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Mangrove & Fireflies River Cruise - Private Tour

Nature & Wildlife

RM 200 up

🔎 Summary

Meeting point

Hotel pick up

Starting time

13:00

Duration

8 Hours

Ending place

Hotel drop off

Difficulty

Beginner

Languages

Mandarin
English
Malay

Physical health and able

Requirement

🌳 What to expect

A private river cruise through the mangroves — with your own guide, your own vehicle. This is not a join-in tour. Not a shared van. Not a group of people you don't know. We pick you up in our own private vehicle. Your own guide — someone who knows the river, the wildlife, and the stories behind the mangroves — will take you out on a private boat to search for proboscis monkeys, macaques, and other wildlife along the riverbanks. As the sun sets, the mangroves transform. Fireflies begin to light up the trees — and your guide will explain the ecology behind this natural phenomenon, so you leave understanding more than when you arrived. What makes it special: · 🚐 Private vehicle — just your group, no sharing · 🗣️ Private guide — dedicated guide just for you, not a shared guide with 20 others · 🐒 Wildlife spotting — proboscis monkeys, macaques, and more, with your guide explaining what you're seeing · ✨ Firefly ecology — your guide will explain why the fireflies light up and how the mangrove ecosystem works · 🌅 Sunset river views — watch the sky change colour over the water · 🍽️ Dinner included — at a riverside restaurant · 📸 Great for photos — sunset, monkeys, and fireflies

🏕️ What's included

✔️ Private vehicle — pick-up and drop-off from your hotel
✔️ Private guide — dedicated guide for your group
✔️ River cruise — wildlife spotting + firefly viewing
✔️ Refreshments & Dinner — at a riverside restaurant
✔️ Entrance fees
✔️ Life jackets

🥾 Itinerary

Estimated schedule — timings may vary depending on season and weather.

· 🚐 13:00 — Hotel pick-up from KK city
· 🚤 15:30 — Arrive at river jetty, registration & briefing
· 🐒 16:00 — River cruise — wildlife spotting (proboscis monkeys, macaques, birds)
· 🌅 17:30 — Sunset view over the river
· 🍽️ 18:15 — Dinner at a riverside restaurant
· ✨ 19:30 — Firefly cruise — watch the trees light up
· 🚐 20:30 — Return to KK city
· 🏨 21:30 — Drop-off at hotel

🏷️ Tour package price

Package price per person

  • Group size: 5-9 pax

Adult: RM 210 per person

Child: RM 200 per person


  • Group size: 3-4 pax

Adult: RM 265 per person

Child: RM 255 per person


  • Group size: 2 pax

Adult: RM 370 per person

Child: RM 360 per person


➕ Mix & Match — Combine with Other Tours

Make it a full day or multi-day experience by combining the Mangrove Firefly cruise with other activities:

· 🌆 KK City Tour — explore the city by day, fireflies by night

· 🚣 Kiulu Rafting — paddle through the rapids in the morning, cruise the mangroves in the evening

· 🏛️ Mari Mari Cultural Village — culture, history, and a night of fireflies


It's one of the most popular evening experiences in Sabah — and for good reason.

If you're still unsure

[💬 Ask Us]

Things to note

🎒 What to bring

· 🦟 Insect repellent — mosquitoes come out at dusk
· 📸 Camera or phone — for sunset and firefly shots
· 💰 Extra cash — for drinks or souvenirs
· 🧢 Cap or hat — shade before sunset

📌 You Should Know Before Booking

· Suitable for all ages — family-friendly · Best season: March – October (less rain) · Fireflies are weather-dependent — heavy rain may affect visibility

💳 Deposit & Payment

· A 50% non‑refundable deposit is required to secure your booking. The balance is to be paid after the tour guide picks you up. · Deposits are non-refundable.

📋 Cancellation & No-Show

· Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure, or no-shows on the day, will be charge the full tour fee.
· If bad weather or unforeseeable circumstances occur, we'll work with you to reschedule, adjust the itinerary, or issue a refund.

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