Top picks for Kota Kinabalu Day tours
Discover 137 Day tours in Kota Kinabalu on Trip.com, updated April 14, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 11 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From JPY 3,353.00 per person, with an average total of JPY 7,206.70. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 1.183k verified reviews, Day tours Kota Kinabalu boast an average rating of 4.6.
This week's most popular Day tours: "Lazy Cat self-operated upgraded Sky Mirror - Mantanani Islands one-day tour - optional mangrove forest - optional deep diving", with 255 reviews and a 4.6 rating.
Now on Trip.com: "Sabah Kawa Mangrove Forest Day Trip [Small group tour available | Mosque | Proboscis monkeys and fireflies]", a 4-hour adventure in Kota Kinabalu!
The next available day tour departs on April 15, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!
Kota Kinabalu Day tours usually take about 4 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!
100% of Kota Kinabalu Day tours now offer English-speaking guides
April is the perfect time to visit Kota Kinabalu! Choose from Day tours available day tours, including seasonal favorites like Lazy Cat self-operated upgraded Sky Mirror - Mantanani Islands one-day tour - optional mangrove forest - optional deep diving.
Your trip, worry-free! All day tours are run by licensed suppliers with verified reviews, and many include free cancellation before departure.
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![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)
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Duration: 4.5 hrsEnglish4.7/5Outstanding· 153 reviews· 2.4k bookedFromJPY 4,397
Duration: 6 hrsEnglish4.9/5Perfect· 53 reviews· 941 bookedFromJPY 6,289
Duration: 6 hrsEnglish4.3/5Very good· 11 reviews· 168 bookedFromJPY 4,020![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· 7 reviews· 164 bookedFromJPY 7,372![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· 218 reviews· 3.3k bookedFromJPY 5,747
Duration: 8 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 1 review· 26 booked13% offLimited-time saleFromJPY 9,878JPY 11,355
Duration: 6.2 hrsEnglish4.0/5Good· 1 review· 26 bookedFromJPY 6,537
Duration: 6.5 hrsEnglish4.5/5Satisfied· 183 reviews· 4.3k booked5% offLimited-time saleFromJPY 11,045JPY 11,627
Duration: 5.6 hrsEnglish4.7/5Very good· 90 reviews· 896 bookedFromJPY 7,433
Duration: 7.9 hrsEnglish4.6/5Satisfied· 255 reviews· 3.5k booked5% offLimited-time saleFromJPY 8,157JPY 8,587![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· 169 reviews· 2.1k bookedFromJPY 8,055
Duration: 3.9 hrsEnglish4.8/5Very good· 24 reviews· 329 bookedFromJPY 3,916
Mantanani Island & Kawa Mangroves Tours | One-day shared tour | Lunch/ afternoon tea/dinner included
Duration: 9.9 hrsEnglish4.7/5Very good· 3 reviews· 53 bookedFromJPY 9,862
Trip.SelectDuration: 10.7 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviews· 42 bookedFromJPY 16,640![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)
Duration: 5.5 hrsEnglish37 bookedFromJPY 5,969
Trip.SelectDuration: 6.4 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviews· 102 bookedFromJPY 6,226
Duration: 3.5 hrsEnglish4.1/5Good· 7 reviews· 135 bookedFromJPY 5,221
Duration: 4.5 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 1 review· 59 bookedFromJPY 5,090
Duration: 6.6 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 1 review· 148 bookedFromJPY 8,927
Duration: 45 minsEnglishFromJPY 3,353
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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 Kawa-Kawa River Cruise Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies with Hi-Tea & Dinner Shared Day Tour
Guest User2026-02-23
Our tour guide, Xiao Chen, was lovely and wonderful! There were more places to eat than we expected, and fresh coconuts were available for purchase. The mountain road was a bit bumpy, but that was unavoidable given the environment. There was also a free farm where we could feed the animals, which were very cute. The staff on the boats to see the monkeys and fireflies were all very cheerful. It was a very worthwhile trip!★
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Reviews: Kota Kinabalu Kawa-kawa river cruise 1-day tour: Proboscis monkeys & fireflies - includes snacks and dinner
Guest User2026-04-04
The tour is a must when in KK. You get value for money for all the activities in one package. You get to have a photo stop at the floating mosque, spot proboscis monkeys and other wildlife in the river, chase sunset at the beach, enjoy Malay dinner, and witness fireflies illuminate the night. Two words: Worth It!★
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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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Reviews: Royal Bay Sky Mirror Mangrove Day Tour in Sabah [Proboscis Monkeys/Fireflies/Beach Sunset]
Guest User2026-04-04
Amazing day! We loved every minute! Excellent value for money too. The car collected us from the hotel then took us to see the floating mosque. We then went to the river cruise where cool drinks and snacks were ready for us. We saw proboscis monkeys, a crocodile, huge monitor lizards and fireflies. Spending time at the beach was nice - amazing fire show and beautiful sunset photos. Robert, our guide, was truly outstanding! He couldn’t have done anything more for us. This trip was a highlight of our holiday. Thank you.★
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Reviews: The Best of Kundasang: Desa Dairy Farm & Fish SPA Day Tour | Kota Kinabalu
Guest User2025-08-12
It was very far from city so better to join the tour bus if you want to see Mt. Kinabal. where is big and mostly covered with clouds. We were lucky that we could see the top of mountain in a while.
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