A day trip tour to Proboscis monkeys and fireflies near Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo provides a chance to spend an afternoon and evening traveling through a mangrove forest situated in Sabah. It will be departing from your hotel around one an half hours drive reach our jetty. When we arrive at the jetty, coffee/tea and local made cakes will be served. Arrive jetty, cruise along the River Cruise with mangroves on either side of the river in search of Proboscis monkeys, Macaque Long tail, Silver Leaf monkeys, birds and monitor lizards. At night amazed by Borneo’s sunset and by nightfall, be amazed by hundreds of blinking fire flies lighting the mangrove trees as Christmas trees.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Weston is a town on the west coast of the state of Sabah in Malaysia. It is located in the Interior Division of Sabah, and is about 100 kilometres south of Sabah's capital Kota Kinabalu. Weston is one of the towns along the Pan Borneo Highway. The bizarre-looking proboscis monkey gaining as much popularity with the tourists as the orang utan, the Weston Wetland with its large proboscis population is fast becoming the latest ecotourism destination in Sabah.
Additional charges of MYR40 per pax are chargeable for outskirt hotels pick-ups. Outskirt charges will be imposed on traveler that request to be picked up at hotels outside of Kota Kinabalu city area & 1 Borneo Shopping mall area.
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Proboscis Monkey and Fireflies River Cruise lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $81 per person for this Kota Kinabalu experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 1:30 PM.
Children aged 3–11 pay from $65, adults from $81. Infants go free.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Yes, pickup is offered. Additional charges of MYR40 per pax are chargeable for outskirt hotels pick-ups. Outskirt charges will be imposed on traveler that request to be picked up at hotels outside of Kota Kinabalu city area & 1 Borneo Shopping mall area. Pickup points include Century Hotel, Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu.
The experience is available in CMN, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 55 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by TYH Borneo Tours and Travel SDN BHD.
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Avoid this provider! We paid an extra charge for an English-speaking guide – however, almost only Chinese was spoken, and the guide only directed a few isolated sentences at us. Instead of the booked small group, we were assigned to a very large tour group. The dinner we booked was canceled without a replacement, and we were only informed of this at the start of the tour. We received no response to our request for a refund. Not recommended.
Amazing trip. Very authentic. Tour guide Captain Jack was great and very knowledgeable. The food was great.
We had the most amazing time in KK, and booking our day trip with TYH Borneo was honestly one of the best decisions we made. We recently joined the proboscis monkey and fireflies river cruise, and it was by far one of the most memorable experiences of our trip. Tim was our guide for the cruise, and he truly made the entire journey exceptional. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and went above and beyond to ensure we experienced more than we expected. From spotting wildlife to sharing insights along the way, everything felt seamless and well thought out. The entire experience was incredibly well organised from start to finish. We felt very well taken care of throughout ,from the transport arrangements to the timing of each activity. The team at TYH Borneo was also very accommodating and attentive, making sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying themselves. What really stood out was how smooth and enjoyable everything felt. There was no stress at all, just pure enjoyment and a chance to fully immerse ourselves in the experience. It’s clear that they are passionate about what they do and take pride in delivering a first class experience. Highly recommend TYH Borneo to anyone visiting KK, you’ll be in great hands and guaranteed an unforgettable time.
Hamimi@Chris was our tour guide. My dad and I were entertained and well informed throughout our day. The car ride was long but Chris made it enjoyable and pleasant. He was a joy to have as our tour guide and made every effort to make sure we were safe and happy. Thanks again Chris. Highly recommend his services.
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and kind words! We are truly delighted to hear that you and your dad had such an enjoyable experience during the Proboscis Monkey and Fireflies River Cruise. We’re especially proud to know that Chris made your journey both entertaining and informative, even during the long drive. Your compliments mean a lot to us, and we will definitely share your feedback with him—he will be very happy to hear this! At our company, we always strive to provide a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience for all our guests, and it’s great to know we met your expectations. Thank you once again for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you and your family back again in the future!
The once-in-a-lifetime experience was more than what we hoped for. Our driver Chris was professional, friendly, and an informed guide. After a bit of searching, we were able to view a family of proboscis monkeys and some long-tailed macaques. Then after a tasty dinner we were taken to the beach at sunset for photo opportunities. Finally the fireflies lit up the trees for us on the cruise back to the jetty. We had an amazing time. Extra thanks to Chris for his attention to our comfort, safety, and efforts to make this experience unforgettable!
Dear Our Valued Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that your Proboscis Monkey and Fireflies River Cruise exceeded your expectations and became a truly unforgettable experience. It’s especially rewarding to know that Chris made your journey enjoyable, safe, and comfortable while sharing his knowledge about the wildlife and local sights. We are proud to have team members like him who go the extra mile to create memorable experiences for our guests. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we will be sure to share your compliments with Chris. We hope to welcome you back again for another amazing adventure in Sabah!
Excellent day trip with TYH Borneo Tours! The warm service from the guide and our friendly driver made the whole experience even better. Highly recommended!!
We had a great time on the Proboscis Monkey and Firefly tour! Everything was well arranged , we got to see the proboscis monkeys and the firefly tour was truly amazing. Thank you for the excellent service and wonderful experience!
I joined the Proboscis Monkey and Fireflies Cruise with TYH Borneo and really enjoyed it! The staff were super friendly and easy to talk to. Everything was well arranged from pickup until the end of the trip. We managed to see many proboscis monkeys, and the fireflies at night were so nice to watch. Overall, it was a relaxing and fun experience. Totally recommend TYH Borneo if you’re planning to visit Sabah!
Excellent day trip with TYH Borneo Tours! We truly enjoyed the beautiful nature and were lucky enough to see the Rafflesia flower in bloom. The warm service from the guide and our friendly driver made the whole experience even better. Highly recommended!
This was a brilliant tour with only our driver Ries taking us there and back. There are 2 river cruises on the Klias River - the first one is 1.5 hours before sunset, which we have seen proboscis monkeys, a crocodile, langur monkeys, hornbills, macaque monkeys and a monitor lizard climbing up a palm tree. Our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable. After the first tour, the sun was setting and we had dinner. After that, we went on the second cruise at dark to see the fireflies, which was awesome but it was cut short as the rain started lashing down on us so we had to get back to base quickly. Since I have done 4 tours with TYH Borneo and mentioned tour guides and drivers, there is one person that deserves a special mention and that is Nurul - she was the one who organized and catered for my tours and was very proactive when we were contacting each other via WhatsApp about arranging the dates, drivers, tour guides etc. It would not be possible without the work and commitment that Nurul did for these tours - she deserves all the credit for arranging my tours. Thank you Nurul for everything.
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for sharing your detailed and wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Proboscis Monkey and Fireflies River Cruise, and that you managed to see such amazing wildlife despite the evening rain. We’re especially grateful for your kind recognition of our team members Ries for his safe driving, our knowledgeable guide, and especially Nurul for her dedication in organizing and coordinating your tours. She’ll be truly happy to know her efforts made your experience so smooth and memorable. It was our absolute pleasure to have you join multiple tours with us, and we hope to welcome you again for more unforgettable adventures in Borneo!
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proboscis Monkey and Fireflies River Cruise | 8 hours | 4.2 (55) | $81 | |
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