Borneo (Klias) River Cruise & Fireflies Tour
Overview
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9 hours
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It's one of the perfect trip that you can get while having a vacation at Kota Kinabalu, We offer a satisfactional tour experience execute by our high experience tour guide in Kota Kinabalu,
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Klias Wetlands
Pick up start at 1pm from all hotels around Kota Kinabalu city area until finish. Then proceed to Klias for 2hours/132km journey by van/minibus. Klias arrival at 4pm, you get to relax and enjoy hi tea (coffee, tea, and local snacks). 1st rivercruise start at 4.50pm and you will see the icon Proboscis Monkey in its natural habitat and also some sighting of other animals along the mangrove area. You will be serve buffet of local Malaysian cuisine for dinner before embark for the 2nd cruising along the river to watch the magical fireflies flickering through the night. By 7.30pm, you will get on the bus/van for the journey back to Kota Kinabalu city for hotel drop off and mark of the end of the tour.
What‘s Included
Dinner
All Fees and Taxes
Sweet delicacy from the locals
tidbits may need to buy for own
Tipping
Soft Drink
Pickup points
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Options
Outskirts(RasaRiaResort/Nexus)
Hi tea & Dinner
minivan
Pickup included
Klias River Cruising & Fireflies Tour
hi tea & Dinner
mini Van
Pickup included
Reviews
126 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very nice family tour, we...
Anonymous,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice family tour, we see the long nose monkeys in short distance and also see many fiteflies. Afternoon tea and dinner are also good.
4 hours total drive time...
Jared R,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.004 hours total drive time from Kota Kinabalu. Roughly 30 minutes on the river looking at monkeys/birds, then 5-10 minutes looking at firefly’s before leaving. Subject matter of the wildlife is interesting. “Tour Guide” did not offer any information on tour other than when it was time to get on the boat, went to sleep immediately when getting back in the van. Dinner was ok.
Brilliant cruise - probiscus monkeys and fireflies
Lepina B,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent cruise led by the knowledgeable and funny Ms Khatta and Mr Roddy the driver. We got to see probiscus monkeys, kingfisher bird, hornbill, a crocodile and after sunset saw the fireflies flickering in the trees against the dark silhouette sky. The tour also included tea and snacks and dinner. Definitely worth the quick tour from the city. Thank you
Nice River Cruises
TopKingofKings,,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you haven't done the Kinabatangan River Cruise (which I did), then this tour is definitely worth doing. It was a good tour. My tour guide picked me up around 2.00pm from my hotel in Kota Kinabalu to get to Klias River Cruise around 4.30pm. We had a quick cup of tea and cakes before the first river cruise starting around 5.15pm. On the first cruise, we managed to see a lot of proboscis monkeys, macaques and a grey langur. We saw a monitor lizard climbing a palm tree as well. On one side we managed to see a crocodile along the river banks. Once the sun is set, we came back to base to have dinner, then did the fireflies tour at night after dinner. We have managed to see the fireflies around the trees and close to us - I actually caught one as it was in the palm of my hands but after 20 minutes, the rain came down hard and we had to get back to base and head to our minibus. The tour guide we had was great but it was a shame that the Fireflies tour was cut short due to torrential downpours.
Great evening!
Guillaume G,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing evening, food was great, monkeys were there and fireflies were magical, be aware the travel to get there is quite long!
Fantastic!
Bhavini P,,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A truly great experience and tour package! Driver Selani was very prompt, contacted in advance and a safe driver. Tour bus was clean and air conditioned. The driver also pointed out points of interest along the 2 hour journey. You arrive at basecamp to a site which is owned and only for this tour company. It's fabulous- totally clean and suitable for western tourists. Western toilets with toilet paper and very clean. The food for afternoon tea and dinner is top quality too. Clean, safe and very very tasty. They also made sure to note my dietary requirements which is very important. Good variety and very filling. The tour was the highlight- our tour was the only one on the river and got to see many (from a far distance) probiscus monkeys. Lots of fun to see and they also give binoculars to share. The evening tour is magical seeing the fireflies and a once in a lifetime experience! The drive back is during the night and you are dropped to your hotel around 9pm safely. Tips are not forced and they do not ask for them. Totally recommend and a great trip!
Interesting wildlife viewing
Jet67405788755,,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything worked out very well and was well organized. Everyone was friendly. We could see a lot, especially many monkeys, the boatmaster had a very good eye for the wildlife. we were also lucky with the weather, it was dry.
Klias River Cruise
V9953VKcarlaa,,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very well organized tour. The booking took place in the agency where we were warmly welcomed. The guide who took us to see the noses and fireflies was very kind and competent. I highly recommend it.
Medium
Sophie M,,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Very long journey with a bus breakdown in the middle of the route of more than an hour. Arriving at the destination at 6pm to see the monkeys only an instant class at dusk with little visibility, everything was done quickly to recover the delay and leave at 7.45pm.
Same trips with OiB after 15 years
florianu690,,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went to KK 15 years ago and booked some trips with Only in Borneo. It was very nice back then. So I booked the same tours again, when I went to KK recently with my daughter. Staff is very helpful. Trips are well organised; food is very good. Thank you very much Ms Vivian! And special thanks to our tour guides Mr Roger (hot springs, park, Rafflesia and canopy walk) and Mr Sulani (proboscis monkeys and fireflies)!
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