Pandan Pandan Snorkeling + Kawa Kawa River Cruise

Highlight

  • Pandan Pandan island
  • Kawa Kawa River
  • 2 x Boat Snorkeling

Included

Return boat & land transfer, river guide, snorkeling equipment & life jacket, BBQ lunch * 1, refreshment * 1, dinner * 1, river cruise.

Description

A journey offering a scenic view of paddy fields, villages and a picturesque sight of the majestic Mount Kinabalu from a different angle. Upon arrival at Usukan Cove, safety and program briefing by staff. Then, take a 10 minutes boat ride to Pandan Pandan Island and its surrounding recreation area for snorkeling. Enjoy BBQ lunch at beach before continue snorkeling or free at leisure.

You can take a cruise down the Kawa Kawa river where you can enjoy scenes of village life as you watch children playing, fishermen returning home or buffalos wallowing.  Look out for the endangered Proboscis monkey which is endemic to Borneo.  After dinner, enjoy another short cruise to witness nature’s amazing light show.  Flickering fireflies glow in the dark, lighting up the mangrove fringe like Christmas trees and stars illuminate the night skies with mesmerizing magical moment.

Optional activity:
Banana boat (10 minutes per ride) - MYR40 per person
Underwater sea walking - MYR150 per person
Diving (1 dive) - MYR190 per person
Diving (2 dive) - MYR290 per person

Itinerary

* The itinerary is for reference only, it subjects to any necessary changes in accordance to local requirements.
  • 1

    Meet at hotel lobby and transfer to Usukan Cove.

  • 2

    Arrive Usukan Cove. Safety and program briefing enjoying the local refreshment.

  • 3

    Transfer to Pandan Pandan island and its surrounding recreation area for snorkeling and free at leisure.

  • 4

    BBQ lunch will be served.

  • 5

    Continue snorkeling or free at leisure coral transplanting.

  • 6

    Extra Activities: Coral Transplanting Briefing & Demo, Traditional Net Fishing “Merambat” Demo and Kayaking.

  • 7

    Back to Usukan Cove to freshen up and light refreshment.

  • 8

    Transfer to boat jetty.

  • 9

    Safety and program briefing enjoying the local refreshment.

  • 10

    River cruise enjoy viewing Proboscis Monkey and sunset view.

  • 11

    Return back to jetty and dinner will be served.

  • 12

    Transfer to other jetty for fireflies night river cruise.

  • 13

    Depart for Kota Kinabalu city.

  • 14

    Reach Kota Kinabalu city, transfer back to hotel / lodge.

N/A
Breakfast
BBQ lunch
Lunch
Local style dinner
Dinner

Warm Remind

  • Recommend to bring: extra pocket money, insect repellent, sun-block lotion, change of clothes, towel, cap/hat, slipper, camera, sun glasses.
  • Optional activities: banana boat, sea walking and diving. Pre-book is not necessary, just bring some pocket money and pay on site.
  • Surcharge of MYR20 per person applied for pickup location in Putatan, Lintas, Inanam and Lido area.

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...) 7:15 am Free
B Kota Kinabalu city Center (Marriott, Marina Court, Horizon, ...) 7:15 am Free
C Kota Kinabalu city South (Sutera Harbour, KK Time Square, ...) 7 am Free
D Airport area (Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Aeropod, ...) 7 am Free
E 1Borneo area (Tune, Grand Borneo, ...) 7:30 am 20.00
F Outskirt area (Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Nexus Karambunai, ...) 8 am 30.00
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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)

  • Tour location / Depart from: Kota Kinabalu

  • Recommend to book:  1 month(s) in advance

  • To book at least:  3 day(s) in advance

  • 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.

  • 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).

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