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.
- 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.
- Hotel or Cruise Terminal pickup and drop off (please select the correct pickup point during booking)
- Tour with English speaking guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Boat Cruise
- Dinner
- Light Refreshment
- Gratuities
- Surcharge of USD 15 per pax for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable.
- Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
Observe wildlife and fireflies along the Klias River during a river cruise from Kota Kinabalu that ventures deep into the protected Klias Wetland. Departing in the afternoon allows you to reach the river when animals are most active, and you’ll witness a breathtaking natural display as thousands of fireflies emerge after sunset. The evening wraps up with a traditional kampong-style dinner.
- Experience the evening hours when animals are out hunting
- Enjoy a dinner that offers a taste of local cuisine
- Travel comfortably to the river in a climate-controlled vehicle
- Benefit from convenient pickup and drop-off at Kota Kinabalu hotels
- 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
- Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
- Minimum 4 travelers is required to operate this tour, we have the right to cancel if travelers is not enough
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
