Klias Wildlife Safari River Cruise - Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies
Description
Located on the Klias Peninsula is the Klias Wetland, a Mangrove Forest Reserve. With the bizarre-looking proboscis monkey gaining as much popularity with the tourists as the orang utan, the Klias Wetland with its large proboscis population is fast becoming the latest ecotourism destination in Sabah. Get those camera, binoculars on stand-by and keep your eyes peeled for the shy creatures in between the branches. As dusk settles in with a sunset, enjoy the sights and sounds in a natural setting as you have a sumptuous village style dinner. Show’s not over yet though, there is one more trip through the mangrove swamp, but this time it is graced by the secret rhythm of fireflies and their flickering lights. However, as much as we hate to disappoint, we are entering a natural habitat where sightings are common, but it is NOT GUARANTEED :)
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Itinerary
Your pick-up awaits you at the Hotel Lobby. You will be whisked to the outskirts of Kota Kinabalu. Snag a window seat and keep your eyes open for sweeping views of quaint villages and lush paddy fields. Upon arrival at the river jetty, hop on a boat heading towards the river lodge.
You will be greeted with high tea at the river lodge. The adventure begins! Set out for your River Safari. Be on the look-out for Sabah's endemic Proboscis Monkey - they can be spotted by their pot-bellies and unusual nose! Cruise pass Fisherman Village for a look into their simplistic lifestyle. Keep your noise down, noses up, and eyes open for more wildlife sightings as you navigate the narrow creeks lined with Nipa palm trees, a native species of palm considered to be the only of its kind. Get your camera on stand-by because sunset is going to be a marvelous one. All the excitement must have worked up an appetite. Back to the river lodge for an Asian Buffet Dinner. Set out for your final river cruise, this time under the starry sky. Nocturnal creatures galore when night creeps in, but you know what else? Fireflies! Witness Mother Nature at her most glamorous as your cruise pass swarms of Fireflies fluttering along the river banks. Journey back to the river lodge. Drop off at your Kota Kinabalu City Hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
• Pick Up Time: between 14:00hrs - 14:15hrs • Pick Up Point: Your Hotel in Kota Kinabalu City • Dropped off Time: between 21:30hrs - 21:45hrs • Dropped off Point: Your Hotel in Kota Kinabalu City • Actual pick up timing will be provided 1 day prior to your departure • An additional charge of MYR 30 per pax is chargeable for outskirt hotel pick ups. Outskirt charges applicable for hotels outside of Kota Kinabalu City & 1Borneo Area. To be paid upon pick up
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Reviews(27)
Really great experience with Amazing Borneo! From the airport pick up all the way to departing the fabulous country, service was tip-top!! Emily and Freddy did an amazing job making us feel welcomed! Their knowledge and experience is really above standard! The Klias experience was really eye opening and enjoyable! Seeing the animals in their original state and how nature should be, makes the whole trip even more enjoyable!
During our time in Malaysia, we worked with Rustic Travel / Amazing Borneo Tours, and this part of the trip was handled absolutely flawlessly. Their local agent Jonathan was in close contact with us throughout our stay in Malaysia and coordinated all transportation, both when travelling from one destination to another and for all planned excursions and tours. Communication was primarily done via WhatsApp, which worked perfectly. All messages were sent well in advance and always contained clear, relevant, and detailed information — making everything feel smooth and stress-free. On one occasion, we needed to change a transportation time at short notice, and this was handled incredibly quickly and efficiently. The issue was resolved almost immediately, without any hassle on our side. Jonathan were professional, proactive, and highly service-minded, and we always felt very well taken care of. Their local knowledge and excellent coordination played a big role in making our time in Malaysia so relaxed and enjoyable.
Thanks to our guide, Dudy, we had an absolutely wonderful river cruise experience! His knowledge about the wildlife and the history of Sabah was outstanding, and we learned so much from him. His ability to spot proboscis monkeys and crocodiles faster than anyone else was truly impressive, and because of that, we were able to see so many animals up close. After sunset, the fireflies were even more beautiful than I had imagined. It became a memory I will treasure for the rest of my life. And I must mention—the tea and dinner were delicious. And of course, we can’t forget Dudy’s great sense of humor! His jokes kept us laughing the whole time, making the tour even more enjoyable. Thank you for such a fun and unforgettable experience.
The tour guide cum driver provide an excellent service, was lucky to see the monkeys, firefly and crocodie. Food and refreshment provided was also excellent. Overall i enjoy the tour very much
We booked Kawa River Cruise - Wildlife & Fireflies incl. private transport with corresponding additional costs (for this we had a small bus private to ourselves - the bus was like new, very clean and the ride accordingly very pleasant). It all worked out great. Communication via WA for booking and organization worked great. Joel our tour guide and rider was very professional, gave great additional information, took great care of us (we didn't have to wait long) and made the tour a very interesting and great experience, thank you Joel. We have seen nostril monkeys, various exotic birds and other native animals such as macaques, water buffalo or langurs. The food was local and tasted great. The subsequent night boat trip, during which the river and mangrove forests were illuminated by the sparkle of the fireflies, was an additional highlight. We can highly recommend this tour and the organizer Amazing Borneo Tours.
Gavin from Amazing Borneo in Sabah was an outstanding guide and driver for our Klias mangrove tour. Despite only my wife and I being in the group, Gavin stayed with us throughout the entire day, providing detailed explanations. Unlike other tours that simply drop guests at the jetty and leave, he guided us through the whole experience. He helped us spot all three species of monkeys and ensured we captured the perfect sunset. When we wanted to return early, he kindly drove us back near our hotel and even recommended a great night market. The service from Amazing Borneo and Gavin's enthusiasm truly impressed us. Apologies for the late review—I wasn't sure where to leave feedback. Nan&Maggie
This tour was really amazing, the river cruise guide is fantastic , he spotted a lot of animal for us to see closer. Accommodation quality also good. Also, Joey , who arranged this tour for us is still keep her very good service as our previous time booked other tour with her. Definitely will recommend to my other friends to follow this tour.
My wife and I were part of a Reunion held in Kota Kinabalu Sabah Malaysia. The Organizing Committee used “Amazing Borneo Tours” to provide our group with an amazing insight in the History, Architecture, Cultural and Wildlife of Sabah. We had an amazing 5 days with Sylvia, Yvonne, Joel and Tommy. All so knowledgeable in their area of expertise, caring and super guides. Our highlights were the “Mari Mari Cultural Village, Island Visit, Kilas Wildlife River Cruise, Mount Kinabalu Park, Botanical Garden and the Kundasang and the War memorial”. Amazing Borneo Tours runs a first-class operation, knowledgeable, reliable and importantly support and protect the environment and local communities whom they employ train and develop for their future.
Gavin and Jonathan are amazing guides. I was travelling solo and they made me feel comfortable. They are very knowledgeable and professional. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and spotted the Proboscis monkeys, loved the local food. It was raining but it wasn't bothersome. The highlight for me was the sunset. It was magical. So grateful and thank you for the laughs.
You don't have to travel far to see the beauty of the island😃 We saw everything that was promised to us, the incredible feeling of a river cruise.Very good organization and communication . Thanks a lot to Joye who helped us with the organization. Highly recommend 👍
