Manukan Island is the second largest island of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park and the most frequented island by tourists. Manukan Island is facing a bay of crystal clear and tranquil sea. The water is so calm and shallow that it’s also suitable for non-swimmers. Families feel safe to let their kids playing in the water. No matter how far their children go, parents still can have a clear open view on what’s going on.
Proceed for 30-45 minutes drive to Mengkabong home of the descendants of pirates knows as Bajau Sea Gypsies who set foot land on in the early 19th century. Presently they known as fisherman who resides in small village built on water (i.e house built on stilts and connected by narrow wooden planks). A memorable and educational river cruise about the importance of Mangrove forest with beautiful nature scenery along the river where water streams peacefully and sea real life one of famous indigenous tribe Bajau fisherman lifestyle.
* The itinerary is for reference only, it subjects to any necessary changes in accordance to local requirements.
Pickup from hotel, proceed to jetty and take boat ride towards Manukan Island.
Be mesmerized by the colorful fishes transparent by the crystal clear blue sea and vast greeneries surrounding the island.
BBQ lunch will be served at Manukan Island.
Free at leisure for relaxing, or an option for water sports.
Transfer back to mainland.
Proceed to Mengkabong home of the descendants of pirates.
Local style high tea will be served upon arrival before going for river cruise.
Board on a boat to cruise in search for wild life along the river.
Visit to Oyster/ Mussels home, crad catching and fish catching by fishnet before heading to the river mouth.
Malay seafood dinner is served.
Continue for night river cruise to search for glimpses of fireflies.
Heading back to Kota Kinabalu.
Reach Kota Kinabalu city, transfer back to hotel / lodge.
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 (KRW) |
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A | Kota Kinabalu city North (Grandis, Hyatt, Gaya street area...) | 9 am | Free |
B | Kota Kinabalu city Center (Marriott, Marina Court, Horizon, ...) | 9 am | Free |
C | Kota Kinabalu city South (Sutera Harbour, KK Time Square, ...) | 9 am | Free |
D | Airport area (Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Aeropod, ...) | 8:45 am | Free |
E | 1Borneo area (Tune, Grand Borneo, ...) | 8:30 am | 2,719.53 |
F | Outskirt area (Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Nexus Karambunai, ...) | 8 am | 5,439.05 |
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): 2 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: Less than 3 days (from date of departure) charge 50% OF tour fare. 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).