Mari Mari Cultural Village
Highlight
- 5 different ethnic tribes
- Activities house tour with demo
- Cultural performance
Included
Description
Step into the Heart of Borneo at Mari Mari Cultural Village!
Nestled deep in the countryside, this living museum brings the traditions of Borneo’s indigenous tribes to life. Walk through authentic tribal houses, learn ancient survival skills, and witness captivating demonstrations—from bamboo cooking and fire-starting to blowpipe hunting and traditional tattooing. Be welcomed by the Murut warriors, bounce on a Lansaran (trampoline floor), and taste local delicacies like rice wine and handmade treats.
Wrap up your adventure with mesmerizing cultural performances before indulging in a delicious buffet. Ready to travel back in time?
Visit 5 Traditional Houses:
1. Dusun House – Discover traditional tools and bamboo cooking.
2. Rungus Longhouse – Learn fire-starting techniques and explore tribal living spaces.
3. Lundayeh House – See how tree bark was used to make ropes, vests, and more.
4. Bajau House – Watch local cake-making, sip fresh pandan juice, and visit a colorful bridal parlor.
5. Murut Longhouse – Witness blowpipe demonstrations, traditional tattooing, and the thrilling Lansaran ritual.
Tour Highlights:
✔️ Traditional house visits with live demonstrations
✔️ Local traditional cake and rice wine tasting
✔️ Experience henna tattooing
✔️ Cultural performances
Tour Excludes:
❌ Personal expenses
❌ Outskirt area surcharge (if any)
❌ Peak season surcharge (if any)
Important Notes:
• Tours may be rescheduled or canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions.
• Guests booking the Admission Ticket only must arrange their own transport to Mari Mari Cultural Village.
• Advance booking is required for admission tickets; walk-in bookings are not accepted.
• Peak season surcharges apply during high-demand periods:
1. Chinese New Year (28 Jan – 1 Feb 2025)
2. Labour Day (1 May 2025)
3. Independence Day (31 Aug – 1 Sep 2025)
4. Christmas Eve & Day (24–25 Dec 2025)
5. New Year’s Eve & Day (31 Dec 2025 – 1 Jan 2026)
Itinerary
* The itinerary is for reference only, it subjects to any necessary changes in accordance to local requirements.Pickup Time & Transport Fee
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. 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.
Additional information
Min. Participant(s): 2 Persons To Go (child does not counted)
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Tour location / Depart from: Kota Kinabalu
Recommend to book: 1 month(s) in advance
To book at least: 2 day(s) in advance
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Cancellation & Refund Policy: Not refunable for any cancellation made.
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.
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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).
