From Kota Kinabalu: Bongawan Mangrove Fireflies & Dream Beach Sky Mirror Tour with Dinner

Depart your hotel
and head to Bongawan

After pickup from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu, drive about 70 minutes to Bongawan. On arrival, relax with local snacks and welcome refreshments (about 30 minutes).

Look for wildlife on a mangrove river cruise

Cruise along the Bongawan mangrove river by boat and observe the scenery and wildlife with your guide (about 45 minutes). With luck, you may see a family of proboscis monkeys in the riverside trees. After the cruise, enjoy local food and free time at a local restaurant (about 30 minutes).

Enjoy sky mirror photos and the sunset at Dream Beach

At Dream Beach, take photos on the sky mirror where the sky reflects on the water. A professional photographer helps capture great moments, and during free time you can watch the sunset over the beach (about 1.5 hours).

See fireflies lighting up the mangroves

When it gets dark, board the boat again to watch fireflies along the mangrove trees (about 45 minutes). After the tour, drive about 70 minutes back to your hotel in Kota Kinabalu.

※ Wildlife and fireflies live in the wild, so sightings are not guaranteed. According to the source, the chance of seeing proboscis monkeys is about 80%.
※ The sunset and sky mirror may look different depending on weather and tides.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.