City: Sabah
Top Things to do in Sabah
Top Hotels in Sabah
- 1. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
- 2. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
- 3. Hotel Grandis
- 4. The Pacific Sutera Hotel - Sutera Harbor Resort
- 5. Hilton Kota Kinabalu
- 6. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
- 7. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
- 8. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
- 9. The Magellan Sutera Resort
- 10. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabulu
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The 7 Best Self-Guided Tours & Rentals in Sabah, Malaysia
Sabah (Malay pronunciation: [saˈbah]) is a state of Malaysia located on the northern portion of Borneo Island. Sabah has land borders with the Malaysian state of Sarawak to the southwest, and Indonesia's Kalimantan region to the south. The Federal Territory of Labuan is an island just off the Sabah coast. Sabah shares maritime borders with Vietnam in the west and the Philippines to the north and east. Kota Kinabalu is the capital city, the economic centre of the state and the seat of the Sabah state government. Other major towns in Sabah include Sandakan and Tawau. As of the 2015 census in Malaysia, the state's population is 3,543,500. Sabah has an equatorial climate with tropical rainforests and abundant animal and plant species. The state has long mountain ranges on the west side which form part of the Crocker Range National Park. Kinabatangan River, second longest river in Malaysia runs through Sabah and Mount Kinabalu is the highest point of Sabah as well as of Malaysia.
Restaurants in Sabah
1. Scooter Rental
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Perfect transportation for all travelers. A cheap and fun way to explore Sabah. Discover the untouched wilderness.
Inclusions: Helmets , Raingear
Exclusions: Travel Insurance
Reviewed By Boudewijn A
Rented a motorbike at GOGOSABAH,they gave me bigger motorbike for the price of a smaller.. Service,communication,Staff,Motorbike all on a high level.. Thank you GOGOSABAH for this nice experience. Bou.
2. Borneo (Klias) River Cruise & Fireflies Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
It's one of the perfect trip that you can get while having a vacation at Kota Kinabalu, We offer a satisfactional tour experience execute by our high experience tour guide in Kota Kinabalu,
Inclusions: Sweet delicacy from the locals, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: tidbits may neeedto buy for own, Tipping
Reviewed By richardkam85
To see prboscis monkey, this is the place to be. For a glimpse of fireflies at night provided it's not raining
3. Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring & Canopy Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
We combined the scenic nature trails of UNESCO World Heritage Site Kinabalu Park with a treetop adventure taking you 40 meters above the spectacular wilderness of Borneo’s ancient rainforest on a canopy walk in Poring Hot Springs. On this full-day guided tour, you will drive through the picturesque countryside and stop at a local market. Enjoy the ride through the rolling hills of Kundasang, Ranau and take a soak in Poring’s well known mineral rich hot springs. Check with your tour guide, because if you're in luck, the giant rafflesia may be in bloom at Poring.
Inclusions: Hotel Pickup & Drop off, Land Transportation (Seat-In-Coach), Meals (Lunch), English/Chinese Speaking Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Additional charges of MYR 30 per pax are chargeable for outskirt hotels pick-ups. Outskirt charges applicable for hotels outside of Kota Kinabalu city area & 1Borneo Area., Beverages, Personal Travel Insurance, Any Items Not Mentioned
Reviewed By sarasB1094RW
Amazing Borneo were fantastic, booking was great, detailed itinerary was sent and the tours and guides were superb. Did book to go back June 2020 which was cancelled due to Covid but I’m hoping to go back 2021 and will definitely use Amazing Borneo as the team are great! Thanks for making our visit the best
4. Half-Day North Borneo Railway Train Ride
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 4 reviews
Ride away on a Vulcan Steam Engine through scenic countryside. The North Borneo Railway gives the experience of the bygone era of British North Borneo in a fully refurbished deluxe carriages. The train journey passes by the backyards of local homes surrounded by small orchards, skirting pass mangroves, through the Pengalat tunnel before ending at the town of Papar where you can visit the nearby local market. A tiffin box lunch and hotel transfer is included.
Inclusions: Light refreshments and lunch box, Train ride, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if selected required), Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, Personal expenses
Reviewed By 170claires
We booked a couple of tours with this company and loved both of them. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and we felt well looked after the whole time. On one of our trips a lady from another tour group mentioned to me that she thought our guide was excellent and wished she had booked with Exotic Borneo instead!
5. Full-Day Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring Day Trip
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Experience Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring in this 10 hour tour! This exciting tour will begin when your guide picks your up at your hotel at 7:30am, or the Kinabalu International Airport. Designated by UNESCO in December 2000, Kinabalu Park covers an area of 754 square kilometres surrounding Mount Kinabalu which is the highest mountain on the island of Borneo. You will also have the opportunity to travel to the Poring Hot Spring, famous for it’s sulfur water. Lunch is included and this tour concludes with a ride back to your hotel.
Inclusions: National Park fees, Lunch, Professional guide, Driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Fuel surcharge, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Beverages, Gratuities, Any Items Not Mentioned
Reviewed By caroline w
I organised this day trip from Australia we had to arrange our own flights from KK to Sandakan which was fine (just watch Air Asia they cancelled our flight) to a hour later but Borneo Trails worked around the timetable for us Vincent our guide for the day was amazing so knowledgeable about the jungle, Orangutans he even got us in to see the sun bears in the jungle we saw 7 the whole experience was amazing we visited a water village on stilts a temple overlooking the whole of Sandakan . Going in December remember its the rainy season we got a bit of rain in the jungle but that all added to the ambience of the day. We would really recommend BT and Vincent.
6. Kota Kinabalu City Night Tour with Seafood Dinner
Shimmy through the sights, sounds and leafy streetscapes of Kota Kinabalu City. Architectural heritage, Buildings that withstand the WW2 and a view point of the whole city in all its unassuming charm during sunset, followed by a seafood fiesta, you might want to get your cameras and appetite ready for this one.
Inclusions: Hotel Pickup & Drop off, Land Transportation (Seat-In-Coach), Meals (01 Seafood Dinner), English Speaking Guide
Exclusions: Beverages, Any Items Not Mentioned
Reviewed By sarasB1094RW
Amazing Borneo were fantastic, booking was great, detailed itinerary was sent and the tours and guides were superb. Did book to go back June 2020 which was cancelled due to Covid but I’m hoping to go back 2021 and will definitely use Amazing Borneo as the team are great! Thanks for making our visit the best
7. 10 hours chartered-car with a tour guide (Kota Kinabalu Area)
－ What You Can Expect － Embark on a fun-packed city tour in Kota Kinabalu with a cost-effective private car service. Take advantage of the features of the private tour, have fun planning your trip and incorporate all the attractions on your bucket list into the itinerary. Sit back in the car, enjoy being driven to the destination, by an experienced local guide who is able to communicate in both English and Chinese. Avoid all the troubles of transportation, travel at your own pace and make the most of your trip in Sabah
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour Guide
Exclusions: Personal Expenses
Reviewed By Hemav M
Great tour operator for your trip to Kota Kinabalu. The guides are knowledgeable, especially Alistair, and the drivers are dependable, especially Hafis. Suggest booking a private coach for $5 more per person to get the maximum flexibility. Reach out to Victor or Esther and they'll patiently work through the details for a customized tour for the family.
