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Discover 141 Day tours in Kota Kinabalu on Trip.com, updated January 4, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 14 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From EUR 20.14 per person, with an average total of EUR 55.69. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 1.79k verified reviews, Day tours Kota Kinabalu boast an average rating of 4.8.
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: "Authentic Mengalum Island 1-day tour - optional scuba diving + optional mangrove/ multiple bases available", a 6-hour adventure in Kota Kinabalu!
The next available day tour departs on January 5, 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
January 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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3.042k travelers savedDuration: 6.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.6/5Excellent· 179 reviews· 4.1k booked5% offLimited-time saleFrom€60.58€63.77
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95% of travelers recommendDuration: 9.6 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.7/5Great· 300 reviews· 36 bookedFrom€64.01
Discover pristine beaches and vibrant marine life on the IslandDuration: 6.6 hrsEnglishFree cancellationInstant confirmation5.0/5Excellent· 1 review· 138 bookedFrom€47.76
Trip.Select94.7% of travelers recommendDuration: 7.9 hrsEnglishFree cancellationInstant confirmationBook now for today4.8/5Great· 187 reviews· 1.8k bookedFrom€27.75![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.Select93.8% of travelers recommendDuration: 5 hrsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today4.8/5Great· 81 reviews· 950 bookedFrom€26.54![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.Select28 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 6.2 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.7/5Great· 160 reviews· 2k bookedFrom€44.18
Trip.Select56 travelers savedDuration: 6.4 hrsEnglishFree cancellationInstant confirmation5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviews· 91 bookedFrom€33.31
Trip.Select102 travelers savedDuration: 6.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellationInstant confirmation4.8/5Great· 4 reviews· 106 bookedFrom€47.76
Encounter exotic monitor lizards as they wander along Sapi Island's shore.Duration: 9.3 hrsEnglishFree cancellationInstant confirmationFrom€71.01
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 MENGKABONG River to witness the enchanting spectacle of firefliesDuration: 14.2 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFrom€108.18
Observe the mesmerizing underwater world during snorkeling/diving in Dreamer IslandDuration: 6 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFrom€100.55
Mengalum is famed for its powder-white beaches gently sloping into stunningly clear aqua seas-ideal for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, or leisure.Duration: 6 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFrom€62.84
Begin your adventure to Mengalum Island, a stunning natural paradise with diverse landscapes.Duration: 9 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFrom€73.32![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.Select38 bookings in 7 daysDuration: 5.4 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.5/5Excellent· 57 reviews· 1.3k bookedFrom€32.74![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.Duration: 6.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviews· 105 bookedFrom€39.57
Trip.SelectThe Kiulu River rafting experience is suitable for all ages, including kids and seniors, making it a perfect family-friendly outing.Duration: 7.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 1 reviewFrom€98.03
Trip.Select37 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 6.1 hrsEnglishFree cancellationInstant confirmation4.9/5Excellent· 37 reviews· 662 bookedFrom€32.73![Desa Dairy Farm + Poring Hot Spring + Mount Kinabalu Observation Desk [Poring entrance fee not included/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.Duration: 11.2 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.0/5Good· 7 reviews· 155 bookedFrom€34.76![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.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.Duration: 7.9 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviews· 56 bookedFrom€44.63
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!Duration: 10.2 hrsEnglishFree cancellationInstant confirmation4.6/5Excellent· 8 reviews· 77 bookedFrom€85.89
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!Duration: 10.7 hrsEnglishFree cancellationInstant confirmation5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviews· 42 bookedFrom€49.23
Trip.SelectWeston Wetland offers a great opportunity to spot fascinating wildlife, including Proboscis Monkey and silvered langursDuration: 7.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellationInstant confirmation4.8/5Great· 4 reviews· 33 bookedFrom€53.42
3.899k travelers savedDuration: 7.9 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.6/5Excellent· 252 reviews· 3.7k booked5% offLimited-time saleFrom€44.74€47.1![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)
1.429k travelers savedDuration: 6.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today4.6/5Excellent· 217 reviews· 3.7k bookedFrom€31.52
100 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 8 hrsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today4.9/5Excellent· 282 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom€33.91€35.7
Must hold at least an Open Water Diver certification from SSI or another recognized agency.Duration: 8.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFrom€136.16
Mantanani Island for amazing snorkeling or diving experience in crystal clear waters Enjoy an amazing time on the island with pristine waters and white sandy beach Encounter diverse marine life, including vibrant coral and friendly sea creaturesDuration: 7.8 hrsEnglishFree cancellation25 bookedFrom€53.96
Admire the stunning rural sunset over the mangroves and rice fieldsDuration: 6 hrsEnglish4.7/5Great· 3 reviews· 60 bookedFrom€20.14
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Reviews: Authentic Mengalum Island 1-day tour - optional scuba diving + optional mangrove/ multiple bases available
Guest User2025-12-29
Overall, it was alright. The price included round-trip transportation on top of the official RIA ferry ticket, making it about 80 yuan more expensive than the official RIA price. Essentially, 80 yuan was spent on online booking and transportation services. It depends on individual needs.
The scenery around Mantanani Island is quite nice; you can see many small fish and corals while snorkeling. However, the water near the beach isn't very clear, probably because the sand is too fine and gets stirred up. Personally, I felt it wasn't much different from the other nearby islands.★
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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: Sabah Kota Kinabalu Sapi & Manukan Island Snorkeling Shared Day Tour optional Watersport
Guest User2025-12-19
Our guide, Tommy, was very friendly and helpful. Sapi Island and Manuka Island are both beautiful. However, the lack of fish during snorkeling was disappointing, so we had to pay separately for sea walking. Be sure to try parasailing for an additional fee. It'll be a wonderful memory.★
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Reviews: 1-day tour to Sabah Mangrove Fireflies and Sky Mirror in Malaysia, can be combined with the Rafflesia Base
Guest User2025-11-20
Our guide Steve was wonderful. Thanks to him we really could get the full experience. The program followed the itinerary exactly as described and everything went smoothly.★
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Reviews: Sabah Kawa Mangrove Forest Day Trip [Small group tour available | Mosque | Proboscis monkeys and fireflies]
Guest User2025-12-27
I arrived in Yabi in the morning and booked a firefly tour that departed in the afternoon at the last minute. It was a wonderful surprise! The driver picked me up, the air conditioning on the bus was great, and there were even USB charging ports on the seats. It rained when we set off in the afternoon, so we moved two of the sights along the way to the evening on the way back. We saw fireflies in the mangrove forest, and the food was delicious. The children at the pier put on a fantastic show and even shook hands with you – so innocent and adorable! The guide on the boat was also very helpful in attracting fireflies and finding monkeys to guide everyone. The iron flower display, though brief, was also very beautiful.★
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Reviews: Sabah Mantanani Island Day Trip [Limited-Time Special Offer | New Resort | Optional Diving/Mangrove Retreat]
Guest User2025-11-20
The itinerary was well-planned, and the round-trip transportation was convenient, saving me a lot of trouble! The guide was patient, and the snorkeling gear was clean. Even beginners got used to it in just 5 minutes. Underwater, you could clearly see clownfish and colorful corals. Overall, it deserves five stars!
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