Mari Mari Cultural Village Tour (Guided Tour + Transport) Morning or Afternoon Session

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

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Duration

Half Day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Minimum: 4 people

Languages

English, Simple English / Bahasa Malaysia

Overview

Depart: Kota Kinabalu City.

Visit a place filled with legends, myths, mystery and magic! Located about 25 minutes away from the city Kota Kinabalu, Mari Mari Cultural Village is a unique location showcasing the culture and lifestyle of five ethnic tribes of Sabah communities: the Bajau, Lundayeh, Murut, Rungus and Dusun, which are built by descendants of the tribes which they represent.

Not only does Mari Mari Cultural Village portray these tribes through the architectural genius of their traditional houses, but also through a range of simulated lives of the olden epoch by the residents of the village.

This place preserves Borneo’s ethnic culture, where you will get a chance to see first hand a variety of unique traditional activities: blow-pipe making, tattooing, rice wine making, and even fire-starting as well as learn about the locals’ beliefs and culinary specialties. Watch a cultural performance to understand the Mari Mari Cultural Village even better and enjoy an authentic meal before heading back to your hotel.

Explore the Mari-Mari Cultural Village in Sabah with an English speaker tour guide, acquaint yourself with each tribe as they let you come into their house and their simple yet intricate lives. This will definitely be an unforgettable encounter in Sabahan homeland, if you’re visiting Kota Kinabalu, remember to put this cultural tour into your bucket list!

Photo Credit @ Mari Mari Cultural Village

HIGHLIGHTS

From rice-wine making to blow-pipe shooting to fire-starting, soak up some culture and sharpen those survival skills at the Mari-Mari Cultural Village. Experience Sabah, as it was.. as it is, the cultural village is engaging and educational for those who wish to get a glimpse of Sabah way back when we still lived in long-houses and practiced pagan rituals.

Itinerary

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Morning Session: 08:00 ~ 15:00.

08:00 Depart Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort (Outskirt Hotel will impose additional charges RM 20.00 per person).

08:30 Depart Nexus Resort (Outskirt Hotel will impose additional charges RM 20.00 per person).

09:00 Depart Kota Kinabalu City Hotel.

09:45 Arrived Mari Mari Cultural Village.

10:00 Visit each Tribe Dusun, Rungus, Lundayeh, Bajau & Murut Village.

12:00 Enjoy Lunch with Traditional Cultural Dance Performances.

13:30 Depart & Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu City Hotel.

14:00 Depart and transfer back to Nexus Resort.

14:30 Depart and transfer back to Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort.

※ After finished the tour, ours driver will send you back to your hotel.
※ The above itinerary is subject to change depending on the weather and traffic condition on that day.
※ All pictures shown above are for illustration purpose only.

Afternoon Session: 12:00 ~ 17:00.

12:00 Depart Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort (Outskirt Hotel will impose additional charges RM 20.00 per person).

12:30 Depart Nexus Resort (Outskirt Hotel will impose additional charges RM 20.00 per person).

13:00 Depart Kota Kinabalu City Hotel.

13:45 Arrived Mari Mari Cultural Village.

14:00 Enjoy Hi-Tea with Traditional Cultural Dance performances.

14:30 Visit each Tribe Dusun, Rungus, Lundayeh, Bajau & Murut Village.

15:30 Depart and transfer back to Kota Kinabalu City Hotel.

16:00 Depart and transfer back to Nexus Resort.

16:30 Depart and transfer back to Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort.

※ After finished the tour, ours driver will send you back to your hotel.
※ The above itinerary is subject to change depending on the weather and traffic condition on that day.
※ All pictures shown above are for illustration purpose only.

Included/Excluded

Driver cum Guide services.
Return land transfer.
Mari Mari Cultural Village Entrance Fee.
One standard local lunch (AM Departure) & local Hi-Tea (PM Departure).

Personal Travel Insurance.
Any Items Not Mentioned.

Tour's Location

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

FAQs

Comfortable walking Shoes or Sandals.
Short Pants or Medium Length Pants.
Sun Hat (Afternoon Session).
Comfortable Shirt.

Sun Lotion (Afternoon Session).
Insect Repellent.
Day Pack.
Camera.

This package is based on a join-in basis of shared guide and transport vehicle.

A private Guide or Tour is available upon request at a reasonable fee. Please inform us when making the bookings.

Departure time is approximate and varies from different hotels due to traffic conditions, please reconfirm with our staff. Should the transport be delayed, please call the relevant telephone number as stated on the voucher before making alternative arrangements.

Golden Adventure Tours & Travel reserves the right to alter routes, timetables, itineraries, and accommodation reserved should condition beyond our control render it necessary.

● Minimum 4 persons for tour departure.
● For outskirt hotel departure, additional surcharge of RM 20.00 per person will added into the tour fee.
● The above rate per person is based on Join-In Tour Basis
● The voucher is for purchase package item ONLY as mentioned.
● The voucher is non-refundable or cannot be redeemed for cash.
● No extension on the redemption of voucher that is expired.
● No cancellation is allowed once redemption has been made.
● Golden Adventure Tours & Travel reserve the right to change Terms & Conditions without prior notices.

In the event of cancellation of booking by Client, a written notice must be provided.

The following cancellation charges must be borne by the Client and the traveling companions as follows:

Number of days between tour commencement and receipt of cancellation notice:

TERMS
Less than 04 days or No Show 100% forfeited
04 to 08 days 95% forfeited
07 to 15 days 85% forfeited
16 to 30 days 75% forfeited
31 days or more 55% forfeited

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Date

01/19/2025

Adults

12 years old and above

Children

4-11 years old