Mantanani island, that this thin island has never been commercialized, secures its hidden secrets from great number of divers and thus giving you a private but full enjoyment to the tropical island. One of the main reasons that Mantanani Islands is popular for local and tourists alike is because of its picturesque scenery, cool breezes and serene environment.
For those who love to watch these unique primate not found elsewhere in the world is a “Must See”. It would definitely gives you one of the most exhilarating and memorable experience observing the Proboscis monkeys both young and adult leaping from tree to tree and eventually down to feed on young leaves and plants. The leaping act is superb, fast, steady, stylish and perfect. Proboscis monkeys survive mainly on a diet of leaves, seeds, and unripe fruits but will occasionally consume insects as well. As well experiencing a night cruise with glows of fireflies lighting up the trees.
Expecting mother, Elderly
- Due to the unpredictable rough sea conditions, expecting mothers (especially during the early stage of pregnancy) is not suitable to join this tour.
- Please notify us upon booking if any pregnant guest would like to go.
- The road to Kota Belud jetty from KK is very hilly and curvy, the guest were not used to the elevation and winding roads might get dizzy.
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Precautions
This tour might be cancelled due to bad weather condition especially in Monsoon Season (November ~ January, and June), the tour company will inform you if the trip has been cancelled by early morning before 7:00 am on traveling day. If so, you may contact us for immediate arrangement of other trips or simply tell us to postpone this tour to next available day.
Sometime the weather is fair and the tour keep going, there might be rough sea condition and choppy water, you probably will not feel comfortable. If the weather is not getting better, only ONE session of snorkeling will be conducted and will leave the island earlier than usual for safety reason. No refund will be given for any part of the services after commencement of tour.
Thanks for your understanding!
* The itinerary is for reference only, it subjects to any necessary changes in accordance to local requirements.
Pickup at hotel and proceed to Kota Belud Jetty.
Arrive Rampayan Jetty.
Depart for Mantanani Island.
Arrive to Mantanani Island, then start snorkeling.
Back to Mantanani Island for lunch.
Swim or snorkel at house reef.
Departing to jetty.
Upon arrival jetty, coffee and tea will be served with homemade cakes.
Boat cruise start in search of proboscis monkey or wildlife animals.
Enjoy sumptuous buffet dinner served in glimmering lanterns hug around lodging.
Boat cruise to watch fireflies slowly lighting up and decorating the mangrove trees. Listen to the crickets singing.
Back to jetty and Depart for Kota Kinabalu.
Arrive Kota Kinabalu and transfer back to hotel.
The pickup time is for reference only, actual time may be vary depends on number of visitors, distance, season, weather and road conditions, should be within 15 minutes. Transport fee quoted is per person.
Zone | Hotel | Pickup Time | Fee (MYR) |
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A | Kota Kinabalu city North (Grandis, Hyatt, Gaya street area...) | 7:30 am | Free |
B | Kota Kinabalu city Center (Marriott, Marina Court, Horizon, ...) | 7:15 am | Free |
C | Kota Kinabalu city South (Sutera Harbour, KK Time Square, ...) | 7:15 am | Free |
D | Airport area (Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Aeropod, ...) | 7 am | Free |
E | 1Borneo area (Tune, Grand Borneo, ...) | 8 am | Free |
F | Outskirt area (Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Nexus Karambunai, ...) | 8:30 am | 10.00 |
No advance payment is required, simply pay cash in Ringgit-Malaysia to tour guide. However, you still need pay in full for any cancellation made 1 day prior to tour date.
Accep Visa and MasterCard credit card, Malaysian bank transfer, Paypal, FPX, Alipay. 2.3% surcharge apply. Please be noted that 2.3% transaction fee is non-refundable in case there is cancellation 3 days after the payment made.
Please request bank staff to calculate equivalent amount in USD before Telegraphic Transfer (T/T) to Malaysia. It takes 3 days to reach us. No 2.3% surcharge but you have to bear both side banks charges. The balances will be paid to either side as the case may be.
Min. Participant(s): 1 Persons To Go (child does not counted)
Tour location / Depart from: Kota Kinabalu
Recommend to book: 1 month(s) in advance
To book at least: 2 day(s) in advance
Cancellation & Refund Policy: No refund for any cancellation made within 1 day from the tour date, 90% of full payment will be refunded if cancel 2 days and above. No refund for any cancellation made within 10 days from the tour date of Diving Padi Course. No refund for those tours which involve accommodation.
Specialities: You may decide the joining date, no compulsory tips (If you are happy and satisfied with the journey and the tour guide service, it's always a nice way to express your appreciation with tipping, OR words of thanks is good enough).