Mantanani Island Snorkeling and Kota Belud River Cruise
- 07:00 AM - Begin the day with pickup from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Depart for Rampayan Jetty in Kota Belud.
09:00 AM - Arrive at Rampayan Jetty. Board a speedboat and depart for Mantanani Island. Travel time is approximately 45 minutes, depending on sea conditions.
10:15 AM - Arrive at Mantanani Island. Receive a short briefing and prepare for your snorkeling adventure.
11:00 AM - Begin the first snorkeling session at the designated reef site. Proceed to the second snorkeling point afterward. Each session lasts 20-30 minutes and is subject to weather conditions.
12:00 PM - Return to the island and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch by the beach.
01:00 PM - Relax with some leisure time on the island. Stroll along the white sandy beach, sunbathe, or simply take in the tropical atmosphere.
03:00 PM - Depart from Mantanani Island by speedboat and return to Rampayan Jetty.
03:45 PM - Arrive at Rampayan Jetty and freshen up.
04:30 PM - Enjoy a local-style hi-tea served at the jetty area.
05:00 PM - Embark on the afternoon river cruise. Explore the mangrove ecosystem and observe proboscis monkeys, long-tailed macaques, monitor lizards, and various bird species in their natural habitat.
06:00 PM - Return to the jetty and enjoy dinner.
07:00 PM - Set out on the evening river cruise. Watch as fireflies light up the mangrove trees, creating a magical, fairy-tale-like experience.
07:45 PM - Depart for Kota Kinabalu city.
09:30 PM - Arrive in Kota Kinabalu and transfer back to your hotel.
