Top picks for Kota Kinabalu Day tours
Discover 140 Day tours in Kota Kinabalu on Trip.com, updated February 20, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 11 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From NZD 43.02 per person, with an average total of NZD 91.71. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 1.954k verified reviews, Day tours Kota Kinabalu boast an average rating of 4.7.
This week's most popular Day tours: "Bongawan River Cruise: Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies Mangrove", with 316 reviews and a 4.9 rating.
Now on Trip.com: "Kota Kinabalu Kawa-Kawa River Cruise Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies with Hi-Tea & Dinner Shared Day Tour", a 6-hour adventure in Kota Kinabalu!
The next available day tour departs on February 21, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!
Kota Kinabalu Day tours usually take about 6 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!
100% of Kota Kinabalu Day tours now offer English-speaking guides
February is the perfect time to visit Kota Kinabalu! Choose from Day tours available day tours, including seasonal favorites like Bongawan River Cruise: Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies Mangrove.
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Duration: 6 hrsEnglish4.9/5Excellent· 44 reviews· 814 bookedFromNZD 65.42![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.SelectDuration: 4.5 hrsEnglish4.7/5Very good· 118 reviews· 1.9k bookedFromNZD 50.85
Duration: 3.9 hrsEnglish4.8/5Very good· 24 reviews· 355 bookedFromNZD 43.02
Trip.SelectDuration: 7.6 hrsEnglish4.8/5Very good· 5 reviews· 39 bookedFromNZD 109.69![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)
Trip.SelectDuration: 6.2 hrsEnglish4.7/5Very good· 170 reviews· 2.3k bookedFromNZD 83.93![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.SelectDuration: 11.2 hrsEnglish4.0/5Good· 8 reviews· 183 bookedFromNZD 88.42
Duration: 5.5 hrsEnglish4.6/5Satisfied· 14 reviews· 109 bookedFromNZD 86.03
Duration: 5.4 hrsEnglishFromNZD 81.15
Duration: 6.2 hrsEnglish4.0/5Good· 1 review· 30 bookedFromNZD 72.22
Duration: 6 hrsEnglish4.5/5Satisfied· 2 reviewsFromNZD 77.43
Duration: 7.5 hrsEnglishFromNZD 137.65![Kota Kinabalu Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu + Tun Mustapha Tower half-day tour [Enjoy Tanjung Aru sunset]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0353f12000iw5fc88602C_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Duration: 3.4 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 7 reviews· 50 bookedFromNZD 71.69
Duration: 7 hrsEnglishFromNZD 83.64![Sapi Island + Manukan Island Snorkeling one-day tour[Lunch Included]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0581t12000n2inwo9F748_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.SelectDuration: 6.5 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 4 reviews· 116 bookedFromNZD 81.25
Trip.SelectDuration: 7 hrsEnglish4.8/5Very good· 11 reviews· 520 bookedFromNZD 43.02
Trip.SelectDuration: 6.5 hrsEnglish4.0/5Good· 5 reviews· 133 bookedFromNZD 98.08
Trip.SelectDuration: 6.4 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviews· 106 bookedFromNZD 68.40
Trip.SelectDuration: 9.6 hrsEnglish4.7/5Very good· 300 reviews· 36 bookedFromNZD 131.44
Trip.SelectDuration: 7.5 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 1 reviewFromNZD 201.31![Desa Cattle Dairy Cow Farm + ATV + Paragliding one-day tour [Lunch Included] - Join In Tour (Group of 2+)](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0352212000gofgczu6DA8_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.SelectDuration: 7.9 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviews· 70 bookedFromNZD 97.50
Trip.SelectDuration: 10.2 hrsEnglish4.6/5Satisfied· 8 reviews· 85 bookedFromNZD 176.36
Trip.SelectDuration: 10.7 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviews· 42 bookedFromNZD 182.81![Royal Bay Sky Mirror Mangrove Day Tour in Sabah [Proboscis Monkeys/Fireflies/Beach Sunset]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0584912000n09xyej7AEB_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Duration: 6.5 hrsEnglish4.6/5Satisfied· 221 reviews· 2.9k bookedFromNZD 80.04
Duration: 6 hrsEnglish4.8/5Very good· 5 reviews· 134 bookedFromNZD 43.02
Duration: 3.5 hrsEnglishFromNZD 73.52
Mantanani Island & Kawa Mangroves Tours | One-day shared tour | Lunch/ afternoon tea/dinner included
Duration: 9.9 hrsEnglish4.7/5Very good· 3 reviews· 57 bookedFromNZD 117.10
Duration: 7 hrsEnglish4.5/5Satisfied· 2 reviews· 61 bookedFromNZD 67.31
Duration: 8 hrsEnglish4.9/5Excellent· 316 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromNZD 84.76NZD 89.23![Sapi Island Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia + Manukan Island 1-day tour [Exclusive line + seafood BBQ lunch + water activities]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0582y12000nn95zi9BF73_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.SelectDuration: 5.4 hrsEnglish4.5/5Excellent· 58 reviews· 1.3k bookedFromNZD 66.69
Trip.SelectDuration: 7.9 hrsEnglish4.8/5Great· 187 reviews· 1.8k bookedFromNZD 56.53
Duration: 7.9 hrsEnglish4.6/5Excellent· 252 reviews· 3.6k booked5% offLimited-time saleFromNZD 91.14NZD 95.94
Duration: 6.5 hrsEnglish4.5/5Excellent· 180 reviews· 4.1k booked5% offLimited-time saleFromNZD 123.41NZD 129.91
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Reviews: Kota Kinabalu Kawa-Kawa River Cruise Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies with Hi-Tea & Dinner Shared Day Tour
Guest User2026-02-17
A wonderful and enjoyable experience! Ben was a very attentive guide. We thoroughly enjoyed this day of discovery. We saw proboscis monkeys and monitor lizards. A fantastic experience!★
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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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Reviews: Kota Kinabalu Half-Day Tour: Tanjung Aru Beach + City Mosque + Tun Mustapha Tower
Guest User2025-12-08
The tour guide was incredibly professional and attentive. There were only two of us, and he took photos of us at every attraction – they were even better than the photos we took ourselves! We loved it! 😍 He introduced the sights and even recommended some local seafood at the end. We were extremely satisfied! Five stars! Highly recommended! 👍🏻★
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Reviews: Sabah Weston Wetland River Cruise, Proboscis Monkey, Sunset & Fireflies 1 Day Shared Tour
Guest User2026-02-15
Excellent value, absolutely excellent value! The guide led us in the rainforest searching for proboscis monkeys. We found about 6-7 families. In the end, only our boat was still searching; the other boats had already gone back. The guide also made sure everyone on the boat could see the fireflies at night. After the people on the left finished watching, he would turn around to let the people on the right see them. By the way, his name is Dudy. I'd call him the most energetic worker. Attached is a photo of Dudy that my companion unintentionally took. I hope he sees this "life's work photo."★
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Reviews: Sabah Mantanani Island Day Trip [Limited-Time Special Offer | New Resort | Optional Diving/Mangrove Retreat]
Guest User2026-01-26
Overall, it was great, deserving full marks. The price was excellent, and a day trip for just over 300 yuan was incredibly worthwhile. Hotel pick-up and drop-off were hassle-free, and the speedboat was relatively smooth, preventing seasickness. Upon arriving on the island, I was amazed by the fine white sand and crystal-clear water. Snorkeling revealed a plethora of tropical fish and corals, and there were also free Instagram-worthy activities and bubble parties.★
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Reviews: Desa Dairy Farm + Poring Hot Spring + Mount Kinabalu Observation Desk [Lunch included]
Guest User2026-02-08
My expectations were high, so I was a little disappointed. The journey was long, but the driver's excellent skills saved us a lot of time. I don't know if we didn't choose the right language for the tour guide, but the company sent someone whose Mandarin wasn't very good, so it was a disadvantage for me since my English isn't good. Also, the suspension bridge was under construction and temporarily closed, which should have been mentioned in the itinerary (disappointing). Seeing the Rafflesia today was a memorable and happy experience.
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