Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies
Description
Bongawan River Cruise – A Hidden Gem of Borneo! Please note on Fridays Mosque is not available. Experience the best value for money with Bongawan River Cruise! We offer the best service, certified expert guides ensuring an unforgettable adventure. No other provider matches our quality! This hidden paradise offers a relaxing journey through lush mangroves, home to fascinating wildlife and breathtaking sunset views. Why You Should Book This Experience: Wildlife Encounters – Spot proboscis monkeys, long-tailed macaques, and exotic birds in their natural habitat. Breathtaking Sunset – Watch the sky transform into a stunning canvas of colors as the sun sets over the river. Magical Fireflies – After dark, witness thousands of fireflies lighting up the trees, creating a fairy-tale atmosphere. Tranquil Escape – Perfect for those who love nature, photography, and peaceful getaways. Enjoy a delicious local dinner after the cruise! Meeting point for pick up is at Burger King, The Shore
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Itinerary
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Kota Kinabalu’s iconic Floating Mosque! This stunning mosque, surrounded by a serene lagoon, creates a picturesque reflection that makes it one of the most photogenic spots in the city. What You’ll Do: ✅ Admire the magnificent architecture of the Floating Mosque. ✅ Capture stunning photos with the mosque’s reflection on the water. ✅ Option to rent traditional local outfits for a unique and cultural photoshoot. Whether you're looking for cultural exploration or Instagram-worthy shots, this experience is perfect for you!
iscover Cocoa Kingdom – A Chocolate Lover’s Paradise! Step into Cocoa Kingdom, where you’ll experience the rich flavors of Sabah’s finest chocolates. This is the perfect stop for chocolate enthusiasts and those curious about the cocoa-making process. What You’ll Do: ✅ Explore a variety of locally made chocolates, from classic milk chocolate to exotic Sabah flavors. ✅ Enjoy free chocolate tasting – try durian, coconut, and other unique flavors! ✅ Learn about the chocolate-making process and the history of cocoa in Sabah. ✅ Shop for souvenirs and gifts, including premium cocoa products. A must-visit for those with a sweet tooth and a love for local delights! ✨
Bongawan River Cruise – A Nature Lover’s Escape! Embark on a relaxing river cruise along the scenic Bongawan River, where you’ll experience Sabah’s rich wildlife and stunning sunset views. What You’ll Do: ✅ Cruise through the tranquil Bongawan River, surrounded by lush mangrove forests. ✅ Spot proboscis monkeys, macaques, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. ✅ Enjoy the breathtaking sunset over the river, a perfect photo opportunity. ✅ After dark, witness the magical fireflies glowing along the riverbanks. ✅ Savor a delicious tea time and local dinner. A perfect experience for nature lovers, photographers, and those looking for a peaceful getaway! ✨
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please meet the guide around the desginated pick up locations, convenient spots at the location would be the Orange Convenience Store & Burger King.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(97)
A great group tour. The guides weee amazing. Timmy was the absolute best! Knowledgable about everything and I loved that he could explain life cycles and much more. It’s a long excursion, specially on a hot day but a lot of fun: Tip, a lot of people opted not to go inside the mosque. You are in Malaysian Borneo, embrace what it has to offer. We got to see the probiscus monkeys and the long-tailed macaque. The fireflies were a delight at night. Be prepared for a a larger group. Smaller vans of about 12-16 transport and we had 3 vans in our group. There was AC so it was comfortable
Timmy was our guide for the day and he was fantastic. Informative, helpful, enthusiastic and a sense of humour. Everyone gathered at The Shore hotel in town. 20RM from most city locations in a cab, flat rate. First we visited the City Mosque where you could choose to go inside after renting clothing. The chocolate factory was interesting as we learnt about the growing and manufacturing process. Watching the manual & intricate processes was incredible. Plus you get to taste chocolate. We then drove for about 1.5 hours to the river. It poured down and Timmy was an excellent driver. We had afternoon tea with fried banana pancake made by the local ladies. Delicious! We then headed out on the boat, in the rain (ponchos could be purchased at the jetty). Timmy and the team worked hard and we saw crocodile, monitor lizard, heron, kingfisher, egrets, monkeys and the Proboscis monkey (after a second approach). We still managed to catch some sunset before heading back to see the fireflies, followed by dinner. Again, cooked by the local ladies, it was delicious and plentiful. This was a great tour made all the better for Timmy’s caring and sharing. Highly recommended.
Well organised with two great drivers. New comfortable cars!! Entertaining afternoon finished with a nice dinner. Saw lots of the animals.
Thanks to John for making this excursion truly perfect. His explanations were fascinating and very enriching during every visit. He is always attentive to his clients' requests and ensures that everything goes without the slightest stress. I highly recommend this excursion to anyone who wishes to have an unforgettable experience in the heart of nature and discover the wonders of Kota Kinabalu.
Eddie was our guide, friendly and helpful. The whole experience was amazing and such a great cultural experience for us to make magical memories. The sunset was truly stunning and the fireflies like stars, we got to hold them and make a wish. I struggled to see the monkeys, but my son managed to see them and most others did too. I’m vegan and gluten free, the food was inclusive of all diets. Well worth the money and forever memories.
The experience was great we saw loads of wildlife and our guide Eddie was awesome and informative......thanks!
The tour was very nice, well placed and Eddy was a great and cheerful guide, who even caught us a firefly!
This was a fast paced,informative and interesting tour.We thoroughly enjoyed it and got more than expected.The fireflies were magical. John you have been fantastic and made our grandson feel special.Thank you
John was an excellent and knowledgable guide! We didn’t have luck with sighting the proboscis monkeys initially, but John tried really hard to make sure we did… and we did in the end. Really appreciate his effort into making that possible. We also saw the fireflies, which was an amazing experience. John dropped us back at the hotel at the end which was very thoughtful of him.
Two stops in town before a journey of just over an hour to the river. Our guide was excellent. The lunch was nice and overall the trip was great value for money. Recommended.
