Tuaran Peri Fireflies & Mangrove River Cruise Half-Day Tour with Dinner & Return Transfer in Kota Kinabalu | Sabah
Explore the enchanting beauty of Sabah's breathtaking mangrove rivers and gain insights into their extraordinary and rare wildlife, such as macaques, monitor lizards, and crocodiles.
- Embark on a mangrove river cruise with the opportunity to spot mangrove-dwelling animals
- Delight in the mesmerizing display of fireflies that creates a magnificent nighttime spectacle
- Experience the breathtaking sunset at a hidden gem beach in Tuaran
- Book with Over The Planet to enjoy the convenience of a round-trip hotel transfer
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Tuaran Peri Fireflies and Mangrove River Cruise Half-Day Tour With Dinner & Return Transfer
What's included in Tuaran Peri Fireflies & Mangrove River Cruise Half-Day Tour with Dinner & Return Transfer in Kota Kinabalu | Sabah
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Enjoy a convenient pick-up from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu
Arrive at the Firefly base camp. Enjoy the high tea served with coffee/tea and the local snack Pisang Goreng (fried banana)
Change your clothes, take some photos, and have a toilet break while waiting for another group's arrival
Get ready as the Mangrove Cruise starts
Embark on a journey through the expansive mangrove river in Sabah, gaining insights and fun facts about the diverse mangrove ecosystem in the region
Proceed to the beach in Tuaran to watch the sunset
Enter another mangrove area to watch the fireflies
Head back to the jetty for dinner after the firefly-watching session (Asian cuisine/ Kimchi/ Buffet, subject to operator arrangement)
Proceed back to Kota Kinabalu after dinner (journey approximately 1 hour)
Arrive in Kota Kinabalu
— What You Can Expect —
Embark on a captivating adventure from your Kota Kinabalu hotel into the enchanting mangrove ecosystem of Sabah. Start at the Firefly basecamp with a delightful high tea, featuring coffee, tea, and fried bananas, as you await fellow travelers.
Experience a mesmerizing mangrove cruise, guided by knowledgeable experts who share fascinating facts about this unique habitat and its diverse residents. As the day turns into evening, head to a secluded beach in Tuaran to witness a breathtaking sunset, adding magic to the serene setting.
Explore another enchanting mangrove area where the highlight awaits – a mesmerizing display of fireflies illuminating the night, creating an unforgettable spectacle. After the firefly encounter, return to the jetty for a delicious dinner, savoring the flavors of local cuisine.
As the day comes to a close, embark on the journey back to Kota Kinabalu, reflecting on the incredible experiences and memories you've gathered throughout this remarkable tour.
— Important Info —
- Pick-up and return area: Your hotel in Kota Kinabalu area
- Pick-up time: 3:00 pm (subject to hotel location)
- Return time: 9:30 pm
Inclusions
- Hotel transfer
- Hi-Tea upon arrival at Aru Bay Firefly Jetty
- English-speaking guide
- Dinner at Arubay Firefly basecamp
- Wildlife and Firefly Mangrove Cruise
- Insurance
- Tips
- Other expenses not mentioned above
- 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
- Recommended to bring: Insect repellent and extra cash for personal purchase
- Anything not stated in the itinerary/written communication is considered as not included and shall be borne by the guest
- The driver will wait for guests only 10 minutes from the stated pick-up time (written communication by the operation team to the guest via Whatsapp/ Email/ SMS cut-off time of 9:00 pm the day before the tour commences)
- "No Show" will be considered if the guest does not show up at the hotel lobby/arranged meeting point. This will apply to the cancellation policy as a 0% refund
- An 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
- Please provide your reachable contact APP ID (LINE/ WeChat/WhatsApp/ Kakao/ Viber) for the operator to contact you if needed
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Venues
- Your Hotel In Kota Kinabalu Area
Policies
Purchase Summary
- Maximum group size per boat: Large boat 30 passengers or 2 boat 12 passengers
- Infant age 2 years old and below can join for free, please remark the number of infant when you place an order
Redemption Period
Surcharge
- All hotels outside the boundary of KK City (or 2.5 km radius), Donggongon, Likas, Putatan and further (up to Tuaran, Penampang, Lok Kawi) will have a surcharge of MYR30/person
*Pay directly to the driver on-site
