Top picks for Kota Kinabalu Day tours
Discover 120 Day tours in Kota Kinabalu on Trip.com, updated March 23, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 11 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From PHP 1,520.93 per person, with an average total of PHP 3,174.16. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 1.519k verified reviews, Day tours Kota Kinabalu boast an average rating of 4.6.
This week's most popular Day tours: "Bongawan River Cruise: Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies Mangrove", with 323 reviews and a 4.9 rating.
Now on Trip.com: "KAWA KAWA Nanamun Fireflies Sunset Cruise with Dinner", a 7-hour adventure in Kota Kinabalu!
The next available day tour departs on March 24, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!
Kota Kinabalu Day tours usually take about 7 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!
100% of Kota Kinabalu Day tours now offer English-speaking guides
March is perfect for visiting Kota Kinabalu! Choose from Day tours available day tours, including seasonal hits like Bongawan River Cruise: Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies Mangrove.
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Duration: 7 hrsEnglish4.5/5Excellent· 2 reviews· 55 bookedFromPHP 2,401.63![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)
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Duration: 4.5 hrsEnglish4.7/5Outstanding· 132 reviews· 2.2k bookedFromPHP 1,631.95
Trip.SelectDuration: 5.6 hrsEnglish4.7/5Outstanding· 113 reviews· 1.2k bookedFromPHP 5,894.10
Duration: 6.2 hrsEnglish4.5/5Excellent· 2 reviews· 31 bookedFromPHP 2,567.74![Royal Bay Sky Mirror Mangrove Day Tour in Sabah [Proboscis Monkeys/Fireflies/Beach Sunset]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0584912000n09xyej7AEB_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Duration: 6.5 hrsEnglish4.6/5Excellent· 224 reviews· 2.9k bookedFromPHP 2,074.66![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 hrsEnglish4.7/5Outstanding· 172 reviews· 2.3k bookedFromPHP 3,081.60
Duration: 7.9 hrsEnglish4.6/5Excellent· 260 reviews· 3.3k booked5% offLimited-time saleFromPHP 3,191.41PHP 3,359.38
Trip.SelectDuration: 6 hrsEnglish4.9/5Perfect· 48 reviews· 888 bookedFromPHP 2,334.11![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 hrsEnglish4.0/5Very good· 8 reviews· 196 bookedFromPHP 3,126.34![Kundasang Desa Cattle Dairy Cow Farm [Optional Package for ATV ride / Paragliding]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0352212000gofgczu6DA8_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.SelectDuration: 7.9 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 3 reviews· 81 bookedFromPHP 3,447.42
Trip.SelectDuration: 10.7 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 3 reviews· 44 bookedFromPHP 6,463.92![Kiulu River Rafting with Lunch [Level 1-2]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0351l12000gzuf4tj2EE7_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Duration: 4.1 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 3 reviews· 58 bookedFromPHP 2,196.89
Duration: 6.5 hrsEnglish4.5/5Excellent· 188 reviews· 4.4k booked5% offLimited-time saleFromPHP 3,546.00PHP 3,732.64
Duration: 6 hrsEnglish4.1/5Very good· 9 reviews· 163 bookedFromPHP 1,520.93![Sapi Island Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia + Manukan Island Day Tour [Snorkeling + Seafood Buffet Lunch + Water Attractions & Tours]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0585t12000r6hgp8qFEA8_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Duration: 5.5 hrsEnglish4.0/5Very good· 3 reviews· 181 bookedFromPHP 2,335.07
Duration: 11.3 hrsEnglishFromPHP 5,779.50
Duration: 8 hrsEnglish4.9/5Perfect· 323 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromPHP 3,296.98PHP 3,470.51
Duration: 3 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 1 review· 28 bookedFromPHP 2,027.90
Duration: 7 hrsEnglishFromPHP 4,562.77
Duration: 9.8 hrsEnglishFromPHP 3,655.48
Duration: 3.9 hrsEnglish4.8/5Outstanding· 25 reviews· 370 bookedFromPHP 1,520.93
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Reviews: KAWA KAWA Nanamun Fireflies Sunset Cruise with Dinner
Guest User2024-06-16
River cruise was relaxing, saw some monkeys, will depend on your luck. Sunset was amazing. Dinner was not as bad as expected. But the fireflies were out of this world.. like fairy lights on an Xmas tree. Guides were very friendly and helpful.★
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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: Kinabalu ATV335 | Sabah Kinabalu Dairy Farm Day Trip + Paragliding + Optional Rafflesia Flower Tour (at your own expense)
Guest User2026-01-26
Mount Kinabalu is a must-visit in Sabah. Since it's quite far, it's easier to join a tour group. You can also enjoy paragliding and ATV rides. I bought hay for 2 Malaysian Ringgit to feed the cows. It was a wonderful experience to pick up and drop off cows so close to them for the first time.★
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Reviews: Kota Kinabalu: Bongawan River Safari Cruise, Fireflies, Fireshow & City Tour with 6 Stops
Guest User2026-03-22
My friend's family of four participated in this tour. The tour took us from around noon until 8 PM, visiting several tourist spots, and was excellent value for money. There was a child as young as two years old among the tour participants, but they were all safe. Our guide, Eddie, spoke clear English, which was easy to understand even for someone like me who doesn't understand much English. The monkeys were adorable, and we spent plenty of time with them. The sunset was also beautiful. The curry we had for dinner was delicious. I felt the tour price was very reasonable. I highly recommend participating!★
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Reviews: Royal Bay Sky Mirror Mangrove Day Tour in Sabah [Proboscis Monkeys/Fireflies/Beach Sunset]
Guest User2026-02-21
The itinerary was exceptionally well-planned, making it easy and relaxing with the kids. A special thank you to our guides, Jay and Steve, for their attentive service. The children had a wonderful time, seeing the beaked monkeys and witnessing a stunning sunset – perfect!★
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Reviews: Sabah Mantanani Island Day Trip [Limited-Time Special Offer | New Resort | Optional Diving/Mangrove Retreat]
Guest User2026-02-28
During the Chinese New Year, the price of over 500 yuan per person is definitely not as good as usual, and a lot of time is wasted waiting for people to be picked up. Normally, with around 300+ people and fewer people, the experience would be much better. Overall, I'm still willing to give it a good review, because it's truly remarkable that they were able to arrange food, drinks, and entertainment for so many people with different itineraries and requirements, and even provide staggered pick-up and drop-off services during the Chinese New Year holiday. Although the journey is long, the scenery is stunning, and we even saw some wildlife 👍. The itinerary was rich and varied, including snorkeling, sightseeing, monkey watching, firefly watching, sunset viewing, and ironwork performances. We drove back and forth several times on an extremely bumpy road near the Kawa entrance 😂. The downsides are that the morning was rushed; we were too pressed for time on the island. There wasn't much to see while snorkeling; we only caught a few fish with bread. Furthermore, the resort was just an area enclosed by iron railings, with no hot water, and we had to queue to shower in smelly toilets. We didn't see the white sandbar, had a long lunch queue, and didn't take many photos before leaving. The bubbles sprayed on the sand looked a bit dirty and not dreamy at all. The transparent paddleboards weren't enough to keep us entertained, and they started rushing us back after we only took a few photos. The boats rocked so much in the big waves that it gave me a headache. These things are understandable and acceptable, but I was a little disappointed that the experience didn't match the description.
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