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Things to do in Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu Kawa-Kawa River Cruise Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies with Hi-Tea & Dinner Shared Day Tour
Duration: 6 hrs
English
4.9/5
Excellent· 42 reviews· 796 booked
FromKWD 11.930
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Sabah Kawa Mangrove Forest Day Trip [Small group tour available | Mosque | Proboscis monkeys and fireflies]
Duration: 4.5 hrs
English
4.7/5
Very good· 115 reviews· 1.6k booked
FromKWD 9.230
Sapi Island Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia + Manukan Island Day Tour [Snorkeling + Seafood Buffet Lunch + Water Attractions & Tours]
Duration: 5.5 hrs
English
3.5/5
· 2 reviews· 104 booked
FromKWD 11.940
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Desa Dairy Farm + Poring Hot Spring + Mount Kinabalu Observation Desk [Lunch included]
Duration: 11.2 hrs
English
4.0/5
Good· 8 reviews· 175 booked
FromKWD 16.110
Sapi Island Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia + Manukan Island 1-day Tour [Exclusive Line + Seafood Buffet Lunch + Water Attractions & Tours]
Duration: 5.4 hrs
English
4.5/5
Satisfied· 60 reviews· 1.1k booked
FromKWD 11.940
Royal Bay Sky Mirror Mangrove Day Tour in Sabah [Proboscis Monkeys/Fireflies/Beach Sunset]
Duration: 6.5 hrs
English
4.6/5
Satisfied· 220 reviews· 3k booked
FromKWD 11.500
Kota Kinabalu Kawa-kawa river cruise 1-day tour: Proboscis monkeys & fireflies - includes snacks and dinner
Duration: 6 hrs
English
4.8/5
Very good· 5 reviews· 109 booked
FromKWD 7.840
Lazy Cat self-operated upgraded Sky Mirror - Mantanani Islands one-day tour - optional mangrove forest - optional deep diving
Duration: 7.9 hrs
English
4.6/5
Satisfied· 255 reviews· 3.4k booked
5% off
Limited-time sale
FromKWD 14.000KWD 14.74

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Unique experiences in Kota Kinabalu

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Paddleboarding (1-5 hours) [Tanjung Aru Sunrise & Sunset Paddleboarding, Fishing, kayaking, SUP Experience Half-Day Tour]
English
4.5/5
Satisfied· 8 reviews· 361 booked
FromKWD 7.020
Tanjung Aru Beach 2.5-Hour SUP Experience in Kota Kinabalu | Sunrise/Sunset Paddleboarding with Beginner Lessons
Duration: 4 hrs
5.0/5
Excellent· 3 reviews· 44 booked
FromKWD 7.480
KIULU White Water River Rafting with Transfer
Duration: 5–6 hrs
English
4.8/5
Very good· 4 reviews· 96 booked
FromKWD 14.910
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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]
Duration: 2.5 hrs
English
5.0/5
Excellent· 6 reviews· 96 booked
FromKWD 7.050
Chi, The Spa (Tanjong)
English
FromKWD 25.710
SSI Open Water Diver Course 2 Day | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Duration: 2 days
5.0/5
Excellent· 4 reviews
5% off
Limited-time sale
FromKWD 100.510KWD 105.8
Tanjung Aru BeachPaddle board1.5 hours [Sunrise or Sunset Stand-Up Paddle (1.5 Hours)]
Duration: 1–2 hrs
English
FromKWD 7.050
Kiulu White River Rafting
Duration: 5 hrs
English
5.0/5
Excellent· 3 reviews
FromKWD 15.340

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Stay connected in Kota Kinabalu

Various Kota Kinabalu eSIM options with easy renewals and hotspot access. Your essential travel companion.

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Malaysia 5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Data Package | 1-30 Days | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code
Renewable
Hotspot capable
4.5/5
Satisfied· 1.8k reviews· 53k booked
50% off
Limited-time sale
FromKWD 0.050KWD 0.1
Malaysia 5G eSIM | Supports Tiktok & ChatGPT | Day Pass/Total Package | 24H Billing | 1-30 days | QR code
Renewable
Hotspot capable
4.6/5
Satisfied· 2.2k reviews· 51k booked
50% off
Limited-time sale
FromKWD 0.050KWD 0.1
Singapore/Malaysia/Indonesia 5G eSIM | TikTok & ChatGPT Available | In-App Installation | Day Pass/Total Data Package | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code
Renewable
Hotspot capable
4.6/5
Satisfied· 3.3k reviews· 83.6k booked
54% off
Limited-time sale
FromKWD 0.050KWD 0.11
Malaysia | U Mobile eSIM | Multi-day data selections | High-speed throughout | QR code
Hotspot capable
4.7/5
Very good· 310 reviews· 7.1k booked
FromKWD 0.080
Singapore/Malaysia/Thailand/Indonesia Southeast Asia universal 5G eSIM | DayPass/Total | 500MB/day-total 30GB | QR code
Renewable
Hotspot capable
4.8/5
Very good· 1.9k reviews· 19.3k booked
44% off
Limited-time sale
FromKWD 0.050KWD 0.09
Malaysia 5G eSIM | Multiple Networks | Full AI & TikTok Access | 1–30 Days | Instant QR
Hotspot capable
4.7/5
Very good· 40 reviews· 830 booked
73% off
Limited-time sale
FromKWD 0.040KWD 0.15
Singapore/Malaysia/Thailand | 5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Package | 24H Billing | 1-30 days | QR code
Renewable
Hotspot capable
4.7/5
Very good· 2k reviews· 35.5k booked
55% off
Limited-time sale
FromKWD 0.040KWD 0.09
Asia & Oceania 4G/5G eSIM | Daily/Total Data Package | 1–30 Days | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code
Hotspot capable
4.5/5
Satisfied· 508 reviews· 10.9k booked
50% off
Limited-time sale
FromKWD 0.060KWD 0.12

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Reviews/Trip Moments

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Reviews: Kota Kinabalu Kawa-Kawa River Cruise Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies with Hi-Tea & Dinner Shared Day Tour

Guest User2026-02-08

Wonderful experience! Well organized, wonderful guide Adeor. He told a lot, and it was very interesting. We weren't very lucky with the weather, so the sunset wasn't particularly bright, but it was still beautiful. On the river trip, we saw vars, birds, and langur monkeys, but we only saw proboscis monkeys from afar. The evening river cruise with fireflies was very touching. It's a small miracle that no photo, video, or words can do justice.

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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: 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: 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: Sapi Island Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia + Manukan Island 1-day Tour [Exclusive Line + Seafood Buffet Lunch + Water Attractions & Tours]

Guest User2026-01-11

Had a great island hopping experience. The pickup was punctual and everything ran smoothly right on schedule, which made the whole day stress free. Our guide, Mr Ah Hong, was wonderful, patient and very considerate, especially with my mom who had some difficulty walking and getting onto the boats. He made sure she was safe and comfortable the whole time, which I really appreciated. The food was average, but overall the trip was enjoyable and well organised.

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Reviews: Royal Bay Sky Mirror Mangrove Day Tour in Sabah [Proboscis Monkeys/Fireflies/Beach Sunset]

Guest User2026-02-07

An amazing and unique experience! Everything was well-organized: hotel pickup, transfer to the river. We were lucky to see proboscis monkeys, a monitor lizard, and even a crocodile. But the real highlight was the magical firefly show after sunset! Seeing thousands of them light up the mangroves was like a fairy tale. Our guide, Jay, made the trip special. He was very knowledgeable about the wildlife, friendly, and funny. He even took incredible photos of us during the sunset on the beach. Highly recommend this tour! 100% worth it.

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