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Mari Mari Cultural Village Half-Day Tour

 Performers posing at Mari Mari Cultural Village
Dancers performing a traditional dance at Mari Mari Cultural Village
Mari Mari Cultural Village Guided Tour
Mari Mari Cultural Village Guided Tour

Take deep dive into the authentic, local culture of Malaysia by interacting with the indigenous tribes at Mari Mari Village.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a scenic drive away from the bustling city and into the depths of Malaysia’s lush greenery and seep into the Mari Mari Cultural Village.

  • Appreciate the unique architecture of the different ethnicities of Sabah and learn about the history of each tribe.

  • Travel back in time with the stimulated lives of the elders in the village.

  • Enjoy an enchanting cultural performance of fire-starting, blowpipe-making, and much more!

  • Feast on an authentic buffet lunch or dinner with traditional Malaysian flavors.

  • Enhance your ticket with hotel round-trip transfers, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free experience.

Inclusions

  • Entry to Mari Mari Cultural Village

  • English-speaking guide

  • Hotel transfers (optional)

  • Visit to 5 ethnic traditional houses

  • Traditional demo & activities

  • Cultural performance

  • Meal (lunch/high tea)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from Australia, United States, United Kingdom and over 11 countries have loved this experience
William Allen

William

5/5

Nov, 2024

First we had the best guide, Zoll(?) who was extremely knowledgeable but also a great presenter, mixing in a lot of good humour with his knowledge. The different components of the tour were also very good. Finally the food was outstanding. So, in every way it was truly excellent.
Petra Racz

Petra

5/5

Oct, 2024

I loved everything about it, I'm so glad we found this program so we could see the cultural part of the country too. People and the guides are lovely , we fot to taste many local meals and drinks, explaination was very detailed.
Chai Lee Hwa

Chai

4/5

Sep, 2024

The redeem ticket process is easy and everything is as per description. Recommend to bring the kids to tour the village to understand the culture of different tribe.
Zainal Ariffin Hashim

Zainal

5/5

Aug, 2024

Well organised. Knowledgeable guide. Hands-on cooking demo
KAMARIAH BINTI MOHD YUSUF

Kamariah

5/5

Aug, 2024

The price is same as counter purchase price, a good experience to learn the unique cultures of Sabah

Time travel to Mari Mari Village

While all of Malaysia is a melting pot of unique cultures, Mari Mari cultural village is an offbeat experience unlike any other. On your way, you will be treated to lush greenery all around you. Once you arrive, your first stop will be at the local houses of each tribe that were painstakingly built by hand using traditional architectural methods. The intricate architecture of each of the five houses symbolizes the unique motifs of each tribe while retaining common elements with Borneo. As you enter each house, learn more about each tribe and how their modern lives beautifully sync with their old ways.

Enjoy a cultural performance and a massive buffet of local dishes

As you approach the final house, an immersive cultural performance will kick off. The blowpipe-making performance is guaranteed to mesmerize you. With that being said, there will be tons of other cultural performances including fire-starting, tattoo-making, and how to make a local cigarette. Just when you thought that it couldn’t get any better, you will be taken to the dining hall where you can feast on a delicious buffet for lunch or dinner (depending on the timings you opt for). Enjoy the feast and wrap up your immersive tour with a happy heart and stomach. Upgrade your ticket to include round-trip transfers from your hotel, making your experience more convenient than ever.

Accessibility

  • This tour is walking-intensive and is not recommended for guests with mobility-impairing disabilities.

  • Guests with serious chronic diseases like epilepsy, heart disease etc. are advised against participating in this tour.

Additional information

  • Specific dietary preferences can be arranged if guests fill the details out at the check-out page.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

  • Meet your guide at Mari Mari Cultural Villlage.

  • Address: Jalan Kionsom, Inanam, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Get directions to the meeting point

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