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Duration: 6 hrsEnglish4.9/5Excellent· 42 reviews· 792 bookedFrom£28.39![Sabah Kawa Mangrove Forest Day Trip [Small group tour available | Mosque | Proboscis monkeys and fireflies]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0352c12000csv6h5gCF86_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.SelectDuration: 4.5 hrsEnglish4.7/5Very good· 113 reviews· 1.6k bookedFrom£22.07
Duration: 5.6 hrsEnglish4.7/5Very good· 93 reviews· 972 bookedFrom£37.48![Desa Dairy Farm + Poring Hot Spring + Mount Kinabalu Observation Desk [Lunch included]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0351912000gof049zD7AE_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.SelectDuration: 11.2 hrsEnglish4.0/5Good· 8 reviews· 172 bookedFrom£38.22![Royal Bay Sky Mirror Mangrove Day Tour in Sabah [Proboscis Monkeys/Fireflies/Beach Sunset]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0584912000n09xyej7AEB_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Duration: 6.5 hrsEnglish4.6/5Satisfied· 220 reviews· 3.1k bookedFrom£27.34
Duration: 6.5 hrsEnglish4.5/5Satisfied· 184 reviews· 4.3k booked5% offLimited-time saleFrom£52.55£55.32
Trip.SelectDuration: 10.7 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviews· 42 bookedFrom£79.01
Duration: 7.9 hrsEnglish4.6/5Satisfied· 255 reviews· 3.4k booked5% offLimited-time saleFrom£38.81£40.86
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Duration: 4 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviews· 44 bookedFrom£17.80![Paddleboarding (1-5 hours) [Tanjung Aru Sunrise & Sunset Paddleboarding, Fishing, kayaking, SUP Experience Half-Day Tour]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0351s12000civ4ojw7777_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
English4.5/5Satisfied· 8 reviews· 355 bookedFrom£16.68![Tanjung Aru Beach Stand-Up Paddleboarding 2.5 hr [Kota Kinabalu Tanjung Aru Sunrise Sunset Paddleboarding 2.5 hr/Kayaking Sabah Malaysia]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0584g12000n1cscxa6EB8_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.SelectDuration: 2.5 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 6 reviews· 95 bookedFrom£16.72
Duration: 5–6 hrsEnglish4.8/5Very good· 4 reviews· 96 bookedFrom£35.47
5% offLimited-time saleFrom£238.42£250.97![Tanjung Aru BeachPaddle board1.5 hours [Sunrise or Sunset Stand-Up Paddle (1.5 Hours)]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0354y12000nnxe17g03A0_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
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Reviews: Kota Kinabalu Kawa-Kawa River Cruise Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies with Hi-Tea & Dinner Shared Day Tour
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Wonderful experience! Well organized, wonderful guide Adeor. He told a lot, and it was very interesting. We weren't very lucky with the weather, so the sunset wasn't particularly bright, but it was still beautiful. On the river trip, we saw vars, birds, and langur monkeys, but we only saw proboscis monkeys from afar. The evening river cruise with fireflies was very touching. It's a small miracle that no photo, video, or words can do justice.★
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Reviews: Sabah Kawa Mangrove Forest Day Trip [Small group tour available | Mosque | Proboscis monkeys and fireflies]
Guest User2026-01-12
I think this is a very worthwhile part of Kota Kinabalu; the fireflies are beautiful, and the tour guide is excellent. Aside from the slightly bumpy ride on the main road, there are no other downsides.★
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Reviews: Kinabalu ATV335 | Sabah Kinabalu Dairy Farm Day Trip + Paragliding + Optional Rafflesia Flower Tour (at your own expense)
Guest User2026-01-26
Mount Kinabalu is a must-visit in Sabah. Since it's quite far, it's easier to join a tour group. You can also enjoy paragliding and ATV rides. I bought hay for 2 Malaysian Ringgit to feed the cows. It was a wonderful experience to pick up and drop off cows so close to them for the first time.★
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Reviews: Desa Dairy Farm + Poring Hot Spring + Mount Kinabalu Observation Desk [Lunch included]
Guest User2026-02-08
My expectations were high, so I was a little disappointed. The journey was long, but the driver's excellent skills saved us a lot of time. I don't know if we didn't choose the right language for the tour guide, but the company sent someone whose Mandarin wasn't very good, so it was a disadvantage for me since my English isn't good. Also, the suspension bridge was under construction and temporarily closed, which should have been mentioned in the itinerary (disappointing). Seeing the Rafflesia today was a memorable and happy experience.★
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Reviews: Royal Bay Sky Mirror Mangrove Day Tour in Sabah [Proboscis Monkeys/Fireflies/Beach Sunset]
Guest User2026-02-07
An amazing and unique experience! Everything was well-organized: hotel pickup, transfer to the river. We were lucky to see proboscis monkeys, a monitor lizard, and even a crocodile.
But the real highlight was the magical firefly show after sunset! Seeing thousands of them light up the mangroves was like a fairy tale.
Our guide, Jay, made the trip special. He was very knowledgeable about the wildlife, friendly, and funny. He even took incredible photos of us during the sunset on the beach.
Highly recommend this tour! 100% worth it.★
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Reviews: Authentic Mengalum Island 1-day tour - optional scuba diving + optional mangrove/ multiple bases available
Guest User2026-01-31
The boat trip takes about an hour and a half each way. Those sitting in the front are more prone to seasickness and vomiting, while those in the back avoid this problem, although the very last row is more likely to get wet. Aside from the long journey, the seawater on the island is incredibly clear. Even non-swimmers can gradually learn the ropes with the instructor's help. The product descriptions and actual products match. For those who don't want to pay extra, you can prepare your own supplies beforehand to avoid additional charges. The staff are very friendly, and the food is quite delicious. Overall, it was a good trip.
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