Full Day Bongawan River Cruise with Proboscis Monkey Sightseeing
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Come and join us to explore the beauty of Bongawan river and surround with mangrove tree. Bongawan river boasts a pristine mangrove area offering wide varieties of Sabah's vegetation and endemic wildlife. Embark on a scenic boat ride passing through the rustic villages and lush mangrove forest, in search of Borneo's wildlife such as the Proboscis monkeys, long-tailed macaques, monitor lizards, firefly sightseeing and many more.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
This is a typical itinerary for this product 13:30-14:00 Hotel Reception Pick Up (1 hour 30minutes journey) 15:30-16:00 : Enjoy Evening High-tea 16:15 - 17.00 : 1st boat trip - sightseeing monkey(long-tail macaque , proboscis monkey, ETC) 17:10 - 18:00 : Return to jetty eat our Dinner (Serve by local Malay buffet) 18:10 - 18:50 : the Beach for photo session and free and easy (Sunset, Sky Mirror) 18:50-19:30 : On boat for view fantasy Fireflies 20:00 Ready On board back to City 21:30 Reach Hotel City area and outskirt more 20-40mins.
What‘s Included
Local Malaysian Buffet-Style
Entry/Admission - Bongawan
Tour Guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Tipping (optional)
Outskirt of city extra fee MYR15~30
Personal Travel Insurance
Luggage Service MYR10/PER luggage
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Full Day Bongawan River Cruise with Proboscis Monkey Sightseeing
Pickup included
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Excursion from KK
Jordie G,,Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour was a bit rough, but not by fault of the tour staff - we happened to go during a huge downpour. However, the staff were so lovely and helpful the entire time. They did their best to navigate the situation well, helping us see monkeys and fireflies and maneuvering around the bad weather. We really appreciated them and their kindness. I hope we can come again and see the sunset when the weather is better!
Sunset Cruise with My Pookie Wookie~
GrandTour40800450942,,Oct 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My boyfriend and I had an awesome time on the Bongawan River Cruise! The food was great, and our guide really made the experience special. They even took some cute pics of us at the beach, which was a nice touch. The driver was on time, and since the trip starts in the evening, we caught an amazing sunset. The best part, though, was the fireflies – super romantic, especially for couples. I booked the whole thing through WhatsApp +6012-750 1311, and it was super easy. If you’re looking for a chill and scenic date idea, I’d totally recommend this cruise. And don’t forget to bring your phone for those firefly pics!
Memorable Experience With My Family
Travel04212740578,,Oct 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family had an amazing and fun experience there!! we so excited to see the rare monkey that the guided mention and we were lucky enough to spot the Proboscis Monkey!! such a rare sight! Our family also got to see the sunset and it was really beautiful. The guided is also very nice for helping us taking a picture. We also got to see fireflies at the evening and its so beautiful!! its like you on a magical place. Highly recommend it!!!
Just a nice day!
H5637EBlisav,,Sep 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We had a nice day during this tour. From the moment we arrived, we immediately saw nose monkeys in the wild. Great! There were of course some small things that could be improved: the macaques were fed bananas and climbed into the boat. I found this dangerous and not animal-friendly. Also, there would be a fire show on the beach in the evening, but no one showed up. That was a shame. However, the fireflies were beautiful to see. Very special! 😍 All due respect to our tour guide, Fai. He knew a lot about the nostril monkeys, macaques, crocodiles and fireflies and spoke good English. He brought us safely back to the hotel afterwards. Furthermore, the tour started on time and the evening meal was tasty!
Nice afternoon experience with fireflies
Andrea S,,May 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00Nice experience seeing the mangrove and the fireflies, good value for money. Bring binoculars to see the proboscis monkeys as they can be shy and stay far away.
True Experience
Lily G,,May 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Friendly and very engaging guide, driver and crew. The cruise crew are attentive to details, engaging us in the actitivies and try their very best to attract FireFlies are so remarkable. A must tour and worth the journey. Don't expect too much for Tea/Coffee and Buffet dinner. Experience a simple local delight.
Well worth it.
Dan S,,May 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00Went to the river, saw the monkeys. Then it pissed it down with rain - looked like the rest of the tour was off. We waited in the shelter for it to pass, and sure enough - it did! We scored a beautiful sunset, then cruised down the river to see the fireflies. Would rate 100%. Also, Joji - great taste in music. Grade A driver, love your work.
Highly recommended
Go60863621656,,Apr 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended..Bongawan trip are excited with our guide. They did an incredible job by attracting the nature animals and we manage to see the proboscis monkey that time, even far from the boat. Our tour guide say we're so lucky today.😆 Sunset was beautiful, The Firefly night it's was amazing and incredible experience.thank you heavenly holidays.
A magical afternoon!
deenao2014,,Mar 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip and fantastic value for money. The whole afternoon was awesome from spotting the probiscus monkeys, to feeding the monkeys who joined us on the boat before the amazing beach fire spectacle and a firefly finale that was truly magical. All this with included afternoon tea with banana fritters and a lovely Malaysian buffet lunch. I absolutely recommend this tour and it was one of the highlights of our trip. Thank you Heavenly Holidays!
Lovely day out
k0rad,,Jan 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely afternoon out, good communication via WhatsApp straight after booking. We had some rain but our guide handed out rain ponchos which was nice. We managed to see some proboscis monkeys pretty much immediately but from a distance as they are quite shy. Fireflies along the river was a very beautiful way to round up the trip Thank you
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