• Semporna - Begin your adventure in the lively center of Semporna town, where a comfortable van will pick you up directly from your hotel lobby, whisking you away on a delightful journey. The trip takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour. Enjoy the vibrant streets leading to charming villages adorned with coconut palms, eventually entering the lush, green embrace of the mangrove ecosystem.
• Jalan Sungai Buaya - Upon arrival at Mangrove River Base Camp, experience the warm hospitality of a traditional Malaysian “Hi-Tea.” Sip on sweet, fragrant tea and savor local delicacies as your guide offers a brief yet fascinating introduction to the unique ecology you are about to explore. Anticipation builds as you board a sturdy, open-sided boat. Your guide, with keen eyes and intimate knowledge of the area, navigates the channels, pointing towards the canopy. As the boat moves through narrower channels, the sounds of chirping bugs, splashing fish, and rustling leaves intensify. Upon reaching a spot where the river meets the open sea or a large vista, witness the sunset, a display of nature’s beauty. The sky lights up, casting blazing reflections across the tranquil water, while mangroves transform into beautiful black lace, offering a sight that soothes the mind.
• Jalan Sungai Buaya - After sunset, as you return to the cozy lights of the Base Camp, a delicious dinner awaits. Depending on the tour operator, enjoy a delightful buffet BBQ dinner featuring seafood, engage in cheerful singing, share stories with fellow travelers, and soak in the special ambiance of the riverside camp as twilight sets in.

Reboard the boat as nocturnal magic begins. Your boat glides back onto the dark water, illuminated by the guide’s soft spotlight. The fireflies, initially appearing as a few specks of light akin to distant stars, transform into a pulsating Christmas tree, drifting silently beneath these living stars. A cool green light reflects on the water, providing a mesmerizing and unforgettable natural phenomenon. Please remember that witnessing fireflies is a wild experience and cannot be guaranteed. Once this experience concludes, return to your hotel with transfer included.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off both way
• Life jacket
• English, Malay and Chinese speaking instructor
• Dinner
• All local taxes
• All necessary permits and fees
• Hi-Tea refreshments upon arrival
• 2 boat cruise separated in two segments, wildlife and fireflies

• Personal expense and itinerary

Embark on a journey into Semporna’s twilight realm, where ancient mangroves whisper their secrets and the night is filled with enchantment. The adventure begins in the golden afternoon, as you cruise along tranquil waterways beneath lush emerald canopies teeming with rare wildlife. You may spot the iconic monkeys leaping through the branches, observe families of silver-leaf monkeys, watch playful macaques, and be amazed by soaring sea eagles, all while your expert guide reveals the rich ecology of this vital ecosystem. As the sun sets in a fiery display, painting the sky in shades of amber and rose, feel the ancient heartbeat of Borneo.

Return to the riverside base for a delicious dinner under the emerging stars. Then, as true darkness envelops the forest, embark on the magical finale: gliding silently back onto the inky river. Search for and possibly witness fireflies forming dazzling, synchronized constellations like living stars. Once this experience concludes, return to your hotel with inclusive transfer.

• The itinerary may be modified due to bad weather, governments rules, and current conditions.
• Just a friendly reminder that this is a wildlife area, so wildlife or fireflies sightings aren’t guaranteed.
• Please be aware that weather, river, traffic, and local regulations may cause delays in the tour’s start and end times.
• This tour package is based on join-in basis of shared guide and transportation.
• It is recommended that you bring your own binoculars to maximise your visual experience.
• Pls be advised that if the group is too large, a larger cruise or boat might be used.
• This tour has fewer animal sightings chance compared others, so it’s best to keep your expectation but least touristy.
• This tour run in day and shine.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.