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Mantanani Snorkeling + Kawa Kawa River Cruise
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- Mantanani Island
- Kawa Kawa Mangrove Forest
- Proboscis Monkey + Fireflies
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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.
More request?
- Wetsuit Rental @ MYR 30, please pay on the spot.
Rent waterpoof camera(currently not available)- (A)
Rental Fees MYR 100, deposit MYR 200, you need to prepare your own SD memory card (normal size).
(B)Rental Fees MYR 150, deposit MYR 200, include 8GB memory card (can bring back the memory card).
No advance payment is required, but pre-request upon booking is recommended. If you are short sightedness (Myopia) - We do provide mask with 300 degree.(currently not available)- If you come with your kids - We also have snorkeling equipment for child.
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!
Itinerary
* The itinerary is for reference only, it subjects to any necessary changes in accordance to local requirements.
- 07:00
Pickup at hotel and proceed to Kota Belud Jetty.
- 09:30
Arrive Kota Belud Jetty.
- 09:45
Depart for Mantanani Island.
- 10:45
Arrive to Mantanani Island, then start snorkeling.
- 12:00
Back to Mantanani Island for lunch.
- 13:30
Swim or snorkel at house reef.
- 15:00
Departing to jetty.
- 16:00
Upon arrival jetty, coffee and tea will be served with homemade cakes.
- 16:30
Boat cruise start in search of proboscis monkey or wildlife animals.
- 18:00
Enjoy sumptuous buffet dinner served in glimmering lanterns hug around lodging.
- 19:00
Boat cruise to watch fireflies slowly lighting up and decorating the mangrove trees. Listen to the crickets singing.
- 20:00
Back to jetty and Depart for Kota Kinabalu.
- 22:30
Arrive Kota Kinabalu and transfer back to hotel.
N/A Breakfast
BBQ Lunch Lunch
Buffet Dinner Dinner
Warm Remind
- Please bring your own towel, or you may rent towel from staff (MYR30 / pcs).
- Recommend to bring: extra pocket money, insect repellent, sun-block lotion, change of clothes, towel, cap/hat, slipper, camera, sun glasses, binocular.
- Age limit of snorkeling activity for child is 5 years old and above.
- You might get WET during the boat journey, so please be sure to pack and stow your belongings properly during the journey. Dry bags or raincoat for waterproofing are recommended.
- In the event of ’no show’ or ’last minutes cancellation’ on 1 day prior the tour date, 100% cancellation fee will be imposed by tour company.
- It will be surcharge MYR 60 for pickup location in Kinarut area (eg. Beringgis Beach Resort, Kinabalu Villas), Putatan Area (Hotel No5, Lintas Area, Ibis Hotel, Lido Avenue, Lido Four Season, Platinum, Pan Borneo)
Pickup Time & Transport Fee
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Kota Kinabalu city North (Gaya Centre, Hyatt, Gaya street area...) | 7:30 am | Free |
| B | Kota Kinabalu city Center (Cititel, 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, ...) | 7 am | Free |
| E | 1Borneo area (Tune, GrandBorneo, Novotel, Courtyard, ...) | 8 am | Free |
| F | Outskirt area (Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Nexus Karambunai, ...) | 8:30 am | 10 |
How to Pay
Pay on travelling day
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.
Pay Online
Accep Visa and MasterCard credit card, Malaysian bank transfer, Paypal, FPX, Alipay. 2.3% surcharge apply.
Bank Transfer
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.
Additional information
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.
Tour Type: Sit-In-Coach basis (SIC). This tour is not private tour, you will share the trip with other guests come from different countries. Please notify us upon booking if you are looking for private tour, surcharge might be applied.
Insurance: Tourist transportation insurance included. Please contact your insurance agency for personal travel insurance.
Pickup Service: Pickup service will be provided from the hotel/hostel/lodge that you are staying. Please wait at lobby while the tour guide will find you when he/she arrive. Dropoff service will be provided after travelling, please notify us upon booking if your dropoff location is differ from pickup location.
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).
