Mari-Mari Cultural Village Half Day Tour
About this experience
Sabah, situated within the Borneo island is renown with the intrinsic diversify cultures that one should not miss when visiting the Land below the Wind.
In Mari Mari cultural village, you will have the chance to visit 5 major tribes in Sabah namely the Murut, Bajau, Lundayeh, Kadazan Dusun & Rungus. In each different tribe houses, you will be able to understand & experience different ethnic groups culture, tradition, ritual & background by participating in these hands-on tribe activities such as the conventional method on fire-starting, blow-pipe shooting, bamboo dance & many more! Traditional food/snacks will also be served while having fun throughout the activities.
What to expect
<div>Discover the rich cultural diversity of Sabah, located on the island of Borneo, at the renowned Mari Mari Cultural Village. This immersive experience allows you to visit the traditional homes of five major tribes in Sabah: the Murut, Bajau, Lundayeh, Kadazan Dusun, and Rungus. Engage in hands-on activities that showcase each tribe's unique culture, traditions, and rituals, such as fire-starting methods, blow-pipe shooting, and the bamboo dance. Enjoy traditional food and snacks as you explore and participate in these interactive demonstrations, offering a deep and engaging insight into the vibrant heritage of the Land Below the Wind.</div>
Highlights
- Discover the art of fire-starting using conventional methods
- Savor traditional food and snacks from each tribe, providing a mouthwatering journey through Sabah's rich culinary heritage.
- Mari Mari Cultural Village serves as a living museum dedicated to preserving the precious cultural heritage of Sabah's indigenous peoples.
- Step into the lives of five major Sabah tribes – the Murut, Bajau, Lundayeh, Kadazan Dusun, and Rungus.
- Interact with the friendly and welcoming members of each tribe, gaining insight into their way of life and forging meaningful connections.
Things to note
- Accessibility: Minimum 6 people required to book. If not met, the tour is canceled and you'll be notified via email 3 days prior to departure
Location
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3,812 reviews
Siti Hajar Shamsudin
Superb! Totally recommend it! All the staffs and crews were so professional and hospitably kind. Not to mention the ladies were all gorgeous,made me thinking is it the one of the qualifications that you either to be beautiful or to be a good singer in order to be Sabahan?hehe. On serious note, this village allows you to learn about the 5 main tribes in Sabah and experience their oldest cultures, so it was very wonderful well spent time. Definitely will repeat with my other family/friends when we visit KK in the future. Kudos to all the staffs! And last but not least, thanks so much to Staff Molly who is very knowledgeable and nice to us during the whole tour!
Luca_s
I had an amazing time at the Mari Mari Cultural Village. The whole place is beautifully made and really brings the history of Sabah's tribes to life. Our guide Ryan was fantastic - friendly, knowledgeable, and made the stories so engaging. I got to try some local alcohol and traditional foods during the tour, all of which were delicious. Also the coffee at the entrance store was great. The staff in the whole village were very welcoming and kind, which made the experience even better. At the end there was a buffet-style dinner. Delicious food, there also were some traditional things to try. I would highly recommend this place if you're in Sabah.
Wani Hamzah
We loved our MMCV experience! Despite the price, everything about the tour was very thoughtful and efficient. The guides were very welcoming, informative and attentive. They were very attentive to grouped the visitors into Muslims and Non-Muslims visitors due to the sensitivity in alcohol and food consumption during the delicacies-making demostration. MMCV is muslim-owned so rest assured that the food prepared is halal. The tour was nicely-paced and best part is there is barely and need for mosquito or insect repellent (although we did prepared ourselves with it). We got Faris as our guide and loved how professional and insightful he is. Overall MMCV was one of the highlight in our Sabah Trip and absolutely worth every penny.
Muhamad NA
An amazing experience, learning about Sabah people, belief and tradition. We saw their traditional houses, taste their food and drinks and tried their activities. The staff were very warm, helpful and knowledgeable. We highly recommend this trip to local and foreign tourists.
PatTerrance Lau
This place is not really mentioned in any travel guides but visiting the place would give one better understanding the culture of the local Sabah Tribes here. Each group is assigned with your tour leader- thanks Steve, our team today for the explanation well done & appreciated you from borrowing your rain coat during the heavy down pour (yes we returned your rain coat back to the ticketing counter ) Note visiting hours divided into either morning starting at 10am or the afternoon session at 2pm The duration is takes about 3 hours with visiting & understanding each tribe’s culture, food testing, culture show & ending with refreshing Lunch or dinner in your entry tickets.
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Mari-Mari Cultural Village Half Day Tour
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April 2026
Passengers
$43.97 each
$40.56 each
About this ticket
Experience local culture with visits to traditional tribe houses and interactive activities. Watch an authentic cultural dance performance and enjoy either lunch or afternoon tea depending on your chosen departure time.
What's included
- Visit to tribe houses with activities
- Cultural dance performance
- Lunch (9am tour) or afternoon tea (1pm tour)
- Hotel transfers
What's not included
- Personal travel insurance
- Any items not mentioned
- CNY surcharge (RM35 per person)
Practical info
Two departure times available: 9:00am (includes lunch) or 1:00pm (includes afternoon tea). Tour duration approximately 4 hours with return to hotel at 1:00pm for morning tour.
How to redeem
Meet the tour guide at Mari-Mari Cultural Village for briefing upon arrival
Important notes
- Minimum 6 people required - tour cancelled if not met with 3 days notice
- CNY surcharge RM35 per person applies 16-23 Feb 2026 and 28 Jan - 8 Feb 2025, payable on spot
- Transfer surcharges apply: Tuaran district RM15/person (1-3 pax) or RM10/person (4+ pax), Kinarut district RM30/person
Half-day cultural village tour with tribe house visits, dance performance and meal included
Choose your date
April 2026
Passengers
$43.97 each
$40.56 each



