Depart from the city hotel for Mari-Mari Cultural Village, cultural village in Sabah. The village operates as a museum that preserves Borneo ethnic culture. It shares the knowledge, history, culture, and tradition of Borneo with visitors so that it is not forgotten.

Learn about traditional Sabahan life and the daily routines of Borneo’s ethnic groups at the Mari Mari Cultural Village. Watch a variety of demonstrations including blowpipe making, fire starting, and tattooing. Eat Sabahan delicacies during a buffet lunch and enjoy some wine tasting. You're accompanied by your guide to this open-air museum, with hotel transport by minivan from Kota Kinabalu. Choose from Tour Option   09:00 am / 1:00 pm / 5:00 pm.

Take a private peek into the cultural melting pot of the indigenous people of Sabah. Glimpse into the traditions and cultures of 5 ethnic tribes of hunters, fishermen, farmers, cowboys, and revered head hunters in one village. Mari-mari Cultural Village is combination of five ethnics such as Dusun, Rungus, Murut, Bajau and Lundayeh - Private discovery of 5 indigenous tribes & cultures - Participation in traditional activities & dances - Exposure to the ancestral histories behind each tribe - Observation of native rituals & their significance - Captivating cultural dance performance & traditional music

Join us for an exclusive cultural village tour at Mari-Mari Cultural Village, where you can immerse yourself in the rich traditions, lifestyle, and delectable cuisine of the Kadazan Dusun tribe. This authentic experience is one you won't want to miss! Due to the popularity of our tours, advance booking is essential, especially during peak season, as sessions can fill up quickly. Either can choose Morning Session Highlights (10:00am - 2:00pm) ; Afternoon Session Highlights (1:00pm - 5:00pm). Itinerary as shown below : Register at Mari-Mari Cultural Village and delve into 2 immersive hours of traditional Kadazan Dusun buildings. Taste their unique snacks and rice wine, experiencing the flavors of their culture. Engage in traditional dances and take part in interactive cultural activities. Relish a mouthwatering, authentic Kadazan Dusun lunch at 1.00pm, or treat yourself to a delightful hi-tea at 4:00pm. Heading back to the meeting point. Tour End !

Mari Mari Cultural Village is located deep in the countryside about 25 minutes away from modern and developing Kota Kinabalu City. The village operates as a museum that preserves Borneo ethnic culture. It aims to share the knowledge, history, culture and tradition of Borneo with you so that it is not forgotten. Afterwards proceed 2 hours south by road from Kota Kinabalu and located in the largest protected Wetlands Reserve in Sabah. This makes it a great location from Kota Kinabalu for spotting wildlife as you join a late afternoon river cruise along Klias River. Your trip ends with a sparkle as Fireflies normally come out on display after sunset in the trees surrounding the river.

Malaysia’s deeply-rooted cultural heritage has long been a key reason for travellers exploring the Sabah side of Borneo. Spread across the vastness of the region, the cultural differences between the indigenous tribes and minorities, the awareness of the interesting sights and sounds of ethnicity slowly moves towards preservation. With Mari Mari Cultural Village, guests are now able to get a taste of the diversity of the Borneo side of the variety of Borneo without having to travel into all corners and directions and seeking out these interests. The set-up of this village is centralized around the values of Borneo minorities, each with their specific traditions and beliefs. With three departures each day, planned in such a way that engaged visitors will not miss some of the demonstrations of what is acclaimed to be one of the best set-ups of multi-cultural experiences.

Explore Borneo's indigenous cultures on private trip from Kota Kinabalu to Mari Mari Cultural Village, which features traditional houses, crafts, and bushcraft recreated by members of each tribe in Sabah