Mangrove Kayaking Tour in Borneo: Paddle Towards the Sunrise and Discover Local Life
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Embark on a captivating mangrove kayaking tour in Borneo. Paddle towards the sunrise, witness indigenous villagers' daily life, and be awed by the breathtaking view of Mt Kinabalu.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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66R9+34 Tuaran - 0430hrs - Pickup time. Guide will meet with you at your hotel.
0530hrs - Arrival at Aru Bay Jetty, safety briefing.
0540hrs - Kayaking session starts. Paddle along the river, enjoy the sunrise view, and paddle back through mangrove forest.
0800hrs - Arrival at Aru Bay Jetty, breakfast will be served.
0830hrs - Activity ends. Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu City.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Tasty snacks provided
- Kayak, paddles, and life vest usage
What's Not Included
- Other which is not mentioned in Inclusions
Additional Information
Breathe in the crisp morning air as you take a paddle journey along the mangrove trail towards the point where the sun rises. On route, you might witness the local tribal villagers engaged in their routine, catching fish, crabs, and traveling to ports as part of their daily life.
Upon reaching the sunrise spot, you’ll be greeted with the spectacular sight of Mt. Kinabalu directly in your line of vision – a truly breathtaking view. Here, you can unwind and soak in the stunning scenery of the bay at sunrise.
- kids from 5 years & above only
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Marien556
Mar 24, 2024
Lovely morning kayak - My partner and I did the sunrise kayak experience. We got picked up at 4.30 from our accomodation by the couple that run the experience. It was about a 40 min drive to the river. When we arrived we had tea/coffee and biscuits provided. The guide talked about KK and Borneo on the way which was interesting. As first light came we started our kayaking. It was wonderful to see the river come to life in the morning, watching the sun rise over the mountains, beautiful light. Very peaceful. We then stayed by the river banks to watch for wildlife. We saw a turtle, monitor lizards swimming, kingfishers, egrets, other small birds and a family of otters. As we paddled back down we saw another family of otters so that was really special. We then got driven back to KK. The couple work very hard and do a great job. Would recommend this activity - worth the early start. Maybe bring some dry pants to change into as you get a wet bottom...
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Shaji_k
Sep 16, 2023
Outstanding - Simply brilliant.Eddy and Kayoko were so welcoming and insightful.The kayaking experience even though tiring was definitely worth it. The view during sunrise was breathtaking.
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Jonas_m
Jun 23, 2023
Sportsy AND relaxing experience on the water - Great experience in the green. I learned a lot about Sabah and its culture from our amazing guide. Can highly recommend.
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Masatoshi_k
Mar 4, 2023
Beautiful Kayaking - Amazing. The kayaking guide Eddy and his wife Kayoko are so friendly and hospital. They accommodated our needs and took care of us throughout the activity. I highly recommend it!
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Kahkee_s
Jun 19, 2023
Kayak with a view - Our guide Eddy is such a wonderful guide. He shared so much information about Kinabalu and tips on kayaking. He made our adventure so enjoyable and fun. The view was spectacular. We are so privileged to be able to kayak among the great mountains of Sabah.
We also want to thank his wife for her great hospitality.
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