Mari Mari Cultural Village | La Vacanza Travel

Mari Mari Cultural Village

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: Malaysia, Sabah, Kota Kinabalu
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  • 3 hours
  • Kota Kinabalu
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

The village is located at Kionsom, Inanam about 25 minutes away from the city. Upon arrival at the entrance of the village, you will be ushered to the warmth of different homes of the ethnicities of Sabah. Each home was built by descendants of the tribes they represent and offer you a truly genuine experience seeing everything in and around the village lends to its magical prowess of taking you back in time. Not only does this 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.

As you traverse the village, you will find demonstration huts along the main houses in which daily activities of old times come into life. For example, the making of blowpipe, starting a fire (from Polod tree – you will learn the steps of making fire without the help of a lighter), tattoo-making (and its symbolisms), try their traditional food and etc.

The journey will take you to long roads surrounded by a rich spectrum of greenery and overarched by wild blue skies.

Traditional huts sprout along the village with each tribe house offering a unique display of culture, folklore and lifestyle practices through interactive demonstrations for the whole family to participate in.

From blow-pipe shooting to rice-wine tasting, there's plenty to be thrilled about for the culturally-inclined. Besides sampling traditional treats that stood the test of time, grab the chance to witness a unique method of cutting tree barks into making traditional warrior vests. And if you're feeling rather frisky, jump for a “prize” on a built-in 'Lansaran', a traditional trampoline-like floor located in one of the tribe houses.

You'll be given a chance to tap into Borneo's cultural pulse through a live ethnic dance performance. Literally dip your toes in the ancient 'Magunatip' bamboo-dance belonging to the Murut Tribe.

And to finally seal your enthusiasm for a local experience, a buffet spread consisting of exotic cuisines that are synonymous with Sabah's cultural identity.

Transfer back to your Hotel.

Inclusions
  • Meal
  • Local guide
  • Live entertainment
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Outskirt Hotel Pick Up & Drop off Policy
  • Additional charges of MYR30 per pax are chargeable for outskirt hotels pick-ups.
  • Outskirt charges will be imposed on traveler that request to be picked up at hotels outside of Kota Kinabalu city area & 1 Borneo Shopping mall area.
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • 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 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Outskirt hotel will be charge RM 40 per person

Voucher info

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

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

AliReza A

21 Mar, 2024

Good experience with the nice staff. The only negative point is that children prices are nearly the same as adult prices.

GoPlaces18038564451

31 Dec, 2023

A great trip to see the cultural village, interesting and entertaining. TYH organised it all and the communication from our drivers was excellent.

Vacation30497576111

29 Dec, 2023

The trip is fantastic..kids enjoyed and learnt a lot about Sabah culture, the staff is very helpful

Hitomi_S

20 Mar, 2023

Mari Mari cultural village is very interesting place.I recommend to visit! But I had reserved morning tour,but my tour didn't pick me up at my hotel.I was waiting for more than 1hour.So I go to Saba tourism office.and get information of Tour company office.I went to there. That's company had forggoten of me.... I went to afternoon tour.

AMPAVEE

27 Dec, 2022

We had a great trip there. So much to see and to taste. Keeping the culture of the native tribes alive is of great benefit for the current and future generations. Our tour guide, Kimberley was a warm and great guide, from our pick up point to the end of the trip. Shahril, our guide at Mari Mari was excellent in his knowledge, quick wit and cheerfulness. We had a great time and take back with us many good memories.

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Very good staff

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