Top picks for Kota Kinabalu Day tours
Discover 128 Day tours in Kota Kinabalu on Trip.com, updated March 5, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 11 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From IDR 430,952.00 per person, with an average total of IDR 1,154,497.82. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 1.228k verified reviews, Day tours Kota Kinabalu boast an average rating of 4.7.
This week's most popular Day tours: "Mengalum Island snorkeling 1-day tour includes lunch", with 300 reviews and a 4.7 rating.
Now on Trip.com: "MENGALUM Island 2 spot Snorkeling with Buffet lunch", a 8-hour adventure in Kota Kinabalu!
The next available day tour departs on March 6, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!
Kota Kinabalu Day tours usually take about 8 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!
100% of Kota Kinabalu Day tours now offer English-speaking guides
March is the perfect time to visit Kota Kinabalu! Choose from Day tours available day tours, including seasonal favorites like Mengalum Island snorkeling 1-day tour includes lunch.
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Plunge into the crystal waters of MENGALUM Island and see rich marine life below! 2 snorkeling nearby the island to explore the Natural Coral, Fishing, Turtles Famous for its great deep-sea fishing and diverse marine lifeFree cancellationDuration: 8.5 hrsFromIDR 1,409,215![Sabah Mantanani Island Day Trip [Limited-Time Special Offer | New Resort | Optional Diving/Mangrove Retreat]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0351q12000o54hgo5E743_C_568_320.png?_fr=wc)
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92% of travelers recommendFree cancellationDuration: 6.2 hrs4.7/5Very good· 174 reviews· 2.3k bookedFromIDR 841,464
Trip.Select95% of travelers recommendFree cancellationDuration: 9.6 hrs4.7/5Very good· 300 reviews· 38 bookedFromIDR 1,305,468![Sapi Island + Manukan Island Snorkeling one-day tour[Lunch Included]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0581t12000n2inwo9F748_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.SelectBoth islands are easily accessible by boat from Kota Kinabalu, making them popular one-day tour destination.Free cancellationDuration: 6.5 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 4 reviews· 116 bookedFromIDR 807,017
Trip.Select60 travelers savedFree cancellationInstant confirmationDuration: 6.4 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviews· 106 bookedFromIDR 679,318![Sabah Kawa Mangrove Forest Day Trip [Small group tour available | Mosque | Proboscis monkeys and fireflies]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0352c12000csv6h5gCF86_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.Select91.2% of travelers recommendFree cancellationBook now for todayDuration: 4.5 hrs4.7/5Very good· 125 reviews· 2.1k bookedFromIDR 458,537![Sapi Island Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia + Manukan Island Day Tour [Snorkeling + Seafood Buffet Lunch + Water Attractions & Tours]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0585t12000r6hgp8qFEA8_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
84 travelers savedFree cancellationDuration: 5.5 hrs4.0/5Good· 3 reviews· 159 bookedFromIDR 656,098
Trip.SelectWeston Wetland offers a great opportunity to spot fascinating wildlife, including Proboscis Monkey and silvered langursFree cancellationInstant confirmationDuration: 7.6 hrs4.8/5Very good· 5 reviews· 39 booked9% offLimited-time saleFromIDR 980,525IDR 1,089,472
Trip.SelectThe Kiulu River rafting experience is suitable for all ages, including kids and seniors, making it a perfect family-friendly outing.Free cancellationDuration: 7.5 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 1 reviewFromIDR 1,999,502
Trip.Select47 consecutive positive reviewsFree cancellationInstant confirmationDuration: 6 hrs4.9/5Excellent· 47 reviews· 858 booked7% offLimited-time saleFromIDR 603,361IDR 655,827
3.203k travelers savedFree cancellationDuration: 6.5 hrs4.5/5Satisfied· 185 reviews· 4.4k booked5% offLimited-time saleFromIDR 950,000IDR 1,000,000![Desa Dairy Farm + Poring Hot Spring + Mount Kinabalu Observation Desk [Lunch included]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0351912000gof049zD7AE_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.SelectAdmire stunning views of the iconic peaks and explore the diverse trails of this UNESCO World Heritage site, which is rich in flora and fauna.Free cancellationDuration: 11.2 hrs4.0/5Good· 8 reviews· 185 bookedFromIDR 878,224
Trip.SelectEscape the hustle and bustle of Sabah's cities and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Kinabalu Park with this exhilarating Malaysian adventure!Free cancellationInstant confirmationDuration: 10.2 hrs4.6/5Satisfied· 8 reviews· 85 bookedFromIDR 1,751,700
Trip.SelectEscape the hustle and bustle of Sabah's cities and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Kinabalu Park with this exhilarating Malaysian adventure!Free cancellationInstant confirmationDuration: 10.7 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviews· 42 bookedFromIDR 1,815,787![Kundasang Desa Cattle Dairy Cow Farm [Optional Package for ATV ride / Paragliding]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0352212000gofgczu6DA8_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.SelectEnjoy a hassle-free one-day tour to Kinabalu Park, including hotel transfer service and a multilingual guide who provides insights along the way. Choose an exciting ATV adventure (30-45 minutes) to explore the rugged terrain or experience the thrill of Paragliding. visit the Desa Dairy Cattle Farm to witness the dairy cows in action and enjoy the view.Free cancellationDuration: 7.9 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviews· 77 bookedFromIDR 968,420
Begin your adventure to Mengalum Island, a stunning natural paradise with diverse landscapes.Free cancellationDuration: 9 hrs5% offLimited-time saleFromIDR 1,420,586IDR 1,495,354
Begin your adventure to Mengalum Island, a stunning natural paradise with diverse landscapes.Free cancellationDuration: 7.5 hrsFromIDR 2,072,133
Embark on a tropical adventure to Mengalum Island from Kota KinabaluFree cancellationEnglish5% offLimited-time saleFromIDR 2,408,061IDR 2,534,802
Mengalum is famed for its powder-white beaches gently sloping into stunningly clear aqua seas-ideal for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, or leisure.Free cancellationDuration: 6 hrsFromIDR 1,281,732
Must hold at least an Open Water Diver certification from SSI or another recognized agency.Free cancellationDuration: 8.5 hrsFromIDR 2,777,086
Catch a stunning sunset at Kokol HillFree cancellationInstant confirmationDuration: 4 hrsFromIDR 861,903
4.071k travelers savedFree cancellationDuration: 7.9 hrs4.6/5Satisfied· 257 reviews· 3.4k booked5% offLimited-time saleFromIDR 896,707IDR 943,903
Explore traditional houses, witness daily aboriginal lifestyles, and hear stories passed down through generations.Free cancellationDuration: 4.5 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 1 review· 78 bookedFromIDR 560,237
93.6% of travelers recommendFree cancellationDuration: 5.6 hrs4.7/5Very good· 94 reviews· 1k bookedFromIDR 1,656,098
Admire the stunning rural sunset over the mangroves and rice fieldsFree cancellationDuration: 6 hrs4.2/5Good· 6 reviews· 140 bookedFromIDR 430,952
Dive into crystal-clear waters at carefully selected snorkeling spotsFree cancellationDuration: 5 hrs5% offLimited-time saleFromIDR 553,535IDR 582,669
Experience day trip into wild watching proboscis monkey, macaques, floating mosque, chocolate factory, beach & firefliesInstant confirmationDuration: 6.2 hrs4.0/5Good· 1 review· 30 bookedFromIDR 727,671
Take in breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and Kota Kinabalu city, particularly during sunrise and sunset.Free cancellationDuration: 3 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 1 review· 28 bookedFromIDR 574,602
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Reviews: Sabah Mantanani Island Day Trip [Limited-Time Special Offer | New Resort | Optional Diving/Mangrove Retreat]
Guest User2026-02-28
During the Chinese New Year, the price of over 500 yuan per person is definitely not as good as usual, and a lot of time is wasted waiting for people to be picked up. Normally, with around 300+ people and fewer people, the experience would be much better. Overall, I'm still willing to give it a good review, because it's truly remarkable that they were able to arrange food, drinks, and entertainment for so many people with different itineraries and requirements, and even provide staggered pick-up and drop-off services during the Chinese New Year holiday. Although the journey is long, the scenery is stunning, and we even saw some wildlife 👍. The itinerary was rich and varied, including snorkeling, sightseeing, monkey watching, firefly watching, sunset viewing, and ironwork performances. We drove back and forth several times on an extremely bumpy road near the Kawa entrance 😂. The downsides are that the morning was rushed; we were too pressed for time on the island. There wasn't much to see while snorkeling; we only caught a few fish with bread. Furthermore, the resort was just an area enclosed by iron railings, with no hot water, and we had to queue to shower in smelly toilets. We didn't see the white sandbar, had a long lunch queue, and didn't take many photos before leaving. The bubbles sprayed on the sand looked a bit dirty and not dreamy at all. The transparent paddleboards weren't enough to keep us entertained, and they started rushing us back after we only took a few photos. The boats rocked so much in the big waves that it gave me a headache. These things are understandable and acceptable, but I was a little disappointed that the experience didn't match the description.★
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Reviews: Mengalum Island snorkeling 1-day tour includes lunch
Guest User2025-08-01
It's a fantastic island, a pineal room. I got a lot of life shots. It's not easy to take a boat for an hour, but if you look at the beautiful island, all this effort will be rewarded. However, most of them are Chinese. I hope you consider this.★
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Reviews: Sapi Island + Manukan Island Snorkeling one-day tour[Lunch Included]
Guest User2025-11-16
I was worried because I don’t speak much English, but our guide Michael was very kind. We had an amazing time in the crystal-clear ocean. Thank you★
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Reviews: Sabah Kota Kinabalu Mamutik & Manukan Island Snorkeling Shared Day Tour Optional Water Activities
Guest User2025-12-29
The tour guide “TOMMY” is super friendly and every helpfull. We are newly wed mentioning this was our honeymoon, he treated us like a private tour and giving us extra time for every kind of activities for us to create a wonderfull memories. Thanks Tommy.★
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Reviews: Sabah Kawa Mangrove Forest Day Trip [Small group tour available | Mosque | Proboscis monkeys and fireflies]
Guest User2026-01-12
I think this is a very worthwhile part of Kota Kinabalu; the fireflies are beautiful, and the tour guide is excellent. Aside from the slightly bumpy ride on the main road, there are no other downsides.
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