Top picks for Kota Kinabalu Day tours

Discover 140 Day tours in Kota Kinabalu on Trip.com, updated January 18, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 12 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!

From EUR 20.62 per person, with an average total of EUR 46.73. Choose the option that suits your plan.

With 1.422k 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: "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 January 19, 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

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.

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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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.
Reviews: KAWA KAWA Nanamun Fireflies Sunset Cruise with Dinner
Guest User2024-06-16
River cruise was relaxing, saw some monkeys, will depend on your luck. Sunset was amazing. Dinner was not as bad as expected. But the fireflies were out of this world.. like fairy lights on an Xmas tree. Guides were very friendly and helpful.
Reviews: Sabah Mantanani Island Day Trip [Limited-Time Special Offer | New Resort | Optional Diving/Mangrove Retreat]
Guest User2026-01-06
Highly recommend the Mermaid Island day trip! It features a fully Chinese-speaking guide, complete snorkeling equipment, a buffet lunch with some fresh seafood like shrimp and crab, and free beach activities including a bubble machine. Excellent value for money!
Reviews: Kota Kinabalu Kawa-Kawa River Cruise Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies with Hi-Tea & Dinner Shared Day Tour
Guest User2026-01-04
Although I made the reservation the day before, the guide arrived in the hotel lobby five minutes early to pick me up. The road to the boat dock was not particularly smooth, so it was quite bumpy, but we arrived earlier than scheduled. The wait time before boarding was short, and the tour was smooth throughout, allowing me to participate with peace of mind. The first tour was an animal observation cruise, and there were many highlights, including monkeys and buffalo. It was great that we were given more time to observe them than the other nearby boats. The weather was unfortunate for sunset, but we were able to take plenty of time to take photos on the beautiful beach. On my second trip, I was able to see many more beautiful fireflies than I expected, which was a great experience. The food was also delicious. Of the various tours available, I was glad I chose this one, which was mid-priced. I highly recommend it.
Reviews: Desa Dairy Farm + Poring Hot Spring + Mount Kinabalu Observation Desk [Lunch included]
Guest User2025-08-16
Ordered the trip via trip.com and the driver arrived at a different hotel. No one called, no one answered our calls. Fortunately, the trip.com assisted with solving the issue pretty well and we went on this trip on a different day. The guide, Ken, was a lot of fun. The trip itself was interesting despite the long distances. We bought yogurt and cheese on the farm, tasted good. The lunch was good.
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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