Kota Belud Sunday Market Tour from Kota Kinabalu
Overview
In northern Borneo, take in local color and atmosphere at Kota Belud Tamu, or the Kota Belud Sunday market. Observe the ornate outfits of the Bajau horsemen, which pop with bright shades of various colors, and peruse a vast array of stalls selling artisanal products.
- Full day exploring Kota Belud's unique attractions
- Wandering through the Kota Belud Tamu—Sunday market
- Traditional & colorful costumes worn by Bajau horsemen
- Deeper look at local farm products & handicraft production
- Local buffaloes for sale & graceful beauty queens
- Full day exploring Kota Belud's unique attractions
- Wandering through the Kota Belud Tamu—Sunday market
- Traditional & colorful costumes worn by Bajau horsemen
- Deeper look at local farm products & handicraft production
- Local buffaloes for sale & graceful beauty queens
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Kota Kinabalu City Hotels)
- Set Lunch.
- English Speaking Guide.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tamu Market of Kota Belud, West Coast Division, Kota Belud 89150 Malaysia
The journey will take about 1 hour and 15 minutes drive to Kota Belud. Rice fields, villages and beautiful scenery can be seen along the way. Kota Belud is the land for the Bajau, a local native tribe who are popularly known as Cowboy of the East.
On every Sunday, the Bajaus bring out their local produces, handicrafts etc to be sold in this large open-air market. The market is also the local point for the locals to socialize and mingle in group.
Note: -
During a special event “Tamu Besar” (normally on month of October or November), you may be able to see the Bajau’s horsemen with their traditional colorful costumes on Parade in the field. Buffalo is used widely in the rice cultivation in the areas around Kota Belud as farming method has never been modernized. You may also be able to see the numerous buffalo’s line up to be auctioned to the highest bidder.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tamu Market of Kota Belud, West Coast Division, Kota Belud 89150 Malaysia
The journey will take about 1 hour and 15 minutes drive to Kota Belud. Rice fields, villages and beautiful scenery can be seen along the way. Kota Belud is the land for the Bajau, a local native tribe who are popularly known as Cowboy of the East.
On every Sunday, the Bajaus bring out their local produces, handicrafts etc to be sold in this large open-air market. The market is also the local point for the locals to socialize and mingle in group.
Note: -
During a special event “Tamu Besar” (normally on month of October or November), you may be able to see the Bajau’s horsemen with their traditional colorful costumes on Parade in the field. Buffalo is used widely in the rice cultivation in the areas around Kota Belud as farming method has never been modernized. You may also be able to see the numerous buffalo’s line up to be auctioned to the highest bidder.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 1 Borneo Hotels & Outskirt Hotels Pick up & drop-off additional charges applied. Additional USD 9 per person
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum 4 travelers is required to operate this tour, we have the right to cancel if travelers is not enough
- We are committed to ensure the safety of travelers according to the Standard Operating Procedures of the World Health Organization (WHO) Standards
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.