Full-Day Mantanani Island Snorkeling and Kota Belud River Cruise

1 Day Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Embark on a full-day adventure from Kota Kinabalu that blends marine exploration with river wildlife encounters. Snorkel at stunning Mantanani Island, where cry...

Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Kota Kinabalu · Languages: English, Malay

About Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu

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What's Included

Return land transfer from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu (seat-in-coach basis)
Return boat transfer to Mantanani Island and river cruise boat
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Lunch at Mantanani Island
Local-style hi-tea at Rampayan Jetty
Dinner after the river cruise
Use of life jacket
Use of snorkeling mask and snorkel equipment
Two snorkeling sessions at designated reef sites
Firefly evening cruise and wildlife spotting along the mangrove river

Not Included

Personal travel insurance
Personal expenses
Any items not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
Additional charge of MYR 30 per person for pick-ups from outskirt hotels
Outskirt charges apply to hotels located outside Kota Kinabalu city area and the 1Borneo Shopping Mall area

Itinerary

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Day 01

Mantanani Island Snorkeling and Kota Belud River Cruise

07:00 AM - Begin the day with pickup from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Depart for Rampayan Jetty in Kota Belud. 09:00 AM - Arrive at Rampayan Jetty. Board a speedboat and depart for Mantanani Island. Travel time is approximately 45 minutes, depending on sea conditions. 09:00 AM - Arrive at Rampayan Jetty. Board a speedboat and depart for Mantanani Island. Travel time is approximately 45 minutes, depending on sea conditions. 10:15 AM - Arrive at Mantanani Island. Receive a short briefing and prepare for your snorkeling adventure. 10:15 AM - Arrive at Mantanani Island. Receive a short briefing and prepare for your snorkeling adventure. 11:00 AM - Begin the first snorkeling session at the designated reef site. Proceed to the second snorkeling point afterward. Each session lasts 20-30 minutes and is subject to weather conditions. 11:00 AM - Begin the first snorkeling session at the designated reef site. Proceed to the second snorkeling point afterward. Each session lasts 20-30 minutes and is subject to weather conditions. 12:00 PM - Return to the island and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch by the beach. 12:00 PM - Return to the island and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch by the beach. 01:00 PM - Relax with some leisure time on the island. Stroll along the white sandy beach, sunbathe, or simply take in the tropical atmosphere. 01:00 PM - Relax with some leisure time on the island. Stroll along the white sandy beach, sunbathe, or simply take in the tropical atmosphere. 03:00 PM - Depart from Mantanani Island by speedboat and return to Rampayan Jetty. 03:00 PM - Depart from Mantanani Island by speedboat and return to Rampayan Jetty. 03:45 PM - Arrive at Rampayan Jetty and freshen up. 03:45 PM - Arrive at Rampayan Jetty and freshen up. 04:30 PM - Enjoy a local-style hi-tea served at the jetty area. 04:30 PM - Enjoy a local-style hi-tea served at the jetty area. 05:00 PM - Embark on the afternoon river cruise. Explore the mangrove ecosystem and observe proboscis monkeys, long-tailed macaques, monitor lizards, and various bird species in their natural habitat. 05:00 PM - Embark on the afternoon river cruise. Explore the mangrove ecosystem and observe proboscis monkeys, long-tailed macaques, monitor lizards, and various bird species in their natural habitat. 06:00 PM - Return to the jetty and enjoy dinner. 06:00 PM - Return to the jetty and enjoy dinner. 07:00 PM - Set out on the evening river cruise. Watch as fireflies light up the mangrove trees, creating a magical, fairy-tale-like experience. 07:00 PM - Set out on the evening river cruise. Watch as fireflies light up the mangrove trees, creating a magical, fairy-tale-like experience. 07:45 PM - Depart for Kota Kinabalu city. 07:45 PM - Depart for Kota Kinabalu city. 09:30 PM - Arrive in Kota Kinabalu and transfer back to your hotel. 09:30 PM - Arrive in Kota Kinabalu and transfer back to your hotel.