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Discover 116 Day tours in Kota Kinabalu on Trip.com, updated November 7, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 9 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!

From €22.10 per person, with an average total of €44.11. Choose the option that suits your plan.

With 1.851k verified reviews, Day tours Kota Kinabalu boast an average rating of 4.7.

This week's most popular Day tours: "Sabah Kawa Mangrove Forest Day Trip [Small group tour available | Mosque | Proboscis monkeys and fireflies]", with 420 reviews and a 4.7 rating.

Now on Trip.com: "Half-day tour to Kota Kinabalu Kawa-kawa river cruise with fireflies, proboscis monkeys and beach sunset", a 5-hour adventure in Kota Kinabalu!

The next available day tour departs on November 8, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!

Kota Kinabalu Day tours usually take about 5 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!

100% of Kota Kinabalu Day tours now offer English-speaking guides

November is perfect for visiting Kota Kinabalu! Choose from 116 available day tours, including seasonal hits like Sabah Kawa Mangrove Forest Day Trip [Small group tour available | Mosque | Proboscis monkeys and fireflies].

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Reviews: 1-day tour to Kawa-kawa river cruise in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah - double river channels, fireflies, proboscis monkeys, and beach sunset
Guest User2026-07-23
The experience was superb! Convenient transportation with pick-up and drop-off, smooth journey, and a tour guide providing commentary throughout. The three main attractions – mangrove forest, sunset, and fireflies – created a truly immersive atmosphere, making for a wonderful family trip. Thank you to the business! Highly recommended, I'll definitely come again next time!
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Reviews: Cost-effective! Shenshan join-in 1-day tour | search for rafflesia + ATV + fish spa + lunch + transfer
Guest User2026-06-15
A very good and comprehensive activity. They picked us up at our hotel and first took us to see Mount Kinabalu from a viewpoint (about a two-hour drive) in a shared van. Afterwards, we went on the quad bike activity, which was the 40 minutes we had booked. It was great fun, although you need to have a certain level of driving experience. Later, those who had booked the paragliding activity went on their own (otherwise, you had to pay an extra €90; it's better to book it directly through the app). I regret not booking that part in advance as it made me feel unsafe, although, being at the center where the activity took place, I saw that they were very professional. Afterwards, they took us to eat at a local restaurant. Then we went to see the wildflowers. The activity didn't include the entrance fee, but it was worth paying the 30 ringgit because we were able to see them. They have several areas where they usually grow, so it's very likely you'll be able to see them. Finally, we went to a dairy farm. Our guide was very nice.
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Reviews: Mari-Mari Cultural Village Half Day Shared Tour with Lunch
Guest User2026-06-07
It is not cheap, but worth for money.  For busy season that might require schedule adjustments, better make reservation directly to the facility. (it took us a while to confirm our reservation after kindly adjusted by Trip.com.) In spite of heavy crowd of guests, the operation was super organized and we were well attended and kept entertained all thru the 3 hours. We all (including 6yo/9yo kids) were so satisfied with this experience. The only issue we faced was the car parking. (won't be o problem as far as you use their pickup.) Please bring mosquito spray, or get a very good organic one at the sight s(RM 15).
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Reviews: Mari Mari Cultural Village Half Day Tour | Immerse yourself in the cultural journey
Guest User2026-08-07
I made a reservation for Mari Mari Folk Village the day before. They sent me a confirmation by 6 PM on the day of arrival every day. I saw lizards, toured the village, tasted food and drinks, did some henna at the end, and watched a performance. It is a bit of a distance, but if you have plenty of time, it is worth visiting at least once.
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Reviews: Kota Kinabalu Marimari Mari Mari cultural village half-day tour
Guest User2026-08-23
This trip was wonderful! We enjoyed pandan juice, coconut cakes, and other delicious treats, and experienced many fun activities. We didn't want to leave! Xia Ya's arrangements were incredibly meticulous!

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