The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

March 10, 2022 Kelli Reichel

Kota Kinabalu on the island of Borneo is the bustling gateway to acclaimed Kinabalu National Park. The park's high point is 13,400-foot Mount Kinabula, Malaysia's tallest peak, a mecca for climbers. Ninety miles away, thrilling jungle trekking and camping await in the Crocker Range National Park.
Restaurants in Kota Kinabalu

1. Adventures in Borneo with Downbelow Marine & Wildlife

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Adventures in Borneo with Downbelow Marine & Wildlife

We are a Destination Management Company specialising in authentic, responsible customised travel. We are fully licensed under the Ministry of Culture, Arts & Tourism Malaysia. Boasting two PADI 5 Star Dive Centres on Gaya Island & Manukan island plus an Eco Lodge in Kota Kinabalu City. We have incorporated many social enterprise initiatives into our business. Community based & wildlife conservation destinations feature heavily among our itineraries. We believe in effortless travel so we make the booking process easy. Smooth logistics maximise your time and save you money and we help you filter down all available options to suit your individual requirement. We own and operate our travel centre "Adventures In Borneo" two PADI 5 STAR IDC Scuba Diving Centres "Dive Downbelow" our Eco Lodge and we have a Dive & Adventure Shop for all your adventure equipment needs. Please get in touch.

2. Borneo Dream Travel & Tours

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Borneo Dream Travel & Tours

Borneo Dream is a licensed Inbound Tour Operator and PADI 5* Dive Dive Centre located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. We offer the best quality scuba diving and snorkeling trips & courses from Kota Kinabalu - small group sizes per PADI Instructor, comfortable boats, free use of our well maintained rental gear and friendly service from our experienced Dive Crew. From guided snorkel tours, try dives, learning to dive, fun diving for certified divers and a range of PADI Courses We also arrange the most popular tours and packages helping you experience the best Sabah has to offer from visiting the Kinabatangan River, Turtle Island, Danum Valley, Mount Kinabalu, Sipadan and lots more! Borneo Dream - helping you arrange your dream holiday in Sabah, Borneo!

3. Borneo Eco Tours

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Borneo Eco Tours

An ecotourism pioneer in Sabah since 1991, Borneo Eco Tours (BET) is renowned for specialising in responsible tours. Award-winning BET invites you on a journey to experience exotic cultures, botanical wonders, ideal bird watching locations, scenic jungle and wildlife river safaris, and exciting mountain trekking among others, right here in beautiful Borneo. Besides that, our Sukau Rainforest Lodge is an ecolodge that is branded as a National Geographic Unique Lodge of The World, which definitely offers guests a unique experience in the heart of Borneo. Sukau Rainforest Lodge has opened up 20 new villas where guests can enjoy both luxury and nature hand in hand. Borneo Eco Tours was recently awarded the with the PATA Gold Award 2019 for Corporate Social Responsibility and MATTA Award 2019 for being Asia's Most Eco-Friendly Hotel.

4. Bike Borneo

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Bike Borneo

Bike Borneo offer mountain biking and cycling tours in Sabah Malaysia. All routes are inspired rides by the Sabah-based mountain biking experts. Nobody knows Borneo like we do. Perfect for thrill seekers through to families!Bike Borneo DO NOT employ agents to enhance our Tripadvisor listing, our reviews are all 100% genuine. We welcome any improvements that Tripadvisor may introduce to inhibit this misleading practice.

5. Borneo Boats and Beaches - Private Tours

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Borneo Boats and Beaches - Private Tours

Borneo Boats and Beaches..... offer private boat charters, snorkelling safaris, romantic sunset cruises and personalised boat trips out of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. With a choice of 5 nearby tropical islands, part of a Marine Park in the South China Sea, you can enjoy great day trips, island hopping cruises, swimming in clear waters, coral reefs teaming with colourful tropical fish and occasional turtles. Excellent snorkelling, beautiful white sandy beaches, water villages, amazing sunsets and more. We are used to instructing and "buddying" first-timers of all ages from kids to grandparents. For our more experienced and independent snorkellers, we'll take you to the very best sites for you to find the most beautiful coral and marine life and give you as much time as you want in the water. Get away from the crowds and experience the feeling that this is 'your boat' for the day. With the help and advice of our experienced 3-man crew you can decide exactly where you want to go, how long you want to stay and what you want to do.

6. Land Below The Wind

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Land Below The Wind

We are a small and friendly operated dive company named Land Below The Wind Travel, a PADI Dive Centre. We offers a different range of scuba diving trips and courses around the famous Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park in Kota Kinabalu. Other than just diving, we are also a licensed inbound Tour Operator, which helps to arrange different trips and packages to experience what KK has to offer.

7. Sticky Rice Travel

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Sticky Rice Travel

Sticky Rice Travel is a responsible travel operator focussing on destinations within Malaysian Borneo. We are passionate about crafting personalized trips that explore sensitive ecosystems and indigenous cultures, all the while adhering to our strict policy on low-impact, responsible travel. Our motto of meaningful adventures lives through our dedication to environmental conservation and the preservation of local communities and cultures. Join us as we blaze the trail for responsible travel in Malaysian Borneo!

8. SeaTango

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SeaTango

We are a PADI-certified dive centre located in the heart of the world’s top diving spots - Sabah, Borneo. Our team of Borneo diving professionals offers exciting water adventures daily, be it discover snorkeling, leisure dives, or diving PADI certification courses in the beautiful marine parks of Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, and Semporna.

9. Borneo Calling

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Borneo Calling

Hile traveler, BORNEO CALLING is an up and coming tour company that aims to provide the best possible experience for all manner of adventurers, thrill seekers, mountain climbers, divers and tourists. We have experienced personnel and a wide range of assets and facilities that can accommodate a plethora of holidaying needs. We can also provide customization and planning to suit specific budget limitations or privacy levels. Come to us in small groups, and we’ll tarry you here and there all the way up the summit. If you are weary of the mountain, we can also take you to the seas, or anywhere Below the Wind you desire, for truly we know this place well. Borneo Calling has been recognized with a 2018 Certificate of Excellence based on the consistent good reviews we’ve earned on the world’s largest travel site & continuously trust and support we gained from our value customers.

10. North Borneo Cruises

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North Borneo Cruises

North Borneo Cruises is Kota Kinabalu’s Premier Dining Cruise along the South China Sea, the First of Its Kind in Sabah. Our daily twice departures’s scenic route glides by the TARP Islands and KK City Waterfront, while guests are treated to an international buffet dinner and live entertainment on board. We also cater for Private Events including Weddings, Birthdays, and Corporate Events.

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