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Kiulu White Water Rafting Grade I–II & Peri Mangrove River Cruise & Fireflies Cruise Shared Tour with Return Transfer from Kota Kinabalu | Sabah

Extreme Sports
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10 hours 30 minutes
English
  • Glide through the gentle ripples and rapids of the river, offering both excitement and relaxation with Grade 1-2 conditions (Grade 1 during sunny days and Grade 2 when the rain adds a touch of drama).
  • Immerse yourself in the sheer beauty of an iconic sunset at a hidden gem of a beach in Tuaran, where tranquility meets the horizon in a breathtaking fusion of colors.
  • Embark on a captivating Mangrove River Cruise, where the mangroves reveal their secrets and wildlife comes to life.
  • Keep your eyes peeled for mangrove-dwelling creatures such as macaques, lizards, and even the occasional crocodile.
  • Culminate your adventure with a magnificent encounter with fireflies, as they illuminate the night sky with their mesmerizing glow, casting a spell of wonder and enchantment over your journey.

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Kiulu White Water Rafting with Return Transfer from Kota Kinabalu

Kiulu White Water Rafting (Self-drive to Meeting Point)

Kiulu White Water Rafting & Peri Mangrove River Cruise & Fireflies Cruise Shared Tour with Return Transfer from Kota Kinabalu

Kiulu White Water Rafting with Return Transfer from Kota Kinabalu

FromNZD $63.95Per Person
Available from 26th Jul 2025

What's included in Kiulu White Water Rafting Grade I–II & Peri Mangrove River Cruise & Fireflies Cruise Shared Tour with Return Transfer from Kota Kinabalu | Sabah

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

11:00

Enjoy a convenient pick-up from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu

11:30

Gather at the basecamp for everyone, including self-driven guests

Gather at the basecamp for everyone, including self-driven guests
11:45

Once everyone arrives at the basecamp, freshen up, and sit down for a delicious lunch buffet

Once everyone arrives at the basecamp, freshen up, and sit down for a delicious lunch buffet
12:30

Proceed to start Point. Safety briefing will be conducted by our expert river guide before starts to enter the water.

Proceed to start Point. Safety briefing will be conducted by our expert river guide before starts to enter the water.
12:50

Your white water rafting begins! The excursion will take about 2 hours to the ending point, depending on the speed and number of stops

Your white water rafting begins! The excursion will take about 2 hours to the ending point, depending on the speed and number of stops
15:00

Arrive at the ending point, freshen up, Change and be ready to depart to the next station

Arrive at the ending point, freshen up, Change and be ready to depart to the next station
15:30

Proceed to Arubay Firefly Jetty for another excitement of firefly tour

16:30

Arrival at the Firefly basecamp. High tea served with coffee/tea and Local Snack Pisang Goreng (fried banana). Free time while waiting for another group to arrive.

Arrival at the Firefly basecamp. High tea served with coffee/tea and Local Snack Pisang Goreng (fried banana). Free time while waiting for another group to arrive.
17:10

Mangrove Cruising starts. Explore the wide mangrove river and get to know more knowledge and fun facts about mangrove living in Malaysia.

Mangrove Cruising starts. Explore the wide mangrove river and get to know more knowledge and fun facts about mangrove living in Malaysia.
17:45

Proceed to the beach to watch the sunset

Proceed to the beach to watch the sunset
18:50

Enter another mangrove area to watch the fireflies

Enter another mangrove area to watch the fireflies
19:30

Firefly session finishes, proceed back to the jetty for dinner

Firefly session finishes, proceed back to the jetty for dinner
20:30

Proceed back to Kota Kinabalu after dinner.

21:30

ETA Kota Kinabalu.

-What You Can Expect-

Prepare for an adventure that promises an exhilarating blend of nature's beauty and thrilling moments. Whether the sun graces us with its presence or rain adds a touch of drama, you'll paddle through Grade 1-2 ripples and rapids, offering both excitement and relaxation as you navigate the river. 

Next, soak in the sheer wonder of an iconic sunset at a hidden gem beach in Tuaran, where the colors of the sky meld into an awe-inspiring masterpiece. As you embark on a Mangrove River Cruise, keep your eyes wide open for encounters with mangrove residents like macaques, monitor lizards, and even the occasional crocodile. 

Finally, prepare to be enchanted as the night falls, revealing a magnificent display of fireflies casting their mesmerizing glow, a magical moment that will leave you with lasting memories of this extraordinary journey.


-Important Info-

  • Meeting Point: Riverbug Base Camp
    - Meeting Time: 11:30 AM
    - For self-driven guest, kindly estimate extra time to arrive on time.

  • Roundtrip Transfer (Pick Up & Return): Your hotel in Kota Kinabalu
    - Pick Up Time: 11:00 AM (Subject to hotel location)
    - Return Time: 20:30 PM (Subject to hotel location)

🚩Return transfer from Kota Kinabalu to Tuaran is available only for shared tours with transfer packages.

Inclusions

  • Return transfer from Kota Kinabalu - Tuaran - Kota Kinabalu [Available for selected packages only.]
  • Lunch at Kiulu (Buffet)
  • English River Guidance
  • All Rafting Equipment
  • Hi-Tea upon arrival at Aru Bay Firefly Jetty
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Buffet Dinner at Aru Bay Firefly Basecamp
  • Tips
  • Other expenses not mentioned above
  • Insurance
  • Kiulu White Water Rafting Photography (Please purchase add-on package)
  • A minimum of 4 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 1 day(s) before the departure date
  • Pregnant women, Heart disease, Asthma
  • Travelers with the following conditions or other health issues that could be worsened by excessive stimulation should not participate in this activity
  • Recommend to bring: Extra money, extra clothing, shoes/sandal and comfortable swimwear
  • The tour not recommended for children under 5 year old and people that got chronic dicease that prevent the movement during the activity
  • Always provide your own medicine & inform our tour guide on your pain
  • Anything not stated in the itinerary/written communication is considered as not included and shall be borne by the guest
  • Driver will wait for guests only 10 mins from stated pick-up time (written communication by our operation team to the guest via Whatsapp/email/SMS cut-off time 9 pm day before tour commences)
  • "No Show" will be considered if guest does not show up at hotel lobby/arranged meeting point. This will apply on the cancellation policy as 0% refund
  • 80% refund or FREE reschedule will be given if bad weather 1 hour before the activity time. No refund or reschedule will be given during the activity time.
  • The tour is entitled to postponement only if the weather is not conducive for rafting, and the risk assessment and decision is made by the tour guide/driver/any of our representative. A new tour date will be decided upon agreement between the guide and guest. If the guest is unable to attend on this new date, no refund will be given (100% cancellation fee apply)
  • Please provide your reachable contact APP ID (LINE/ WeChat/ WhatsAPP/ Kakao/ Viber) in order for the operator to contact you if need.
  • If the tour has depart but some activities cannot be complete due to weather issue, 30% refund will be granted, please contact Over The Planet CS for refund inquiry.

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Purchase Summary

  • This is a shared tour, you will be joining other tourist.

Redemption Period

The voucher must be redeemed on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration

Surcharge

- All hotels within the boundary of KK City (or 2.5KM radius) , including only Shangri-la Tg Aru will be free of charge.
- All hotels outside the boundary of KK City (or 2.5KM radius), Donggongon, Likas, Putatan and further (up to Tuaran, Penampang, Lok Kawi) will have a surcharge of RM30/pax
*Please pay on site to the driver directly.

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Ticket Redemption

Redeem your voucher at the meeting point