Top Kota Kinabalu Day Trips

43 results

Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies

Bongawan River Cruise – A Hidden Gem of Borneo! Please note on Fridays Mosque is not available. Experience the best value for money with Bongawan River Cruise! We offer the best service, certified expert guides ensuring an unforgettable adventure. No other provider matches our quality! This hidden paradise offers a relaxing journey through lush mangroves, home to fascinating wildlife and breathtaking sunset views. Why You Should Book This Experience: Wildlife Encounters – Spot proboscis monkeys, long-tailed macaques, and exotic birds in their natural habitat. Breathtaking Sunset – Watch the sky transform into a stunning canvas of colors as the sun sets over the river. Magical Fireflies – After dark, witness thousands of fireflies lighting up the trees, creating a fairy-tale atmosphere. Tranquil Escape – Perfect for those who love nature, photography, and peaceful getaways. Enjoy a delicious local dinner after the cruise! Meeting point for pick up is at Citadines The Shore

...More

Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(84)

from USD 52

Day Trip to Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring Guided Tour

Experience the beauty of the Ranau –kundasang region and Malaysia's first UNESCO world heritage site, Kinabalu National Park with this guided tour. Explore the nature of Poring in Kinabalu Geopark site and experience the beautiful Kipungit Waterfall located deep inside Poring. In this tour, also high chances to see the biggest flower Rafflesia (Own expenses, depends on blooming time).

...More

Day Trip to Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring Guided Tour

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.2

(5)

from USD 70

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.

...More

Borneo (Klias) River Cruise & Fireflies Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(130)

from USD 50

Kota Kinabalu: Bongawan River Cruise, City Tour & Fireflies

Embark on the Bongawan River Cruise for an unforgettable ecological adventure in Kota Kinabalu, observe wildlife intimately, admire stunning natural phenomena, and engage with local culture through shared, private tour, or just a simple entry tickets, tailored to your preferred language. Alternatively, choose to include a stop at a Filipino market in private tour, complete with dinner and refreshments at the conclusion of the experience. The grand finale awaits as darkness falls: glide silently along the river and be mesmerized as fireflies illuminate the mangrove trees, transforming them into a dazzling, twinkling galaxy. This immersive experience combines incredible nature, photography, and a taste of local culture for a perfect day trip from Kota Kinabalu, includes local guide, ticket, entry fee, dinner, refreshment and optional transfer service, market visit or along the route.

...More

Kota Kinabalu: Bongawan River Cruise, City Tour & Fireflies

4 to 8 hours

4.4

(7)

from USD 28

Price varies by group size

Special Offer

Kota Kinabalu Klias River Cruise with Dinner and Fireflies Tour

Enjoy a memorable evening on the Klias River, where the beauty of nature meets local cuisine. Start with a scenic drive to the Klias Forest Reserve, arriving at the jetty for a delightful cup of coffee or tea paired with traditional Malay treats. As the sun sets, cruise the river for a chance to spot proboscis monkeys, exotic birds, and crocodiles in their natural habitat. After a traditional Malay buffet dinner, witness the enchanting display of fireflies illuminating the riverbanks, making for a magical end to your night. - Experience the magic of fireflies illuminating the riverbanks at night - Includes hotel pickup and drop-off, dinner, and afternoon tea - Search for wildlife during the evening river cruise - Perfect for nature lovers and families looking for an immersive experience

...More

Kota Kinabalu Klias River Cruise with Dinner and Fireflies Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

from

USD 72

USD 66

Likely to Sell Out

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.

...More

Full-Day Sepilok Orangutan,Sun Bear & Sandakan City Trail from Kota Kinabalu

10 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(3)

from USD 150

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

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.2

(114)

from USD 46

Full Day JomTour! Memorable Experience in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Transform Your Boring Tour into a Memorable Tourism Experience with JomTour! What You Can Expect: Enhance your day trip in Malaysia by booking an unforgettable experience activity! The JomTour! Experience package contains everything from the Day Pass, plus transportation in the form of a private vehicle, as well as our unique gamification activities. This package is ideal for those looking for a full day memorable experience. Highlights: • Plan as you like: Pick any attractions or destination within the Pass Coverage. • Long Validity: Your pass is valid for 365 days from the day you purchase it. • Once you activate your Pass: Your pass is valid for 'One Day'. • Family pass: Your day trip can include your family members within the permitted limitations on transportation type. • Pass benefit: Access to JomTour! Experience gamification during your tour. • Free accident insurance: 24-hour travel insurance for all JomTour! customers.

...More

Full Day JomTour! Memorable Experience in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

1 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

3.0

(4)

from USD 94

Price varies by group size

Full Day Sepilok Orangutan and Rainforest Discovery Centre Tour

Experience the best of Sabah’s wildlife and nature with a visit to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and the Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)! Start your journey at Sepilok, where you’ll witness rescued orangutans swinging freely through the rainforest during feeding time, a heartwarming encounter that highlights the centre’s inspiring conservation work. Then, continue your adventure at the RDC, where you can stroll along elevated canopy walkways, explore scenic jungle trails, and spot rare birds and wildlife in their natural habitat. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, these two attractions offer an unforgettable glimpse into Borneo’s incredible biodiversity. Book your experience today and immerse yourself in the wild beauty of Sandakan!

...More

Full Day Sepilok Orangutan and Rainforest Discovery Centre Tour

10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

from USD 115

Kota Kinabalu: Mengalum Island with Snorkel or Dive by Boat

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

...More

Kota Kinabalu: Mengalum Island with Snorkel or Dive by Boat

7 hours 30 minutes

4.5

from USD 91

Full Day Bongawan River Cruise with Proboscis Monkey Sightseeing

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.

...More

Full Day Bongawan River Cruise with Proboscis Monkey Sightseeing

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(15)

from USD 58

Price varies by group size

Proboscis Monkey and Fireflies River Cruise

8 hours

4.3

(53)

from USD 81

Price varies by group size

Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded)

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.

...More

Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded)

10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(19)

from USD 176

Price varies by group size

Kota Kinabalu: 5-in-1 Kinabalu View, Fire Show, Blue Tear by Boat

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.

...More

Kota Kinabalu: 5-in-1 Kinabalu View, Fire Show, Blue Tear by Boat

7 hours

1.0

(1)

from USD 54

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.

...More

Full-Day Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring Day Trip

10 hoursFree Cancellation

3.7

(9)

from USD 127

Price varies by group size

Kinabalu Park With Rumah Terbalik & Desa Cow Farm

1 day

4.9

(15)

from USD 133

Likely to Sell Out

Observe the ornate outfits of the Bajau horsemen, which pop with bright shades of various colors, and peruse a vast array of stalls selling artisanal products.

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.

...More

Kota Belud Sunday Market Tour from Kota Kinabalu

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

from USD 144

Price varies by group size

Kudat Rungus Long House & Tip of Borneo Tour from Kota Kinabalu

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

...More

Kudat Rungus Long House & Tip of Borneo Tour from Kota Kinabalu

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

from USD 304

Price varies by group size

Likely to Sell Out

Full-Day Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring

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.

...More

Full-Day Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring

10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.0

from USD 110

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.

...More

Sabah Klias River Cruise Day Tour

5 to 6 hours

from USD 66

Likely to Sell Out

Kinabalu Park Tour with Desa Dairy Farm & Poring Hot Springs

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.0

(3)

from USD 134

Price varies by group size

Kudat Peninsula Day Trip to Tip of Borneo from Kota Kinabalu

Discover the beauty of the Kudat Peninsula on this Tip of Borneo day trip from Kota Kinabalu. Mingle with the locals in the town of Kota Belud, and learn of the indigenous Bajau and Rungus peoples. Gain insight into local bee-farming and honey-harvesting at Kampung Gombizau, and visit a traditional Rungus longhouse to learn of their cultural traditions. Enjoy breathtaking views over the South China Sea from your vantage point at the Tip of Borneo, the island’s northernmost edge. Capture the views on camera before returning to Kota Kinabalu.

...More

Kudat Peninsula Day Trip to Tip of Borneo from Kota Kinabalu

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.0

(1)

from USD 208

Price varies by group size

Likely to Sell Out

By joining this exciting tour, you will visit one of the country’s most beautiful natural reserves, Kinabalu National Park

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.

...More

Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Springs Tour with Desa Dairy Farm

8 hoursFree Cancellation

3.5

(4)

from USD 134

Price varies by group size

UPSIDE DOWN HOUSE TAMPARULI,
Kampung Berungis Sabah

The traveler will see the mount view Kinabalu and can get more experience like feeding fish spa while massage leg. The first attraction Upside down house at Tamparuli , you can see all inside and outside the theme is that everything is upside down. You can feel the cool and fresh at Kundasang. Other than you can taste gelato ice cream and fresh milk from the cow farm. In addition, in the cattle dairy farm can make activities suitable for children and everyone such as activities feeding with cattle, milking the calf and witness the milking of cows.

...More

Day Trip Kundasang Sabah

7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(7)

from USD 194

Per group

1 2

Top Attractions in Kota Kinabalu

1 / 2

Attractions

c4dca2c5-4f72-4879-945f-fcbd573289eb

things_to_do_group

Not seeing something you are looking for?

More Tours in Kota Kinabalu

Attractions in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Things to do near Kota Kinabalu

Popular on Viator

Day Trips from Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu Best Experiences

Nature Walks Half-day Tours Walking Tours Snorkeling Multi-day Tours Full-day Tours Freediving City Tours Overnight Tours Tours by Duration Scuba Diving Art & Culture

Top Kota Kinabalu Day Trips

43 results

Top Attractions in Kota Kinabalu

Sandakan Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

Kinabalu Park

Poring Hot Spring

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque (Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu)

Mari Mari Cultural Village

Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park (TARP)

Sandakan Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

Kinabalu Park

Poring Hot Spring

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque (Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu)

Mari Mari Cultural Village

Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park (TARP)

Sandakan Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

Kinabalu Park

Poring Hot Spring

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque (Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu)