Kilas Wetlands River

Cruise the mangrove swamps spotting wildlifeA day trip, tour to Klias Wetlands near Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo provides a chance to spend an afternoon and evening traveling through a mangrove forest situated on the Klias peninsular. The Klias Wetlands reserve is full of wildlife including many species of birds and if you are lucky you may see Proboscis Monkeys, Long Tail Macaques or Silver Languor Monkeys.

The Klias Wetlands river trip leaves from the Klias jetty at about 3pm in the afternoon. During your river cruise through the mangrove forest you will see apes as they start feeding as dusk approaches. You'll also, after dusk, enjoy a stunning display of fireflies. A beautiful combination.

Manukan Island

One of the five stunning islands that make up the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, the boomerang-shaped Manukan Island is the second largest island within the park, with excellent stretches of beaches and a good trail system around the island.

With crystal-clear waters and a colourful marine life, this island is an excellent venue for all kinds of water sports. The whole day is yours to enjoy at your leisure, whichever way you prefer - either picnicking, snorkelling, scuba diving or just relaxing on the beach.

Also included in the package is a sumptuous barbeque lunch by the sea. You can also opt to walk across the island, through its unspoilt rainforest and wetlands, or go for a dive in its waters for an opportunity to examine closely its underwater life.