Private Tour
Private Tour Kampung Gipsi Sabah Cultural Village Kota Kinabalu
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Start your trip by exploring the authentic water village community at Pulau Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, and cap off your day with a visit to Kampung Gipsi Sabah, the first cultural village on Pulau Gaya, to immerse yourself in local traditions and culture performances.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Pulau Gaya
* KK Central Market * Gaya Island * Raw and authentic water village * Traditional cultural performance (only for package 1) * Traditional costume (only for package 1) * Local snacks (only for package 1)
What‘s Included
Pick up guests from & to hotel (within 5km from KK City)
Kampung gipsi traditional costume (only for package 1)
water village cruising
Kampung gipsi dance performance (only for package 1)
Nasi Goreng & Teh Tarik (only for package 1)
Fuel charges based on distance (Outside KK City)
Pickup points
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu Malaysia
Hotel Grandis
1A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall Kota Kinabalu Malaysia
Shangri La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu
No. 20 Jalan Aru Kota Kinabalu Malaysia
Hotel 7 Suria
7th Floor Suria Sabah Shopping Mall Kota Kinabalu Malaysia
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
18 Jalan Haji Saman Kota Kinabalu Malaysia
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran Kota Kinabalu Malaysia
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu Malaysia
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
No 41, Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu Malaysia
Hotel Sixty3
63 Jalan Gaya, 0 Km Kota Kinabalu Malaysia
Options
Package 2 - Half Board Pax KGS
Duration: 1 hour
AC Vehicle
Private Boat
Pickup included
Package 1 - Full Board Pax KGS
Duration: 2 hours
Nasi Goreng & Teh Tarik
AC Vehicle
Private Boat
Pickup included
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome and informative cruise
heatherbates958,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So enjoyed this trip - Jayy so informative and was enjoyable listening to his experiences with the Bajau people and thoroughly enjoyed the happy children and show - highly recommend!!
Definitely recommend
StaceyK5173,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was knowledgeable and very friendly. The tour was interesting, and we really enjoyed the welcome into a locals home and being invited to dance with the children. I personally enjoyed being able to try on a traditional outfit. Would recommend.
10/10 cultural experience with a very good guide
S3913UVhelenk,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super interesting experience with a very nice and friendly guide who picked us up, gave very good insight into the gipsies life and new people locally. One of the most interesting cultural experiences I have ever had. A definite recommendation!
Great local tour!
deborahrX9453BT,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Myself and my aunt were travelling together and decided to do this private tour. If you are interested and enjoy seeing and learning about culture then this tour is highly recommended. Our guide was Jay, who was very helpful, knowledgeable and caring. We saw a local way of life without bundles of tourists - we were the only ones. Thanks Jay for giving me and my aunt a rare once in a lifetime experience!!
Wonderful community
lmB8008UN,,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My sister and I enjoyed meeting the people of this community. The resilience and ingenuity of the community was inspiring. Everyone was welcoming and friendly. Our guide Jay was enthusiastic and informative. The communication from the company was excellent. We were captivated by the dancing of Dewi. This was an authentic experience that we would encourage others to experience.
A special opportunity
Stacey D,,Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jayy was our guide and he was very friendly, efficient and informative. We were able to see how the people in these village communities live and we felt very welcomed by the locals. This trip has been a highlight of our holiday and we felt very privileged to meet and interact with the lovely people of these communities. Thank you, Jayy!
Great
shamunbabu,,Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This visit is enlightening. please do not hesitate to visit when u visit kk. is a must! Enjoyable experience and will definitely come back.
Gypsy water village tour
Bunnytc1,,May 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour excellent experienced friendly guides would highly recommend. Meet a few of the locals you treated us as friends. Had fun dancing with the village girls and tasted some yummy treats. Lunch was tasty Nasi goren large serve
Respectful & interesting tour.
katiefoges,,Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really interesting tour that showed great respect for the people’s homes we were visiting. We were very well cared for and found the interactions with local people very well integrated into the tour.
Disgusting
annep36,,Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Can't believe nobody has mentioned the squallor these people live in. Haven't seen so much rubbish and pollution anywhere in the world. Village children swimming in human excrement and nappies. Dog dirt wherever you walk. Like a rubbish dump on land and in thd sea. Surprised there aren't more outbreaks of diphtheria or typhoid.
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