Monsopiad Cultural Village

4.7 · 103 Reviews

Highlight

  • House of skulls
  • Visit traditional house with demo
  • Cultural performance

Included

Entrance fee, return transfer, Traditional lunch , Guided Tour, Cultural Dance performance.

Description

Exploring Kadazandusun Heritage: The Legacy of Monsopiad

Monsopiad Heritage Village is a living museum that brings to life the rich history, traditions, and customs of the Kadazandusun people. Established on May 1, 1996, this cultural village pays tribute to Monsopiad, a legendary Kadazan warrior and headhunter who lived in the village of Kuai over 300 years ago.

More than just a historical site, the heritage village offers an immersive experience, allowing you to step back in time and witness how the indigenous Kadazandusun community once lived. The village is home to traditional wooden houses, cultural artifacts, and the infamous House of Skulls, where the real remnants of Monsopiad’s battles are displayed.

Through guided tours, traditional performances, and interactive activities, you can engage with local customs, witness age-old rituals, and gain a deeper understanding of the Kadazandusun way of life. Whether it’s learning about ancient beliefs, watching traditional dances, or savoring local delicacies, a visit to Monsopiad Heritage Village is an unforgettable journey into Sabah’s fascinating cultural heritage.

Tour Highlights:
✔️ Traditional house visits with live demonstrations.
✔️ Local traditional rice wine tasting and "Sabahan" dishes.
✔️ Experience henna tattooing
✔️ Watch and try out traditional fire making and games.
✔️ Cultural performances.
✔️ Live butod (sago worm) challenge.

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 Monsopiad Heritage 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.
  • 1

    Pick-up from hotel.

  • 2

    Arrive at Monsopiad Cultural Village for registration.

  • 3

    Proceed with the guided tour in the cultural village.

  • 4

    Watch the Cultural Dance performance.

  • 5

    Enjoy a traditional lunch at the Cultural Village.

  • 6

    Transfer back to hotel.

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Breakfast
Traditional Lunch
Lunch
N/A
Dinner

Warm Remind

  • Recommend to bring: camera, drinking water, insect repellent, sun block lotion.
  • Guided tour duration: estimate 1 hour - 1.5 hours.
  • Cultural dance performance session: estimate 30 minutes.

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...) 10:15 am Free
B Kota Kinabalu city Center (Marriott, Marina Court, Horizon, ...) 10:15 am Free
C Kota Kinabalu city South (Sutera Harbour, KK Time Square, ...) 10:20 am Free
D Airport area (Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Aeropod, ...) 10:30 am Free
E 1Borneo area (Tune, Grand Borneo, ...) 9:10 am 20.00
F Outskirt area (Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Nexus Karambunai, ...) 9:10 am 30.00
Where is my hotel?

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.

Good to know

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:  3 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:  Over 14days (from date of departure) charge 30% of Tour fare; 7 to 14 days (from date of departure) charge 50% of tour fare; Less than 7 days (from date of departure) charge full tour fare.

Traveller Reviews

4.7
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T** Verified Traveller 2026-04-25
Booked on short notice and they accommodated us right away. Flexibility and responsiveness were top-notch.
L** Verified Traveller 2026-02-21
Had an amazing time learning about Sabahan heritage. The henna tattooing was a nice touch and something we'll remember forever.
HU *** Verified Traveller 2026-01-27
CHE*** Verified Traveller 2025-12-30
C** Verified Traveller 2025-12-01
DOR*** Verified Traveller 2025-11-10

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