Half-Day Mari Mari Cultural Village from Kota Kinabalu
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About This Experience in Kota Kinabalu
Why Visit Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Kota Kinabalu provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Kota Kinabalu
You can reach Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Hi Tea for 1 pm session
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan 6 pax & above
- Buffet lunch for 9 am session
- Transport by Innova 5 pax & below
- Live Borneo Cultural Dance Performance
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No refunds for cancellation received within 24 hours' notice
- Cruise Passengers take note Morning Session starts at 10.00am
- Cruise Passengers take note Afternoon Session starts at 2.00pm
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Mari Mari Cultural Village is located deep in the countryside away from the city 20 minutes
Mari Mari Cultural Village is located deep in the countryside away from the city. The village operates a museum that preserves Borneo's ethnic cultures. it aims to share the knowledge , history , culture and tradition of Borneo with you so it it not forgotten.
The Kadazandusun of Sabah are traditionally paddy cultivators 20 minutes
The Kadazandusun of Sabah are traditionally paddy cultivators. While those living in the hills and and further inland cultivate dry paddy, the inhabitants of coastal plains and valley grow the wet variety.
A Rungus Longhouse is made up of 7 to 15 family apartments 20 minutes
A Rungus Longhouse is made up of 7 to 15 family apartments. Traditional longhouse house is build from wood, bamboo and atap (palm leaves). To avoid flood and wildlife such as snake, the house is lift off the ground by stilts made of hard wood such as bogil, belian ironwood, mangrove wood and manzalangan. The roof is dry palm leaves of sago or nipah and needs to be replaced every 3 to 5 years.
Lun Bawang people are traditionally agriculturalists , rearing... 20 minutes
Lun Bawang people are traditionally agriculturalists , rearing poultry , pigs and buffaloes. Lun Bawang are also known to be hunters & fishermen. Meat & Fish are brined or pickled using salt and is stored in hallow bamboo stalks for a duration of a month. Meat & Fish are also preserve by smoking. Salt is obtain from evaporating brine from salt springs.
Bajau are commonly known to westerners as Sea Gypsies 20 minutes
Bajau are commonly known to westerners as Sea Gypsies. Originally seafarers, their are now two distinct groupsEast Coast Bajau & West Coast Bajau. The west coast Bajau has settle down and learn the art of farming & cattle rearing. Their skills in horsemanship is very known locally. They are the famous cowboys of Sabah. The east coast Bajau however still live i traditional ways. Fishing is their main activities and some are still nomadic boat dwellers. The Bajau are skilled fishermen.
The Murut were the last of Sabah ethnic group to renounce headhunting 20 minutes
The Murut were the last of Sabah ethnic group to renounce headhunting. The Murut were shifting cultivators or hill paddy & tapioca , supplementing their diet with blowpipe hunting and with some fishing. They live in communal longhouses usually near rivers , using the rivers as their highways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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