
Monkey Tops Safari River Cruise
Klias Wetlands Kota KinabaluMonkey Tops Safari River Lodge
The Monkey Tops Safari River Lodge is situated at the Klias Wetlands, along the road from Beaufort to Kuala Penyu and Menumbok. Located by the Klias riverbank, travelers can enjoy the wetland area via river cruise along the river and hope to see the flora and faunas such as Proboscis Monkey; Silver Leaf Monkey; Long tail Macaque Monkey; and other local wildlife.
A not-to-be-missed activity is the nature performance after the sun has set. Dances of fireflies can be seen accompanied by the orchestrated sound of frogs, insects and birds.
Our Tour Packages to Monkey Tops
The Monkey Tops Safari River Lodge offers the following tour packages:
- Day Trip – Morning
- Day Trip – Evening
- 2D/1N
- 2D/1N Sipitang Express
- 3D/2N + Whitewater Rafting
- 3D/2N + Survivor Island
- 4D/3N + Whitewater Rafting + Survivor Island

Includes:
- Return land transfer from City Hotel/Airport
- River Cruise
- Meals as stated
- All relevant fees (Conservation fee, entrance fee, park fee, jetty and boat fee)
- English Speaking Guide
Does Not Includes:
- Air ticket
- Personal Insurance
- Meals and any item not mentioned
- Tipping for tour guide and drivers
Things You Should Bring:
- Towel, extra clothes for change, hat/cap
- sun tan lotion, sandals and personal toiletries
- insect repellent
- camera and a happy attitude

Monkey Tops Safari
See below for itineraryMonkey Tops: Day Trip Morning
09:00 Pick up from hotel/airport
Pick up from hotel/airport for a 2 hours’ drive to Klias to reach Monkey Tops River Lodge. Before reaching Monkey Top Safari, you will visit several small towns such as Papar, Membakut and Beaufort.
13:00 Arrive at Monkey Tops Safari River Lodge
Arrive at Monkey Tops River Lodge. You will have your lunch here and enjoy the river bay scenes from our dock. Fishing rod will be provided and you can fishing from our lodge dock.
15:30 Refreshments will be served
Refreshments will be served consisting of coffee/tea and local Malay cakes. After tea break, proceed with cruising along the river in search of wildlife animals and enjoy the serene mangrove surroundings.
Dinner will be served upon arrival from the boat cruise. After dinner, proceed to the jetty for your second boat trip to look for the most amazing insect – Firefly. Thousands of fireflies can be seen hovering above the water like a Christmas tree. The dazzling dance of the fireflies is an unforgettable sight.
19:30 Return to Kota Kinabalu
Tour ends and transfer back to Kota Kinabalu city.
*Time is estimated and subject to vary
Monkey Tops: Day Trip – Evening
13:00 Pick up from hotel/airport
Pick up from hotel/airport for a 2 hours’ drive to Klias to reach Monkey Tops River Lodge. You will see padi fields and buffaloes along the way. You will also passed by several small towns such as Papar, Membakut and Beaufort.
15:30 Arrive at Monkey Tops Safari River Lodge
Arrive at Monkey Tops Safari River Lodge, where refreshment will be served consisting of coffee/tea and local Malay cakes. After tea break, proceed with cruising along the river in search of wildlife animals and enjoy the serene mangrove surroundings.
Dinner will be served upon arrival from the boat cruise. After dinner, proceed to the jetty for your second boat trip to look for the most amazing insect – Firefly. Thousands of fireflies can be seen hovering above the water like a Christmas tree. The dazzling dance of the fireflies is an unforgettable sight.
19:30 Return to Kota Kinabalu
Tour ends and transfer back to Kota Kinabalu city.
*Time is estimated and subject to vary
13:00 Pick up from hotel/airport
Pick up from hotel/airport for a 2 hours’ drive to Klias to reach Monkey Tops River Lodge. You will see padi fields and buffaloes along the way. You will also passed by several small towns such as Papar, Membakut and Beaufort.
15:00 Arrive at Monkey Tops Safari
Reach Monkey Top Safari River Lodge, have a Malay style refreshment before we start our river cruise.
16:00 River cruise begins
17:30 Return to jetty
End of river cruise and return to jetty.
18:00 Dinner
Dinner will be served upon arrival from the boat cruise. After dinner, proceed to the jetty for your second boat trip to look for the most amazing insect – Firefly. Thousands of fireflies can be seen hovering above the water like a Christmas tree. The dazzling dance of the fireflies is an unforgettable sight.
20:30 Free and easy
Back to Monkey Tops Safari River Lodge, have your free and easy time while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere around our lodge.
Day Two
07:00 Breakfast
07:30 Morning Safari Cruise
After breakfast, proceed to the jetty for your morning Safari Cruise. In the cruise you can see active wildlife animals along the mangrove surrounding.
08:30 End Cruise
Back to dock and pack up for return trip.
10:00 Check out and depart back to Kota Kinabalu.
*Time is estimated and subject to vary
Monkey Tops 2 Day 1 Night – Sipitang Express
Day One
13:30 Depart from KK City
Depart from Bus Stop with Sipitang Express. 2 hours drive to Monkey Top Safari.
15:00 Arrive at Monkey Tops Safari
Reach Monkey Top Safari River Lodge, have a Malay style refreshment before we start our river cruise.
16:00 River cruise begins
17:30 Return to jetty
End of river cruise and return to jetty.
18:00 Dinner
Dinner will be served upon arrival from the boat cruise. After dinner, proceed to the jetty for your second boat trip to look for the most amazing insect – Firefly. Thousands of fireflies can be seen hovering above the water like a Christmas tree. The dazzling dance of the fireflies is an unforgettable sight.
20:30 Free and easy
Back to Monkey Tops Safari River Lodge, have your free and easy time while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere around our lodge.
Day Two
07:00 Breakfast
07:30 Morning Safari Cruise
After breakfast, proceed to the jetty for your morning Safari Cruise. In the cruise you can see active wildlife animals along the mangrove surrounding.
08:30 End Cruise
Back to dock and pack up for return trip.
10:00 Check out and head to bus stop.
*Time is estimated and subject to vary
Monkey Tops: 3 Day 2 Nights + Whitewater Rafting
Day One
13:30 Depart from KK City
Depart from Bus Stop with Sipitang Express. 2 hours drive to Monkey Top Safari.
15:00 Arrive at Monkey Tops Safari
Reach Monkey Top Safari River Lodge, have a Malay style refreshment before we start our river cruise.
16:00 River cruise begins
17:30 Return to jetty
End of river cruise and return to jetty.
18:00 Dinner
Dinner will be served upon arrival from the boat cruise. After dinner, proceed to the jetty for your second boat trip to look for the most amazing insect – Firefly. Thousands of fireflies can be seen hovering above the water like a Christmas tree. The dazzling dance of the fireflies is an unforgettable sight.
20:30 Free and easy
Back to Monkey Tops Safari River Lodge, have your free and easy time while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere around our lodge.
Day Two
06:00 Breakfast
07:00 Head to Pangi Station Head to PANGI Station, scenic ride through lush-greenery, villages, and rivers.
08:00 Arrive Pangi Station
Arrive at PANGI Station, enjoy some light refreshments for an energy boost while the river guide briefs you through important safety measures. Start the rafting experience.
12:00 Lunch
13:30 Back to Monkey Tops
14:30 Free and Easy
Free and easy at MTS, fill up your free time by playing some local board game or fishing
18:00 Dinner
Day Three
07:00 Breakfast
07:30 Morning Safari Cruise
After breakfast, proceed to the jetty for your morning Safari Cruise. In the cruise you can see active wildlife animals along the mangrove surrounding.
08:30 End Morning Safari Cruise
Back to dock and pack up for return trip.
10:00 Check out and head to bus stop
*Time is estimated and subject to vary
Monkey Tops: 3 Day 2 Nights + Survivor Island
DAY ONE
13:30 Depart from KK City
Depart from Bus Stop with Sipitang Express. 2 hours drive to Monkey Top Safari.
15:00 Arrive at Monkey Tops Safari
Reach Monkey Top Safari River Lodge, have a Malay style refreshment before we start our river cruise.
16:00 River cruise begins
17:30 Return to jetty
End of river cruise and return to jetty.
18:00 Dinner
Dinner will be served upon arrival from the boat cruise. After dinner, proceed to the jetty for your second boat trip to look for the most amazing insect – Firefly. Thousands of fireflies can be seen hovering above the water like a Christmas tree. The dazzling dance of the fireflies is an unforgettable sight.
20:30 Free and easy
Back to Monkey Tops Safari River Lodge, have your free and easy time while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere around our lodge.
DAY TWO
07:30 Pick up from Monkey Tops Pick up from Monkey Tops and depart to Kuala Penyu jetty (about 1.5 hours drive).
09:30 Arrive at Kuala Penyu jetty
10:00 Boat ride to Pulau Tiga
Hop on a 25 minute boat ride to Pulau Tiga – Survivor Island
10:40 Arrive on Pulau Tiga
Visit some slitherins at the Snake Island and go for a dip and snorkel along the house reef.
12:30 Lunch
14:00 Mud Volcano
A short trek to the mud volcano for some therapeutic skin pampering. Yes, mud and therapy in the same sentence, that’s how unique the experience is!
15:30 Depart Island
Freshen up and pack up, and depart from Island back to jetty.
18:00 Arrive at Monkey Tops
18:30 Dinner
19:00 Free and Easy
Free and easy at MTS, fill up your free time by playing some local board game or fishing.
DAY THREE
07:00 Breakfast
07:30 Morning Safari Cruise
After breakfast, proceed to the jetty for your morning Safari Cruise. In the cruise you can see active wildlife animals along the mangrove surrounding.
08:30 End Morning Safari Cruise
Back to dock and pack up for return trip.
10:00 Check out and head to bus stop
*Time is estimated and subject to vary
Monkey Tops: 4 Day 3 Night + Whitewater Rafting + Survivor Island
DAY ONE
13:30 Depart from KK City
Pick up from hotel. 2 hours drive to Monkey Tops Safari.
15:00 Arrive at Monkey Tops Safari
Reach Monkey Top Safari River Lodge, have a Malay style refreshment before we start our river cruise.
16:00 River cruise begins
17:30 Return to jetty
End of river cruise and return to jetty.
18:00 Dinner
Dinner will be served upon arrival from the boat cruise. After dinner, proceed to the jetty for your second boat trip to look for the most amazing insect – Firefly. Thousands of fireflies can be seen hovering above the water like a Christmas tree. The dazzling dance of the fireflies is an unforgettable sight.
20:30 Free and easy
Back to Monkey Tops Safari River Lodge, have your free and easy time while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere around our lodge.
DAY TWO
07:30 Pick up from Monkey Tops Pick up from Monkey Tops and depart to Kuala Penyu jetty (about 1.5 hours drive).
09:30 Arrive at Kuala Penyu jetty
10:00 Boat ride to Pulau Tiga
Hop on a 25 minute boat ride to Pulau Tiga – Survivor Island
10:40 Arrive on Pulau Tiga
Visit some slitherins at the Snake Island and go for a dip and snorkel along the house reef.
12:30 Lunch
14:00 Mud Volcano
A short trek to the mud volcano for some therapeutic skin pampering. Yes, mud and therapy in the same sentence, that’s how unique the experience is!
15:30 Depart Island
Freshen up and pack up, and depart from Island back to jetty.
18:00 Arrive at Monkey Tops
18:30 Dinner
19:00 Free and Easy
Free and easy at MTS, fill up your free time by playing some local board game or fishing.
DAY THREE
06:00 Breakfast
07:00 Dead to Pangi Station
Head to PANGI Station, scenic ride through lush-greenery, villages, and rivers.
08:00 Arrive Pangi Station
Arrive at PANGI Station, enjoy some light refreshments for an energy boost while the river guide briefs you through important safety measures. Start Rafting The rafting experience.
12:00 Lunch
13:30 Head back to Monkey Tops
14:30 Arrive Pangi Station
Free and easy at Monkey Tops, fill up your free time by playing some local board game or fishing.
18:00 Dinner
DAY FOUR
07:00 Breakfast
07:30 Morning Safari Cruise
After breakfast, proceed to the jetty for your morning Safari Cruise. In the cruise you can see active wildlife animals along the mangrove surrounding.
08:30 Back to dock and pack up
10:00 Check out and head to bus stop
*Time is estimated and subject to vary
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