Mari Mari Cultural Village: Discovering Sabahan Life and Borneo Ethnic Traditions
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Kota Kinabalu
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions of Sabah and Borneo at the Mari Mari Cultural Village. Experience traditional demonstrations, indulge in Sabahan delicacies, and explore the open-air museum with a knowledgeable guide.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mari Mari Cultural Village - Mari Mari Cultural Village is located deep in the countryside away from the city. The village operates a museum that preserves Borneo’s ethnic cultures. it aims to share the knowledge , history , culture and tradition of Borneo with you so it it not forgotten.
What's Included
  • Hi Tea for 1 pm session
  • Driver/guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan for groups of 6 or more
  • Buffet lunch for 9 am session
  • Transport by Innova for groups of 5 or fewer
  • Live Borneo Cultural Dance Performance
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Discover the conventional lifestyle and everyday practices of Borneo’s ethnic communities at the Mari Mari Cultural Village. Observe various display demonstrations such as the manufacture of blowpipes, ignition of fire, and tattoo applications. Partake in a buffet lunch featuring Sabahan culinary treats and participate in a wine tasting session. A guide will accompany you during your trip to this outdoor museum, with transportation from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu via minivan.

You can select from three tour options: 09:00 am / 1:00 pm / 5:00 pm.

  • No refunds for cancellation received within 24 hours’ notice
  • Cruise Passengers take note Morning Session starts at 10.00am
  • Cruise Passengers take note Afternoon Session starts at 2.00pm
Location
Mari Mari Cultural Village
Cancellation Policy

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

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Pamela_l
Dec 4, 2023
Interactive and memorable! - Wonderful experience from the fun and friendly driver to the Mari Mari park itself. We could not stay for the entire experience due to our short port time, and when our driver explained our situation to the park staff, they kindly set up our small group of 4 with our own tour guide so we could go see all the tribal houses at a quicker pace. We were sad to miss the cultural dancing but were so grateful for how accommodating the staff was to our predicament. Our guide was funny, friendly and knowledgeable! We really lucked out. The tour was very interactive, and we even got to sample foods and drinks in the houses. Our awesome driver Joe got us back to the cruise port at a comfortable time and had us laughing the whole way! Would highly recommend this experience if you have any interest at all in the cultural tribes of Borneo.
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Coastal63762977562
Aug 21, 2023
Very enjoyable visit and we went away understanding the different ethnic groups and cultures - The guide was fantastic. Enthusiastic, knowledgeable and very articulated. He made the visit so enjoyable and it was wonderful to see all the staff enjoying what they are doing. Certainly recommend this and special mention to Papoi ( not sure if I got it correctly but we joked that his name is similar to Popeye) We know that he is half Bajau.
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Aussietravellers19
Apr 25, 2023
A must do in Kota Kinabalu - Highly recommend this tour - transfers to/from our hotel in Kota Kinabalu were on time in a clean and comfortable vehicle. Upon arrival organised into groups with a local guide (descendent from one of the indigenous tribes) to learn more about the 5 tribes of Sabah. Throughout the tour learnt about the long houses, making clothes, food, rice wine, starting a fire (without matches). The most fun was the trampoline in the long house and meeting a chief (descendent of a headhunter). Entertainment with local music and dance. Prior to leaving a cooked lunch (for those on the morning tour). Highly recommended for all visitors no matter the age.
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Amanda_b
Apr 25, 2023
Must do in Kota Kinabalu - Such a well organised tour from transfers to/from our hotel in Kota Kinbabalu to the whole experience at Mari Mari Cultural Village a living cultural experience - an exceptional day and highly recommended to all travellers. Learning about the 5 indigenous tribes in Sabah as well as meeting a Chief and learning the old ways including headhunting, the most fun was the internal trampoline in the long house! Cultural music and dancing was one of the highlights. Special thanks to our wonderful guide and all those that prepared our wonderful cooked lunch.
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