Vibrant Mari-Mari Cultural Village Tour Adventure
Overview
Vibrant Mari-Mari Cultural Village Tour Adventure Steps in Borneo's cultural heart, Kota Kinabalu, Saba has an unforgettable 4-hour join-in experience. This half-day tour is ideal for travelers who want to experience indigenous culture in Malaysian Borneo. Located in the rainforest outside the city, the Mari-Mari cultural village invites you to travel through time as you discover the lifestyle, traditions, and heritage of the five major ethnic tribes: Dusun, Rungus, Murut, Bajau, and Lunadeh. Lively Mari-Mari Cultural Village Tour Adventure provides cultural immersion through tribal home visits, hands-on performances, and attractive performances. You will also see fire-making, bamboo cooking, and traditional weaving while participating in local sports and craft workshops. As one of the most authentic things to do in Kota Kinabalu, this guided tour gives you a chance to walk on a rainforest suspension bridge, enjoy a traditional Bornean lunch, and interact directly with villagers during a welcome and farewell ceremony. Perfect for families, single explorers, and groups, this Mari-Mari half-day tour combines cultural education with fun, photo-worthy moments, and local taste. Whether you are booking a private or sharing tour, this Vibrant Mari-Mari Cultural Village Tour Adventure is one of the best cultural activities that are to introduce Borneo - rich in history, warm in hospitality, and unforgettable in the soul.
Tour Highlights:
- Hotel pickup in Kota Kinabalu
- Warm welcome by local villagers
- Cross a scenic suspension bridge
- Visit five traditional tribal houses
- Watch fire-starting demonstrations
- See traditional cooking and weaving
- Participate in hands-on activities
- Enjoy an authentic Bornean lunch
- Watch tribal dance and music shows
- Join the farewell gift ceremony
- Return transfer to your hotel
Tour Amenities
Any amendments can be made up to 24 hours before the tour starts.
The sightseeing will proceed according to the itinerary.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
Get a full refund if cancel the booking 72 hours before it begins.
We offer 24/7 global customer support.
Included
Pick-up from your Kota Kinabalu Hotel.
Transportation: Private air-conditioned vehicle for a comfortable tour.
Professional English-speaking driver cum guide.
Drop-off at your Kota Kinabalu Hotel.
Excluded
Personal expenses are not included.
Tour Plan
Why Choose Our Mari-Mari Cultural Village Tour?
- Join-in tour perfect for solo travelers, couples, and small groups
- Cultural immersion with five indigenous Borneo tribes
- Family-friendly and interactive experiences
- Guided tour with storytelling and local insight
- Includes hotel pickup and drop-off
- Authentic Bornean lunch included
- Great for half-day tours from Kota Kinabalu
- Top-rated cultural experience in Malaysian Borneo
- Ideal for travelers asking “What to do in Kota Kinabalu for half a day?”
Book Your Mari-Mari Cultural Village Tour Today!
Take part in one of the best cultural tours in Sabah and experience the rich heritage of Borneo’s tribal communities. This Mari-Mari sharing tour from Kota Kinabalu is designed to give you a deep and personal connection to indigenous culture, traditional crafts, and tribal life. Whether you're seeking a cultural immersion tour, a family-friendly adventure, or simply something unique to do in Kota Kinabalu, this half-day journey has it all. Reserve your spot today and enjoy a meaningful encounter with Sabah’s traditions in the heart of the rainforest.
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Reviews (34)
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Wangerooge
Source Trip Advisor
Very clear museum presentation
I went there by grave taxi alone and learned that the guided group tours only start 2 hours later. It is a living museum at every house there are, stands where traditional crafts, culinary arts and dances are performed. Especially the drinks and small food on the way were particularly interesting. You could walk through several longhouses. The steps of notched logs are not easy to take. You were accompanied by one person as a group, and everything was explained very well. There were also ways to do something yourself, such as operate a blowpipe and reach a shooting target or create sounds on the aisle. It was really experience and a lot of experience..
Written April 15, 2025
DanRutherford
Source Viator
Very good tour.
Very good tour. Guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. Taxi pick up was prompt and kept me up to date on WhatsApp..
Written April 2, 2025
Craig_B
Source Viator
It is not a private tourit is it fake and wrong
IT IS NOT A PRIVATE TOUR you will be with 12 other people and wait and wait for everyone to be ready . The tour company doesn t answer to you before during or after the tour. The village is cute ! Don t expect Viator to refund because they don t care so go to other companies..
Written March 4, 2025
Md Firdaus
Source Trip Advisor
Wonderful smooth tour by Clare 👍🏼
I went with both my parents, and it was a very enjoyable experience! I visited 5 years ago, and there have been improvements from the reception area, to the increased number of staff and guides, and lunch provided as compared to last time 👍🏼 We got Clare as our guide, and she was very patient and kind despite certain people in the group that were a tad more mischievious throughout the tour. The tour was smooth, the post-tour performance was entertaining, and the lunch was delicious. All in all, I'm glad that MMCV has improved over the years and gave my parents as wonderful an experience as last time I went 😁👍🏼👍🏼 Would recommend everyone to visit atleast once if they are in Sabah!.
Written December 27, 2024
Jennifer_G
Source Viator
Fun way to learn more about Malaysian Culture
Excellent guide Mac. Well worth the trip and money. Included ride to and from hotel. And a meal with lots of options.
Written October 25, 2024
Hege
Source Viator
Good learning experience
I am not going to fault anything here, it was an amazing experience. The guides were amazing ( our guide was Aril) and we felt really good taken care of. They are all knowledgeable and really want people to learn about the culture and the tribes of Borneo. The traffic can be horrible, it can rain, changes can happen to your trip, but none of this matters as long as the experience is great, and it really was 🙂 Thank you so much 🙂..
Written October 21, 2024
Emma C
Source Trip Advisor
The best thing to do from Kota Kinabalu
We totally loved our afternoon here. Our guide was super friendly and explained everything very well. The tour is well thought through and we were not expecting to have food and drink little tasters throughout. We didnt really know what to expect and were impressed...
Written October 9, 2024
Firdaus_N
Source Viator
No value add
The tour itself was excellent. 5 stars to the experience, and our guide Zul was engaging. The transport there left much to be desired and was overpriced after i calculated how much the ticket price cost us. The driver was late in picking us up, saying he had to go to the carwash, and the main coordinator said no rush when we contacted him. There is no value add for this package - only overpriced private transfer and the driver going over to register for you at the venue. Book this only if its last minute and you cannot get your own transport..
Written October 9, 2024
Michael_B
Source Viator
Amazing experience
A wonderful time and great experience for our family. Zul was our guide and was not only informative but so funny as well. Highly recommend!!!.
Written October 3, 2024
John_H
Source Viator
Great day discovering cultural history
Very informative about the history of the tribes, their housing and their food and drink. Lead by a very informative guide.
Written September 24, 2024
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