What to do and see in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah: The Best Tours

See the highlights of the west coast of Sabah without the hassle of a hiring a car on this full-day guided tour. Kinabalu Park, Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the focus of the tour. Meet some of the 5000 vascular plant species, 300 bird species or 100 lowland mammals that make this national park their home. Swing by the Poring Hot Spring, where locals consider the sulphuric mineral waters have therapeutic properties, before returning to Kota Kinabalu.

Inclusions: Lunch, Local guide, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Round-trip shared transfer, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Gratuities, Drinks

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, you might want to get your cameras ready for this one.

Inclusions: Hotel Pickup & Drop off, Land Transportation (Seat-In-Coach), English Speaking Guide

Exclusions: Personal Travel Insurance, Beverages, Meals, Any Items Not Mentioned

Eat your way through Kuala Lumpur's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied! Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Nasi Lemak and Paper Dosa. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie. Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Small group tour option available, Local Guide, 10 Food & Drinks Tastings, Vegetarian alternatives

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Personal expenses

Mount Kinabalu was nominated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site for its sheer biodiversity. Enjoy a short trail walk at the base of the mountain and visit the Mountain Garden to capture a glimpse into the fascinating and often unique world of flora. The montane oak-chestnut forest at the Park headquarters gives way to lowland dipterocarp forest at Poring on the eastern boundary.  Here, you may trek through the rainforest and witness life in the treetops as you walk along the 100ft high Canopy Walkway.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air conditioned vehicle with license English-speaking guide, Hotel pickup from Kota Kinabalu city hotels, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Video RM30 / Camera RM5 fees at the Canopy walkway, Entrance fees to Rafflesia site (time permitting), Drinks, Gratuities

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

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

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

Before you book these water activities ,please make sure you already booked the snorkeling package,cos these activities will be operated in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park(Pulau Sapi).

Inclusions: all the satety equipments are included

Exclusions: the boat transfer to the island, Island Fee, Lunch, Hotel Transfer

Feel your adrenaline pumping as you raft on the exciting whitewater of the Padas River, cutting through breathtaking Grade 4 and 5 rapids. Enjoy this thrilling adventure, using the latest equipment and highest safety standards to ensure an exhilarating yet safe outdoor experience. - Thrilling rafting adventure at the beautiful Padas River - Exhilaration of riding rapids reaching up to Grade 5 - Twisting & turning through the dipping Padas Gorde - Surrounded by forest in Sabah's swiftest-flowing river - Delicious & well-earned lunch to wrap up your adventure

Inclusions: Pick-up and drop-off from Kota kinabalu City Hotels, Air-conditioned vehicle, English Speaking River Guide, Train Ride, Light Refreshment, Set local Lunch, Rafting Equipment, Life Jacket

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, 1 Borneo Hotels & Outskirt Hotels Pick up & drop-off additional charges applied. USD 9 per person

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)