11. Guided Snorkeling Day Trip, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
4.9· 304 reviews· Full dayYou will be collected from Jesselton Point Jetty, Kota Kinabalu and taken into the local marine park - Tunku Abdul Rahman where you will be briefed and taken on three guided snorkelling tours. The maximum group size is six, and your in-water guide will be a RAID Professional, fully trained and insured, making sure your day goes perfectly. There will be two sessions in the morning with one after lunch. We provide masks, snorkels, fins, wet suits and life jackets if required. There is free-flowing drinking water all day, with lunch served on an island. This tour is suitable for all those wishing to explore the underwater world of Sabah. We ask that all persons be fit and healthy and comfortable in water that is too deep to stand up in.
22. Kota Kinabalu: Bongawan River Cruise, City Tour & Fireflies
4.4· 7 reviewsEmbark 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.
33. Day Trip to Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring Guided Tour
4.2· 5 reviewsExperience 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).
44. Kudat Peninsula Day Trip to Tip of Borneo from Kota Kinabalu
4.0· 1 reviews· 8 hoursDrive to the northernmost tip of Borneo on this full-day coach tour with a knowledgeable guide. Stop to observe local life in the small town of Kota Belud and learn about the lifestyle of the Bajau people before a visit to a Rungus longhouse in Kampung Gombizau, where you’ll enjoy a traditional lunch. Your day trip along the Kudat Peninsula finishes at Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, aka the Tip of Borneo — a dramatic headland with sweeping views over the South China Sea.
55. Kota Kinabalu City Half Day Tour
3.6· 7 reviews· 3 hoursDiscover Kota Kinabalu with this 3-hour tour with an English speaking guide. Travel around in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle and visit the Tun Mustapha Tower (Tallest Building in Sabah), City Mosque ("floating" mosque); Puh Toh Tze Temple and enjoy sweeping views of the city from the top of Signal Hill. - Small-group city tour of Kota Kinabalu - Ideal for first time visitors and those with limited time - Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle - Free pickup and drop-off from select Kota Kinabalu hotels
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