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Stories & Traditions from a Dusun Village
Meet Dusun villagers and experience everyday life in Kiulu.
4.9
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Group size
Up to 16 guests
DURATION
7 hours
Booking type
Join-in trip
MEET UP
At location
Group size
Up to 16 guests
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A rare chance to step inside village life in rural Sabah.
Most visitors pass through Sabah seeing its beautiful landscapes. This experience invites you to slow down and experience something a little different.Spend a day in Kiulu Valley, where you'll be welcomed into a real Dusun farming community—not a staged cultural village, but a place where families still grow their own food, tap rubber, make traditional rice cakes, and create handicrafts that are part of everyday life.Your day begins with stories. Meet an uncle who's been tapping rubber for decades, and discover how neighbours here still look out for one another in ways that feel increasingly rare. Join the village aunties as they bring fresh ingredients from their own backyards to prepare a homemade lunch together, learn traditions like rice cake making and Dalai bead crafting, and spend time chatting, laughing, sharing stories, and maybe even learn how to dance their traditional dance along the way.More than the activities themselves, this experience is about the people. There's plenty of time to ask questions, hear their stories, and experience the slower rhythm of life in rural Sabah. Nothing here is performed, you're simply spending time with people who are sharing a little piece of their everyday life with you.This community experience is made possible through June, who has spent years working alongside villages in Sabah to create meaningful tourism opportunities that provide additional income while preserving local traditions and strengthening community livelihoods.If you're someone who loves meeting people, hearing personal stories, and discovering places through the communities that shape them, this is one of the most genuine ways to experience Sabah.What to ExpectMeet welcoming Dusun villagers and hear their storiesTry hands-on rubber tapping in a local plantationVisit a local farm and learn about village lifeMake traditional rice cakes with local hostsCraft your own Dalai bead keepsakeShare a homemade village lunch prepared with fresh local ingredientsEnjoy warm conversations, genuine hospitality, and a slower pace of travelGood to KnowSuitable for all ages and most fitness levels, with only light walking involved.Activities may vary slightly depending on the weather and what is happening in the village that day.Lunch is prepared using fresh, local ingredients, supporting families within the community.This is a real working village, so every visit is a little different. The conversations, people you meet, and small moments along the way are often what guests remember most.
Experience highlights
What You’ll be Doing
Live like a local in Kiulu, hands-on farming, local cooking, and traditional craft experience
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What’s Included
Traditional rubber tapping session
Visit the local farm
Local snack making
Dalai bead-making session
Traditional lunch and tea
All tools, materials & ingredients
Local guide
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Who you’re supporting
Community Champion
Women-led Wonder
Low Carbon Hero
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Next Available Dates
Prices shown in USD
Select Time for 20 Jul 2026
Additional Information
Where we'll meet
Start Point
Meet-up at Kiulu (Address will be provided after booking)(Kiulu, Malaysia)
- 15 mins before selected timeslot
End Point
- End at Start Point(s)
Transport Add-ons
Add-on 1
- Pickup and Dropoff at KK City Centre(Price: RM367.4 for up to 6 guests)
Start & Ends
Daily
08:30AM - 03:30PM
Suitability / Accessibility
- Vegetarian food available
- Halal food available
- Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)
Cancellation & other policies
Cancellation
Cancel 24 hours before activity for a full refundMinimum Participants
If there are fewer than 2 participants, the host may reschedule or refund your booking.
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What to Pack
- A set of dry clothes for changing
- An open heart to learn and interact with locals
- Dry bag
- Hat
- Towel
- Water bottle
- Water shoes
From
RM329.6
/person4.9(10)
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Meet your host
Mejin and June started Outreach Borneo back in 2018 with a simple idea—connecting travellers to the real Sabah through the eyes of its local communities. Based in Kiulu, they’ve built something truly special: a travel experience that feels more like being welcomed into someone’s home than joining a tour. Whether it's learning to cook over a bamboo fire, exploring jungle trails, or staying in village homestays, everything is thoughtfully done with the local people at heart. They work closely with families, guides, and farmers to make sure tourism brings real benefits to the area. What stands out most is how they’ve grown without losing sight of what matters—sharing culture, protecting nature, and making sure everyone involved gains something meaningful.
Experience: 8 years
Speaks: Basic English, Bahasa
Acceptance rate: 75%
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