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Discover 109 Day tours in Kota Kinabalu on Trip.com, updated March 28, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 11 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From USD 20.78 per person, with an average total of USD 46.58. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 1.603k 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: "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 29, 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
March is the perfect time to visit Kota Kinabalu! Choose from Day tours available day tours, including seasonal favorites like Bongawan River Cruise: Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies Mangrove.
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Duration: 6 hrsEnglish4.9/5Perfect· 48 reviews· 892 bookedFromUS$38.91![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· 225 reviews· 2.9k bookedFromUS$34.58![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 bookedFromUS$38.92
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Duration: 6.5 hrsEnglish4.5/5Excellent· 188 reviews· 4.4k booked5% offLimited-time saleFromUS$59.10US$62.22
Duration: 7.9 hrsEnglish4.6/5Excellent· 262 reviews· 3.3k booked5% offLimited-time saleFromUS$53.20US$56![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· 191 bookedFromUS$38.92
Duration: 3.9 hrsEnglish4.8/5Outstanding· 26 reviews· 370 bookedFromUS$24.94
Duration: 4.5 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 1 review· 90 bookedFromUS$32.42
Trip.SelectDuration: 6.4 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 3 reviews· 108 bookedFromUS$39.65
Duration: 3.5 hrsEnglish4.0/5Very good· 1 review· 43 bookedFromUS$20.78![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· 60 bookedFromUS$36.17![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 bookedFromUS$51.35
Trip.SelectDuration: 5.6 hrsEnglish4.7/5Outstanding· 117 reviews· 1.2k bookedFromUS$98.22![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· 134 reviews· 2.2k bookedFromUS$27.20
Duration: 8 hrsEnglish4.9/5Perfect· 323 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromUS$54.72US$57.61
Duration: 8 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 1 review· 29 bookedFromUS$72.61
Duration: 6 hrsEnglish4.1/5Very good· 9 reviews· 163 bookedFromUS$25.04![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 bookedFromUS$56.75![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 bookedFromUS$51.47![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 bookedFromUS$44.24
Duration: 3 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 1 review· 28 bookedFromUS$33.39
Duration: 3.5 hrsEnglish4.1/5Very good· 7 reviews· 141 bookedFromUS$27.82
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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 User2026-02-21
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: 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: 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.★
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Reviews: Lazy Cat self-operated upgraded Sky Mirror - Mantanani Islands one-day tour - optional mangrove forest - optional deep diving
Guest User2025-12-29
I bought the Mangrove Island + Mangrove Forest package; you absolutely must buy the package, otherwise going to the mangrove forest alone is too much of a hassle, requiring a 1.5-hour drive each way. The overall itinerary was well-organized, with door-to-door pick-up and drop-off.
Mangrove Island is beautiful and worth a visit.
I didn't see any proboscis monkeys at the mangrove forest, but there were many fireflies, and the guide was engaging, making for a pleasant experience.
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