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Kota Kinabalu Kawa-Kawa River Cruise Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies with Hi-Tea & Dinner Shared Day Tour
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46 consecutive positive reviews
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Duration: 6 hrs
4.9/5
Excellent· 46 reviews· 844 booked
FromMYR 152.49
Sapi Island Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia + Manukan Island Day Tour [Snorkeling + Seafood Buffet Lunch + Water Attractions & Tours]
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Duration: 5.5 hrs
4.0/5
Good· 3 reviews· 153 booked
FromMYR 152.55
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Sabah Kawa Mangrove Forest Day Trip [Small group tour available | Mosque | Proboscis monkeys and fireflies]
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91% of travelers recommend
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Duration: 4.5 hrs
4.7/5
Very good· 122 reviews· 2.1k booked
FromMYR 106.62
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Sabah Mantanani Island Day Trip [Limited-Time Special Offer | New Resort | Optional Diving/Mangrove Retreat]
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91.9% of travelers recommend
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Duration: 6.2 hrs
4.7/5
Very good· 173 reviews· 2.3k booked
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Desa Dairy Farm + Poring Hot Spring + Mount Kinabalu Observation Desk [Lunch included]
󱩳Admire stunning views of the iconic peaks and explore the diverse trails of this UNESCO World Heritage site, which is rich in flora and fauna.
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Duration: 11.2 hrs
4.0/5
Good· 8 reviews· 185 booked
FromMYR 205.56
Kinabalu ATV335 | Sabah Kinabalu Dairy Farm Day Trip + Paragliding + Optional Rafflesia Flower Tour (at your own expense)
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93.6% of travelers recommend
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Duration: 5.6 hrs
4.7/5
Very good· 94 reviews· 1.1k booked
FromMYR 138.94
Kota Kinabalu Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu + Tun Mustapha Tower half-day tour [Enjoy Tanjung Aru sunset]
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Duration: 3.4 hrs
5.0/5
Excellent· 7 reviews· 50 booked
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Kota Kinabalu Kawa-kawa river cruise 1-day tour: Proboscis monkeys & fireflies - includes snacks and dinner
󱩳Admire the stunning rural sunset over the mangroves and rice fields
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Duration: 6 hrs
4.2/5
Good· 6 reviews· 149 booked
FromMYR 100.00

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Paddleboarding (1-5 hours) [Tanjung Aru Sunrise & Sunset Paddleboarding, Fishing, kayaking, SUP Experience Half-Day Tour]
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4.6/5
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KIULU White Water River Rafting with Transfer
󱩳Get an adrenaline boost with a white water rafting trip down KIULU River Letyour expert English instructor guide you as you explore the scenic KIULU River Enjoy a delicious lunch at the end of your white water rafting adventure
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Duration: 5–6 hrs
4.8/5
Very good· 4 reviews· 94 booked
FromMYR 190.52
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Tanjung Aru Beach Stand-Up Paddleboarding 2.5 hr [Kota Kinabalu Tanjung Aru Sunrise Sunset Paddleboarding 2.5 hr/Kayaking Sabah Malaysia]
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Duration: 2.5 hrs
5.0/5
Excellent· 6 reviews· 98 booked
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SSI Open Water Diver Course 2 Day | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
󱩳The SSI (Scuba Schools International) diving certification opens up a whole new world of experiences. As a globally recognized certification program, it's your gateway to a lifetime of diving adventures.
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Duration: 2 days
5.0/5
Excellent· 5 reviews
FromMYR 1,349.99
Chi, The Spa (Tanjong)
󱩳Chi, The Spa at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu features a unique spa design concept and is located in an independent spa village on the island, connected to the hotel by a private causeway. The spa menu features traditional Bornean treatments based on natural botanicals and focused on energy perception, reflecting the region’s diverse cultural heritage.
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SSI Open Water Diver & Advanced Open Water Course 4 Days | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
󱩳SSI International Diving School's diving certification opens up a whole new world for you, offering a globally recognized way to become a certified diver. Through personalized training and in-water practice, you'll master essential skills and earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification.
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Duration: 4 days
5.0/5
Excellent· 1 review
FromMYR 2,449.99
Tanjung Aru BeachPaddle board1.5 hours [Sunrise or Sunset Stand-Up Paddle (1.5 Hours)]
󱩳Paddle across the open sea and soak in the beautiful views at the Tanjung Aru beach coast
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Duration: 1–2 hrs
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Kiulu White River Rafting
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Duration: 5 hrs
5.0/5
Excellent· 3 reviews
FromMYR 194.61

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Malaysia 5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Data Package | 1-30 Days | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code
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2.123k bookings in 7 days
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4.5/5
Satisfied· 2k reviews· 58.9k booked
50% off
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FromMYR 0.61MYR 1.23
Malaysia 5G eSIM | Supports mainstream apps including TikTok, Google Maps & ChatGPT | Day Pass/Total Package | 24H Billing | 1-30 days | QR code
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31 consecutive positive reviews
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Renewable
4.6/5
Satisfied· 2.4k reviews· 54.8k booked
FromMYR 1.17
Singapore/Malaysia/Indonesia 5G eSIM | TikTok & ChatGPT Available | In-App Installation | Day Pass/Total Data Package | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code
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91.1% of travelers recommend
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4.6/5
Satisfied· 3.4k reviews· 86.9k booked
FromMYR 1.32
Singapore/Malaysia/Thailand/Indonesia Southeast Asia universal 5G eSIM | DayPass/Total | 500MB/day-total 30GB | QR code
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95.7% of travelers recommend
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4.8/5
Very good· 2.1k reviews· 22k booked
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Malaysia U Mobile 5G eSIM | Local IP Low Latency | Full AI & TikTok Access | 1-30 Days | Instant QR
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33 consecutive positive reviews
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4.6/5
Satisfied· 150 reviews· 3.9k booked
69% off
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FromMYR 0.43MYR 1.41
Southeast Asia (7 countries) | 5G/4G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Package | 24H Billing | 1-30 days | QR code
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1.1k bookings in 7 days
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4.6/5
Satisfied· 1.5k reviews· 25.7k booked
FromMYR 1.08
Malaysia 5G eSIM | Triple Network Coverage | Full AI & TikTok Access | 1–30 Days | Instant QR
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92.2% of travelers recommend
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Hotspot capable
4.7/5
Very good· 51 reviews· 1k booked
70% off
Limited-time sale
FromMYR 0.44MYR 1.47
Singapore/Malaysia/Thailand | 5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Package | 24H Billing | 1-30 days | QR code
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94.1% of travelers recommend
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4.7/5
Very good· 2.1k reviews· 36.8k booked
FromMYR 1.03

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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: Sapi Island Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia + Manukan Island Day Tour [Snorkeling + Seafood Buffet Lunch + Water Attractions & Tours]

Guest User2026-02-03

Ideal for families with children. The two islands are very close and offer snorkeling suitable for kids. You can ask if the tour guide is Ah Hong; he's responsible, humorous, and friendly. He even helped us find a Chinese-speaking instructor on the spot. He said you can get everything arranged by just mentioning his name when you arrive on the island. It's 279 per person, including pick-up and drop-off, lunch, and snorkeling gear. Very hassle-free. Look for the gentleman in the photo.

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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: 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: 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: Kinabalu ATV335 | Sabah Kinabalu Dairy Farm Day Trip + Paragliding + Optional Rafflesia Flower Tour (at your own expense)

Guest User2026-01-26

Mount Kinabalu is a must-visit in Sabah. Since it's quite far, it's easier to join a tour group. You can also enjoy paragliding and ATV rides. I bought hay for 2 Malaysian Ringgit to feed the cows. It was a wonderful experience to pick up and drop off cows so close to them for the first time.

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