Mari-Mari Cultural Village

Tour Overview

The indigenous people of Sabah are made up of 32 officially recognised ethnic groups with their own unique culture, food and language. To learn about some of these groups, a visit to the Mari-Mari Cultural Village is a must. Framed in a lush forest setting in Kionsom, Inanam, about 20km from Kota Kinabalu, Mari-Mari will immerse you in the history, traditional customs, way of life and belief systems of the Kadazandusun, Rungus, Lundayeh, Bajau, and Murut tribes.

Tour Highlights

Participate in an interactive experience of Sabah’s indigenous culture

Tour Rates

This tour package requires minimum 2 persons

Private Tour

  • RM650 nett per add-on

Standard Rates

  • RM190 nett per adult
  • RM160 nett per child (3 – 11 years old)

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Experience indigenous people’s way of life and cultural performance at Mari-Mari Cultural Village

  • The journey to the Mari-Mari Cultural Village is approximately 40 minutes from Kota Kinabalu.
  • Enter through a suspension bridge that hangs over a flowing river to visit five traditional homes built by the descendants of the tribes they represent.
  • Participate in fun activities at each house, including blowpipe making, tattooing and fire-starting the old-school way, to name a few.
  • You will be treated to a cultural performance right before your last stop at the dining hall to sample authentic and delicious ethnic fare.
  • You will have some time to linger for a bit longer to take photographs and what not before departure.

Terms and Conditions:

  • Child rate applies for children between 3 – 11 years old.
  • Infant 3 years old and below is Free of Charge.
  • All bookings are subject to availability at the time of booking.
  • Cancellation less than 24 hours or No show is subject to 100% cancellation fee.

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Tour Information

  • Tour Name:
    Mari-Mari Cultural Village
  • Tour Code:
    EA06
  • Destination:
    Inanam
  • Categories:
    Cultural Tours
  • Duration:
    5 hours
  • Departure:
    9.00am or 1.00pm
  • Availability:
    Daily
  • Requirement:
    Minimum 2 persons