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Kota Kinabalu Landmarks and Sea Gypsy Cultural Village
4.9
10 Ratings
Pulau Gaya
Begin your journey by discovering the breathtaking landmarks of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. End your day with a trip to Kampung Gipsi Sabah, the inaugural cultural village on Pulau Gaya, where you can dive into the local traditions and culture of the Sea Gypsy community.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Pulau Gaya - We will first bring you to sea gypsy cultural village by boat from jesselton point. you are allowed to hop to another island such as mamutik island, sapi island or tunku abdul rahmah island by adding minimal fee of rm10 to the boatman
Tour detail
Jesselton Port Departure - 10 mins
We will meet at Jesselton Port . Waiting time is 10 minutes
Sea Gypsy water village cruising - 20mins
- We will bring the tourist to see the the stilt houses, schools and central of pulau gaya.. We can also bring tourist to enter local village houses.
Salted fish viewing - 5mins
-Watch how they dry the fish into salted fish
Welcome drink - 5mins
Traditional costume fitting - 10mins*
Introduction about Sea Gypsy history - 10mins*
Congkak game - 10mins*
Panggi-panggi cake tasting - 10mins
Batik painting - 20mins
Cultural Performance show - 20 minutes
Sea Gypsy cuisine tasting - 20minutes
Depart Back to Jesselton Port Arrival - 10mins
What's Included
- Mengalai dance performance
- Sea Gypsy traditional costume
- Transportation and guide from hotel (within KK city only) to Jesselton Port
- Lunch
- Introduction about Sea Gypsy history
- Welcoming drink
- Singing performance
- Batik painting
- Sea Gypsy water village cruising
- Igal-igal dance performance
- Tulum-tulum dance performance
- Salted fish viewing
- Congkak game
- Sea Gypsy cuisine tasting
- Panggi-panggi cake tasting
What's Not Included
- Transportation outside of kk city
Location
Pulau Gaya
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
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350serend
Sep 1, 2024
Really enjoyed - Very informative and was a great experience, I really enjoyed spending time with the children and seeing the dances and simply learning about the culture.
The guide was brilliant and everyone was really welcoming
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Zana_k
Jul 24, 2024
Above and beyond my expectations - This was a dream come true. I wanted to visit Bajau Laut for a long time and not until I was there could I believe that it really was happening! Because of this I didn't have many expectations and was truly impressed by how well organised everything was. My guide Jayya was amazing. He didn't want to rush anything and I appreciate it very much. I saw how the people lived but without intruding their homes, which is great! The trip focuses on culture - I got to experience music, dance and also very interesting amd well prepared food. Jayya has excellent knowledge and I strongly recommend him as a guide.
I will be for ever thankful that this trip was organised.
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Dominic
Jul 4, 2024
There's more than meets the eye. Definitely a hidden gem of Borneo. - I had an amazing time at Kampung Gipsi Sabah. The warm hospitality, rich cultural heritage of sea gypsy, and interactive workshops like congkak, henna & batik made it an unforgettable experience. The guided tour by Mr Jayya was informative, and dance sessions were fun, and the snack was delicious. The cultural performances were captivating, and the entire visit was a beautiful journey through local traditions. Highly recommend for anyone looking to immerse themselves in culture and history of the Sea Gypsy.
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Lee_j
Jul 2, 2024
Fun and unforgettable trip - Unforgettable memory. Having so much fun in the trip. All people are friendly and kind. Having a good experience here!!!
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Fasli_f
Jul 1, 2024
Beautiful experiance - what an experience. I can directly see the Bajau ethnic group's way of life... I can learn about how they live, their traditions, and much more. Their dance performances are very enjoyable. Their tour guides are knowledgeable and friendly.
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Jayaaf
Jul 1, 2024
An unforgettable adventure ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - My tour with kampung gipsi was fantastic! The guide ensured we were safe and comfortable all the time allowing us to learn so much about bajau laut. This tour was a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. I Will definitely be back for more adventure in the future!
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Sungxing_c
Jun 30, 2024
GREAT EXPERIENCEEE! AND PRICE WORTH PAYINGGG!! - Good experience in this culture trip! Learn a lot of sea gypsy people traditional culture! The tour guide explained about the sea gypsy people lifestyle very well! Hope to visit again!
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Moses_c
Jun 30, 2024
Enjoyable trip - Nice trip. Fulfill laugh and joy on this trip. Nice environment and the culture. Tourist guy explained well for us
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Jayya_f
Jun 29, 2024
Our tour was nothing short of magical - Our tour was an enlightening and enriching experience! We were warmly welcomed into the hearth of sea gypsy community, where We learned bout their unique tradition and way of life 🤗 the guide were knowledgeable and passionate! The hospitality was exceptional ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ highly recommended for anyone interested in cultural heritage & genuine human connections!
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Catherine
Jun 30, 2024
Magnificent tour experience - Before we signed up we were skeptical on the tour however it turned up as an amazing and educational tour. Jayya did such a good job in explaning the culture to us. We truly enjoyed this tour experience.
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