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View all Top day tours in Kota Kinabalu![1-Day Tour to Sapi Island Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia + Manukan Island [Snorkeling/Water Tours + Seafood BBQ Lunch]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0355312000r4xunvi2C03_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Duration: 5.4 hrsEnglish4.5/5Excellent· 64 reviews· 1.1k bookedFromMYR 156.50
Duration: 6 hrsEnglish4.9/5Perfect· 53 reviews· 937 bookedFromMYR 156.44![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· 230 reviews· 2.9k bookedFromMYR 139.05![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· 153 reviews· 2.4k bookedFromMYR 109.38
Trip.SelectDuration: 5.6 hrsEnglish4.7/5Outstanding· 135 reviews· 1.3k bookedFromMYR 395.03![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 hrsEnglish4.3/5Very good· 4 reviews· 224 bookedFromMYR 156.50![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· 176 reviews· 2.4k bookedFromMYR 206.53![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: 7.5 hrsEnglish4.0/5Very good· 8 reviews· 203 bookedFromMYR 150.00
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View all Unique experiences in Kota Kinabalu![Paddleboarding (1-5 hours) [Tanjung Aru Sunrise & Sunset Paddleboarding, Fishing, kayaking, SUP Experience Half-Day Tour]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0351s12000civ4ojw7777_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
English4.6/5Excellent· 9 reviews· 379 bookedFromMYR 91.92![Tanjung Aru BeachPaddle board1.5 hours [Sunrise or Sunset Stand-Up Paddle (1.5 Hours)]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0354y12000nnxe17g03A0_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Duration: 1–2 hrsEnglishFromMYR 89.89![Tanjung Aru Beach Stand-Up Paddleboarding 2.5 hr [Kota Kinabalu Tanjung Aru Sunrise Sunset Paddleboarding 2.5 hr/Kayaking Sabah Malaysia]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0584g12000n1cscxa6EB8_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.SelectDuration: 2.5 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 8 reviews· 103 bookedFromMYR 89.89
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Reviews: 1-Day Tour to Sapi Island Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia + Manukan Island [Snorkeling/Water Tours + Seafood BBQ Lunch]
Guest User2026-03-25
Punctual pick-up and drop-off, small tour group, easy-to-manage guide. Sapi Island has clear water, white sand, and plenty of fish, a great place for snorkeling. Manukan Island also has clear water, but not many fish. Guide Zhihong is good. Worth the trip.★
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Reviews: Kota Kinabalu Kawa-Kawa River Cruise Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies with Hi-Tea & Dinner Shared Day Tour
Guest User2026-02-23
Our tour guide, Xiao Chen, was lovely and wonderful! There were more places to eat than we expected, and fresh coconuts were available for purchase. The mountain road was a bit bumpy, but that was unavoidable given the environment. There was also a free farm where we could feed the animals, which were very cute. The staff on the boats to see the monkeys and fireflies were all very cheerful. It was a very worthwhile trip!★
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Reviews: Royal Bay Sky Mirror Mangrove Day Tour in Sabah [Proboscis Monkeys/Fireflies/Beach Sunset]
Guest User2026-04-04
Amazing day! We loved every minute! Excellent value for money too. The car collected us from the hotel then took us to see the floating mosque. We then went to the river cruise where cool drinks and snacks were ready for us. We saw proboscis monkeys, a crocodile, huge monitor lizards and fireflies. Spending time at the beach was nice - amazing fire show and beautiful sunset photos. Robert, our guide, was truly outstanding! He couldn’t have done anything more for us. This trip was a highlight of our holiday. Thank you.★
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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 User2026-04-10
Our tour guide, Stephen, was very dedicated. He accompanied us throughout the trip, patiently explained everything during the activities, and even recommended some good restaurants. It was a perfect trip; thank you so much, tour guide!★
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Reviews: Sapi Island Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia + Manukan Island Day Tour [Snorkeling + Seafood Buffet Lunch + Water Attractions & Tours]
Guest User2026-03-23
The tour guide was very enthusiastic and attentive. The food on the island was delicious; I especially loved the crab – it was incredibly fresh. The tour was very beginner-friendly, particularly for those wanting to try snorkeling. You could buy your own mask and try it out. If you didn't want to snorkel, just taking photos and enjoying the breeze was quite pleasant. You could also bring your own towel and lie on the beach under the trees – so comfortable!
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