Top Sabah Day Trips - page 2

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.

Embark on an unforgettable safari adventure from Kota Kinabalu as you journey along the scenic Klias River. The cruise takes you through lush mangrove forests, where vibrant greenery creates a breathtaking natural backdrop for your exploration. As you glide along the riverbanks, keep an eye out for the iconic proboscis monkeys. Known for their long noses and playful behavior, these rare primates often swing through the treetops, offering wildlife lovers a truly memorable sight. As dusk settles, the atmosphere transforms into pure magic. Watch in awe as countless fireflies illuminate the mangroves with their soft, twinkling glow, creating a tranquil and enchanting spectacle to end your journey.

Visit the national park that surrounds Mount Kinabalu on a full-day tour from Kota Kinabalu to Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Springs, and experience Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. This day tour is limited to seven participants for a personalized experience, so you have plenty of time to hike nature trails, soak in mineral-rich pools, tour the rain forest canopy, and enjoy Borneo scenery at its most dramatic.

The Klias River Cruise and Fireflies Tour offers incredible value with guaranteed entry and skip-the-line access, ensuring a hassle-free experience. This sought-after tour often sells out, so booking in advance is essential. You'll be guided by a local expert, gaining valuable insights into the region's wildlife, ecology, and culture. A key highlight is the stunning firefly display, where thousands of fireflies light up the trees along the riverbanks, creating a magical and unforgettable experience. This is a rare opportunity that sets the tour apart from others. Ideal for nature lovers, families with children, and photographers, the tour offers wildlife encounters and educational moments. It’s also perfect for adventure seekers and culture enthusiasts, combining natural beauty with insights into local traditions. Whether you’re after relaxation or adventure, this tour provides an immersive and memorable experience for all.

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.

Discover Malaysia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site on a breathtaking escape to Kinabalu Park. You will get a chance to stop at Nabalu Market to experience Sabah's local culture, handicrafts and a great mountain view (if weather permits).

Escape the city and immerse yourself in the untouched beauty of the Klias Wetlands, home to Borneo’s unique wildlife and breathtaking natural scenery. This relaxing river cruise takes you deep into the mangrove forests, where you’ll have the chance to spot the rare and iconic wildlife.

Explore Kudat area and learn about the Rungus people. Discover honey harvesting methods at a bee farm in Kampung Gombizau, and learn rich traditions at a Rungus longhouse. At the end of the day, catch the view from Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, or the Tip of Borneo - Day trip to the fascinating Kudat area of northern Borneo - Insights into the Bajau & Rungus peoples during your day - Chance to witness live beekeeping & learn about raw honey - Lunch & look into culture at a traditional Rungus longhouse - Views from Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, the Tip of Borneo

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.

Get a closer look at two of Southeast Asia’s most endangered species, the orangutan and sun bear, on this full-day tour from Sandakan. First, stop at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center where orphaned and young primates are slowly integrated back into the wild. Then, visit the Bornean Sun Bear Center to learn about the strong conservation efforts to protect this rare species.

Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center on this educational full day tour. Learn about the orangutan rescue via a short documentary, then walk through the rainforest to view these intelligent mammals on a feeding platform. Then it’s on to the sun bear rescue center to learn more about the plight of the world’s smallest species of bear.

Unless you speak Malay, navigating the Kota Belud Sunday market can be a difficult task. Discover the best of the weekly shopping bonanza, and return home with the most memorable souvenirs, after a stress-free day trip from Kota Kinabalu. Exploring the market with a guide means that you'll have chance to practice your bargaining skills as well as gaining insight into the culture and history of Kota Belud.

Experience the best of Sabah’s wildlife and rainforest in one unforgettable journey. This tour combines two of Sandakan’s top nature attractions — the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) — offering the perfect balance of conservation, adventure, and scenic exploration. Begin your visit at Sepilok, where you’ll observe rescued orangutans in a semi-wild environment during their feeding session a heartwarming glimpse into vital conservation efforts. Continue to the Rainforest Discovery Centre, where you can walk along canopy walkways above the jungle, enjoy scenic rainforest views, and spot unique wildlife and bird species. Perfect for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, this tour offers a memorable and well-paced introduction to Borneo’s rich biodiversity. Book now to discover the wild beauty of Sandakan and create lasting memories in the heart of Sabah’s rainforest.

Mengalum Island, situated 56km northwest of Kota Kinabalu, approximately an hour and a half away. this uninhabited atoll offers stunning powder-white sands, vibrant neon-blue waters, and a serene, protected coral lagoon a genuine paradise for divers and sun enthusiasts. Circular sanctuary – Uniquely shaped, find a natural lagoon with waters so calm creating a natural lagoon with blue crystal clear. Snorkeling paradise – A house reef so close you could almost trip over it, packed with clownfish, blue starfish, and hawksbill turtles just waiting for their close-up Deserted beaches – Enjoy a 360-degree stroll around the whole island (it’s a quick 45-minute jaunt) with absolutely nothing in the way of those stunning views. Virgin ecosystem – where the only permanent residents are the coconut trees, and the resort visitor center is the ultimate eco-friendly party planner, keeping the ecological balance in check

Embark on the Tuaran River Cruise for a cultural and river cruise adventure with transfer pick-up from the city. Take a dive into the quirky attraction of the traditional lifestyle and the jaw-dropping views that the Tuaran menkabong River has to offer, include hotel pick up and visit likas mosque, UMS pink mosque as two of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Then cruising along menkabong river, blue flame phenomenon, mangrove forest, sunset view, and backdrop of Kinabalu mountain, with opportunity to see crocodiles in the wild mangrove if lucky.. During the tour, you'll be knee-deep in the lush mangrove, soaking up local culture and uncovering community traditions As night falls, watch as the fireflies light up the mangrove forest, creating a truly unforgettable experience. A chance to dodge the usual tourist stampede and dive into the real, unfiltered flavor of Sabah's coastal life.

Take a break from sightseeing and spend the day relaxing in the natural hot springs of Poring on a day trip from Kota Kinabalu. Ideal for active travelers looking to relieve aching muscles, this hassle-free excursion includes a scenic journey through Kinabalu National Park and a stop at a local fruit market. Plus, hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off mean that you don't have to worry about finding a meeting point.

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.

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.

Discover a landscape of steaming pools and high peaks on a full-day tour from Kota Kinabalu to Poring Hot Springs and Kinabalu National Park. Unlike tours with rigid, fixed itineraries, this trip combines the convenience of pre-booked transport with flexibility to enjoy the things that interest you most at each site, whether you’re soaking in a hot tub and walking the Treetop Canopy Walkway.

Spend the day among Borneo’s native wildlife on a full-day tour of Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center and the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Center. In a small group limited to eight, you’ll observe rehabilitated orangutans in their natural rainforest environment and witness a feeding session. Plus, you’ll see sun bears at dedicated conservation center before taking a sightseeing tour of Sandakan, once known as Little Hong Kong. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Our Kinabalu Park and Poring private tour offers a unique and personalized experience. Enjoy exclusive access with a private guide, providing insightful commentary . Visit Jambatan Tamparuli, Pekan Nabalu’s handicraft market, and the UNESCO-listed Kinabalu National Park. Immerse yourself in the botanical garden and enjoy traditional dance performances. At Poring Hot Springs, relax in therapeutic waters and experience the thrilling canopy walk. Travel comfortably with convenient pick-up and drop-off services. This tour combines nature, culture, and relaxation, ensuring an unforgettable adventure and a deeper connection with Sabah's rich heritage.

See orangutans in their natural habitat and get a chance to visit many of the top attractions in Sepilok Sandakan with this day tour. After visiting the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and watching a feeding, you'll head out to explore town, with stop at a local restaurant for lunch. Highlights include time in Central Market, the Sim-Sim Water Village, and the Puh Jih Syh Buddhist Temple.

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 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.