Mari Mari Cultural Village Tour from Kota Kinabalu

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Take a private peek into the cultural melting pot of the indigenous people of Sabah. Glimpse into the traditions and cultures of 5 ethnic tribes of hunters, fishermen, farmers, cowboys, and revered head hunters in one village. Mari-mari Cultural Village is combination of five ethnics such as Dusun, Rungus, Murut, Bajau and Lundayeh

- Private discovery of 5 indigenous tribes & cultures

- Participation in traditional activities & dances

- Exposure to the ancestral histories behind each tribe

- Observation of native rituals & their significance

- Captivating cultural dance performance & traditional music

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

1 Borneo Hotels & Outskirt Hotels Pick up & drop-off additional charges applied. Additional USD 9 per person

THINGS TO BRING / WEAR:Cap / Hat/Extra pocket money/Comfortable walking shoes / sandals / slippers/Casual wear

Minimum 4 travelers is required to operate this tour, we have the right to cancel if travelers is not enough.

Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Mari Mari Cultural Village

0900 / 1400hrs pick up from hotel and proceed to Inanam for Mari-Mari Cultural Village. Upon arrival, you will be greeted as preparation for you time-travelling into prehistoric Borneo; briefing on the Village Rules is a must before you enter. You will be greeted by the Chief and go through a custom Welcome Ceremony. Then you may walk through the suspension bridge to enter Mari-Mari. Mari-mari Cultural Village is combination of five ethnics such as Dusun, Rungus, Murut, Bajau and Lundayeh. Every ethnic has their own exotic stories and traditional dance as well as their historical. Lunch will be served inside Mari-Mari itself. After lunch, it is time to bid farewell to the villagers and depart into the 21st century, as we transfer you to your respective back to hotel.

3 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

Admission to : Mari Mari Cultural Village

English Speaking Guide.

Hotel or Cruise Terminal pickup and drop-off (please select the correct pickup point during booking)

Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel

Gratuities

1 Borneo Hotels & Outskirt Hotels Pick up & drop-off additional charges applied. USD 9 per person

Pickup points

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Mari Mari Cultural Village Tour from Kota Kinabalu

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

So Much to See and Learn
MNM1011,,Nov 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We visited Mari Mari on an excursion from our ship. Mari Mari Cultural Village has a collection of huts representing 5 of the tribes of Borneo. Each hut is stocked with items you would find in the represented village. Outside each hut we received a food or drink that would have been made in the village. I didn't get our guide's name, but he was awesome! After touring all the huts we gathered in a large tent were we got to watch dances from the five tribes. Very cool! I highly recommend visiting Mari Mari.
No head hunters here but great culture etc
Hockeybo,,Nov 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went to the village from a cruise ship tour and they did a great job handling a big crowd. Got a real sense of history and culture of Borneo. Go and enjoy your, food, drink and traditional dancing.
An amazing experience
Adan R,,Sep 6, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
An amazing tour. Our driver was on time, the drive to the village was only about 40 mins, and the bus was in very good conditions. At the village, the tour guide was great, very knowledgeable and approachable. The dancing ahow was colorful and entertaining. The food provided was ver good as well. I highly recommend this tour.
Amazing
KarenAllen1962,,Aug 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wow wow. A very well organised place with lots of history and interaction. From tasting food, drinks to a henna tattoo. This place should be visited by all.
Cultural Tour for everybody, well worth it.
MrsJK B,,Aug 2, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
A well set up area in the bush with homes of different tribes. Our guide (Ariel ? the name he gave so we could remember ) who spoke perfect English had a vast knowledge and understanding of the history and tribal differences. He also had a great sense of humour. He was very attentive to all members of the tour group. We enjoyed sampling the different foods and drinks and the entertainment including the indoor bamboo trampoline
A Wonderful Cultural Experience!
Patricia P,,May 24, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
A wonderful cultural experience! Great care is made to ensure a very realistic representation of various original Borneo tribal history. The culminating performance was exceptional!