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An island with a pier and a small building, surrounded by clear blue waters and a sunset sky. 1
A nighttime boat tour with people on board, a lake with reflections, and glowing fireflies in the surrounding area. 2
A night sky filled with stars, a silhouette of a tree, and a faintly visible building. 3
A person performing fire spinning with a hoop, creating sparks. 4
A wooden sign with the logo and name 'Ria' and 'MENGALUM ISLAND' on a beach. 5

Kota Kinabalu: 1-Day Mengalum Isle & Mengkabong River Cruise

By Wadi Rum Fire Camp
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €96 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Dive into crystal-clear waters and snorkel at two vibrant spots
  • Relax on the white sandy beaches of Mengalum Island
  • Add on a cruise along Mengkabong River with mangrove forests and wildlife
  • Experience a hassle-free day with hotel transfers included
  • Breakfast, tea time and dinner inclusive with instructor on board.

Activity location

    • Kota Kinabalu
    • Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kota Kinabalu
    • Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Speedboat transfer to Mengalum Island
  • Inclusions
    Guide or instructor
  • Inclusions
    Snorkelling session
  • Inclusions
    Local lunch
  • Inclusions
    Island entry & jetty fee
  • Inclusions
    Scenic cruise along the Mengkabong River and dinner (if selected)
  • Inclusions
    Wildlife exploration, firefires, blue tear and sunset beach (if selected)
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Entry fee not stated

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Smoking
    • Not suitable for: Non-swimmers, People prone to seasickness
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Begin your day with a convenient hotel pickup and transfer to the Kota Kinabalu jetty. Check in and complete island registration procedures at the jetty. Then, board a speedboat and set off to Mengalum Island, a journey that takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

    Upon arrival, receive a safety and facilities briefing from your guide. Dive into the crystal-clear waters for a snorkelling session at two different spots, spending approximately 45 minutes at each location.

    After snorkelling, return to the island for a local lunch and free time to relax on the white sandy beaches. if selected in the afternoon, depart from Mengalum Island and head back to the city jetty and back to hotel.

    Next those chose the add-on (need select mengkabong tour) the tour continue embark on a scenic cruise along the Mengkabong River with local afternoon tea, where you can observe fascinating wildlife, including proboscis monkeys, silver leaf monkeys, and a variety of bird species with another sunset shangri la beach.

    Back to the restaurant for another buffet style and head back to the mangrove river to explore fireflies and magical glowing water blue tear. after this, transfer back to hotel with a lifetime adventure.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kota Kinabalu
    • Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kota Kinabalu
    • Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia