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Half-Day Mari Mari Cultural Village from Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Visit the Mari Mari Cultural Village, an open-air museum that introduces you to Borneo’s ethnic cultures. Visit longhouses in the village and observe the daily routines of Sabah’s traditional groups including the Dusun, Rungus, Lundayeh, Bajau and Murut. Taste Sabahan specialties for lunch and observe cultural demonstrations such as blowpipe making, fire starting, and tattooing while you learn from your guide about the mystical symbolism behind these practices. Round-trip transport from Kota Kinabalu hotels included.
  • Mari Mari Cultural Village tour
  • Learn about the Dusun, Rungus, Lundayeh, Bajau and Murut cultures
  • See blowpipe making and fire starting demonstrations
  • Take in the delicious smell of bamboo cooking before lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included from Kota Kinabalu

What's Included

  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan 6 pax & above
  • Buffet lunch for 9 am session
  • Hi Tea for 1 pm session
  • Transport by Innova 5 pax & below
  • Live Borneo Cultural Dance Performance
  • Personal expenses

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Itinerary

1

Mari Mari Cultural Village

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

2

Sabah

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Sabah

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Sabah

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Sabah

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

Sabah

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • No refunds for cancellation received within 24 hours' notice
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Cruise Passengers take note Morning Session starts at 10.00am
  • Cruise Passengers take note Afternoon Session starts at 2.00pm
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
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Mari Mari for the WIN

Jennifer_M, May 2024
Mari Mari village was so interesting and well organized- food and drink samples along the way, excellent cultural performance followed by a delicious lunch. Incredible history of the region- highly recommend

Response from Host, May 2024

Dear Ms Jennifer , Good Day Thank you for a good review. We are glad you have enjoyed this half day tour of Mari-Mari Cultural Village. Please visit Sarawak Cultural Village in Kuching , on your next trip to Borneo. Thank you, Edwin

Interactive and memorable!

Pamela_L, Dec 2023
Wonderful experience from the fun and friendly driver to the Mari Mari park itself. We could not stay for the entire experience due to our short port time, and when our driver explained our situation to the park staff, they kindly set up our small group of 4 with our own tour guide so we could go see all the tribal houses at a quicker pace. We were sad to miss the cultural dancing but were so grateful for how accommodating the staff was to our predicament. Our guide was funny, friendly and knowledgeable! We really lucked out. The tour was very interactive, and we even got to sample foods and drinks in the houses. Our awesome driver Joe got us back to the cruise port at a comfortable time and had us laughing the whole way! Would highly recommend this experience if you have any interest at all in the cultural tribes of Borneo.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Dear Sir , Madam Good Day Thank you for a good review. I will pass on your message to Joe. Please visit us again on your next trip to Borneo. please try to visit Sarawak Cultural Village on your next trip to Sarawak. We look forward to serve you again.

Must do in Kota Kinabalu

Amanda_B, Apr 2023
Such a well organised tour from transfers to/from our hotel in Kota Kinbabalu to the whole experience at Mari Mari Cultural Village a living cultural experience - an exceptional day and highly recommended to all travellers. Learning about the 5 indigenous tribes in Sabah as well as meeting a Chief and learning the old ways including headhunting, the most fun was the internal trampoline in the long house! Cultural music and dancing was one of the highlights. Special thanks to our wonderful guide and all those that prepared our wonderful cooked lunch.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Dear Ms Amanda Good Day Guide Sam and from all of us at Magunatip Holidays extends our sincere thank you for a good review. We are very happy to have organize for you the tour. Thank you for visiting Mari Mari Cultural Village. We look forward to serve you again on your next trip with Magunatip Holidays Edwin #Magunatip Holidays
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