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Top 10 Best Kota Kinabalu Tour Options – Fireflies, Night Cruise And More

Looking for Kota Kinabalu tours? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve written this article to help you select the top Kota Kinabalu tours package for you.

As the capital of the state of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu has so much to offer visitors. From jungle walks to exotic islands, to fireflies and Mount Kinabalu (its namesake), this small capital has much to see and do.

Sunset in Kota Kinabalu

How do you make the most of all that Kota Kinabalu has to offer? With a tour!

Whether you’re looking for a Kota Kinabalu jungle tour, a Kota Kinabalu private tour or just a Kota Kinabalu one day tour, you’ll find an option below.

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Why Book Kota Kinabalu Tour Packages?

Kota Kinabalu is not a big city but it does have a lot of attractions. Doing a tour to Kota Kinabalu is an easy way to see the best of the attractions and to explore further afield.

A Kota Kinabalu tour itinerary will fit multiple activities into one day or half a day, making it possible to see more. Also, the planning is all done for you! Kota Kinabalu day tours will take you to the top spots around town, and guides can share their insider tips to help you make the most of your visit.

A Kota Kinabalu travel package is also a great way to visit the islands and fireflies – some of the top attractions Kota Kinabalu offers. There’s also quite a few unique experiences which are best done by tour.

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Best Day Tour Kota Kinabalu Options

Kota kinabalu city half day tour – best kota kinabalu city tour package.

Floating Mosque, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

If you’re only visiting Kota Kinabalu for a short amount of time, or you’re new to town and want to see the city’s highlights, this tour is a great way to explore some of the top attractions.

This 4 hour Kota Kinabalu half day tour includes hotel pick up and takes you to some of the most visited spots around town. This is a small intimate tour with a friendly guide sharing their city’s history and story.

Two mosques are visited as part of this tour, including the City Mosque. Also known as the floating mosque, it makes for a beautiful photo opportunity. This tour also includes a visit to the Sabah State museum, and the 30 storey tall Tun Mustapha Tower.

End your tour by shopping for souvenirs at the Handcraft Market where guides can help you haggle!

This tour departs at 9am and there is a 4 person minimum. You can have an optional private vehicle for 300 MYR extra if you’re looking for a private tour guide in Kota Kinabalu.

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Sunset and City Night Dinner Cruise With Complimentary Drinks

kota kinabalu sunset

For one of the more unique tours of Kota Kinabalu, this sunset and dinner cruise offers a great way to see the city from a different perspective – the water!

These cruises include live music and an international buffet filled with many delicious options. Drinks are also included which makes this a popular tour Kota Kinabalu offers!

One of the highlights of this tour is the views. You’ll pass city sites and islands located in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park and also enjoy a beautiful sunset – one of the highlights of this tour! The vessel is modern and spacious so there’s room to walk around and grab the best views.

This is a 2 hour trip mostly departing around 8pm, but the Kota Kinabalu tour operators will advise you of the exact time when booking.

Kota Kinabalu City Night Tour with Seafood Dinner

Handicraft Market, Kota Kinabalu

Take a city tour in Kota Kinabalu at night and see the city from a different perspective.

Kota Kinabalu is just as alive at night as it is during the day time, and this tour will take you to some of the best highlights of Kota Kinabalu after dark.

Highlights of this city tour Kota Kinabalu offers include seeing the views from Signal Hill, visiting the Filipino and Handicraft markets, walking along the beautiful Tanjung Aru Beach and enjoying a big seafood dinner. You’ll also have the chance to sample some of the unique fruits and produce from this area.

Round trip hotel pickup and drop off is also provided by the tour company in Kota Kinabalu as well as some beautiful sunset picture opportunities.

Mari Mari Cultural Village Tour with Klias River and Fireflies Cruise

Mari Mari Cultural Village Kota Kinabalu

If you’re looking for culturally enriching day tours Kota Kinabalu Malaysia then this day tour is great as you’ll visit the Mari Mari Cultural Village and meet with local ethnic tribes. These tribes live in their traditional way away from city life, and you’ll get to enter and explore the tribal houses, have lunch and enjoy and partake in a cooking demonstration.

This tour starts at 9am with pickup from your hotel where you’ll take a 2 hour drive to the village. Lunch and dinner are both included on the tour, and this is also an excellent tour for spotting the proboscis monkey.

This is also one of the best day tours from Kota Kinabalu for spotting fireflies as it includes a firefly cruise. The beautiful Kota Kinabalu firefly tour is really the cherry on the top of this tour.

You’ll return to your hotel around 9:30pm. This is a full day but an enriching, interesting and scenic one. Just be sure to bring mosquito repellent on this firefly tour Kota Kinabalu.

Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring

Kipungit Waterfall in Poring Hot Spring, Kota Kinabalu National Park, Sabah

If you want to explore Kota Kinabalu Park, this tour is one of the best options available.

The tour starts at 8:15am with hotel pick up where you’ll head to Nabalu Market and see displays of handicrafts and sample local fruits. Then you’ll take a Kota Kinabalu walking tour through Kinabalu Park and the Botanical Gardens.

The park is home to over 300 bird species, over 100 mammals and a great diversity of plant life, meaning there is much to see. This tour also enjoys a visit to the Canopy Walk and Poring Hot Spring, where you can take a dip and rejuvenate yourself.

You’ll then choose between visiting the butterfly garden or the Desa Cattle Dairy Farm where you can feed the animals.

You will return to your hotel around 5:30pm. This is a tour complete with beautiful views and some phenomenal picture opportunities – just be sure to wear the right walking shoes!

Mount Kinabalu Farm Day Tour – Best Kota Kinabalu Day Tour Package

Desa Cattle Dairy Farm and Mount Kinabalu

This is the best day tour in Kota Kinabalu if you want to see the sites around Mount Kinabalu.

The tour commences at 8:30am with hotel pickup and concludes at 5:30pm. It starts with a visit to Nabalu Town where you can visit the market and buy some of the delicious fresh fruits.

This Kota Kinabalu 1 day tour also includes a Ranau Rabbit Farm visit, a stop at Marakau Fish Spa and Tamparuli to try local (and famous) snacks at roadside stalls.

This Mount Kota Kinabalu tour package is great for exploring the rural life of Kota Kinabalu.

Lohan Paragliding Adventure with Desa Dairy Cattle Farm and Fish Spa

Desa Cattle Dairy Farm, Kundasang, Sabah

If you’re looking for a day tour that packs a lot in, this may be the one for you.

This is a long day tour starting around 7am and finishing at 6pm. It includes a visit to Pekan Nabalu for fruits and handicraft souvenirs and then an awesome paragliding experience in nature where a professional guide will help you soar high above the ground.

After this, you’ll feed the sheep and cattle at Desa Cattle Dairy Farm and enjoy the lovely surroundings, as well as taste some of the freshly made milk and ice cream. You’ll then visit the big fish spa – a natural fish spa for some relaxation time.

Both lunch and paragliding are included in the fare, and it’s inclusive of return hotel pickup and drop-off. This is a great tour for both adrenaline junkies and first time paragliders!

Best Kota Kinabalu Day Tours For Water Adventures

Sunrise & sunset stand up paddle boarding experience with private transfer.

Tanjung Aru beach

Another unique tour is this stand up paddle board experience where your Kota Kinabalu tour guide takes you to the Tanjung Aru beach coast for either a sunrise or sunset paddle.

This is an inexpensive tour and there are two options – a sunrise or sunset tour, either with or without hotel pickup and drop off.

This tour is suitable for people who have never paddle boarded before – guides are super supportive and make this activity suitable for even first timers. They have all the equipment you need and can aid in taking an awesome Instagram worthy photo on the water. There is no better way to see the sunset in Kota Kinabalu!

There are also shower rooms to freshen up after the trip on the water. This is a fun experience. However, it can be subject to the weather.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Island Visit & Boat Snorkeling Experience – Best Kota Kinabalu Island Tour Package

Tunku Abdul Rahman Island

Among the most popular tours is an island hopping tour Kota Kinabalu, and this option is the best Kota Kinabalu hopping tour.

The tour includes return hotel pickup starting at around 8:15am for guests staying in central Kota Kinabalu, and reaches the jetty at 9am. From here, you’ll hop on a 2-storey catamaran and head to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park to experience Manukan, Mamutik, Sapi and Gaya Island.

This Kota Kinabalu island hopping tour is excellent for those looking to snorkel. The tour takes you to some of the best spots for snorkeling, and the double decker boat is great for jumping off into the water.

Snorkeling equipment is provided, as well as water, snacks and lunch on Gaya Island.

You’ll have ample free time on Gaya Island where you can choose to go for a walk or partake in other water activities, such as parasailing.

The tour concludes around 1:30 where you’ll head back to Kota Kinabalu jetty and return to your hotel.

4D3N Kota Kinabalu Tour Package

4d3n sepanggar island dive trip – best tour package to kota kinabalu.

Sepanggar Island

If you’re looking for the ultimate Kota Kinabalu package tour, this might be it! This Kota Kinabalu snorkeling tour includes 3 nights in a 4 star hotel on the island paradise of Sepanggar Island.

This is the best option if you’re looking for a multi day Kota Kinabalu local tour package. The tour includes return airport transfers from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, where you’ll be taken to the jetty for your boat ride to Sepanggar Island.

The reefs around Sepanggar Island are uncommercialised making them some of the best spots to dive and spot marine life. You’ll enjoy multiple dives with this island tour with all equipment included. As full instructions are provided, this diving tour is also suitable for beginners.

The only thing not included with this tour is dinner, but with many inexpensive local vendor stalls available, you’ll have plenty of options.

Final Words

We hope this Kota Kinabalu tour guide has given you plenty of ideas for your trip. There’s so much to see in Kota Kinabalu, and whether you experience the city highlights, the island paradises or the rural side of this city, you’ll no doubt have an awesome time!

You can also check out more things to do in Kota Kinabalu here and exactly where to stay in Kota Kinabalu here . Or find our full Kota Kinabalu travel guide here .

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By Sharon Gourlay

Sharon is a certified Malaysia travel expert and can't get enough of travelling and talking about Malaysia since she first visited 21 years ago. She travels around Malaysia multiple times a year both alone and with her kids. She used to call Penang home and especially loves this food paradise. Sharon also has a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies, a Certificate III in International Travel Sales and has been certified by Tourism Malaysia as a Malaysia Travel Expert. Through this site, she'll help you have the perfect trip to this amazing destination.

Top Tours in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Kota kinabalu tours.

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  • Ports of Call Tours
  • Cultural Tours
  • Private Tours
  • Hop-On Hop-Off Tours
  • Historical & Heritage Tours
  • Photography Tours
  • Multi-day Tours
  • Night Tours
  • Walking Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours & Rentals
  • Literary, Art & Music Tours
  • Up to 1 hour
  • 1 to 4 hours
  • 4 hours to 1 day
  • 5.0 of 5 bubbles
  • 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
  • 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
  • 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
  • Chinese (Traditional)
  • Chinese (Simplified)
  • Likely to Sell Out
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tours from kota kinabalu

1. Borneo (Klias) River Cruise & Fireflies Tour

tours from kota kinabalu

2. Guided Snorkeling Day Trip, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

tours from kota kinabalu

3. Sky-Mirror Photographing and Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies Watching River-Cruise

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4. Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring & Canopy Walk

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5. Kota Kinabalu K2 Fireflies Sunset River Cruise Tour with Dinner

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6. Mari-Mari Cultural Village Tour Including Lunch

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7. Full Day Bongawan River Cruise with Proboscis Monkey Sightseeing

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8. Dinawan Private Island Hopping by Speedboat from Kota Kinabalu Include Lunch

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9. Island Hopping

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10. Private Desa Dairy Farm, Kinabalu National Park, Hot Spring & Canopy Walk Tour

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11. Discover Sailing Experience in Tanjung Aru Beach

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12. Kota Kinabalu Leisure Scuba Diving Trip (3 Dives)

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13. (2 Dives) Discover Scuba Diving Kota Kinabalu

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14. Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey

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15. PADI Discover Scuba Diving DSD - Try-Dive Experience!

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16. Kota Kinabalu ATV Riding and Dairy Farm at Mountain Kinabalu

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17. Scuba Try Dive - PADI Discover Scuba Diving DSD in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

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18. 2D1N Mount Kinabalu Climbing

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19. Manukan Island + Sapi or Mamutik Island Trip from Kota Kinabalu

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20. Island Hopping ( Manukan & Sapi Island ) From Kota Kinabalu

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21. Kinabalu Park With Rumah Terbalik & Desa Cow Farm

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22. Sunset E-Foil Experience in Tanjung Aru Beach

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23. Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Springs Tour from Kota Kinabalu

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24. Leisure Diving, 3 Dives at Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park in Kota Kinabalu

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25. Proboscis Monkey and Fireflies River Cruise

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26. Full Day Tour in Mantanani

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27. Klias Wildlife Safari River Cruise from Kota Kinabalu

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28. Kiulu White Water River Rafting

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29. Fun Boat Snorkeling and Island Visit from Kota Kinabalu

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30. Mount Kinabalu Climbing 2 Days 1 Night

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  • Mari-Mari Cultural Village Tour Including Lunch
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Borneo Tours & Trips from Kota Kinabalu

An adventure starting in Kota Kinabalu is a great way to see Borneo. We have 18 tours that range from 3 days up to 15 days. The most popular time for tours from Kota Kinabalu is August, which has the most tour departures.

18 Borneo tours from Kota Kinabalu with 165 reviews

Borneo – East Sabah Adventure Tour

  • Christmas & New Year

Borneo – East Sabah Adventure

Variety of activities, good food and a brilliant guide

Sabah Adventure Tour

Sabah Adventure

A great trip with a good mix of adventure. Nelson the guide was patient, knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend this tour for someone who is active and love adventure.

Highlights of Sabah & Mt Kinabalu Tour

Highlights of Sabah & Mt Kinabalu

The itinerary did exactly as expected, showcased the highlights of Sabah. The additional activities exceeded expectations; tubing in Tambatuon village was fun for the range of ages amongst out group, on the night jungle walk in kinabatangan, we had the pleasure of strolling across an endangered tarsier. Our well-connected guide (Jerry) was actively involved in all activities and shared a wealth of knowledge, as a local. The connections Jerry has with the communities made us feel at home in Borneo. His professionalism and experience in mountain climbing made the Mt Kinabalu hike a personal highlight for me. A well-passed, humbling and spectacular adventure well worth taking.

Real Borneo Tour

  • Mountain Hikes

Real Borneo

This trip was so much fun! It was really well coordinated with the right amount of free time. The first hotel in kota kinabalu is extremely nice but there are heaps of other cheaper hotels quite close if you're staying an extra day. If you want to see the city, stay an extra day or two as you don't get much time included in the tour. 1-2 days in KK would be enough as it's pretty small. Sepilok is really cool and there are heaps of things to do, however a lot of them are guided tours and they cost quite a bit. If you're trying to save, you could just opt to stay at the hotel as it has a pool and a restaurant. Wifi is only in the restaurant area and rooms have fans, no air con. Next is the eco camp which is really cool as it's right in the middle of the jungle. There are SO many mosquitos so don't think you can get away without repellant. Bring snacks as there's no where to get food outside of meal times. You'll probably also want lots of loose, long clothes to avoid sunburn. The tree planting you do here was pretty average but I guess cool to see. At lunch we got to do a cooking class which was pretty cool. The Batu Tulug caves were nice and worth a visit. The homestay depends a lot on your family but it's great to see how locals live. There's no wifi here or on the river at the eco camp, so if you need to check more than once every couple of days, get a local sim (they're pretty cheap anyway). Next you stay in the Kinabalu national park, which was bloody great for us because we got upgraded to this really fancy room. Once again there's no wifi and you have to buy something at a really expensive restaurant to use it. Food is all buffet here which is really fun. The hike was awesome and you can read reviews on it elsewhere, but some things specific to geckos might put some people off this tour. Firstly, we had some people on our group who had chronic medical conditions such as asthma. They were only told the day before the climb that they wouldn't be covered by insurance and if they wanted to climb it would be at their own risk. If you have something like this, it would be worth getting more comprehensive insurance and clarifying what this means for you with geckos before you go, as only learning about this the day before doesn't allow much time for decision making. Secondly, our group leader decided that we wouldn't go all the way to the summit as the weather was really bad. This was fine as we still got to base camp and got to do another smaller walk, and it's totally understandable of our group leader to put our safety first. However, a lot of other people went to the summit regardless (ie people not on our tour) and so if you're really really keen to get to the top, there's a risk you won't be able to with this tour. The poring hot springs were awesome as there are heaps of things to do there, but mostly the beds are comfortable which you'll need after the hike! The small waterfall (you'll find out when you get there) is awesome and definitely worth the 15 minute walk. The hot springs themselves are sort of gross, especially at the end of the day, as they get sort of dirty and you can see hair in them! So it's worth getting a private spa. There's also no wifi here but local cafes (ie across the road from the resort) have it. It's best to eat there too as the restaurant at the resort is really expensive. On the last day we didn't get back to KK until about 5pm and our guide organised a snorkelling trip for those of us who were still there for the next day which was really really good. Our tour guide, Felix, was absolutely awesome and was so passionate about Sabah and wildlife. This tour is a really comprehensive tour of Sabah and you get to see so much. It may seem expensive per day but we had a lot of transfers (including a flight) and got to climb Mt Kinabalu, and some of the hotels were a lot nicer than expected. One thing to keep in mind is that Malaysia is a Muslim country and for us they were celebrating ramadan at the time. This meant that a few restaurants were closed but we always found somewhere to go. We also got to experience the ramadan bazaars which were really cool! However it would have been marginally easier to go at a different time of year. This is also a great introduction into hiking and wildlife types of holidays if you haven't done that before. Sabah is a great place to travel and this tour makes it really easy and shows you the best bits.

Borneo Adventure Tour

  • In-depth Cultural

Borneo Adventure

Customized Private Malaysia Borneo Wildlife Tour, Daily Departure Tour

Customized Private Malaysia Borneo Wildlife Tour, Daily Departure

  • Book With Flexibility This operator allows you to rebook your dates or tours with them for free, waiving change fees.

Borneo Wildlife Family Holiday Tour

Borneo Wildlife Family Holiday

Wonders Of Borneo, Malaysia (5 & 4 Star Hotels) Tour

Wonders Of Borneo, Malaysia (5 & 4 Star Hotels)

  • €150 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Sabah Highlights Adventure 7D/6N Tour

Sabah Highlights Adventure 7D/6N

The tour definitely ticks off the highlights of this area. I got a private tour as nobody else had booked it for my time slot, hence, I got private guides and drivers which felt nice as it give me more flexibility and focus. I took a good book with me which kept me busy when I was in the jungle lodge and gave me a good break in this active tour. The crew of the snorkel trip was super lovely and all guides were very knowledgeable. The level of accommodation varies a lot. I liked the first and last hotel but the longhouse at the tea factory was too basic for my taste and I think an option to upgrade for additional money would have been nice. I absolutely loved to see orangutans, it was just impressive. Overall, I think that this tour was good value for money and I'd book it again.
  • 10% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Incredible Borneo, Malaysia (5 & 4 Star Hotels) Tour

Incredible Borneo, Malaysia (5 & 4 Star Hotels)

Borneo Wildlife Highlights (Sabah) Tour

  • Wildlife Trekking

Borneo Wildlife Highlights (Sabah)

Mount Kinabalu Trek 3D/2N Tour

  • Hiking & Trekking

Mount Kinabalu Trek 3D/2N

No worries through out the trip. Everything was taken care of, so it went very smooth. My guide was patient with me and helped along the way.

Borneo Wildlife Highlights Tour

Borneo Wildlife Highlights

Trek Mt Kinabalu Tour

Trek Mt Kinabalu

Great adventure! I reaced the summit!

Classic Borneo (including Sepilok) Tour

Classic Borneo (including Sepilok)

What people love about borneo tours from kota kinabalu.

If you are looking for a nature holiday, I would most defiantely recommend Borneo. Saw all the wildlife I had hoped for and more. Our CEO with G Adventures, Ricky, was fantastic. Helpful, kind, knowledgable and very calm. Always happy to help and answer any questions regarding the wildlife or history of Borneo. The group was also fantastic, full of laid back, like minded, wildlife lovers, from all over the world. Thank you!!
This trip was amazing and exceeded my expectations. I loved the mix of culture, nature, hiking and relaxing.
Really enjoyed everything about the Borneo trip, the guide, Gobert was fun, helpful and pleasant. I would recommend this tour.

Tours starting from Kota Kinabalu

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Top Tours in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Kota kinabalu tours.

  • Sightseeing Tours
  • Ports of Call Tours
  • Cultural Tours
  • Private Tours
  • Hop-On Hop-Off Tours
  • Historical & Heritage Tours
  • Photography Tours
  • Multi-day Tours
  • Night Tours
  • Walking Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours & Rentals
  • Literary, Art & Music Tours
  • Up to 1 hour
  • 1 to 4 hours
  • 4 hours to 1 day
  • 5.0 of 5 bubbles
  • 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
  • 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
  • 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
  • Chinese (Traditional)
  • Chinese (Simplified)
  • Likely to Sell Out
  • Special Offers
  • The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

tours from kota kinabalu

1. Borneo (Klias) River Cruise & Fireflies Tour

tours from kota kinabalu

2. Guided Snorkeling Day Trip, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

tours from kota kinabalu

3. Sky-Mirror Photographing and Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies Watching River-Cruise

tours from kota kinabalu

4. Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring & Canopy Walk

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5. Kota Kinabalu K2 Fireflies Sunset River Cruise Tour with Dinner

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6. Mari-Mari Cultural Village Tour Including Lunch

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7. Full Day Bongawan River Cruise with Proboscis Monkey Sightseeing

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8. Dinawan Private Island Hopping by Speedboat from Kota Kinabalu Include Lunch

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9. Island Hopping

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10. Private Desa Dairy Farm, Kinabalu National Park, Hot Spring & Canopy Walk Tour

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11. Sunset Charter Cruise Experience in Kota Kinabalu

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12. Kota Kinabalu Leisure Scuba Diving Trip (3 Dives)

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13. (2 Dives) Discover Scuba Diving Kota Kinabalu

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14. Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey

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15. PADI Discover Scuba Diving DSD - Try-Dive Experience!

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16. Kota Kinabalu ATV Riding and Dairy Farm at Mountain Kinabalu

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17. Scuba Try Dive - PADI Discover Scuba Diving DSD in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

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18. 2D1N Mount Kinabalu Climbing

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19. Island Hopping ( Manukan & Sapi Island ) From Kota Kinabalu

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20. Manukan Island + Sapi or Mamutik Island Trip from Kota Kinabalu

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21. Kinabalu Park With Rumah Terbalik & Desa Cow Farm

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22. Sunset E-Foil Experience in Tanjung Aru Beach

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23. Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Springs Tour from Kota Kinabalu

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24. Leisure Diving, 3 Dives at Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park in Kota Kinabalu

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25. Proboscis Monkey and Fireflies River Cruise

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26. Full Day Tour in Mantanani

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27. Klias Wildlife Safari River Cruise from Kota Kinabalu

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28. Kiulu White Water River Rafting

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29. Fun Boat Snorkeling and Island Visit from Kota Kinabalu

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30. Mount Kinabalu Climbing 2 Days 1 Night

What travellers are saying.

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  • Borneo (Klias) River Cruise & Fireflies Tour
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Kota Kinabalu Tours & Holidays

Climbers smiling at the summit of Mount Kinabalu, in Borneo, on a clear sunny day

Experience the natural beauty of Borneo with our tours to Kota Kinabalu, the capital of the Malaysian state of Sabah. Between the jungle and the South China Sea, Kota Kinabalu is the gateway to hiking adventures up Mt Kinabalu, orangutan encounters in Sepilok and wildlife cruises down the Kinabatangan River.

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  1. THE TOP 10 Kota Kinabalu Tours & Excursions (UPDATED 2024)

    Kota Kinabalu K2 Fireflies Sunset River Cruise Tour with Dinner. 5. 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.

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    Adventure Tours. 6+ hours. We combined the scenic nature trails of UNESCO World Heritage Site Kinabalu Park with a treetop adventure taking you 40 …. Recommended by 95% of travelers. from. $113. per adult. 5. Kota Kinabalu K2 Fireflies Sunset River Cruise Tour with Dinner.

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    Tours starting from Kota Kinabalu. for 10 Days (9) for 2 Weeks (5) to Asia (18) to Malaysia (18) Browse the best tours in Kota Kinabalu with 235 reviews visiting places like Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan. All Major Brands. Biggest selection. Best Prices.

  4. THE TOP 10 Kota Kinabalu Day Trips (w/Prices)

    The best Day Trips in Kota Kinabalu according to Viator travelers are: Borneo (Klias) River Cruise & Fireflies Tour. Sky-Mirror Photographing and Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies Watching River-Cruise. Island Hopping.

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    Among the most popular tours is an island hopping tour Kota Kinabalu, and this option is the best Kota Kinabalu hopping tour. The tour includes return hotel pickup starting at around 8:15am for guests staying in central Kota Kinabalu, and reaches the jetty at 9am.

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    We have 18 tours of Malaysia that start in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. The most popular month is August, and tour lengths range between 3 and 12 days. Dates & length Places Filters. 18 Malaysia tour packages from Kota Kinabalu with 165 reviews Save and compare this adventure.

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    Sabah Tours & Trips from Kota Kinabalu. An adventure starting in Kota Kinabalu is a great way to see Sabah. We have 18 tours that range from 3 days up to 12 days. The most popular time for tours from Kota Kinabalu is August, which has the most tour departures. Dates & length Places Filters.

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    23. Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park 2 Islands Hopping Tour from Kota Kinabalu. 2. Adventure Tours. 5 hours. Uncover the incredible underwater world off the coast of Kota Kinabalu on this snorkeling excursion in Tunku Abdul Rahman…. Free cancellation. from. £108.

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    Glimpse into the traditions and cultures…. 3. Kota Kinabalu Half-Day City Tour with Local Host. Discover the rich history and heritage of Kota Kinabalu on this comprehensive 3-hour city tour, including hotel pick-up. …. 4. Kota Kinabalu Half-Day City Tour. Kota Kinabalu City is the gateway to the Land Below the Wind.

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    30. Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park 2 Islands Hopping Tour from Kota Kinabalu. 2. Adventure Tours. 5 hours. Uncover the incredible underwater world off the coast of Kota Kinabalu on this snorkeling excursion in Tunku Abdul Rahman…. Free cancellation. from. $132.

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    Français: Circuits et voyages Bornéo au départ de Kota Kinabalu. Español: Borneo Circuitos desde Kota Kinabalu. Nederlands: Borneo Rondreizen die beginnen in Kota Kinabalu. Find the best Borneo tours starting from Kota Kinabalu with TourRadar. Choose from 18 tours with 164 real tour reviews. Book now and save with TourRadar.com!

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    Adventure Tours. 6+ hours. We combined the scenic nature trails of UNESCO World Heritage Site Kinabalu Park with a treetop adventure taking you 40 …. Recommended by 95% of travellers. from. RM 542. per adult. 5. Kota Kinabalu K2 Fireflies Sunset River Cruise Tour with Dinner.

  14. THE 10 BEST Kota Kinabalu Nature & Wildlife Tours

    12. Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park 2 Islands Hopping Tour from Kota Kinabalu. 2. Adventure Tours. 5 hours. Uncover the incredible underwater world off the coast of Kota Kinabalu on this snorkeling excursion in Tunku Abdul Rahman…. Free cancellation. from. $132.

  15. Kota Kinabalu Tours & Holidays

    Kota Kinabalu Tours & Holidays. Experience the natural beauty of Borneo with our tours to Kota Kinabalu, the capital of the Malaysian state of Sabah. Between the jungle and the South China Sea, Kota Kinabalu is the gateway to hiking adventures up Mt Kinabalu, orangutan encounters in Sepilok and wildlife cruises down the Kinabatangan River ...

  16. THE TOP 10 Kota Kinabalu Day Trips (w/Prices)

    A: The best Day Trips in Kota Kinabalu according to Viator travellers are: Borneo (Klias) River Cruise & Fireflies Tour. Sky-Mirror Photographing and Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies Watching River-Cruise. Full Day Bongawan River Cruise with Proboscis Monkey Sightseeing. Island Hopping.

  17. Klias River Cruise & Fireflies Tour from Kota Kinabalu 2024

    Explore the Klias Wetlands on this all-day guided tour from Kota Kinabalu. Cruise down the Klias River in search of proboscis monkeys, long-tailed macaques, the rare silver langur, and other local wildlife. At dusk, enjoy a village-style dinner before traveling through the mangrove swamp to see the fireflies' flickering lights.

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    4. Bongawan Wetland: Proboscis Monkey and Fireflies Shared Tour. Start your adventure at 2:00 PM with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu City. Enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour ride and arrive at Bongawan Wetland Jetty by 3:30 PM. Once registered, you can take a short break before your first river cruise.

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    4. Bongawan Wetland: Proboscis Monkey and Fireflies Shared Tour. Start your adventure at 2:00 PM with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu City. Enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour ride and arrive at Bongawan Wetland Jetty by 3:30 PM. Once registered, you can take a short break before your first river cruise.

  20. THE TOP 10 Kota Kinabalu Half-day Tours (UPDATED 2024)

    Half-Day Mari Mari Cultural Village from Kota Kinabalu. 4. Visit the Mari Mari Cultural Village, an open-air museum that introduces you to Borneo's ethnic cultures. Visit longhouses in the village and observe the daily routines of Sabah's traditional groups including the Dusun, Rungus, Lundayeh, Bajau and Murut.

  21. THE 10 BEST Kota Kinabalu City Tours

    3. Kota Kinabalu Half-Day City Tour with Local Host. Discover the rich history and heritage of Kota Kinabalu on this comprehensive 3-hour city tour, including hotel pick-up. …. 4. Kota Kinabalu Half-Day City Tour. Kota Kinabalu City is the gateway to the Land Below the Wind. It is the state capital for Sabah.

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