MARI MARI CULTURAL VILLAGE TOUR

Information

Location:
Kota Kinabalu
Duration:
Half Day
Min. Pax:
4 Adult

MARI MARI CULTURAL VILLAGE TOUR

Half Day Product MYR 160.00

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General Information

Upon arrival, you will be greeted and as preparation for your time-travelling into prehistoric Borneo, briefing on the Village Rules is a must before you enter. You may walk through the suspension bridge to enter the village.
First, you will visit the Dusun house. Here, you will be briefed on the tools / items used in the olden days and the materials of the house itself. As you exit through the back door, you will enter a hut specialized for bamboo cooking and Montoku (distilled rice wine) processing. Second, we will bring you to the Rungus Longhouse. Here, you will learn how to start a fire without lighters or matches and look into the typical room of the tribe. Third, you will find the Lundayeh house. Inside, be awed by a demonstration on the olden ways of producing ropes, vests, floors, walls and etc. from tree barks. Fourth, visit the Bajau House to watch the locals prepare Jala (local cake) and Pandan juice.  Inside, you will see a myriad of colourful materials of antique ancestral objects. At one corner, there is a decorative bridal parlor for your photo-taking pleasure. Fifth, belonging to the headhunters’ tribe, the Murut Longhouse, awaits you as your journey reaches the ending. (Just kidding! We hereby guarantee that your head will still be attached to your body after visiting this house). You will be greeted by the Chief and go through a custom Welcome Ceremony. You will witness a demonstration on blowpipe making before going into their house. Inside, there is a built-in Lansaran (traditional trampoline-like floor) which you may dance on after they show you how to jump for your “prize”. At a corner, you will see demonstration on local cigarette making and may have a puff or two. At another corner, witness the locals as they tattoo their bodies the old method.  You can also get a temporary body tattoo the ancient way if you wish.
Finally, you will be led to the Performance Hall where our very own staff will entertain you with cultural performances. After that, proceed to the main dining hall where you can linger around and shop at the Souvenir shop).
Then, it is time to bid farewell to the villagers and depart into the 21st century, as we transfer you to your respective hotel.

Highlight

  • 5 different ethnic tribes
  • Activities house tour with demo
  • Cultural performance

Included

Return transfer (package with transportation), In-House English speaking guide, lunch, house visit with demo, activities, cultural performance, admission fee.
Day 1
  • 0930hrs

    Pick up from kk city hotel to the village.

  • 1000hrs

    Upon arrival, as you assemble you will be briefed on the Village Rules...the Dos & the Don’ts. As you enter through the suspension bridge, you will be fascinated with the sight of a river flowing. Visit each tribe’s traditional house and do some in house activities and stopover at demo huts. After the performance, you will be led to the Dining Hall. You may leisure around for about 15 mins to shop, take photos or just relax and enjoy the natural surrounding.

  • 1200hrs

    Enjoy delectable traditional and fusion cuisines for lunch / high tea / dinner before the end of the tour.

  • 1300hrs

    Time to bid a primordial farewell to the village. Depart back to your hotel / designated place.

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Breakfast

Lunch (Stage A) / Hi-Tea (Stage B)

Lunch

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Dinner

  • There are 2 daily scheduled departures : Stage A (10:00), Stage B (14:00). Please advice in your booking.
  • It may takes you about 3.5 hours.
  • Package transportation just for hotel within KK City, Transportation surcharge : Outskirts Area Hotels / Homestay – RM30 per person.
  • Child rate applies for children between 5 - 11 years old, Infant below 5 years old is FOC.
  • The itinerary is for reference only and is subject to any necessary changes depending on the conditions of the day.
  • Rates are subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the government. （ If Any )
  • Price & Information valid till 2025/3/31.

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.

Insurance

Tourist transportation insurance included. Please contact your insurance agency for personal travel insurance.

Min. Participant(s)

4 Persons To Go (child does not counted)

Booking in Advance

Recommend to book 1 month(s) in advance

To book at least 7 day(s) in advance

To cancel at least 3 day(s) in advance, or tour company will impose 100% last minute cancellation charge.

Tour location / Depart from

Kota Kinabalu

Specialities

You may decide the joining date, no compulsory tips (If you are happy and satisfied with the journey and the tour guide service, it's always a nice way to express your appreciation with tipping, OR words of thanks).

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