Kota Belud Sunday Market Tour from Kota Kinabalu
In northern Borneo, take in local color and atmosphere at Kota Belud Tamu, or the Kota Belud Sunday market. Observe the ornate outfits of the Bajau horsemen, which pop with bright shades of various colors, and peruse a vast array of stalls selling artisanal products.
- Full day exploring Kota Belud's unique attractions
- Wandering through the Kota Belud Tamu—Sunday market
- Traditional & colorful costumes worn by Bajau horsemen
- Deeper look at local farm products & handicraft production
- Local buffaloes for sale & graceful beauty queens
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Kota Belud Sunday Market Tour from Kota Kinabalu
Pickup included
What's included in Kota Belud Sunday Market Tour from Kota Kinabalu
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Tamu Market of Kota Belud
The journey will take about 1 hour and 15 minutes drive to Kota Belud. Rice fields, villages and beautiful scenery can be seen along the way. Kota Belud is the land for the Bajau, a local native tribe who are popularly known as Cowboy of the East. On every Sunday, the Bajaus bring out their local produces, handicrafts etc to be sold in this large open-air market. The market is also the local point for the locals to socialize and mingle in group. Note: - During a special event “Tamu Besar” (normally on month of October or November), you may be able to see the Bajau’s horsemen with their traditional colorful costumes on Parade in the field. Buffalo is used widely in the rice cultivation in the areas around Kota Belud as farming method has never been modernized. You may also be able to see the numerous buffalo’s line up to be auctioned to the highest bidder.
Inclusions
- Set Lunch.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English Speaking Guide.
- Hotel or Cruise Terminal pickup and drop-off (please select the correct pickup point during booking)
- 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 1 Borneo Hotels & Outskirt Hotels Pick up & drop-off additional charges applied. Additional USD 9 per person
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Kota Kinabalu City Centre (1km radius). An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Meeting / End Points
- meeting point for cruise arrival
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please wait at Hotel Lobby or Meeting Point 15 minutes before the time specified on this voucher to start. Please call hotline number at least 24 hours before to confirm your pick up point. Hotline number : +60 10 777 3860 (Daily : 7:00am - 9:00pm) Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.