Kota Kinabalu: Bongawan River Cruise, City Tour & Fireflies

3.9(14)8 hBy Wadi Rum Fire Camp

About this activity

Embark on the Bongawan River Cruise for an unforgettable ecological adventure in Kota Kinabalu, observe wildlife intimately, admire stunning natural phenomena, and engage with local culture through shared, private tour, or just a simple entry tickets, tailored to your preferred language. Alternatively, choose to include a stop at a Filipino market in private tour, complete with dinner and refreshments at the conclusion of the experience.

The grand finale awaits as darkness falls: glide silently along the river and be mesmerized as fireflies illuminate the mangrove trees, transforming them into a dazzling, twinkling galaxy. This immersive experience combines incredible nature, photography, and a taste of local culture for a perfect day trip from Kota Kinabalu, includes local guide, ticket, entry fee, dinner, refreshment and optional transfer service, market visit or along the route.

What's included

✓Hotel pickup and drop-off round trip (If selected)
✓2 boat cruise separated in two segments, wildlife and fireflies experience.
✓Life jacket
✓Filipino market & chocolate kingdom (for private pickup only)
✓English and Malay speaking instructor
✓Chocolate kingdom + floating mosque (for shared pickup only)
✓All necessary permits, fees and taxes
✓Hi-Tea refreshments upon arrival & Dinner
✓Sky mirror beach sunset viewpoint

Not included

✕Personal expense and itinerary
✕Floating mosque fee RM10 ( for transfer inclusive only)

Meeting and pickup

This applies ONLY for those who do not choose transfer pick-up service option If choose this option, you'll need to arrange your own transport to reach us. If there are any changes, we will definitely keep you informed!

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The itinerary may be modified due to bad weather, governments rules, and current road conditions.
Just a friendly reminder that this is a wildlife area, so wildlife or fireflies sightings aren't guaranteed.
Please be aware that weather, river, traffic, and local regulations may cause delays in the tour's start and end times.
If you opt not to include transfer pick-up, please ensure arrive at the meeting on time.
Pls be advised that if the group is too large, a larger cruise or boat might be used.
A private tour can request quick stop along the way with experience to filipino market visit.
A shared cruise with pickup run with potential extra stop such as chocolate factory and floating mosque (except Friday)
For entry ticket without transfer, a valid ticket is required before arrival otherwise not possible on board tours.
Sky mirrors depending on weather, it is same for all.
This tour run in day and shine.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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