Top picks for Kota Kinabalu Day tours

Discover 132 Day tours in Kota Kinabalu on Trip.com, updated January 17, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 11 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!

From PHP 1,422.08 per person, with an average total of PHP 3,496.63. Choose the option that suits your plan.

With 1.41k 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 18, 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.

Your trip, worry-free! All day tours are run by licensed suppliers with verified reviews, and many include free cancellation before departure.

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Reviews: Kota Kinabalu Kawa-Kawa River Cruise Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies with Hi-Tea & Dinner Shared Day Tour
Guest User2026-01-04
Although I made the reservation the day before, the guide arrived in the hotel lobby five minutes early to pick me up. The road to the boat dock was not particularly smooth, so it was quite bumpy, but we arrived earlier than scheduled. The wait time before boarding was short, and the tour was smooth throughout, allowing me to participate with peace of mind. The first tour was an animal observation cruise, and there were many highlights, including monkeys and buffalo. It was great that we were given more time to observe them than the other nearby boats. The weather was unfortunate for sunset, but we were able to take plenty of time to take photos on the beautiful beach. On my second trip, I was able to see many more beautiful fireflies than I expected, which was a great experience. The food was also delicious. Of the various tours available, I was glad I chose this one, which was mid-priced. I highly recommend it.
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.
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
Reviews: Authentic Mengalum Island 1-day tour - optional scuba diving + optional mangrove/ multiple bases available
Guest User2025-12-29
Overall, it was alright. The price included round-trip transportation on top of the official RIA ferry ticket, making it about 80 yuan more expensive than the official RIA price. Essentially, 80 yuan was spent on online booking and transportation services. It depends on individual needs. The scenery around Mantanani Island is quite nice; you can see many small fish and corals while snorkeling. However, the water near the beach isn't very clear, probably because the sand is too fine and gets stirred up. Personally, I felt it wasn't much different from the other nearby islands.
Reviews: Kinabalu Park, Poring Hot Spring & Desa Dairy Farm Shared Day Tour
Guest User2025-11-29
We had Jeff aka Mr Handsome as our guide. He was v responsible and contacted us a day before w details abt the tour. Jeff has excellent communication skills and is sensitive to the needs of the travellers. He made a slight change due to the weather and bcos of this we avoided the jams. He is very experienced and you feel v assured and relaxed throughout the whole trip. I could not find anything that really needs improving(maybe the potholes). One of the most excellent and knowledgeable guides we have come across through our many decades of tours. He never stops learning. I will not hesitate to recommend Jeff. We got to see our rafflesia and the desa farm was brilliant. The small hike at poring springs was enjoyable! Tqvm for a wonderful day and arrangements!
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