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Discover 111 Day tours in Kota Kinabalu on Trip.com, updated April 7, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 12 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From CAD 34.61 per person, with an average total of CAD 82.45. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 1.628k 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: "Sapi Island Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia + Manukan Island Day Tour [Snorkeling + Seafood Buffet Lunch + Water Attractions & Tours]", a 5-hour adventure in Kota Kinabalu!
The next available day tour departs on April 8, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!
Kota Kinabalu Day tours usually take about 5 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!
100% of Kota Kinabalu Day tours now offer English-speaking guides
April 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.
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![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· 201 bookedFromCAD 54.38![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 bookedFromCAD 54.38
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Duration: 6.4 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 3 reviews· 110 bookedFromCAD 60.10
Trip.SelectDuration: 9.6 hrsEnglish4.7/5Outstanding· 300 reviews· 38 bookedFromCAD 105.53![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 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 5 reviews· 122 bookedFromCAD 65.24![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· 173 reviews· 2.4k bookedFromCAD 71.77
Duration: 6.6 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 1 review· 164 bookedFromCAD 83.58
Duration: 6.5 hrsEnglish3.8/5· 6 reviews· 148 bookedFromCAD 83.58
Duration: 4.6 hrsEnglishFromCAD 80.59
Duration: 12 hrsEnglishFromCAD 76.75
Trip.SelectDuration: 6 hrsEnglish4.9/5Perfect· 51 reviews· 915 bookedFromCAD 54.36![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· 228 reviews· 2.9k bookedFromCAD 48.32![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· 201 bookedFromCAD 71.00
Trip.SelectDuration: 5.6 hrsEnglish4.7/5Outstanding· 122 reviews· 1.3k bookedFromCAD 137.26
Trip.SelectDuration: 10.7 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 3 reviews· 44 bookedFromCAD 146.78
Trip.SelectDuration: 10.2 hrsEnglish4.7/5Outstanding· 9 reviews· 90 bookedFromCAD 141.60
Trip.SelectDuration: 7.5 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 1 reviewFromCAD 161.63![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· 83 bookedFromCAD 78.29
Trip.SelectDuration: 7.6 hrsEnglish4.8/5Outstanding· 5 reviews· 42 bookedFromCAD 88.07![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 hrsEnglish4.7/5Outstanding· 146 reviews· 2.4k bookedFromCAD 38.01
Duration: 7.6 hrsEnglishFromCAD 162.32![Semporna Tun Sakaran Snorkeling / Diving Day Trip [Bohey Dulang/Sibuan/Mantabuan or Maiga island]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0350z12000ko4fvm37F94_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Duration: 5.6 hrsEnglish4.0/5Very good· 2 reviews· 46 bookedFromCAD 53.73
Duration: 7 hrsEnglish4.2/5Very good· 10 reviews· 352 bookedFromCAD 34.61![Mermaid Island Snorkeling one-day tour[Lunch Included] shared tour Tour](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0581412000n2irbd080C5_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Duration: 10.9 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 1 review· 40 bookedFromCAD 61.02
Duration: 11.3 hrsEnglishFromCAD 131.24![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· 4 reviews· 65 bookedFromCAD 50.00
Duration: 8 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 1 review· 35 bookedFromCAD 100.37
Duration: 6.5 hrsEnglish4.5/5Excellent· 189 reviews· 4.4k booked5% offLimited-time saleFromCAD 82.75CAD 87.11
Duration: 7.9 hrsEnglish4.6/5Excellent· 262 reviews· 3.4k booked5% offLimited-time saleFromCAD 78.32CAD 82.45
Duration: 3.9 hrsEnglish4.8/5Outstanding· 27 reviews· 376 bookedFromCAD 34.61
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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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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: 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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Reviews: Mengalum Island snorkeling 1-day tour includes lunch
Guest User2025-08-01
This is the fantastic island of Mengalum. I got a lot of photos that are truly once-in-a-lifetime. Taking a boat for an hour isn't easy, but seeing the beautiful island makes the effort well worth it. However, please note that most of the visitors are Chinese.★
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Reviews: Sapi Island + Manukan Island Snorkeling one-day tour[Lunch Included]
Guest User2026-03-31
I'm very satisfied! The guide kept an eye on our belongings the whole time, so I was able to snorkel with peace of mind. There are only basic showers and no changing rooms, so if you need to change, you'll have to either use the toilet or wrap yourself in a towel and change discreetly.★
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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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