Top Kota Kinabalu Day Trips

Relax on some of the idyllic islands of the coast of Kota Kinabalu without stressing about the cost of a private charter on this small-group excursion. Catch a speedboat from Kota Kinabalu and zip around the South China Sea to beaches on nearby Sapi Island and Manukan Island. Swim and snorkel around the coral reefs, sunbathe on the shore or explore the coastal forests of Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, a nature preserve on Manukan. Snorkel equipment provided free of charge so you can jump straight into the water Find out about other activities on these picturesque islands from your guide Really relax in Sapi with a complimentary lunch on the beach Get to and from Kota Kinabalu jetty with round-trip transfers from your hotel

Mantanani Island is a group of three isolated islands northwest of Kota Belud, a one-hour drive from Kota Kinabalu. Although only approximately an hour's boat rides by speedboat from the mainland, the islands were only known to a few locals. Time slows down there amidst the crystal clear blue waters lapping on white sandy beaches. Three wrecks have been discovered which still hold plenty of secrets and are now home to a menagerie of marine creatures such as Lionfish, Scorpionfish, octopus, glassfish and many species of rays flutter around like blue spotted ray and marbled sting ray amongst large schools of fish. The coral reefs surrounding the islands have plenty to offer, for both novice and experienced diver even snorkeling too. There are now 16 dive sites been identified by Mantanani Island Resort with many more still to be explore. The island promises the most diverse marine life with visibility up to 40 metres.

Set out from your Kota Kinabalu hotel in the afternoon. Once you arrive, have a welcome drink and high tea for rest before depart for searching proboscis monkey and monkey king, The shy Proboscis monkey which like to eat leaves often wait for your arrival and hiding at tree watching you like playing hide and seek.In the river, we come to visit monkey king family. They are so cute and not afraid with human. Some baby monkey come on front to have banana from you. Then we go to the Superview Beach,somebody also call it Sky-mirror Beach, the great sunset point and beach remain the water as mirror. That is the main objective we introduce in the mangrove tour “Sky Mirror”. We are serving to take the nice mirror photo and great sunset photo for your value memories. Sunset completed, on board searching the fantasy world of fireflies. Fireflies living at mangrove trees, the biggest group of fireflies shining as little star. Fly on board, and wishing with fireflies.

Combine some of Kota Kinabalu’s top natural attractions without having to book each activity separately on a day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kinabalu National Park, home to the majestic Mt. Kinabalu. This stress-free tour takes care of all transfers, admission tickets, and meals, so that you don’t have to.

See the highlights of the west coast of Sabah without the hassle of a hiring a car on this full-day guided tour. Kinabalu Park, Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the focus of the tour. Meet some of the 5000 vascular plant species, 300 bird species or 100 lowland mammals that make this national park their home. Swing by the Poring Hot Spring, where locals consider the sulphuric mineral waters have therapeutic properties, before returning to Kota Kinabalu.

Wildlife lovers won’t want to miss three Borneo signatures: orangutans, sunbears, and proboscis monkeys. See them all in just a day on this small-group guided tour from Sandakan with lunch. Watch orangutans feeding at the Sandakan Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre; pop next door to the Bornean Sunbear Conservation Center; finish at the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary. You arrange internal flights from Kota Kinabalu; your guide looks after the rest.

Come and join us to explore the beauty of Bongawan river and surround with mangrove tree. Bongawan river boasts a pristine mangrove area offering wide varieties of Sabah's vegetation and endemic wildlife. Embark on a scenic boat ride passing through the rustic villages and lush mangrove forest, in search of Borneo's wildlife such as the Proboscis monkeys, long-tailed macaques, monitor lizards, firefly sightseeing and many more.

Discover the unbeatable beauty of the Kota Belud wetlands on an 8-hour group tour. After transfer from your hotel, enjoy a cruise along the Tempasuk River with views of Mount Kinabalu and proboscis monkeys sightings. Once the sun sets, disembark and enjoy a buffet dinner. Then take a nighttime firefly watching cruise along the Nanamun River as you are surrounded by thousands of the luminous creatures.

For this tour we will provide an experience and nature specialist tour guide to take our guests around the park. It will be not only for sight seeing the nature but it is also can be a knowledge sessions during the tour about the nature and history as well as back ground of this National Park area. This tour will be made flexible for the guests to make several stops also for taking pictures and enjoying the nature depending on time availability. We will make sure our guide to help our guests to take photos too

Take a day cruise from Kota Kinabalu for a chance to go snorkeling in the South China Sea. On this tour, you'll visit Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, a group of islands just off the coast. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and entrance fees are included.

Enjoy a thrilling experience on the water with this small-group whitewater rafting excursion on the Kiulu River in the Tamparuli area. Enjoy round-trip transfers from central Kota Kinabalu for a hassle-free start, and after a safety briefing, raft from Pukak or Segang. To Kiulu Town All equipment and lunch provided, along with an English speaking guide.

Cruise through the mangrove forests near Kota Kinabalu on this evening excursion in search of local wildlife. Listen to educational commentary on local species, such as proboscis monkeys, silver leaf moneys, macaque long tail monkeys, monitor lizards, and native birds. Once the sun sets, enjoy the sights of fireflies blinking in the twilight.

Depart from the city hotel. The journey to Kinabalu Park takes about 1½ hours drive through scenic countryside and beautiful mountain range. On the way, stop by at the Nabalu Fruit Market to buy some fruits and souvenir.

Located on the Klias Peninsula, the Klias Wetlands are home to proboscis monkeys, making it a popular ecotourism destination in Sabah, Malaysia. On this afternoon cruise, be on the lookout for the shy creatures perched between the branches. At sunset, enjoy the sights and sounds of nature as you dine on an Asian buffet dinner at the river lodge. Then, head back out through the mangrove swamp at dark to see the flickering lights of fireflies.

Designed to delight nature lovers, this day tour allows you to observe orangutans in their natural habitat at the Sandakan Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Under the guidance of sanctuary staff, observe orphaned orangutans and long-tailed macaques being fed and follow a nature trail through the tropical rain forest. Eat a typical Malay lunch at a nearby restaurant and then embark on a city tour of Sandakan, one of Sabah’s earliest settlements home to haunting cemeteries, Chinese temples, and colonial mansions. Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off are included.   

Our friends from Peninsular Malaysia are always surprised to find that Sabahans are fond of Tea break and high tea too. Besides asking our friends to go Yamcha (drink tea). Sabahans would say ‘Let’s go High-Tea’. Tea drinking is definitely part of our culture and it fits well into our laid back lifestyle. Located 2,272 feet above sea levels, the harvests are 100% pesticide free as insect are drawn towards the 130 million year old rainforest surrounding the plantation. Afterwards head towards to the World World II Memorial Site also known as Kundasang War Memorial by the locals. The scent of Roses lingers in the air and the serene atmosphere makes the Kundasang War Memorial an ideal place to contemplate and remember the heroes of the war.

Immerse yourself in Malaysia's diverse natural surroundings on this tour to Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Listen to guided commentary as you visit other must-see stops: the Desa Cow Farm, and Rumah Terbalik.

Escape the city and delve deeper into Borneo’s indigenous culture on a day trip to Tuaran from Kota Kinabalu. A great introduction for first-time visitors, this package saves you the stress of advance planning by taking care of transport and activities, and offering the inside scoop on Sabah’s culture and history.

Visit Kinabalu Park on a full-day trip from Kota Kinabalu that’s a great way to experience southeast Asia’s highest peak without the grueling, overnight hike to the summit of Mount Kinabalu. A guided trail hike explores native plants, and you’ll have time to browse the cultural and nature exhibits at Kinabalu Park’s Exhibition Hall before returning to the coast.

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Get up close to some of Malaysia’s diverse wildlife without looking through a cage on this river cruise package in the Klias Wetlands. Spend the afternoon drifting through this vibrant mangrove forest, looking out for proboscis monkeys, macaques, crocodiles, monitor lizards and much more. Once the sun goes down, head out again to see the fireflies light up the riverside on this unique combo of afternoon and after-dark cruises.

Depart from the city hotel and the journey takes approximately 2 hours drive to the Southern part of Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy the scenic view as you pass through paddy fields, oil palm plantation and native houses among others. - Experience the local way of life in several small towns - Enjoy the amazing surroundings as you cruise down the river - Witness the wildlife and see the many different monkey species in the wetlands - Savor a delicious light refreshment and dinner and take some time to relax with great views around you - Finish your day with the most memorable experience, admiring the unique dance of fireflies after sunset

See baby barracudas, snappers, and more on a snorkel tour to Pandan Pandan Island. After pickup from your hotel, enjoy a scenic drive and short boat ride to the snorkel site. Explore the crystal clear waters and vibrant reefs with complimentary life vests and snorkel gear. Later, enjoy lunch and time to lounge on the secluded beach. You can also participate in additional water activities (own expense).