Key Highlights

• 0900hrs: Pickup form hotel & transfer to Monsopiad Heritage Village

• 0945hrs - 1000hrs: Guest Arrival, Welcoming and Registration

• 1000hrs - 1100hrs: Guided Tour & Cultural Activities 

Experience live cultural performances, join traditional dances, and take part in immersive activities such as blowpipe shooting, fire-starting, slingshots, and sampling local rice wine. Adventurous guests may even try the iconic butod worm. Enjoy a delicious native Kadazan-Dusun lunch and stroll across the charming suspension bridge surrounded by lush nature. 

Monsopiad Village offers a variety of interactive activities. Test your skills with blowpipe shooting, try your hand at fire-starting demonstrations, or master the traditional slingshot. Learn the delicate art of rolling traditional cigarettes or sample authentic Kadazan-Dusun rice wine. For the adventurous, the iconic butod worm awaits, offering a taste of local culinary tradition for the brave-hearted. 

• 1100hrs - 1130hrs: Cultural Dance Performance & Photo Session

• 1130hrs - 1200hrs: Souvenir Shopping

• 1200hrs - 1300hrs: Set Lunch Served & Tour Ends

• Next, head to the Bongawan River Cruise where Sabah’s wildlife welcomes you. Glide along calm waters as you spot proboscis monkeys, long-tailed macaques, and river birds in their natural habitat. After the wildlife cruise, enjoy a local village-style dinner by the riverside.

• As the sun begins to dip, walk out to the Bongawan Sky Mirror—a magical mirror-like sandbank that reflects the golden sunset, perfect for breathtaking photos and unforgettable moments.

• The night concludes with a firefly cruise, where the riverbanks glow in the dark as thousands of fireflies light up the mangroves like natural fairy lights. This peaceful and enchanting experience is a perfect ending to your full-day tour.

• Throughout the journey, a friendly English-speaking guide ensures a smooth, informative, and memorable experience. Please bring mosquito repellent, wear comfortable clothing, and respect the customs and sacred sites at Monsopiad Village—especially when entering the ancient House of Skulls, where a respectful chant is traditionally said to honor the spirits.

• Experience the legend of Monsopiad, the beauty of Sabah’s wildlife, and the magic of Bongawan’s sunset and fireflies—all in one unforgettable adventure.