Klias Wetlands River Cruise - Monkeys & Fireflies
A 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.
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More about your trip to Klias Wetlands
On arrival at Klias Wetlands reserve you will enjoy a light snack, before you set off on your river cruise, and a dinner before you return to your hotel. If you have young children you should be prepared for a late finish. The Klias Wetlands trip is lovely but make sure you take adequate mosquito protection.
The Klias Wetlands reserve is about 120km south of Kota Kinabalu. Your day trip to Klias Wetlands from Kota Kinabalu will start around 14:15, arriving back at your hotel in Kota Kinabalu by 21:45.
Klias Wetlands trip, tour is a great and easy way to get a glimpse of the amazing wildlife of Sabah, Borneo whilst staying in Kota Kinabalu. Please contact the Borneo Dream team to book your day trip, and river cruise, to Klias Wetlands.
Borneo Dream also offers the widest range of scuba diving trips and diving courses, plus snorkeling trips, from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Why not discover the beauty of the tropical waters along the west coast of Sabah during your holiday to Kota Kinabalu. Contact the Dream Team for more information.