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 Citadines 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(88)
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.
A lot packed into 8 hours - start with a visit to the floating mosque (RM5 for clothing to go inside), then visit to a chocolate factory (with sampling), then a 1’15” drive to Bongawan. Stated with tea and coffee, and then a trip on a small boat to see the proboscis monkeys (we had plenty of time and saw a lot). Then back to the restaurant for dinner. After that, we took the same boat to the sea, for the sunset and ‘fireworks’, before returning back up the river, with fireflies along the way. Lots packed into, Eddie was great, and had a fantastic time.
From start to finish everything was explained to us and we were well taken care of by our guide Timmy. Clear explanations and interesting facts at the Floating Mosque and the Chocolate Factory. Delicious 'high tea' and lunch at the cafe by the river, and Timmy and his team made every effort to ensure we saw all the wild life possible - which can never be guaranteed. But we saw both the macaques and probscis monkeys, as well as a monitor lizard catching his own enormous dinner! Sunset at the beach was sensational in colours and cloud formations, and the clouds of fireflies on the river journey back provided a magical end to the trip. We were dropped off back at our hotel delighted with our day👍😁 Thank you to Timmy and all the team involved!
Timmy was an awesome guide, knowledgeable, friendly and professional. All the sites were great and the value for money was excellent considering you get transportation, all tickets (except a nominal 5 MYR for the mosque optional entry) and a home cooked dinner! Locals are all very friendly and seem genuinely pleased to see visitors. On the downside, no fault of the tour operator, the mangroves in the river had far bit of plastic (not excessive but noticeable) and the petrol fumes from the boat engines may make some more uncomfortable that others.
Our guide was wonderful. As a solo travel he made dure to introduce me to everyone else so we could all be a group. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and competent
Our tour guide was named Timmy and he was excellent. He had a lot of background knowledge about the religion, culture, and the animals involved. He was always very accommodating and truly tried to please each of his guests. During the river cruise, we saw three families of proboscis monkeys, some macaques, and many monitor lizards. I would do this tour again anytime and can therefore recommend it.
Timmy is a nice guide and let us know more about Coco and Mangrove. We are so lucky to see Proboscis Monkey and fireflies。
Our tour guide was great…really knowledgeable and fun! Our group were all really nice and we enjoyed all the stops: mosque, chocolate factory, river cruise (loads of monkeys!), fab dinner and the sunset was amazing, followed by the fireflies who put on a great show for us! Would highly recommend.
This is a fabulous tour, well planned and a great mix of activities. John was an excellent guide. Knowledgeable, patient and fun. Wildlife tours can be tricky with no guarantee of seeing animals in their natural habitat but John and our 'spotter' did everything possible amd we were rewarded with Proboscis Monkeys, a Crocodile, Asian Monitor Lizard and gorgeous fireflies. The beach sunset is a lovely way to round out the tour. I highly recommend this and would do it again in an instant.
This tour was worth it, our guide Eddie was amazing and helpful and very experienced. We saw the proboscis monkeys and fireflies and it was amazing.
