The Mari- Mari Cultural Village- Simply Awesome!

The Mari- Mari Cultural Village!- Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

All description writern by: Borneo Wonders Holiday

 

Why cultural village? The name itself sounds boring?
Hang on there, this is totally a different story!

 

 

Mari-Mari Cultural Village is located amidst a remote forest setting, which is 30 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Kota Kinabalu City. There are about 32 ethnics all around Sabah. Mari-Mari Cultural Village features 5 of the most unique and authentic ethnic tribes.

 

Brief introduction of the tribes:

Tribes - (Ethnic Uniqueness and Demonstration)

1. Kadazan, dusun - (Bamboo-cooking and brewing of tapai [traditional rice-wine])

2. Rungus - (Fire starting demonstration using bamboo)

3. Lundayeh - (Rope processing from tree barks)

4. Bajau - (The making of fishing net and extraction of pandan juice)

5. Murut - (Production of traditional tobacco, experience blowpipe shooting &tattoo making)

Mari-Mari is a Malay word that means “come”. Visitors would have a chance to witness the famously feared headhunter Murut tribe, rice-farmer Kadazan-Dusun, crocodile as guidance of Lundayeh tribe, longhouse residence Rungus and the so-called sea gypsy Bajau!

This tour offers you the opportunity to discover the culture and lifestyle of how these indigenous ethnic groups of Borneo used to live in the olden days. Besides, you can also have a first-hand experience on fire-starting, tree bark processing, hunting and bamboo-cooking – a series of basic surviving skills and knowledge!

 

On top of that, visitors will be entertained by various cultural dances and thereafter is served with Sabah delicacies in buffet style! Hesitate no more, this is truly an experience that you could not miss!

 

 

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Mt. Kinabalu Climbling! Challenge youself!

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 Challenge your limit, test your endurance, 4,101m tall, 10KM track, only to conquer the highest peak in Southeast Asia! Along the journey, you will be amazed by a variety of unique floras, breathing unending supply of fresh air, the world would seem to be under your feet! Surrounded by spectacular scenery, every footstep imprinted is no regret! What are you waiting for? Bookings have to be made at least 3 months ahead!

 

 

 

Mt. Kinabalu Climbling Package 2014

3D2N: Masilau- Low Peak- Timpohon
Num. of Pax	Non- Malaysian (RM)	Malaysian (RM)
1	1480	1180
2- 3	1180	950
4- 6	1080	860
7- 12	990	810
13 +	930	750
Inclusive	1 night stay at Masilau Nature Resort, 1 night stay at Laban Rata, 7x Meals, Entrance fee, Mountain guide, Climbing insurance, Climbing permit,  Transportation (Kota Kinabalu- Masilau- Kinabalu Park- Kota Kinabalu)
Day 1	Hotel pick-up at 2.00pm would be arranged and thereafter climbers would be transfer towards Kinabalu National Park for check-in procedure. Upon completion, climbers would then be transferred to Masilau Nature Resort on a car ride. After checking-in their respective rooms, climbers will then enjoy a free-and easy time. Dinner will be served at Renanthere café.
Day 2	At 7.00am, with your backpacks ready, breakfast will be served at Renanthere café. Each climber would also be given a lunch box. At around 8.00am, a safety briefing would be given by mountain guide, and then climbing begins! Probably at about 5.00pm you will reach Laban Rata. After check-in and wash-up, climbers can enjoy dinner at the Laban Rata canteen! While enjoying dinner in a chilling environment, amazing experiences along the journey is shared and look forward for tomorrow’s challenge to conquer the peak!
Day 3	Climbers will have to wake up at 2.00am to freshen up and have a simple midnight snack before departing to the summit of Mount Kinabalu at 2.30am! Approximately 3 hours of trekking on this rough mountain will then lead you to an unbelievably majestic Mountain Top! If weather allows, you might be able to witness the glorious sunrise over the peak! After taking pictures, climbers will have to descend the mountain back to Laban Rata before the fogs arise. Subsequently after breakfast, climbers will continue to trek downhill and reach the ending point at Timpohon Gate where the driver awaits. Climbers will then be transferred to Balsam café at Kinabalu National Park for a buffet lunch. Upon collection of certificate of climbing at the office, driver will then depart back to Kota Kinabalu city hotels.

3D2N: Timpohon- Low Peak- Timpohon
Num. of Pax	Non- Malaysian (RM)	Malaysian (RM)
1	1650	1440
2- 3	1330	1070
4- 6	1230	970
7- 12	1140	890
13 +	1080	860
Inclusive	1 night stay at Kinabalu Park, 1 night stay at Laban Rata, 7x Meals, Entrance fee, Mountain guide, Climbing insurance, Climbing permit,                                      Transportation (Kota Kinabalu- Kinabalu Park- Kota Kinabalu)
Day 1	Hotel pick-up at 2.00pm would be arranged and thereafter climbers would be transfer towards Kinabalu National Park for check-in procedure. Upon completion, climbers will then enjoy a free-and easy time. Dinner will be served at Balsam café.
Day 2	At 7.00am, with your backpacks ready, breakfast will be served at Balsam café. Each climber would also be given a lunch box. At around 8.00am, a safety briefing would be given by mountain guide, and then climbers would be transferred to the Timpohon gate where climbing begins! Probably at about 5.00pm you will reach Laban Rata. After check-in and wash-up, climbers can enjoy dinner at the Laban Rata canteen! While enjoying dinner in a chilling environment, amazing experiences along the journey is shared and look forward for tomorrow’s challenge to conquer the peak!
Day 3	Climbers will have to wake up at 2.00am to freshen up and have a simple midnight snack before departing to the summit of Mount Kinabalu at 2.30am! Approximately 3 hours of trekking on this rough mountain will then lead you to an unbelievably majestic Mountain Top! If weather allows, you might be able to witness the glorious sunrise over the peak! After taking pictures, climbers will have to descend the mountain back to Laban Rata before the fogs arise. Subsequently after breakfast, climbers will continue to trek downhill and reach the ending point at Timpohon Gate where the driver awaits. Climbers will then be transferred to Balsam café for a buffet lunch. Upon collection of certificate of climbing at the office, driver will then depart back to Kota Kinabalu city hotels.

2D1N: Timpohon- Low Peak- Timpohon
Num. of Pax	Non- Malaysian (RM)	Malaysian (RM)
1	1240	990
2- 3	1130	880
4- 6	1030	780
7- 12	970	730
13 +	880	680
Inclusive	1 night stay at Laban Rata, 5x Meals, Entrance fee, Mountain guide, Climbing insurance, Climbing permit,                                                                                        Transportation (Kota Kinabalu- Kinabalu Park- Kota Kinabalu)
Day 1	At 6.00am, driver will pick-up climbers from hotel before heading towards Kinabalu National Park. After registration, climbers will then collect a lunch box at Balsam café. At around 9.00am, a safety briefing would be given by mountain guide, and then climbers would be transferred to the Timpohon gate where climbing begins! Probably at about 6.00pm you will reach Laban Rata. After check-in and wash-up, climbers can enjoy dinner at the Laban Rata canteen! While enjoying dinner in a chilling environment, amazing experiences along the journey is shared and look forward for tomorrow’s challenge to conquer the peak!
Day 2	Climbers will have to wake up at 2.00am to freshen up and have a simple midnight snack before departing to the summit of Mount Kinabalu at 2.30am! Approximately 3 hours of trekking on this rough mountain will then lead you to an unbelievably majestic Mountain Top! If weather allows, you might be able to witness the glorious sunrise over the peak! After taking pictures, climbers will have to descend the mountain back to Laban Rata before the fogs arise. Subsequently after breakfast, climbers will continue to trek downhill and reach the ending point at Timpohon Gate where the driver awaits. Climbers will then be transferred to Balsam café for a buffet lunch. Upon collection of certificate of climbing at the office, driver will then depart back to Kota Kinabalu city hotels.

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Kinabatangen River: Gateway to natural wildlife!

Sukau – Kinabatangan River Cruise: Gateway to natural wildlife!

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A paradise that you must not miss out! This place definitely will satisfy your desire to witness the untouched Borneo wildlife! Kinabatangan River (560KM long!!) is a haven that houses many types of wild animals. The surrounding protected forest is also the heaven for birds, reptiles and insects. After a long journey of car ride, you will be refreshed by this oxygen-rich environment, get revived!



 

                                      

The few main activities along your stay in Sukau include magnificent evening river cruise, morning cruise, adventurous night jungle trekking and fascinating morning forest walk. Amazingly, every activity always creates a whole new experience that enriched your senses! This is because at different hour, the natural habits of wildlife varied, thus you could witness a variety of different birds, animals and insects.

  

In order to stay energized for more enjoyment, a good rest and sleep is important. The rooms provided are well-equipped with facilities just like any other hotel rooms; most importantly, they are built in the forest to let you enjoy sleeping close to the peaceful nature! Besides, riverside restaurant also allows visitors to enjoy the most splendid view of Malaysia’s second largest river while enjoying tasty meal!

 

                

It doesn’t matter if you are an adult, children or senior citizen, as long as you are a nature-lover, having a passion on nature photography, to learn or just to step out of the hectic city life, this is surely a place for you! What more to wait? Let’s grab a first-hand experience to enjoy this natural adventure!

 

 

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