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Top 10 Multi-day Tours in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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.
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1. 3-Day Mount Kinabalu Summit Hiking and Poring Hot Spring Stay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Conquering Mount Kinabalu is a highlight of any Borneo adventure. The 3 day journey has incredible views, changes in climate/terrain and is a amazing outdoor activity in sabah. After your climb, you will get to head to the Poring hot springs to rest and rejuvinate.
Inclusions: 2 nights accommodation, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Professional mountain guide and climbing permit, Transportation during the tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Climb Completion Certificate
Exclusions: Gratuities, Porter
Reviewed By OSWALDHII
Travelling is one of the enjoyable activities for most of us. One of the crucial things to improve is waiting for completion of Borneo Pan Highway to exceeds the on-road time spending.
2. Mount Trusmadi Climb - 3 Days
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Mount Trusmadi is a great alternative to Mount Kinabalu. The climb is even tougher and more challenging than Mount Kinabalu. Imagine a hike surrounded with pristine jungle and nature, cool mountain air and away from the crowds, that feels like you have a private camp all to yourself. Mount Trusmadi is strenuous, so do expect to get really mud dirty during the rainy season.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner
Exclusions: Porter
Reviewed By Papitzkie
It's been a year since I climbed the Mt. Kinabalu thru the Outback venture. I hope this review is not too late to share????. Booking with Outback is I guess the most convenient way to plan your hike to South East Asia's highest summit. Their guide Steven is very friendly, accommodating and very patient. Actually all of the people I met during this trip. I travelled solo but with them, it made my adventure more fun and unforgetable. Kudos to Team Outback Venture????
3. 2 Days Rungus and Tabilung communities experience and Tip of Borneo
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2D Twins Cultural exchange – Rungus & Tabilung Dusun Tribes Experiences in Northern of Borneo . The Rungus people is one of Sabah’s ethnics group that still hold proudly to their cultures and traditions. They are also elegantly famous for handicraft works especially on beads and ornamental items. The architecture of their longhouse is simply stunning and unique. Not to be missed is the “Tip of Borneo” (Tanjung Simpang Mengayau). Spend a night at Tabilung Village where the almost forgotten tribe of the sub Dusun. Meet your local host and get to know the Tabilung tribe with many legends and stories. Night – traditional showcase of Tabilung tribe. Learn to cook next day - Tabilung traditional meals.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities
4. Stray Asia: 10 Day Borneo Explorer Tour
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 6 reviews
Get further off the beaten track and see more than the average tourist with Stray in Borneo! This 10-day small group adventure tour starts in Sandakan and finishes in Kota Kinabalu, and takes you to the hot spots of Borneo, as well as some secret locations where the wildlife is insane. Home to Orangutans, carnivorous plants, gorgeous beaches and some of the world's oldest rainforest (at 130 million years old!) and top dive sites - Borneo is one of Asia's last wild frontiers. This is not just a holiday - it's an adventure! Snorkel and watch the sunset off the northern tip of Borneo, where you won't see another soul, and spend a few days cruising Kinabatangan river, looking out for rare and wonderful wildlife (think proboscis monkeys, crocodiles, long-tail macaques, and so much more). We take you away from the crowds so you see more wildlife, and even take you on a night wildlife cruise!
Inclusions: Experienced, local Stray Guide, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, boats and ferry, 8 Nights' Accommodation (standard twin-share, private upgrades available), Bottled water, Simpang Mengayau: Borneo Honey Bee Centre, Gong Making Village, Simpang Mengayau: Watch the sunset at the tip of Borneo, Mt Kinabalu: Park entrance fees and hiking, guided tour of the botanical gardens., Sepilok: Entry to the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre , Sepilok: Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Canopy Night Walk, Kinabatangan River: Wildlife cruise, night cruise. , Kinabatangan River: Morning wildlife cruise, tree planting. , Turtle Island: Turtle conservation presentation, kayaking
Exclusions: Extra food and drinks, Extra optional activities which can be booked directly with your Guide, Flights and insurance
Reviewed By AngryAnonymousdude
What to say about this tour! To begin with it took less than 24 hours to realise that the activities our travel company had promised in the brochure did not match the activities listed by Stray. Although this was probably an advertising fault with our tour company (STA Travel - I HIGHLY recommend not booking with them) the Stray representative refused to assist us with the issue claiming he was not a ‘Stray representative’ even though he was literally wearing a Stray t-shirt! The Thailand leg of the trip is utterly pointless as you barely see any of the country, and there are basically no activities payed for by Stray so I really have no idea what we payed for. Laos was much improved, we had two different tour guides throughout our days there who were both brilliant and the activities were really good. We had a good sized group as well which helped! Cambodia however was by far the worst part of the trip. The perhaps main reason for this was our tour guide was extremely weird and made us all feel very uncomfortable. He made a lot of sexual jokes which weren’t funny, he would make inappropriate remarks and also get drunk and act very strangely around us all. There were only 3 of us for most of the Cambodia leg (all guys), however when some females did join, as you can imagine he made more uncomfortable remarks. Considering I’ve heard from other travellers that Cambodia is their favourite place they’ve traveled, I believe Stray did the country a huge disservice as the route round the country made no sense, we hardly got to see any of the beautiful country and spent almost half the tour at the same Hostel in Siem Reap with nothing to do. Also I’d heard so much about the delicious (and cheap) street food Cambodia offered however not once did we go to any such place and instead were pressured to go (by our guide) to places which were more costly and coincidently our guide would get a free meal for taking us there! The final leg of the tour was Vietnam which we didn’t get to go to as the borders had closed due to the pandemic. Although of course, this could not be helped, our Cambodian guide did not sufficiently keep us informed on what was going on and when we inevitably asked the question “now what?” we were never given a helpful answer, and were essentially abandoned once the Cambodia leg of the tour was over. Overall, the tour was mostly awful. Before this tour started, me and my friend who I was travelling with went on a Trutravels Sri Lanka tour which was absolutely brilliant. This was mostly down to our guide who I felt really wanted to show us the best parts of his country and give us the best time possible and wasn’t trying to squeeze as much money from us as he could. This was similar to the Laos part of the tour, in which I truly felt the tour guides wanted us to have a great time (an example was one of them set up a football game for us to play against the locals which was amazing). However this trip was wildly inconsistent as the Thailand leg was utterly pointless, and the Cambodia leg was uncomfortable and massively underwhelming. And of course the part that will leave a bitter taste in my mouth will be how we were essentially left stranded in Cambodia without any real help or advice from Stray. Considering we payed for the most expensive package, I truly have no idea what that money went towards for most of the trip, particularly some of the accommodation. I don’t recommend stray at all.
5. 3-Day Mt Kinabalu Hiking Adventure from Kota Kinabalu
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
This unforgettable 3-day hiking adventure will take you to Sabah’s famous Mt Kinabalu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular hiking spot. With your guide, enjoy two challenging yet rewarding hikes on the mountain for a round-trip total of 7 miles (12 km), including an incredible sunrise hike to Low’s Peak. All meals are included, and you’ll stay overnight in Kinabalu National Park and at the Laban Rata rest house, nestled halfway up the mountain at an elevation of 3,000 feet (914 meters)!
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, 3-day hike, Professional English-speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, 2 nights of accommodation
Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic Drinks , Tourism Tax of RM 10.00 per room per night (payable directly to the hotel upon check-in), Porter Fees, Surcharge imposed pick up from Shangri-la Rasa Ria, Nexus Resort, Beringgis Resort, etc
Reviewed By Heyuzu
Kota Kinabalu is the largest city for state Sabah.The residents with different races and cultural ie ,Malays,Chinese,Kadazan,Sulu,Indian and others. Visitors who like an shopping,Center Point Sabah mall is encouraged.For those who want to take beautiful photos just walk along the seaside nearby.
6. 2d1n Kinabalu Park & Poring Canopy Walk & Desa Cow Farm Tour
Overall Ratings
2.0 based on 1 reviews
A 2-day guided tour highlights the best of Sabah’s natural beauty. Discover wonders of the plant kingdom at Kinabalu National Park, witness the 140 million year old rainforest of Borneo from a tree-top canopy walk-way, take a nice dip in rock-pools of mineral-infused hot springs and cozy up in nature’s lap as you spend a night in the stunningly scenic foothills of Mount Kinabalu.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Hotel Pickup & Drop off, Land Transportation (Seat-In-Coach), English/Chinese Speaking Guide, Accommodation (01 Night)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal expenses, Personal Travel Insurance, Outskirt Hotel Pick-Ups Charges, 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. 2-Day Kinabalu National Park and Poring Hot Springs from Kota Kinabalu
Discover the rich natural environment of Malaysia on this 2-day guided tour of the Kinabalu National Park and Poring Hot Springs from Sabah. Walk among the park’s wildlife and plant life on a trek along the suspended canopy and enjoy a guided tour of the mountain garden of Mount Kinabalu. Then, relax as you take a dip in the mineral-infused pools of the Poring Hot Springs. On your small-group tour, enjoy a more personalized and in-depth experience, with the flexibility to determine your own schedule according to your guide’s suggestions.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Small-group 2-day tour, Professional English-speaking driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan or coach, depending on group size, Accommodation at Kinabalu Park (Hill Lodge Cabin or similar), Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Surcharge imposed pick up from Shangri-la Rasa Ria, Nexus Resort, Beringgis Resort, etc, Tourism Tax of RM 10.00 per room per night (payable directly to the hotel upon check-in)
Reviewed By Heyuzu
Kota Kinabalu is the largest city for state Sabah.The residents with different races and cultural ie ,Malays,Chinese,Kadazan,Sulu,Indian and others. Visitors who like an shopping,Center Point Sabah mall is encouraged.For those who want to take beautiful photos just walk along the seaside nearby.
8. Tambunan Authentic Homestay Adventure
This tour provides you a chance to live in a local village. Sunusron is a old and quaint village in tambunan where you will get to experience the local culture of Sabah Borneo. From breathtaking views to home cooked food you will walk away from this tour with local knowledge you are sure to never forget.
Inclusions: Overnight accommodation, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off ( Hotels in Kota Kinabalu area), Private tour, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Additional charges for outskirt hotels pick up/ drop off
Reviewed By OSWALDHII
Travelling is one of the enjoyable activities for most of us. One of the crucial things to improve is waiting for completion of Borneo Pan Highway to exceeds the on-road time spending.
9. 3-Night 5-star Tanjung Aru Beach Resort Package in Kota Kinabalu & Klias Wetland
3 nights in Shangri-la's Tanjung Aru Resort, surrounded by 2km long Tanjung Aru beach, the best beach in Kota Kinabalu, a place taking its name from the casuarinas trees that fringe the fine sands, well known as the best sunset beach in Malaysia. Hand in hand with your loved one, witness the crimson sun dips slowly into the horizon, leaving the vast skies a brilliant red. And make a wish. Explore the thrills of the ocean with some motorised and non-motorised water sport activities at STAR Marina, visit a remote island in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park via the resort's boats. Enjoy an afternoon tour to Klias Wetlands and River Safari is another highlight.
Inclusions: Round trip coach transfer between airport and hotel, 2-night accommodation at 5-star luxury Shangri La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa, Daily breakfast, Klias Wetlands River Safari Coupon with tea break, dinner and round trip coach transfer, A buffet dinner coupon at Cafe Tatu Restaurant, Welcome Massage Coupon, 10-minute Smart Hero Jet Boat Ride Coupon, Complimentary use of hotel facilities includes kid's club, swimming pools, gym, high-speed Internet access, etc
Exclusions: Tour guide service, Boat ride to Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, All water activities except a 10-minute Smart Hero Jet Boat Ride, Other meals, Single room supplement, Extra bed, Gratuities, Personal expenses
10. Borneo Marine Conservation Experience - Save our Seas
Do your part in helping marine conservation efforts in Borneo with this immersive 2 day conservation experience led by renowned marine biologists from the Marine Research Foundation. The Borneo Marine Conservation Experience takes you on an interactive learning journey to understand the marine ecosystems of Borneo and conservation efforts. 40% of the price you pay goes directly towards funding the conservation projects of the Marine Research Foundation!
Inclusions: Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off ( Hotels in City Center), Instruction by Marine Biologist, Tea and Coffee, Lunch (2 days), Dinner on 2nd Day, Activities stated in the itinerary, Snorkeling Gear, Gum Boots for Mangroves, Lunch, Dinner, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Accommodation, Insurance, Gratuities, Towel ( Not Provided), Dry bags for personal goods
Reviewed By OSWALDHII
Travelling is one of the enjoyable activities for most of us. One of the crucial things to improve is waiting for completion of Borneo Pan Highway to exceeds the on-road time spending.
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