Klias Wildlife Safari River Cruise - Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies | La Vacanza Travel

Klias Wildlife Safari River Cruise - Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies

Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Malaysia, Sabah, Kota Kinabalu
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  • 8 hours 30 minutes
  • Kota Kinabalu
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Located on the Klias Peninsula is the Klias Wetland, a Mangrove Forest Reserve. With the bizarre-looking proboscis monkey gaining as much popularity with the tourists as the orang utan, the Klias Wetland with its large proboscis population is fast becoming the latest ecotourism destination in Sabah.

Get those camera, binoculars on stand-by and keep your eyes peeled for the shy creatures in between the branches.

As dusk settles in with a sunset, enjoy the sights and sounds in a natural setting as you have a sumptuous village style dinner. Show’s not over yet though, there is one more trip through the mangrove swamp, but this time it is graced by the secret rhythm of fireflies and their flickering lights.

However, as much as we hate to disappoint, we are entering a natural habitat where sightings are common, but it is NOT GUARANTEED :)

Itinerary
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Stop At: Beaufort, Beaufort, Beaufort District, Sabah

Your pick-up awaits you at the Hotel Lobby. You will be whisked to the outskirts of Kota Kinabalu. Snag a window seat and keep your eyes open for sweeping views of quaint villages and lush paddy fields.

Upon arrival at the river jetty, hop on a boat heading towards the river lodge.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Weston Proboscis Monkey & Firefly River Cruise, 89800 Beaufort, Sabah, Malaysia

You will be greeted with high tea at the river lodge.

The adventure begins! Set out for your River Safari. Be on the look-out for Sabah's endemic Proboscis Monkey - they can be spotted by their pot-bellies and unusual nose! Cruise pass Fisherman Village for a look into their simplistic lifestyle.

Keep your noise down, noses up, and eyes open for more wildlife sightings as you navigate the narrow creeks lined with Nipa palm trees, a native species of palm considered to be the only of its kind.

Get your camera on stand-by because sunset is going to be a marvelous one.

All the excitement must have worked up an appetite. Back to the river lodge for an Asian Buffet Dinner.

Set out for your final river cruise, this time under the starry sky. Nocturnal creatures galore when night creeps in, but you know what else? Fireflies! Witness Mother Nature at her most glamorous as your cruise pass swarms of Fireflies fluttering along the river banks.

Journey back to the river lodge.

Drop off at your Kota Kinabalu City Hotel.

Duration: 5 hours

Inclusions
  • Afternoon tea
  • Dinner - Buffet dinner
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan / coach
  • English speaking guide
  • Entry/Admission - Weston Proboscis Monkey & Firefly River Cruise

Exclusions
  • Tipping (optional)
  • Personal expenses
  • Personal Travel Insurance
  • Any Items not mentioned.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
• Pick Up Time: between 14:00hrs - 14:15hrs
• Pick Up Point: Your Hotel in Kota Kinabalu City

• Dropped off Time: between 21:30hrs - 21:45hrs
• Dropped off Point: Your Hotel in Kota Kinabalu City
• Actual pick up timing will be provided 1 day prior to your departure
• An additional charge of MYR 30 per pax is chargeable for outskirt hotel pick ups. Outskirt charges applicable for hotels outside of Kota Kinabalu City & 1Borneo Area. To be paid upon pick up


Departure Time

01:30 PM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

SookFoon

06 Apr, 2024

ONLY IN BORNEO TOURS SDN BHD was the tour operator. Management of tourists and dissemination of crucial information is far from satisfactory. Three others in my group had been on this tour several years ago and they noticed a significant reduction in the number of proboscis monkeys we could see while on the cruise. Global warming and loss of habitat are likely causes of us spotting less monkeys.

985hazels

12 Mar, 2024

Booking was done directly through the operator website which was fuss free. The day before the tour, the operator WA us to confirm on the pickup time & location. Richard, tour guide is friendly and approachable. He let us know what to expect on the trip beforehand and he takes care of us well. Although this is a join in group but he will make effort to explain details to both of us so that we get enjoyed river cruise. Jonathan, the driver (hope I got your name correct) drives steady and well. It is 2+ hour drive from KK city to the location and the road condition is not optimal (quite bumpy due to construction). The snacks and buffet dinner is quite good. We manage to see the proboscis monkeys, macaques and one silver languor and lots of fireflies. Overall experience of the tour is 4.5/5. Recommend for people who want to have a first time experience to see the wild without the need for hiking.

geewill41

06 Mar, 2024

This trip was truly special. IJack organised and communicated it so well, Loong delivered it with such enthusiasm, knowledge and grace. So many monkeys, birds and fireflies as well as the odd crocodile! Overall a wonderful experience. The food was fabulous as well although too much!

leciel83

16 Feb, 2024

Really enjoyed the whole experience from the start when I started to plan for the tour then until the end of the tour. Anthony was extremely responsive via email when I started the planning. All communication was clear and the payment was swift. We spent 6 days with Amazing Borneo tour from Kuching to KK. Our tour guides Ahmadie, William and Diana were great. All of them were professional, knowledgeable and accommodative. Bako national park in Kuching and also the fire flies cruise in KK were true highlight of the tour. Thank you for such a great service !

Tourist59608812226

09 Nov, 2023

It was extraordinary and was such an unforgettable experience. I never would have thought that i would see that many stars and fireflies. It was majestic. My outstanding tour guide, Joel, was such a patient, knowledgable and VERY cool. Love to have him as my tour guide anytime. THANK YOU AMAZING BORNEO!!!

User's Picture Gallery

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Proboscis Monkeys - Sadly less monkeys can be spotted

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The experience was worth it

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Memorable Trip yo Sabah

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Good day tour into River

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Proboscis monkeys!

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