Top picks for Kota Kinabalu Day tours
Discover 122 Day tours in Kota Kinabalu on Trip.com, updated March 25, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 11 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From USD 25.29 per person, with an average total of USD 47.80. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 1.252k verified reviews, Day tours Kota Kinabalu boast an average rating of 4.6.
This week's most popular Day tours: "Lazy Cat self-operated upgraded Sky Mirror - Mantanani Islands one-day tour - optional mangrove forest - optional deep diving", with 261 reviews and a 4.6 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 26, 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 Lazy Cat self-operated upgraded Sky Mirror - Mantanani Islands one-day tour - optional mangrove forest - optional deep diving.
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Duration: 6 hrsEnglish4.9/5Perfect· 48 reviews· 892 bookedFromUS$39.01![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· 224 reviews· 2.9k bookedFromUS$34.67![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$39.02![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· 133 reviews· 2.2k bookedFromUS$27.28
Trip.SelectDuration: 7.6 hrsEnglish4.8/5Outstanding· 5 reviews· 39 bookedFromUS$64.49
Duration: 6 hrsEnglish4.1/5Very good· 9 reviews· 163 bookedFromUS$25.29
Duration: 6.5 hrsEnglish4.5/5Excellent· 188 reviews· 4.4k booked5% offLimited-time saleFromUS$59.26US$62.38
Duration: 7.9 hrsEnglish4.6/5Excellent· 261 reviews· 3.3k booked5% offLimited-time saleFromUS$53.33US$56.14![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· 183 bookedFromUS$39.02
Duration: 3.9 hrsEnglish4.8/5Outstanding· 26 reviews· 370 bookedFromUS$25.29
Trip.SelectDuration: 5.6 hrsEnglish4.7/5Outstanding· 105 reviews· 1.1k bookedFromUS$98.34![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$51.42
Duration: 4 hrsEnglishFromUS$50.77![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 hrsEnglish38 bookedFromUS$44.85![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· 187 bookedFromUS$52.18
Duration: 6.2 hrsEnglish4.0/5Very good· 1 review· 31 bookedFromUS$42.81![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· 3 reviews· 54 bookedFromUS$36.67
Duration: 3.5 hrsEnglishFromUS$50.85
Duration: 8 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 1 review· 29 bookedFromUS$73.61
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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: 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: Sabah Weston Wetland River Cruise, Proboscis Monkey, Sunset & Fireflies 1 Day Shared Tour
Guest User2026-02-15
Excellent value, absolutely excellent value! The guide led us in the rainforest searching for proboscis monkeys. We found about 6-7 families. In the end, only our boat was still searching; the other boats had already gone back. The guide also made sure everyone on the boat could see the fireflies at night. After the people on the left finished watching, he would turn around to let the people on the right see them. By the way, his name is Dudy. I'd call him the most energetic worker. Attached is a photo of Dudy that my companion unintentionally took. I hope he sees this "life's work photo."★
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Reviews: Kota Kinabalu Kawa-kawa river cruise 1-day tour: Proboscis monkeys & fireflies - includes snacks and dinner
Guest User2026-03-03
The tour itinerary was quite comprehensive. While we didn't get to see the proboscis monkeys up close, the sight of countless stars and fireflies creating a breathtakingly romantic and unforgettable experience. The downside was the lack of clear instructions for the next steps, leaving some tourists a little confused. However, it was clear the tour operator had tried their best to provide a rich and engaging itinerary. Overall, for the price, it's highly recommended. The tea and dinner were decent, definitely worth the price.
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