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Discover 111 Day tours in Kota Kinabalu on Trip.com, updated April 16, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 11 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!

From KRW 31,223.00 per person, with an average total of KRW 88,438.69. Choose the option that suits your plan.

With 1.941k 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: "Authentic Mengalum Island 1-day tour - optional scuba diving + optional mangrove/ multiple bases available", a 6-hour adventure in Kota Kinabalu!

The next available day tour departs on April 17, 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

April 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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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.
Reviews: Mengalum Island snorkeling 1-day tour includes lunch
Guest User2026-04-07
Altogether a nice trip. Islan Islam is lovely and the snorkelling very good. Decent food service as well. Kept informed throughout the trip as to what we were supposed to do and what was expected.
Reviews: Sabah Mantanani Island Day Trip [Limited-Time Special Offer | New Resort | Optional Diving/Mangrove Retreat]
Guest User2026-04-08
The customer service was excellent, the itinerary was well-planned, and they provided pick-up and drop-off service with timely reminders. The scenery on Mermaid Island is unbeatable, swimming in the Jellyfish Bay is fantastic, the tour guide was very responsible, and the boat and car drivers were excellent – ​​their skills were superb! The lunch on the island was also delicious; I ate two pieces of the fried fish!
Reviews: Sabah Kota Kinabalu Sapi & Manukan Island Snorkeling Shared Day Tour optional Watersport
Guest User2025-12-19
Our guide, Tommy, was so kind and great. Sapi Island and Manuka Island were both amazing. However, it was a bit disappointing that we had to pay separately for sea walking because there weren't many fish while snorkeling. I highly recommend trying parasailing for the extra cost. It makes for a wonderful memory.
Reviews: Sabah Kota Kinabalu Sapi & Mamutik Island Snorkeling Shared Day Tour Includes Lunch & Optional Water Activities
Guest User2025-07-18
Our guide, Tommy, was a local Chinese and very enthusiastic. Our accompanying guide, Winston, was also very helpful and didn't pressure us to participate in any optional excursions. We returned early because we were too tired and skipped one of the afternoon island excursions, signing a confirmation. The sea was rough with strong winds, making the speedboat trip bumpy and choppy, but the children were incredibly excited. The island snorkeling was similar to other similar activities; we saw many small fish. Unfortunately, the ferry service to Mantanani Island and Botanica Island was cancelled due to rain a few days prior. Actually, you can buy boat tickets at Jeston Pier to get to the islands without a tour. Lunch is included today, but we need to meet at the designated meeting point; please take a taxi to the meeting point yourself.