Water Village Walk and Mangrove River Safari
15.00hrs - Pick up from the hotel and enjoy a panoramic drive to the city centre, passing over Ripas Bridge with views overlooking the Water Village.
15.30hrs - Arrived at pier. Walk along the wooden board walk. Stroll around the Water Village to see the Old & New Water Village Houses. Visit to the Kampung Ayer Cultural & Tourism Gallery. Revive the past glory of the water village so that it will not be extinct by the rapid pace of modernization in order to add value to local economic activities. The gallery revive the cottage industries from days of old and help diversify the economy; and to make the water village a unique tourist destination. Visit the local house, enjoy the special treat light refreshments.
16.30hrs - Hop into a boat and cruise around the Water Village, passing through the small river channels before heading to the mangrove forest. Ride through narrow waterways in search of mangrove forest dwellers among the Nipah palm and mangrove forests, including the illustrious Proboscis monkeys, an endemic species found only on Borneo Island. While searching, it is not uncommon to see various birds of prey, kingfishers, mangrove snakes, monitor lizards, otters, flying foxes, and even saltwater crocodiles. Relax, enjoy the sunset, and gaze at the spectacular sight of hundreds of egrets flying back to the mangrove trees before dusk.
18.30hrs - Ride back to the jetty in the capital city while enjoying the beautiful sunset, subject to the weather forecast, and transfer back to the hotel by car.
19.00hrs - Arrive at the hotel.
