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Malaysia's classics.
The 10 most popular kota kinabalu & sabah tours in Malaysia, with what each day actually involves, who you book it through, and how much to budget.
A 2-day Mount Kinabalu climb from Kota Kinabalu with overnight at Laban Rata, English guides, permits, and meals included.
“Climbed with my 13 year old son. Very organized tour. From pick up to drop off. Plenty of communication leading up to tour. Clean vehicles, kind and helpful staff. All the information we needed was shared with us. Plenty of food and dietary requests covered. Our guide Shukki was wonderful!!”
Guided snorkeling in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park from Kota Kinabalu: 3 stops, island lunch, small group, gear and water included.
“This was my first time snorkeling, and I joined the tour alone, so I felt a bit nervous at first. But the experience was far more fun than I had imagined — I enjoyed it so much that I completely lost track of time. Watching so many colorful fish swimming so close to us was…”
Mari Mari Cultural Village tour from Kota Kinabalu: five Sabah tribes, blowpipe and crafts, plus lunch for $67.
Klias wetlands by day and fireflies at night from Kota Kinabalu. Proboscis monkeys, mangroves, buffet dinner, hotel pickup.
“What an unforgettable travel experience! Our Tour Guide was very knowledgeable of the jungle we sailed through, as well as the monkeys in the trees, so his narration and monkey-knowledge made the trip a great success. I felt as if I was on an Indiana Jones movie set as we cruised down the dark black…”
Guided snorkel day from Kota Kinabalu to Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park by catamaran, coral reefs, turtles, and island lunch.
3 days at Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp by Kinabatangan: small-group boat cruises, jungle walks, meals, and orangutan chances. Pickup included.
“It is not that active, mostly sitting in a boat and watching animals from far away. But it is a genuine jungle experience which we very much liked. Our guide Jaii is a enthusiastic lover of the jungle, who respects it. We got to know a lot about the region and the creatures.”
Speedboat snorkeling on Sapi and Manukan (Tunku Abdul Rahman Park), with buffet lunch, hotel pickup, and optional water sports from Kota Kinabalu.
Small-group scuba day in Kota Kinabalu’s Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park with 3 underwater sessions, full gear, island lunch.
“Alex and Jack were excellent guides! The water was warm, the weather was good, and we saw so many fish and corals!”
Private 2-day Mt Kinabalu summit trek with Via Ferrata Walk The Torq, sunrise hike, permits, meals and gear from Kota Kinabalu.
“Great organization from Borneo Calling Sky. Fast response, quick booking. Throughout the trip from start to finish was smooth with no hiccups. Thank you.”
Kinabalu Park, Nabalu Market, Poring Hot Springs, and the Canopy Walk in one 12-hour day from Kota Kinabalu.
“Generally a good tour with much to see but it would be better without the rain (even in the rain forest). The tour guide Diana) was fantastic …. Very knowledgeable and helpful. The driver was punctual and friendly. Highly recommend this tour.”
