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Kawa Kawa Fireflies Sunset Cruise

★★★★☆ 3.9 · 92 Reviews Kota Kinabalu Min. Participant(s): 1

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Highlight

  • Beautiful Sunset
  • Proboscis Monkey Spotting
  • Fireflies Viewing

Included

Return boat & land transfer, entrance fees, Chinese speaking guide, high tea * 1, local style dinner * 1.

Description

Wildlife & Fireflies at Kawa Kawa

The well-known Kawa Kawa mangrove is located in Kota Belud township. Embark on a scenic river cruise through lush mangroves, where you can spot the iconic proboscis monkeys and other fascinating wildlife in their natural habitat. As the sun sets, take in the breathtaking golden hues before experiencing the magical sight of fireflies illuminating at night. This immersive tour offers the perfect blend of wildlife encounters, stunning scenery, and a serene river cruising experience.

Tour Highlights:
✔️ Cruise through lush mangrove forest , Proboscis Monkey and other wildlife spotting.
✔️ Breathtaking sunset view.
✔️ Fireflies illuminating the light.

Important Notes:
• Tours may be rescheduled or canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions.
• Guests booking the Meet at Jetty must arrange their own transport.
• Advance booking is required for meeting at jetty; walk-in bookings are not accepted.
• The jetty is located approximately 2-3 hours from Kota Kinabalu city. For guests meeting at the jetty with their own transport, self-driving is recommended, as ride-hailing services or taxis may be difficult to find in the area.
• Peak season surcharges apply during high-demand periods.

Itinerary

* The itinerary is for reference only, it subjects to any necessary changes in accordance to local requirements.

  • 1

    Depart from Kota Kinabalu to Rampayan jetty.

  • 2

    Arrive at Rampayan Jetty and enjoy a light Hi-Tea.

  • 3

    Embark on a scenic boat ride through the mangroves in search of Proboscis Monkeys and other wildlife.

  • 4

    Witness a breathtaking sunset.

  • 5

    Return to the jetty and enjoy local style dinner.

  • 6

    Continue to firefly cruise.

  • 7

    Depart back to Kota Kinabalu City.

  • 8

    Estimate to reach the city. Back to respective hotels.

Breakfast N/A
Lunch High tea
Dinner Local Style Dinner
Warm Remind
  • Recommend to bring: Insect repellent, Hat, Sunglasses, Mineral water, Sunscreen, Mini electric fan and Raincoat (in case of rain).
  • For meeting at Rampayan Jetty, the exact location is subjected to change, will be confirmed a day prior.

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)
A Kota Kinabalu city North (Grandis, Hyatt, Gaya street area...) 1:00 pm Free
B Kota Kinabalu city Center (Marriott, Marina Court, Horizon, ...) 1:00 pm Free
C Kota Kinabalu city South (Sutera Harbour, KK Time Square, ...) 12:45 pm Free
D Airport area (Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Aeropod, ...) 12:30 pm Free
E 1Borneo area (Tune, Grand Borneo, ...) 1:45 pm 30.00
F Outskirt area (Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Nexus Karambunai, ...) 2:30 pm 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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Pay Online

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.

Good to know

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:  1 day(s) in advance
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.
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. 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).
Cancellation & Refund Policy:  (1.) No refund for any cancellation made within 2 days from the tour date, 100% of full payment will be refunded if cancel 3 days and above. (2.) Tour will still proceed in the event of rain if there are no cancellation mentioned. Guest that choose to not participate in the tour will be assumed as NO SHOW. (3.) In the event of NO SHOW , there will be no refund for guest. (4.) If the tour is cancelled due to unforseen circumstances before the tour proceeds , guest will be refunded the tour fee. (5.) Tour fee will not be refunded once the tour is proceeding. (6.) Operation team reserves the right to cancel or postpone the tours if weather conditions do not permit for the safety and comfort of the guest.

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Traveller Reviews

3.9
★★★★☆
Based on 92 reviews
5 ★ 37
4 ★ 24
3 ★ 18
2 ★ 9
1 ★ 4
★★★★☆
CHI*** Verified Traveller 2026-04-10
★★★★★
Mok Foo was so lovely and was accommodating to all.
ALE*** Verified Traveller 2026-01-19
★★★★★
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ANG*** Verified Traveller 2026-01-07
★★★★★
Love how Mok, the tour guide is so passionate on nature preservation and patience towards some bad tourist
PEN*** Verified Traveller 2025-12-17
★★★★★
I highly recommend this tour, our guide Timothy really knew how to maximise our opportunities to spot the monkeys and fireflies. He was not only knowledgeable he was very caring towards his group and mindful of their individual needs. A great tour with an excellent guide.
SAR*** Verified Traveller 2025-11-26
★★★★★
JAN*** Verified Traveller 2025-08-07

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