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Discover 144 Day tours in Kota Kinabalu on Trip.com, updated January 24, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 12 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From JPY 3,703.00 per person, with an average total of JPY 9,406.33. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 1.442k verified reviews, Day tours Kota Kinabalu boast an average rating of 4.7.
This week's most popular Day tours: "Mengalum Island snorkeling 1-day tour includes lunch", with 300 reviews and a 4.7 rating.
Now on Trip.com: "Kota Kinabalu Kawa-Kawa River Cruise Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies with Hi-Tea & Dinner Shared Day Tour", a 6-hour adventure in Kota Kinabalu!
The next available day tour departs on January 25, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!
Kota Kinabalu Day tours usually take about 6 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!
100% of Kota Kinabalu Day tours now offer English-speaking guides
January is perfect for visiting Kota Kinabalu! Choose from Day tours available day tours, including seasonal hits like Mengalum Island snorkeling 1-day tour includes lunch.
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Duration: 6 hrsEnglish4.9/5Excellent· 41 reviews· 731 bookedFromJPY 6,109
Duration: 3.9 hrsEnglish4.8/5Very good· 24 reviews· 317 bookedFromJPY 3,950![Sabah Kawa Mangrove Forest Day Trip [Small group tour available | Mosque | Proboscis monkeys and fireflies]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0352c12000csv6h5gCF86_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.SelectDuration: 4.5 hrsEnglish4.8/5Very good· 99 reviews· 1.3k bookedFromJPY 4,748![Sapi Island + Manukan Island Snorkeling one-day tour[Lunch Included]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0581t12000n2inwo9F748_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.SelectDuration: 6.5 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 4 reviews· 110 bookedFromJPY 7,461![Desa Dairy Farm + Poring Hot Spring + Mount Kinabalu Observation Desk [Lunch included]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0351912000gof049zD7AE_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.SelectDuration: 11.2 hrsEnglish4.0/5Good· 7 reviews· 164 bookedFromJPY 7,548
Trip.SelectDuration: 6.4 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviews· 97 bookedFromJPY 6,280
Duration: 4 hrsEnglishFromJPY 7,900
Duration: 6.2 hrsEnglish4.0/5Good· 1 review· 22 bookedFromJPY 6,589
Duration: 5.4 hrsEnglishFromJPY 7,458
Duration: 5.8 hrsEnglishFromJPY 15,799![Kota Kinabalu Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu + Tun Mustapha Tower half-day tour [Enjoy Tanjung Aru sunset]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0353f12000iw5fc88602C_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Duration: 3.4 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 7 reviews· 56 bookedFromJPY 6,583
Duration: 7 hrsEnglishFromJPY 7,680
Duration: 4.7 hrsEnglishFromJPY 9,835
Trip.SelectDuration: 10.7 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviews· 42 bookedFromJPY 16,786
Trip.SelectDuration: 10.2 hrsEnglish4.6/5Satisfied· 8 reviews· 81 bookedFromJPY 16,194![Sabah Mantanani Island Day Trip [Limited-Time Special Offer | New Resort | Optional Diving/Mangrove Retreat]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0351q12000o54hgo5E743_C_568_320.png?_fr=wc)
Trip.SelectDuration: 6.2 hrsEnglish4.7/5Very good· 167 reviews· 2.1k bookedFromJPY 8,247
Trip.SelectDuration: 6.5 hrsEnglish4.8/5Very good· 4 reviews· 113 bookedFromJPY 9,006
Trip.SelectDuration: 7.6 hrsEnglish4.8/5Very good· 4 reviews· 35 bookedFromJPY 10,072
Trip.SelectDuration: 9.6 hrsEnglish4.7/5Very good· 300 reviews· 36 bookedFromJPY 12,069![Desa Cattle Dairy Cow Farm + ATV + Paragliding one-day tour [Lunch Included] - Join In Tour (Group of 2+)](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0352212000gofgczu6DA8_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.SelectDuration: 7.9 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviews· 60 bookedFromJPY 8,330
Trip.SelectDuration: 7.5 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 1 reviewFromJPY 18,484
Duration: 3.5 hrsEnglish4.1/5Good· 7 reviews· 132 bookedFromJPY 5,267
Duration: 7.9 hrsEnglish4.6/5Satisfied· 253 reviews· 3.6k booked5% offLimited-time saleFromJPY 8,352JPY 8,792
Duration: 10–12 hrsEnglishFromJPY 30,689
Duration: 1–2 hrsEnglish4.9/5Excellent· 7 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromJPY 8,955JPY 9,427![Sapi Island Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia + Manukan Island 1-day tour [Exclusive line + seafood BBQ lunch + water activities]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0582y12000nn95zi9BF73_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.SelectDuration: 5.4 hrsEnglish4.5/5Excellent· 57 reviews· 1.3k bookedFromJPY 5,977
Trip.SelectDuration: 7.9 hrsEnglish4.8/5Great· 186 reviews· 1.8k bookedFromJPY 5,066
Duration: 6.5 hrsEnglish4.6/5Excellent· 177 reviews· 4.1k booked5% offLimited-time saleFromJPY 9,983JPY 10,509
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Reviews: Kota Kinabalu Kawa-Kawa River Cruise Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies with Hi-Tea & Dinner Shared Day Tour
Guest User2026-01-23
Kota Kinabalu Kawa-Kawa River Cruise: Proboscis Monkey and Firefly Tour (Including Afternoon Tea and Dinner)
The trip went very smoothly! Pick-up and drop-off were punctual, and the itinerary was well-organized. Afternoon tea and dinner were delicious, especially the local specialties, which left a lasting impression.
The most unforgettable experience was seeing the proboscis monkeys on the riverbank; they were lively, fun, and incredibly cute. The fireflies at night were breathtaking—the entire forest seemed to be lit up by stars, a dreamlike and magical experience!
The guide was also very professional and friendly, providing engaging explanations and patiently answering our questions. Overall, it was a journey full of surprises, and I highly recommend it! It will definitely be an unforgettable memory.
Kota Kinabalu Kawa-Kawa River Cruise:
Everything on this tour went smoothly! The transfer was punctual, and the itinerary was well-organized. The hi-tea and dinner provided were delicious, especially the local flavors which left a deep impression.
The highlight was definitely seeing the proboscis monkeys along the river—they were active, playful, and adorable. And the fireflies at night were absolutely breathtaking! The trees glittered like starlight, creating a magical and enchanting atmosphere.
Our guide was also excellent—knowledgeable, friendly, and always ready to answer our questions. Overall, this was a wonderful experience filled with beautiful moments. Highly recommended for an unforgettable adventure!★
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Reviews: Kota Kinabalu Half-Day Tour: Tanjung Aru Beach + City Mosque + Tun Mustapha Tower
Guest User2025-12-08
The tour guide was incredibly professional and attentive. There were only two of us, and he took photos of us at every attraction – they were even better than the photos we took ourselves! We loved it! 😍 He introduced the sights and even recommended some local seafood at the end. We were extremely satisfied! Five stars! Highly recommended! 👍🏻★
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Reviews: Sabah Kawa Mangrove Forest Day Trip [Small group tour available | Mosque | Proboscis monkeys and fireflies]
Guest User2026-01-12
I think this is a very worthwhile part of Kota Kinabalu; the fireflies are beautiful, and the tour guide is excellent. Aside from the slightly bumpy ride on the main road, there are no other downsides.★
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Reviews: Sapi Island + Manukan Island Snorkeling one-day tour[Lunch Included]
Guest User2025-11-16
I was worried because I don’t speak much English, but our guide Michael was very kind. We had an amazing time in the crystal-clear ocean. Thank you★
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Reviews: Desa Dairy Farm + Poring Hot Spring + Mount Kinabalu Observation Desk [Lunch included]
Guest User2025-08-16
Ordered the trip via trip.com and the driver arrived at a different hotel. No one called, no one answered our calls. Fortunately, the trip.com assisted with solving the issue pretty well and we went on this trip on a different day. The guide, Ken, was a lot of fun. The trip itself was interesting despite the long distances. We bought yogurt and cheese on the farm, tasted good. The lunch was good.★
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Reviews: Sabah Kota Kinabalu Mamutik & Manukan Island Snorkeling Shared Day Tour Optional Water Activities
Guest User2025-12-29
The tour guide “TOMMY” is super friendly and every helpfull. We are newly wed mentioning this was our honeymoon, he treated us like a private tour and giving us extra time for every kind of activities for us to create a wonderfull memories. Thanks Tommy.
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