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Mari Mari Cultural Village Tour: An Intimate Insight into Sabah's Indigenous Cultures

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Kota Kinabalu

Experience a private tour of the Mari Mari Cultural Village in Sabah, Malaysia. Immerse yourself in the traditions, activities, and dances of 5 indigenous tribes, and learn about their ancestral histories and rituals.

Duration: 5 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Mari Mari Cultural Village - 0900 / 1400 / 1700hrs pick up from hotel and proceed to Inanam for Mari-Mari Cultural Village.

Upon arrival, you will be greeted as preparation for you time-travelling into prehistoric Borneo; briefing on the Village Rules is a must before you enter. You will be greeted by the Chief and go through a custom Welcome Ceremony.

Then you may walk through the suspension bridge to enter Mari-Mari. Mari-mari Cultural Village is combination of five ethnics such as Dusun, Rungus, Murut, Bajau and Lundayeh. Every ethnic has their own exotic stories and traditional dance as well as their historical.

Lunch or dinner will be served inside Mari-Mari itself. After that, it is time to bid farewell to the villagers and depart into the 21st century, as we transfer you to your respective back to hotel.

What's Included

Activities and cultural performance.
House Tour with demo.
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Kota Kinabalu City Hotels)
In-vehicle air conditioning.
Lunch or Dinner.
English Speaking Guide.

What's Not Included

Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
Gratuities
1 Borneo Hotels & Outskirt Hotels Pick up & drop-off additional charges applied. USD 9 per person

Additional Information

Get an exclusive insight into the diverse culture of Sabah’s indigenous inhabitants. Experience the customs and traditions of 5 tribal ethnicities–hunters, fishermen, farmers, cowboys, and revered head hunters–all within a single village. The Mari-mari Cultural Village encompasses five races: Dusun, Rungus, Murut, Bajau, and Lundayeh.

Exclusive exploration of 5 indigenous tribes and their cultures
Involvement in conventional activities and dances
Gaining knowledge of the ancestral background of each tribe
Understanding native rituals and their importance
Enthralling cultural dance shows and traditional music

1 Borneo Hotels & Outskirt Hotels Pick up & drop-off additional charges applied. Additional USD 9 per person
THINGS TO BRING / WEAR:Cap / Hat/Extra pocket money/Comfortable walking shoes / sandals / slippers/Casual wear
Minimum 4 travelers is required to operate this tour, we have the right to cancel if travelers is not enough.
Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel

Location

International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Hockeybo

Nov 18, 2023

No head hunters here but great culture etc - We went to the village from a cruise ship tour and they did a great job handling a big crowd. Got a real sense of history and culture of Borneo. Go and enjoy your, food, drink and traditional dancing.

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Adan_r

Sep 6, 2023

An amazing experience - An amazing tour. Our driver was on time, the drive to the village was only about 40 mins, and the bus was in very good conditions. At the village, the tour guide was great, very knowledgeable and approachable. The dancing ahow was colorful and entertaining. The food provided was ver good as well. I highly recommend this tour.

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Karenallen1962

Aug 5, 2023

Amazing - Wow wow. A very well organised place with lots of history and interaction. From tasting food, drinks to a henna tattoo. This place should be visited by all.

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Mrsjk_b

Aug 2, 2023

Cultural Tour for everybody, well worth it. - A well set up area in the bush with homes of different tribes. Our guide (Ariel ? the name he gave so we could remember ) who spoke perfect English had a vast knowledge and understanding of the history and tribal differences. He also had a great sense of humour. He was very attentive to all members of the tour group. We enjoyed sampling the different foods and drinks and the entertainment including the indoor bamboo trampoline

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Patricia_p

May 24, 2023

A Wonderful Cultural Experience! - A wonderful cultural experience! Great care is made to ensure a very realistic representation of various original Borneo tribal history. The culminating performance was exceptional!

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up to 15 guests

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