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Discover 141 Day tours in Kota Kinabalu on Trip.com, updated March 10, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 11 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From AUD 29.92 per person, with an average total of AUD 79.21. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 1.982k 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 March 11, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!
Kota Kinabalu Day tours usually take about 6 hours โ perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!
100% of Kota Kinabalu Day tours now offer English-speaking guides
March is the perfect time to visit Kota Kinabalu! Choose from Day tours available day tours, including seasonal favorites 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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Duration: 6 hrsEnglish4.9/5Excellentยทย 48 reviewsยทย 861 bookedFromAU$55.26
Duration: 6.5 hrsEnglish4.5/5Satisfiedยทย 185 reviewsยทย 4.4k booked5% offLimited-time saleFromAU$80.04AU$84.26
Duration: 3.9 hrsEnglish4.8/5Very goodยทย 25 reviewsยทย 364 bookedFromAU$35.90![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 hrsEnglish4.7/5Very goodยทย 126 reviewsยทย 2.1k bookedFromAU$38.64![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 hrsEnglish4.0/5Goodยทย 8 reviewsยทย 187 bookedFromAU$73.80![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 goodยทย 173 reviewsยทย 2.3k bookedFromAU$70.90
Duration: 11.5 hrsEnglish4.7/5Very goodยทย 74 reviewsยทย 267 booked5% offLimited-time saleFromAU$100.53AU$105.83
Duration: 6.2 hrsEnglish4.0/5Goodยทย 1 reviewยทย 30 bookedFromAU$61.12![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 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellentยทย 4 reviewsยทย 116 bookedFromAU$67.82
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Duration: 6.6 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellentยทย 1 reviewยทย 155 bookedFromAU$81.86
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Trip.SelectDuration: 9.6 hrsEnglish4.7/5Very goodยทย 300 reviewsยทย 38 bookedFromAU$109.70
Trip.SelectDuration: 7.6 hrsEnglish4.8/5Very goodยทย 5 reviewsยทย 39 bookedFromAU$91.55
Trip.SelectDuration: 7.5 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellentยทย 1 reviewFromAU$168.02
Trip.SelectDuration: 10.2 hrsEnglish4.6/5Satisfiedยทย 8 reviewsยทย 88 bookedFromAU$147.19
Trip.SelectDuration: 10.7 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellentยทย 3 reviewsยทย 42 bookedFromAU$152.58![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 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellentยทย 2 reviewsยทย 79 bookedFromAU$81.38![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 hrsEnglish4.0/5Goodยทย 3 reviewsยทย 161 bookedFromAU$55.28
Duration: 6 hrsEnglish4.3/5Goodยทย 7 reviewsยทย 155 bookedFromAU$35.90
Duration: 5.2 hrsEnglishFromAU$91.12
Mantanani Island & Kawa Mangroves Tours | One-day shared tour | Lunch/ afternoon tea/dinner included
Duration: 9.9 hrsEnglish4.7/5Very goodยทย 3 reviewsยทย 59 bookedFromAU$97.73
Duration: 3.5 hrsEnglish4.0/5Goodยทย 1 reviewยทย 43 bookedFromAU$29.92
FromAU$172.16![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 hrsEnglish4.5/5Excellentยทย 58 reviewsยทย 1.3k bookedFromAU$57.24
Trip.SelectDuration: 7.9 hrsEnglish4.8/5Greatยทย 187 reviewsยทย 1.8k bookedFromAU$48.51
Trip.SelectDuration: 6.5 hrsEnglish4.8/5Greatยทย 4 reviewsยทย 106 bookedFromAU$83.62
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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!โ
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Reviews: Authentic Mengalum Island 1-day tour - optional scuba diving + optional mangrove/ multiple bases available
Guest User2026-01-31
The boat trip takes about an hour and a half each way. Those sitting in the front are more prone to seasickness and vomiting, while those in the back avoid this problem, although the very last row is more likely to get wet. Aside from the long journey, the seawater on the island is incredibly clear. Even non-swimmers can gradually learn the ropes with the instructor's help. The product descriptions and actual products match. For those who don't want to pay extra, you can prepare your own supplies beforehand to avoid additional charges. The staff are very friendly, and the food is quite delicious. Overall, it was a good trip.โ
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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 โ they were even better than the photos we took ourselves! We loved it! ๐ He introduced the sights and even recommended some local seafood at the end. We were extremely satisfied! Five stars! Highly recommended! ๐๐ปโ
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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.โ
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Reviews: Desa Dairy Farm + Poring Hot Spring + Mount Kinabalu Observation Desk [Lunch included]
Guest User2026-02-08
My expectations were high, so I was a little disappointed. The journey was long, but the driver's excellent skills saved us a lot of time. I don't know if we didn't choose the right language for the tour guide, but the company sent someone whose Mandarin wasn't very good, so it was a disadvantage for me since my English isn't good. Also, the suspension bridge was under construction and temporarily closed, which should have been mentioned in the itinerary (disappointing). Seeing the Rafflesia today was a memorable and happy experience.โ
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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 ๐. 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 ๐. 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.๎ฅ
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