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Discover 123 Day tours in Kota Kinabalu on Trip.com, updated March 21, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 12 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From BRL 68.01 per person, with an average total of BRL 298.15. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 1.892k 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 22, 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· 888 bookedFromBRL 205.72![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 hrsEnglish4.4/5Very good· 63 reviews· 1.1k bookedFromBRL 205.80![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 bookedFromBRL 182.85![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· 129 reviews· 2.2k bookedFromBRL 143.83
Trip.SelectDuration: 7.6 hrsEnglish4.8/5Outstanding· 5 reviews· 39 bookedFromBRL 342.15
Duration: 6 hrsEnglish4.3/5Very good· 8 reviews· 161 bookedFromBRL 134.18
Duration: 6.5 hrsEnglish4.5/5Excellent· 188 reviews· 4.4k booked5% offLimited-time saleFromBRL 312.53BRL 328.98![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 hrsEnglish4.0/5Very good· 3 reviews· 166 bookedFromBRL 205.80
Duration: 7.9 hrsEnglish4.6/5Excellent· 260 reviews· 3.3k booked5% offLimited-time saleFromBRL 281.27BRL 296.08
Duration: 3.9 hrsEnglish4.8/5Outstanding· 25 reviews· 370 bookedFromBRL 134.18
Duration: 4.5 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 1 review· 94 bookedFromBRL 174.43
Trip.SelectDuration: 6.4 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 3 reviews· 108 bookedFromBRL 213.34
Duration: 3.5 hrsEnglish4.0/5Very good· 1 review· 43 bookedFromBRL 111.82
Duration: 6.2 hrsEnglish4.0/5Very good· 1 review· 31 bookedFromBRL 227.32
Duration: 8 hrsEnglish4.9/5Perfect· 323 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromBRL 290.77BRL 306.08![1-Day Tour to Sapi Island Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia and Manukan Island [Snorkeling + Lunch + Optional Water Activities]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0587312000qw0qw5u6A79_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
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Duration: 11.3 hrsEnglishFromBRL 509.87
Duration: 6 hrsEnglish4.5/5Excellent· 2 reviewsFromBRL 241.52
Duration: 7 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 1 reviewFromBRL 295.19
Duration: 7 hrsEnglish4.5/5Excellent· 2 reviews· 55 bookedFromBRL 211.67
Duration: 12 hrsEnglishFromBRL 298.17
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Duration: 7.5 hrsEnglishFromBRL 429.36
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Duration: 6.4 hrsEnglish3.0/5· 1 review· 25 bookedFromBRL 301.90![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 bookedFromBRL 272.66![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· 2.3k bookedFromBRL 261.37
Trip.SelectDuration: 10.7 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 3 reviews· 42 bookedFromBRL 563.74![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· 79 bookedFromBRL 300.66![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· 4 reviews· 116 bookedFromBRL 250.55
Trip.SelectDuration: 10.2 hrsEnglish4.6/5Excellent· 8 reviews· 88 bookedFromBRL 543.85
Trip.SelectDuration: 9.6 hrsEnglish4.7/5Outstanding· 300 reviews· 38 bookedFromBRL 405.31
Trip.SelectDuration: 7.5 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 1 reviewFromBRL 620.78
Trip.SelectDuration: 5.6 hrsEnglish4.7/5Outstanding· 104 reviews· 1.1k bookedFromBRL 514.40
FromBRL 361.09![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 bookedFromBRL 234.34
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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: 1-Day Tour to Sapi Island Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia + Manukan Island [Snorkeling/Water Tours + Seafood BBQ Lunch]
Guest User2026-01-11
Had a great island hopping experience. The pickup was punctual and everything ran smoothly right on schedule, which made the whole day stress free. Our guide, Mr Ah Hong, was wonderful, patient and very considerate, especially with my mom who had some difficulty walking and getting onto the boats. He made sure she was safe and comfortable the whole time, which I really appreciated. The food was average, but overall the trip was enjoyable and well organised.★
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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: 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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