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Home/Destinations/Kota Kinabalu/Firefly & River

Firefly & River Cruises

Rainforest by dusk: Klias wetland river cruises glide past mangroves to spot proboscis monkeys at sunset, then watch thousands of fireflies light up the riverbanks like natural fairy lights. A magical Borneo evening.

82 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Guided Snorkeling Day Trip, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu
Guided Snorkeling Day Trip, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
4.9(329)·1 day
from$72/ person
via Viator
Borneo (Klias) River Cruise & Fireflies Tour
Kota Kinabalu
Borneo (Klias) River Cruise & Fireflies Tour
4.5(133)·9 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Sky-Mirror Photographing and Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies Watching River-Cruise
Kota Kinabalu
Sky-Mirror Photographing and Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies Watching River-Cruise
4.2(118)·6–8 hours
from$46/ person
via Viator
Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies
Kota Kinabalu
Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies
4.8(107)·8 hours
from$54/ person
via Viator
Proboscis Monkey and Fireflies River Cruise
Kota Kinabalu
Proboscis Monkey and Fireflies River Cruise
4.2(55)·8 hours
from$81/ person
via Viator
Fun Boat Snorkeling and Island Visit from Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Fun Boat Snorkeling and Island Visit from Kota Kinabalu
4.5(40)·8 hours
from$92/ person
via Viator
Klias Wildlife Safari River Cruise - Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies
Kota Kinabalu
Klias Wildlife Safari River Cruise - Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies
4.5(28)·8h 30min
from$96/ person
via Viator
Kiulu River Water Rafting Day Tour from Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Kiulu River Water Rafting Day Tour from Kota Kinabalu
4.4(18)·8 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring Tour
Kota Kinabalu
Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring Tour
3.8(17)·12 hours
from$84/ person
via Viator
Full Day Bongawan River Cruise with Proboscis Monkey Sightseeing
Kota Kinabalu
Full Day Bongawan River Cruise with Proboscis Monkey Sightseeing
4.7(15)·5–6 hours
from$56/ person
via Viator
Kota Kinabalu: Bongawan River Cruise, City Tour & Fireflies
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu: Bongawan River Cruise, City Tour & Fireflies
3.8(13)·4–8 hours
from$27/ person
via Viator
Island Hopping Tour (2 Island) From Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Island Hopping Tour (2 Island) From Kota Kinabalu
3.2(12)·6 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Kota Kinabalu: Catamaran, Paddleboard, Kayak, Snorkeling Tour
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu: Catamaran, Paddleboard, Kayak, Snorkeling Tour
4.8(10)·5h 30min
from$79/ person
via Viator
Mamutik + Sapi Island SnorkelingTrip from Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Mamutik + Sapi Island SnorkelingTrip from Kota Kinabalu
4.3(9)·6h 30min
from$95/ person
via Viator
Day Trip to Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring Guided Tour
Kota Kinabalu
Day Trip to Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring Guided Tour
4.4(7)·8–10 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Sepilok Orangutan and Proboscis Monkey from Sandakan or Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Full-Day Sepilok Orangutan and Proboscis Monkey from Sandakan or Kota Kinabalu
4.8(5)·10 hours
from$188/ person
via Viator
Kota Kinabalu Snorkeling Tour at Manukan and Sapi Island
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu Snorkeling Tour at Manukan and Sapi Island
4.3(4)·7 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Kota Kinabalu: Catamaran Snorkeling, Paddlebord, Kayak with Meal
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu: Catamaran Snorkeling, Paddlebord, Kayak with Meal
4.7(3)·5h 30min
from$70/ person
via Viator
Kota Kinabalu 3 Hour Coastal Fishing and Island Tour
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu 3 Hour Coastal Fishing and Island Tour
5.0(1)·3 hours
from$38/ person
via Viator
Klias River Cruise and Proboscis Monkey
Kota Kinabalu
Klias River Cruise and Proboscis Monkey
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Island Hopping Tour From Kota Kinabalu (2 island)
Kota Kinabalu
Island Hopping Tour From Kota Kinabalu (2 island)
4.0(1)·7 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
Mari Mari Cultural Village & Klias Wetlands Firefly Cruise
Kota Kinabalu
Mari Mari Cultural Village & Klias Wetlands Firefly Cruise
4.0(1)·10 hours
from$193/ person
via Viator
Kota Kinabalu: 5-in-1 Kinabalu View, Fire Show, Blue Tear by Boat
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu: 5-in-1 Kinabalu View, Fire Show, Blue Tear by Boat
1.0(1)·7 hours
from$52/ person
via Viator
Weston Wetland River Cruise Tour (Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies)
Kota Kinabalu
Weston Wetland River Cruise Tour (Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies)
8h 30min
from$75/ person
via Viator
Kawa Kawa Rivercruise Proboscis Monkey and Fireflies
Kota Kinabalu
Kawa Kawa Rivercruise Proboscis Monkey and Fireflies
9 hours
from$78/ person
via Viator
Bongawan Rivercruise a Proboscis Monkey and Fireflies
Kota Kinabalu
Bongawan Rivercruise a Proboscis Monkey and Fireflies
8 hours
from$78/ person
via Viator
Rafflesia Rainforest Reserve Tour From Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Rafflesia Rainforest Reserve Tour From Kota Kinabalu
7 hours
from$174/ person
via Viator
Kota Kinabalu City Tour and Klias River Cruise Fireflies Sabah
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu City Tour and Klias River Cruise Fireflies Sabah
12 hours
from$138/ person
via Viator
Klias Rivercruise Proboscis Monkey and Fireflies
Kota Kinabalu
Klias Rivercruise Proboscis Monkey and Fireflies
9 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Kawa Kawa River Safari: Proboscis Monkeys, Sunset & Fireflies
Kota Kinabalu
Kawa Kawa River Safari: Proboscis Monkeys, Sunset & Fireflies
8–9 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Kota Kinabalu Kota Belud Diving Kayak or Fireflies Tour
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu Kota Belud Diving Kayak or Fireflies Tour
10–14 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Kota Kinabalu Parasailing and Snorkeling Island Trip
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu Parasailing and Snorkeling Island Trip
7–8 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
Kota Kinabalu: Beringgis Mangove Fireflies, Sunset Tour & Dinner
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu: Beringgis Mangove Fireflies, Sunset Tour & Dinner
3–5 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Kota Kinabalu: Mengalum Island with Snorkel or Dive by Boat
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu: Mengalum Island with Snorkel or Dive by Boat
7h 30min
from$86/ person
via Viator
Kota Kinabalu: Klias River Dinner Cruise with Firefly Spotting
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu: Klias River Dinner Cruise with Firefly Spotting
7 hours
from$72/ person
via Viator
Mantanani Island Tour: Snorkeling, Wildlife, Sunset & Fireflies
Kota Kinabalu
Mantanani Island Tour: Snorkeling, Wildlife, Sunset & Fireflies
12–13 hours
from$152/ person
via Viator
Kinabalu Park Tour With Poring Hot Springs From Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Kinabalu Park Tour With Poring Hot Springs From Kota Kinabalu
8 hours
from$249/ person
via Viator
Kiulu River White Water Rafting from Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Kiulu River White Water Rafting from Kota Kinabalu
8 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Kota Kinabalu: Mari Culture Village, Blue Tear, River Cruise Tour
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu: Mari Culture Village, Blue Tear, River Cruise Tour
12 hours
from$104/ person
via Viator
Kawa Kawa Fireflies Sunset Cruise
Kota Kinabalu
Kawa Kawa Fireflies Sunset Cruise
7h 30min
from$70/ person
via Viator
Weston River Cruise ~ Proboscis Monkey & Firefly Tour
Kota Kinabalu
Weston River Cruise ~ Proboscis Monkey & Firefly Tour
9 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
Kota Kinabalu: City Tour 7 Must-See Highlights Led by Guide
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu: City Tour 7 Must-See Highlights Led by Guide
4 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator

Firefly & River in Kota Kinabalu — FAQ

Where can you see fireflies near Kota Kinabalu?
The Klias and Garama wetlands offer evening river cruises famous for fireflies and proboscis monkeys.
What is a Klias river cruise?
It is a wetland boat cruise that combines proboscis monkey spotting at dusk with firefly viewing after dark.
When are the fireflies best?
Fireflies are seen after dark on clear evenings, best on the Klias wetland cruises.

More things to do in Kota Kinabalu

Island HoppingBorneo WildlifeMount KinabaluSunset Cruises