Top Kota Kinabalu Self-guided Tours

Explore the Mari-Mari Cultural Village in Sabah with a dedicated guide on this shared tour. You'll enjoy personalized attention and the ability to travel at your own pace as you learn about Borneo's ancient and modern culture. Activities include a traditional house tour, a cultural show, and a traditional local lunch.

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Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Kota Kinabalu with this private one-way transfer service. Meet your driver at Kota Kinabalu International Airport, and relax on the journey to your hotel. Alternatively, take the trip in reverse when your trip comes to an end. Skip the stress of booking a taxi or finding a shuttle service when you book and pay in advance.

See local wildlife in its native habitat on this Kota Kinabalu cruise package. Set off in the evening to see proboscis monkeys and fireflies. You’ll also stop off at Superview Beach for a unique sunset photoshoot and enjoy a traditional Malaysian dinner. Perfect for animal-lovers, and those looking for an evening break away from the city.

Get to the highest peak in Southeast Asia, Mt Kinabalu, on this full day tour where you’ll get to ride an ATV, go paragliding, and also check out a dairy farm and fruit market. Make some new friends on this small group tour, max 20. Safety is important, so helmets, elbow and knee pads are provided for you to wear. You’ll also be treated to an included lunch to keep you energized.

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. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience.

Inhale the freshness of air in the morning while paddling along the mangrove path towards the sunrise point. Along the way, you could see the indigenous villagers tribe catching fish, crabs and commuting to ports to carry their daily life. At the sunrise point you will be served with the majestic view of Mt Kinabalu right in front of your eyes (breath taking view) and you will be relaxing and enjoying the beauty of the bay (sunrise point)

Unique to the ordinary Stand-Up Paddleboard, the MEGA SUP has room enough for up to 8 friends, transforming your outing into a floating party where bonding, laughter and shared memories become the norm. Its size ensures stability and opens up opportunities for new and exciting activities like picnics at sea! So gather your besties and create your own one-of-a-kind aquatic adventure at Kota Kinabalu's beloved Tanjung Aru Beach.

Let your adrenaline levels soar during a white-water rafting experience in Kota Kinabalu—considered one of the best places for rafting in Southeast Asia. No previous rafting experience is required to enjoy this adventure, which involves tackling Class I for a mildly exhilarating experience. Plus, hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off mean that you don’t have to worry about finding a meeting point.

Discover the highlights of Kota Kinabalu with this full-day private tour with your own car and driver. Travel around in an air-conditioned vehicle and visit attractions such as Tamparuli Bridge, Kinabalu Park, Canopy Walk, and Kipungit Waterfall. Includes convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and entrance fees to the park.