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Reviews: 1-day tour to Sabah royal bay sky mirror mangrove | proboscis monkeys and fireflies/private small group optional
Guest User2026-06-09
This mangrove tour exceeded my expectations; our guides, Jay and Xiaoqi, were absolutely fantastic! From the very beginning, they were incredibly attentive, helping us spot wildlife and reminding us to protect ourselves from mosquitoes and sun. Once inside the mangroves, they patiently explained the various plants and animals, answering all our strange questions without ever getting annoyed. Whether we were wading in the mudflats or getting on and off the boat, they were always mindful of everyone's safety. What touched us most was their warmth—they were all smiles, chatting like old friends, and even took many beautiful photos for us. What was supposed to be an ordinary day trip became a truly unforgettable experience because of them.
I wholeheartedly recommend Jay and Xiaoqi; the mangroves are even more worthwhile because of you! I'll definitely book you again next time! 🌿🚣★
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Reviews: 1-day tour to Sapi Island Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia and Manukan Island with snorkeling, parasailing and water sports - Kota Kinabalu island hopping
Guest User2026-08-10
A very satisfying day trip. Xiao Le customer service responded promptly, and the local guide was very punctual in picking us up from the hotel. Parasailing was super fun and not dangerous at all. I'd definitely do it again next time. Although snorkeling equipment was provided, it wasn't particularly good. It's best to bring your own. Both islands were beautiful, but a bit crowded. Haha.★
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Reviews: 1-Day Tour to Sapi Island Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia + Manukan Island [Snorkeling/Water Tours + Seafood BBQ Lunch]
Guest User2026-03-25
Punctual pick-up and drop-off, small tour group, easy-to-manage guide. Sapi Island has clear water, white sand, and plenty of fish, a great place for snorkeling. Manukan Island also has clear water, but not many fish. Guide Zhihong is good. Worth the trip.★
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Reviews: 1-day tour to Mengalum Island in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah · Snorkeling · Love of Mengalum RIA · Skymirror mangrove fireflies
Guest User2026-04-04
Mantanani Island is absolutely gorgeous! I was lucky enough to be assigned to boat number 5, and the atmosphere on the boat was fantastic!! The "jelly-like" sea at Mantanani Island truly lives up to its name; the water is crystal clear, the sand is white and fine, and we saw so many corals and small fish while snorkeling – it was a truly therapeutic day! I must give a shout-out to the young man who accompanied us; he started performing as soon as we boarded, was incredibly enthusiastic, and amazing at creating a lively atmosphere. His service was attentive and thoughtful throughout, patiently guiding us and ensuring everyone's safety while snorkeling. The biggest surprise was the afternoon dance on the beach – his dance moves were amazing, full of energy, instantly bringing the atmosphere to a climax. Everyone joined in the fun, making our otherwise relaxing island trip incredibly joyful and unforgettable!
The itinerary was well-planned, and the lunch was great with fish, shrimp, and crab! The boat trip was comfortable, and the overall experience was perfect. I highly recommend Mantanani Island! And a huge shout-out to the young man on boat number 5! Excellent service, energetic, and having him with us made the trip so much fun – I'll definitely recommend it to my friends! A word of warning to everyone: I went to RIA the first day and thought it was great, so I planned to try it the next day! Oh my god, it was a world of difference! RIA was terrible! They had nothing! Even the food was rubbish! It was hot and dirty, and a bottle of Coke cost 15 dollars, while at RIA it was only 5 dollars and water was unlimited! The Wi-Fi at RIA was free! At RIA, you had to buy a Coke to connect! Everyone, definitely go to RIA, don't go to RIA!★
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Reviews: Kota Kinabalu Kawa-Kawa River Cruise Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies with Hi-Tea & Dinner Shared Day Tour
Guest User2026-07-19
I really enjoyed the trip. The tour was well organized. A wonderful guide, Adior, and his companion, the driver. The minibus was comfortable. The group was small. There were no unnecessary expectations anywhere. We were fed well twice. We photographed various monkeys, including proboscis monkeys and macaques. We also photographed a kingfisher. We saw plenty of fireflies. The sunset was beautiful. Highly recommended. Especially for those who are on a light plane and don't want to wander around on foot. Here they drive you, feed you, and drive you again. Everything is stress-free. The price is excellent. Respect and gratitude to the organizers. Book the tour through Trip.com. It's significantly cheaper than at the hotel. Communication with the organizers is excellent, via WhatsApp.★
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Reviews: Summer promotion - 1-day tour to Sabah royal bay sky mirror mangrove with fireflies - sunset/proboscis monkeys
Guest User2026-04-04
It was truly a fantastic trip. The Tianjing Mangrove Forest was absolutely stunning. Aside from not being able to photograph any crocodiles, we saw all the other wildlife, which was incredibly interesting. The fireflies were absolutely romantic! Also, a special thank you to our guides, Xiaoqi and my cousin. Xiaoqi provided a wonderful explanation, and my cousin knelt in the water to take some absolutely gorgeous photos for us. Thank you so much!
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