Mari Mari Cultural Village

Tour Overview

Step into Sabah’s rich cultural heritage with a visit to the Mari Mari Cultural Village, located in a serene forest setting just outside Kota Kinabalu. This immersive experience introduces you to the traditional homes, customs, and daily life of Sabah’s ethnic communities through guided tours, live demonstrations, and interactive activities. Enjoy hands-on cultural experiences such as traditional cooking, fire-making, and blowpipe demonstrations before ending the tour with a cultural performance and light refreshments.
Tour Highlights
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Convenient hotel pickup and return transfer from Kota Kinabalu
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Walk through authentic traditional houses of Sabah’s major ethnic tribes
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Learn about historical lifestyles, customs, and survival techniques
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Participate in activities such as bamboo cooking, fire-making, and blowpipe practice
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Enjoy cultural dance performances in a forest village setting
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Hi-tea served before bidding farewell to the villagers

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Mari Mari Cultural Village Experience

Guests are picked up from their hotel in Kota Kinabalu and transported to the Mari Mari Cultural Village. Upon arrival, the guided tour begins with visits to each traditional house where you will learn about tribal histories and cultural practices. You will witness bamboo cooking, fire-making, blowpipe demonstrations, and traditional dances while enjoying the peaceful forest surroundings. Light activities are included for guests to participate in. The tour concludes with Hi Tea before returning to your hotel.

No Meals Mari-Mari Cultural Village

What's Covered in Your Experience

Return hotel transfers from Kota Kinabalu

Guided cultural tour of the village

Cultural dance performance

Demonstrations (bamboo cooking, fire-making, blowpipe, etc.)

Lunch (Morning Session) or Hi Tea (Evening Session)

Beverages & snacks

Personal expenses

Travel insurance

Others not mentioned in itinerary

FAQs

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Morning Session
0900H
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Afternoon Session
1300H
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Comfortable walking shoes

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Light and breathable clothing

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Camera or smartphone

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Refillable water bottle

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Hat or cap

Typically 3–4 hours including transfers, depending on pickup location and village schedule.

Comfortable clothing and walking shoes. The village is in a forest environment, so light attire and insect repellent are recommended.

Yes. The activities are family-friendly, and children can participate in light demonstrations.

The cultural village is partly sheltered, and tours proceed in light rain. In the event of severe weather, some activities may be adjusted.

Estimated Cost
Adults (Rate: MYR 220 ):
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Children (Rate: MYR 200 ):
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Solo travellers incur a different rate.
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