person for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Chris_d
Mar 22, 2020
Good value cruise - It was quite a long journey from the hotel, but well worth it. The river cruise provided excellent opportunities to view the wildlife and was followed by a really good meal. We then had a second cruise to see the Fireflies. The guide for the day had excellent knowledge and we thoroughly enjoyed the trip
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