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Klias Wildlife Safari River Cruise - Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies

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Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours 30 minutes

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Located on the Klias Peninsula is the Klias Wetland, a Mangrove Forest Reserve. With the bizarre-looking proboscis monkey gaining as much popularity with the tourists as the orang utan, the Klias Wetland with its large proboscis population is fast becoming the latest ecotourism destination in Sabah.

Get those camera, binoculars on stand-by and keep your eyes peeled for the shy creatures in between the branches.

As dusk settles in with a sunset, enjoy the sights and sounds in a natural setting as you have a sumptuous village style dinner. Show’s not over yet though, there is one more trip through the mangrove swamp, but this time it is graced by the secret rhythm of fireflies and their flickering lights.

However, as much as we hate to disappoint, we are entering a natural habitat where sightings are common, but it is NOT GUARANTEED :)

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

1

Beaufort

Your pick-up awaits you at the Hotel Lobby. You will be whisked to the outskirts of Kota Kinabalu. Snag a window seat and keep your eyes open for sweeping views of quaint villages and lush paddy fields. Upon arrival at the river jetty, hop on a boat heading towards the river lodge.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
2

You will be greeted with high tea at the river lodge. The adventure begins! Set out for your River Safari. Be on the look-out for Sabah's endemic Proboscis Monkey - they can be spotted by their pot-bellies and unusual nose! Cruise pass Fisherman Village for a look into their simplistic lifestyle. Keep your noise down, noses up, and eyes open for more wildlife sightings as you navigate the narrow creeks lined with Nipa palm trees, a native species of palm considered to be the only of its kind. Get your camera on stand-by because sunset is going to be a marvelous one. All the excitement must have worked up an appetite. Back to the river lodge for an Asian Buffet Dinner. Set out for your final river cruise, this time under the starry sky. Nocturnal creatures galore when night creeps in, but you know what else? Fireflies! Witness Mother Nature at her most glamorous as your cruise pass swarms of Fireflies fluttering along the river banks. Journey back to the river lodge. Drop off at your Kota Kinabalu City Hotel.

5 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Afternoon tea

English speaking guide

Transport by air-conditioned minivan / coach

Buffet dinner

Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Tipping (optional)

Personal expenses

Personal Travel Insurance

Any Items not mentioned.

Pickup points

The Klagan Hotel

Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Lot 25-28, Ground Floor, Block D - Warisan Square Building Kota Kinabalu Malaysia

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Klias Wildlife Safari River Cruise - Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies

Pickup included

Reviews

4.39

23 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Good food and nice enviroment

    Passenger08074607783,,Dec 21, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The tour guide cum driver provide an excellent service, was lucky to see the monkeys, firefly and crocodie. Food and refreshment provided was also excellent. Overall i enjoy the tour very much

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  • Great experience, great tour guide, highly recommended

    Ebi 17,,Oct 12, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We booked Kawa River Cruise - Wildlife & Fireflies incl. private transport with corresponding additional costs (for this we had a small bus private to ourselves - the bus was like new, very clean and the ride accordingly very pleasant). It all worked out great. Communication via WA for booking and organization worked great. Joel our tour guide and rider was very professional, gave great additional information, took great care of us (we didn't have to wait long) and made the tour a very interesting and great experience, thank you Joel. We have seen nostril monkeys, various exotic birds and other native animals such as macaques, water buffalo or langurs. The food was local and tasted great. The subsequent night boat trip, during which the river and mangrove forests were illuminated by the sparkle of the fireflies, was an additional highlight. We can highly recommend this tour and the organizer Amazing Borneo Tours.

  • Worth to go!

    376nanw,,Oct 2, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Gavin from Amazing Borneo in Sabah was an outstanding guide and driver for our Klias mangrove tour. Despite only my wife and I being in the group, Gavin stayed with us throughout the entire day, providing detailed explanations. Unlike other tours that simply drop guests at the jetty and leave, he guided us through the whole experience. He helped us spot all three species of monkeys and ensured we captured the perfect sunset. When we wanted to return early, he kindly drove us back near our hotel and even recommended a great night market. The service from Amazing Borneo and Gavin's enthusiasm truly impressed us. Apologies for the late review—I wasn't sure where to leave feedback. Nan&Maggie

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  • Amazing tour experience

    Ranaway0,,Mar 15, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This tour was really amazing, the river cruise guide is fantastic , he spotted a lot of animal for us to see closer. Accommodation quality also good. Also, Joey , who arranged this tour for us is still keep her very good service as our previous time booked other tour with her. Definitely will recommend to my other friends to follow this tour.

  • Alliance Reunion

    64raymondr,,Feb 23, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    My wife and I were part of a Reunion held in Kota Kinabalu Sabah Malaysia. The Organizing Committee used “Amazing Borneo Tours” to provide our group with an amazing insight in the History, Architecture, Cultural and Wildlife of Sabah. We had an amazing 5 days with Sylvia, Yvonne, Joel and Tommy. All so knowledgeable in their area of expertise, caring and super guides. Our highlights were the “Mari Mari Cultural Village, Island Visit, Kilas Wildlife River Cruise, Mount Kinabalu Park, Botanical Garden and the Kundasang and the War memorial”. Amazing Borneo Tours runs a first-class operation, knowledgeable, reliable and importantly support and protect the environment and local communities whom they employ train and develop for their future.

  • Magical Experience with Nature

    U7863APpennyb,,Jan 9, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Gavin and Jonathan are amazing guides. I was travelling solo and they made me feel comfortable. They are very knowledgeable and professional. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and spotted the Proboscis monkeys, loved the local food. It was raining but it wasn't bothersome. The highlight for me was the sunset. It was magical. So grateful and thank you for the laughs.

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  • River cruise & Mirror beach

    Nellie W,,Aug 22, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    You don't have to travel far to see the beauty of the island😃 We saw everything that was promised to us, the incredible feeling of a river cruise.Very good organization and communication . Thanks a lot to Joye who helped us with the organization. Highly recommend 👍

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  • incredible tour

    FarAway38916592227,,Aug 17, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    I was really satisfied. The driver, tea and coffee, river cruise and dinner were all awesome. Cause of sudden shower, I couldn't see firefries, so I put 4 stars. Except it, the tour was so nice.

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  • The experience was worth it

    985hazels,,Mar 12, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Booking was done directly through the operator website which was fuss free. The day before the tour, the operator WA us to confirm on the pickup time & location. Richard, tour guide is friendly and approachable. He let us know what to expect on the trip beforehand and he takes care of us well. Although this is a join in group but he will make effort to explain details to both of us so that we get enjoyed river cruise. Jonathan, the driver (hope I got your name correct) drives steady and well. It is 2+ hour drive from KK city to the location and the road condition is not optimal (quite bumpy due to construction). The snacks and buffet dinner is quite good. We manage to see the proboscis monkeys, macaques and one silver languor and lots of fireflies. Overall experience of the tour is 4.5/5. Recommend for people who want to have a first time experience to see the wild without the need for hiking.

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  • Special Borneo Experience

    geewill41,,Mar 6, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This trip was truly special. IJack organised and communicated it so well, Loong delivered it with such enthusiasm, knowledge and grace. So many monkeys, birds and fireflies as well as the odd crocodile! Overall a wonderful experience. The food was fabulous as well although too much!

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