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Mangrove & Fireflies River Cruise - Private Tour

Nature & Wildlife

RM 190 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 boat. You'll see proboscis monkeys, macaques, and other wildlife along the riverbanks. But that's just the beginning. 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. Why they glow. Why this ecosystem matters. so you leave understanding more than when you arrived. You won't just take a photo. You'll leave with an understanding. 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, but even better for memory

🏕️ 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 200 per person

Child: RM 190 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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