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- Mari Mari Cultural Village
- Upside Down House
- 3D Wonders Museum
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Description
Mari Mari Cultural Village tour is located deep in the countryside away from the modern and developing Kota Kinabalu city. The village operates as a museum that preserves Borneo ethnic culture. It aims to share the knowledge, history, culture, and tradition of Borneo with you so that it is not forgotten. The opportunity to see and experience the culture and lifestyle of how the indigenous ethnic groups of Borneo used to live in the olden days when electricity had not yet been introduced in their land.
The village features 5 different ethnic tribes in one village. They are the rice farmer Kadazan-Dusun, the longhouse resident Rungus, the hunters and fisherman Lundayeh, the cowboy and sea gypsey Bajau, and the famously feared headhunting tribe Murut.
Upside Down House able to view a tradisional Sabah kampung house fully equipped with kitchen, living room, bedrooms, toilet, veranda and garden in a new perspective - upside down! The upside down kampung house is designed for all ages, nationalities and it's wheelchair friendly.
Itinerary
* The itinerary is for reference only, it subjects to any necessary changes in accordance to local requirements.
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Pickup from hotel. Transfer to Mari Mari Cultural Village. Upon arrival, as you assemble you will be briefed on the Village Rules...the Dos & the Don’ts.
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Visit each tribe’s traditional house and do some in house activities and stopover at demo huts.
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Enjoy the traditional performance.
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Enjoy lunch at culture village.
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Depart to Upside Down House and 3D Wonders Museum.
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You will be led to visit Upside Down House.
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Transfer back to hotel.
- Indoor photography at Upside Down House is prohibited.
- Recommend to bring: Umbrella/hat/cap, insect repellent, drinking water, camera.
Pickup Time & Transport Fee
Pickup time below is for reference only, actual time will be sent to you upon booking is confirmed. 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...) | 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, ...) | 9 am | Free |
| E | 1Borneo area (Tune, Grand Borneo, ...) | 9:15 am | 20.00 |
| F | Outskirt area (Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Nexus Karambunai, ...) | 9:15 am | 30.00 |
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.
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Accep Visa and MasterCard credit card, Malaysian bank transfer, Paypal, FPX, Alipay. 2.3% surcharge apply. Please be noted that 2.3% processing fee is non-refundable in case there is cancellation 3 days after the payment made.
Bank Transfer
for Malaysians:
Online banking through your Malaysia Bank Account
for International guests:
Use WISE - a Fast & convenient global transfers service, better exchange rate than conventional bank Telegraphic Transfer; No 2.3% processing fee; Generally we would receive your payment in same day.
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