The Bajau community – a shared term used to depict a number of correlated indigenous groups – can loosely be defined as one of Sabah’s main aboriginal tribes. The locals earned themselves the nickname ‘sea gypsies’ due to their seafaring skills and the Bajau Fishing Village Tour is a good way to get an insider look into their everyday lifestyle. The tour takes you on a visit to a quaint and charming Bajau village where clusters of houses sit on stilts and are connected to one another by a latticework of plank walkways. Fishing boats dot this picturesque scene and the village possesses a relaxed and unhurried atmosphere totally unperturbed by the demands of urban civilisation.
The tour kicks off with a visit to Tuaran – an old-fashioned countryside hamlet set against the edges of a green forest, interspersed with rambling paddy fields, burgeoning fruit orchards and expansive plantations. Take a riverboat ride to a Bajau fishing village where a traditional tribe dwells and observe and experience their way of life and culture. The day wraps up with a scenic walk across a suspension bridge to a local pasar malam. This market is reminiscent of a rodeo-style bazaar, where locals gather to procure their weekly household goods as well as exchange updates on their families; you can obtain a plethora of products here.
| 08:30 hrs. to 13:30 hrs. |
The tour takes you to Tuaran, where quaint rural settlements intersperse with sprawling paddy fields, burgeoning fruit orchards and plantations, set against the edges of lush forests. Ride on a native river boat to a Bajau Fishing Village, where the Bajau tribe lives, and get a first-hand experience of their life and culture. The return journey includes an opportunity to walk across a rickety suspension bridge and a visit to the local market where you can find all sorts of goods sold by the villagers. Notes: The above itinerary may be modified without notice, due to tidal changes. |
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Weekly open market at Tamparuli on Wednesday and at Tuaran on Sunday |
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| Amendment | |
| Amendment with no change in value | MYR 25 per booking |
| Amendment with partial Refund | 5% of the total refund value or MYR50 whichever is higher. |
| Amendment with increase in value | No amendment fees (difference in value of service have to be paid) |
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| 30 days before departure | 5% of total value or MYR 50 whichever greater. |
| 20 days before departure | 25% of the total value. |
| 15 days before departure | 50% of the total value. |
| Less than 14 days | NO REFUND |
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