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KIULU River Rafting + KAWA KAWA River Cruise
Information
- Location:
- Kota Kinabalu
- Duration:
- Full Day
- Min. Pax:
- 4 Adult
General Information
An interesting escape that will only take you 1 ½ hour from the city of Kota Kinabalu to a breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kinabalu and placing you at the second most beautiful village in Malaysia. Located somewhere on the northwestern part of Sabah, Kiulu River graded as Class I – II river is safe enough for children and gentle enough for the elderly. Trip begins with a safety briefing session conducted by our professional raft guide that will demonstrates rafting techniques and proper handling of rafting equipment before rafting commences. Excursion covers up to 15km, making it the longest white water rafting trip in Borneo. The journey will take about 1 ½ - 2 hours of rafting before reaching the ending point where delicious lunch prepared just by the riverbank.
For those who love to watch these unique primate not found elsewhere in the world is a “Must See”. It would definitely gives you one of the most exhilarating and memorable experience observing the Proboscis monkeys both young and adult leaping from tree to tree and eventually down to feed on young leaves and plants. The leaping act is superb, fast, steady, stylish and perfect. Proboscis monkeys survive mainly on a diet of leaves, seeds, and unripe fruits but will occasionally consume insects as well. As well experiencing a night cruise with glows of fireflies lighting up the trees.
Highlight
- Kiulu river
- Class I-II
- Kawa Kawa mangrove
- Proboscis + fireflies
- River Rafting + River Cruise tour
Included
KK City Land Return Transfer;English Speaking Guide;Rafting Equipment & Life Jacket;Lunch & Dinner;Proboscis + Fireflies Cruise-
08:30
Depart from your hotel in the Kota Kinabalu City and proceed to Kiulu River, located at Tamparuli area. Journey take 1 ½ -2 hours drive.
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10:30
Arrive at starting point. Safety Briefing will be given by professional river guide and signing of Liability Release form.
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10:50
Rafting commences. Excursions takes about 2 hours to the ending point.
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13:00
Arrive ending point, freshen-up and ready for set lunch.
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14:00
Depart to Kawa Kawa jetty.
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16:30
Arrive Kawa Kawa jetty. High tea will be served by local people.
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17:00
Embark boat for 1st river cruise to search for the proboscis Monkeys. Afterwards, return to jetty for a short drive to watch the Sunset at platform.
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17:45
Transfer to the hall for the delicious local dinner.
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18:30
Depart for an evening river cruise to spot the fireflies.
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19:30
Depart for Kota Kinabalu city.
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21:00
Reach Kota Kinabalu city, transfer back to hotel.
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Breakfast
Included
Lunch
Included
Dinner
- Recommend to bring: sun block lotion, insect repellent, camera, sun glasses, binocular, umbrella or raincoat, extra cash for other purchase, sandal with strap/sport shoes, short and T-shirt (not white colour), swimwear, change of clothes, towel, hat.
- Please let us know if you have dietary request, e.g. vegetarian.
- People with heart disease, epilepsy or other severe disease are advised not to rafting.
- Please prepare retainer for your glasses, and do not wear contact lenses.Surcharge of MYR10 per person applied for pickup at outskirt area (Avangio Hotel, Nexus Resort Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort, Borneo Beach Villas).
- Surcharge of MYR20 per person applied for pickup location in Putatan area (eg. Narada Hotel).
- Surcharge of MYR30 per person applied for pickup location in Kinarut area (eg. Beringgis Beach Resort, Kinabalu Villas).
- Child below age of 5 year old are strictly NOT permitted to join any Rafting Tour.
- Child rate applies for children between 5 - 11 years old.
- Rates are subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the government. ( If Any )
- Price & Information valid till 2024/12/31.
- The itinerary is for reference only and is subject to any necessary changes depending on the conditions of the day.
Additional information
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Should you wish to cancel your booking once it has been confirmed, we will collect 10% of tour fee as administrative fee; cancellation less than 7days will deduct 50% of tour fee; cancellation less than 3 days full cancellation charged. If the product relate with 3rd party service (Air Ticket, Accommodation, Mount Climbing & etc) will require to refer back to 3rd party Terms & Conditions & the company will still collect an extra 10% of tour fee as administrative fee.
Tour Type
Sit-In-Coach basis (SIC). This tour is not private tour, you will share the trip with other guests come from different countries. Please notify us upon booking if you are looking for private tour, surcharge might be applied.
Pickup Service
Pickup service will be provided from the hotel/hostel/lodge that you are staying. Please wait at lobby while the tour guide will find you when he/she arrive. Dropoff service will be provided after travelling, please notify us upon booking if your dropoff location is differ from pickup location.