Nestled along the Panampang River, the 200-year old Monsopiad history village offers visitors glimpses into its natural beauty and laid-back lifestyle. Follow your knowledgeable guide in this Kota Kinabalu shore excursion to major sites as well as the Monsopiad Cultural Village.
Tour Code: MSKK06
Duration: 4.5 Hours
Start/End: Kota Kinabalu Port/Kota Kinabalu Port
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Tour Category: Kota Kinabalu shore excursions from cruise port
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Upon arrival in Kota Kinabalu Port, you will meet your private driver and guide who’ll show you around the city. Firstly, visit the Signal Hill Observatory for spectacular views of Kota Kinabalu City and the surroundings of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.
Then proceed to Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, the second main mosque in Kota, and enjoy its magnificent reflection on the lake. Continue on to the Pu Toh Tze – a Chinese Buddhist Temple – before visiting the State Museum. Stroll through various sections of the museum to see well-presented exhibits with very informative explanations on the natural diversity, social and cultural development of Sabah.
Head to the Sabah Foundation Building, or Menara Tun Mustapha, where you’ll dine on a scrumptious lunch while taking in breathtaking panoramic views of the city from the 18th level.
Afterward, continue your journey with a visit to the Monsopiad Cultural Village in Penampang, home to the Kadazan people. Learn about the legendary house of Monsopiad’s descendants where the 42 skulls of the warrior’s adversaries are kept. Get a first-hand look at the Kadazan native dwelling, built from palm trees and bamboo. Enjoy a showcase of traditional activities for first-hand insights into Malaysian heritage. Sample local rice wine while getting entertained by in-house performers dancing in their colorful ethnic costumes. After that, return to the port in good time for your next shore excursions. Trip ends.
What’s included?
- Round trip transfer from Kota Kinabalu Port to the city and Mosopiad Cultural Village in private air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fee and port fee
- 1 bottle of water per person per day
What’s excluded?
- Pre & After accommodation
- Other drinks
- Tips
- Other personal expenses
at 01:53
Cost for 2 seniors?
at 02:44
Dear Eda,
Thank you for your request. Please check your email for detailed quotation of this shore trip, and let us know if you have any questions.
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at 01:55
Please tell me the cost (for 2 seniors)of the 3 suggested excursions for cruise ship passengers berthing at Kota Kinabalu
at 02:35
Hi Shirley,
Thank you for reaching to us. Please check your email for detailed quotation. Feel free to ask us any question you may have.
Best,
at 21:14
Please tell me cost of private tour with 10 adults (1 is senior with walker). Arriving on Jan 6 2019 at 11am via Star Cruises
at 00:28
Hi Olivia,
Thanks for your comment on Kota Kinabalu shore excursions. The detailed quotation has been already sent to your email. Please check it.
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at 04:32
We have two seniors on the Sapphire Princess cruise starting in Singapore on 2/18/19 to 3/10/19 interested in excursions. We are trying to get other people interested for small group tours. Following is our schedule.
Wed 2/20 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Fri 2/22 Nha Trang, Vietnam (T)
Sat 2/23 Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My),
Mon 2/25 Bangkok (Laem Chabang),
Tue 2/26 Ko Samui, Thailand (T)
Sun 3/3 Bali, Indonesia (T)
Wed 3/6 Kuala Lumpur (Port Kelang),
Thur 3/7 Penang, Malaysia
Fri 3/8 Phuket, Thailand (T)
We must be picked up and returned to the ship. Typical ship excursion time is 8AM to 6PM. Want to see cultural and Natural sites. Please let me know availability.
at 09:12
Dear Herm,
Thanks for sharing us your traveling plan. Let have a look at the email of detailed quotation and itinerary on these shore excursions that we just dropped off your inbox. If you still have any question, please ask us.
Best,