What to do and see in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah: The Best Things to do Good for Couples

April 17, 2022 Enedina Augsburger

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. Amazing Borneo Tours

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Amazing Borneo Tours

Amazing Borneo Tours & Events Sdn. Bhd. is a licensed land tour operator based in Sabah, Malaysia, supported by Malaysia and Sabah Tourism Board. Our mission is to provide unparalleled travel experiences in Sabah while maintaining the highest standards of safety and commitment to traditional culture & the environment. We handle a huge volume of corporate clients, schools & FITs from all over the world whom are happy customers & return for our services. With a committed 24-hour support team, we are the specialists of Mount Kinabalu climb, wildlife adventure, daily local tours, educational tours, all Borneo discovery & more. We aim to surprise our guests with Sabah's conserved natural wonders through customised experiences as they are welcomed by the warm hospitality of Borneo's friendly people. Our guests will not only leave Sabah with an unforgettable experience but also with an enriched mind filled with knowledge and memories that will be etched for a lifetime.

4. 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.

5. The Golf Academy Borneo

Sutera Harbour Resort 1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu 88100 Malaysia +60 19-841 1222 [email protected] http://www.golfacademyborneo.com
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The Golf Academy Borneo

The Golf Academy Borneo located at Sutera Harbour Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia was established in 2009 by Neil Douglas, British PGA Professional. Since then Neil has been joined by two other British PGA Professionals, The Golf Academy Borneo offers a friendly and enjoyable learning centre for all levels and ages of golfers, Beginner to Professional, Junior to Senior.All our staff are fully qualified British PGA Professionals and offer professional expertise and advice in swing theory, video analysis.We have the ability to improve your game in a short timeframe. The Golf Academy Borneo at Sutera Harbour offers first class teaching facilities with a 42 bay floodlit driving range, 10,000 sq ft putting green, practice bunker and grass tee. The grass tee is a key feature as it gives a more realistic teaching experience making it easier to transfer your game from the driving range to the golf course.Our second location in Sabah is now open at Shangri-la Rasa Ria Resort.

Reviewed By 345arthurt - London, United Kingdom

Booked a 3-hour lesson at the shangri-la Dalit Bay course for my wife’s birthday, and she loved it so much we booked an additional couples session a few days later. Greg was absolutely brilliant with us as complete novices, and really tailored his teaching and advice to each individual. He was very encouraging, introducing us to more aspects of the game and even getting us onto the course for a few successful holes. The course itself is beautiful and very well maintained. A lovely way to enjoy Kota Kinabalu!

6. 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.

7. 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.

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. 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.

10. Scooter Monkey

Jalan Tun Fuad G05 Wisma Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88300 Malaysia +60 11-1531 0401 [email protected] http://ascootermonkey.business.site
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Scooter Monkey

Scooter Monkey is a motorcycle or scooter rental/hire business that tries to make friends first. Then it is up to them to decide whether our services and products meet their expectations. At present we have 13 110cc-135cc Demak, 23 125cc Symjet, 10 110cc Honda, 14 125cc Yamaha, & 2 150cc Honda. For 250cc motorcycles, we have Yamaha R25, Honda CB250, Honda CBR250, Kawasaki Naked, and Kawasaki Ninja. All scooters or motorcycles have 1st party insurance; 90 +% have storage boxes or can be fitted with side saddles; telephone holders, raincoats, & bungee ropes are also provided at no extra cost. It is important for us that our friends can drive safely and fall in love with Sabah. Therefore we provide full petrol so their first destination is where to go - not gas stations. Scooters may be picked up from and return at two locations: Scooter Monkey 2 at Segama (Next to KFC and Plaza Hotel), and Wisma Sabah. Sandakan branch is already operational and Tawau branch will be operational soon.

Reviewed By Emacleod305

If you're in KK and know how to ride a scooter or motorcycle, do yourself a favor and visit Scooter Monkey! Hands down the best service on the island! I arrived in Sabah with the intention of renting a scooter and doing the entire Sabah loop, a 14-20 day trip... I fired up google to look up scooter places, and it was clear who I needed to visit. at first, I assumed the reviews were to good to be true. the sheer number of positive reviews they have compared to the competitors...but after meeting and working with Bonny the owner. It was crystal clear how and why they were leaps and bounds above the other scooter rental businesses on the island. Bonny listened to my trip plans, gave me honest recommendations on the best vehicle for the extended trip. Urged me test drive as many units as I wanted, to make sure I had the bike that best suited me. (every single one of his bikes is essentially new within the past year or two, beautifully maintained and meticulously cared for) Once my perfect bike was picked, he gave me saddle bags (massive life saver for extended trips.... These are a must!) rain ponchos, bungee cords, oil to top off the bike, and 2 helmets in case I had passengers along the way. Everything to ensure I had a safe and reliable trip was provided with the rental! He then went over trip planning with me, gave me highlights around the island, personal recommendations and insider local secrets that you wont find on tour sites. Not only do you get an awesome rental, but you get a personal guide who knows, and cares passionately about the island he calls home! If I had any questions along my journey it was so reassuring to know that I had a knowledgeable and well connected friend to reach out too on the island. Sabah/Borneo is really an incredible place, having the ability & freedom to explore it ground level like I did was an unforgettable experience. Id recommend the journey to anyone willing to go off the beaten path. weather you're taking a weekend trip or multi week adventure. Scooter Monkey is the only place you need consider! the level of customer service, communication, friendliness and willingness to help is purely unmatched by any other business i've worked with on the island, and most businesses in general. by the end of it, I really felt like I was given the close friends & family treatment. When revisiting Borneo I know where my first stop will be!

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