Depart from your city hotel at 2:00 PM for a scenic two-hour drive to the southern region of Kota Kinabalu, passing through picturesque landscapes of paddy fields, oil palm plantations, and traditional native villages. Upon arrival, enjoy a warm welcome with local tea or coffee accompanied by a delightful spread of traditional cakes served in a cozy village home. As one of the best places in Sabah to spot the iconic proboscis monkey, the Klias Wetlands offers a rich natural habitat where these tree-dwelling primates are most active in the late afternoon. Your river cruise begins around 4:00 PM from the Kota Klias jetty, where you’ll drift along the calm waters while watching for proboscis monkeys, long-tailed macaques, crocodiles, monitor lizards, tree snakes, and a variety of bird species including majestic eagles. As dusk settles in, witness the magical glow of thousands of fireflies illuminating the mangrove trees in a truly enchanting natural light show. The experience concludes with a hearty kampong-style dinner before your return journey to Kota Kinabalu in the evening.