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Discover 145 Day tour product in Kota Kinabalu on Trip.com, updated November 7, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 9 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!

From DKK 17.07 per person, with an average total of DKK 305.64. Choose the option that suits your plan.

With 2.003k verified reviews, Day tour product Kota Kinabalu boast an average rating of 4.8.

This week's most popular Day tour product: "Sabah Kawa Mangrove Forest Day Trip [Small group tour available | Mosque | Proboscis monkeys and fireflies]", with 419 reviews and a 4.7 rating.

Now on Trip.com: "Half-day tour to Kota Kinabalu Kawa-kawa river cruise with fireflies, proboscis monkeys and beach sunset", a 5-hour adventure in Kota Kinabalu!

The next available day tour departs on November 8, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!

Kota Kinabalu Day tour product usually take about 5 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!

96% of Kota Kinabalu Day tour product now offer English-speaking guides

November is the perfect time to visit Kota Kinabalu! Choose from 145 available day tours, including seasonal favorites like Sabah Kawa Mangrove Forest Day Trip [Small group tour available | Mosque | Proboscis monkeys and fireflies].

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Reviews: 1-day tour to Kawa-kawa river cruise in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah - double river channels, fireflies, proboscis monkeys, and beach sunset
Guest User2026-07-23
The experience was superb! Convenient transportation with pick-up and drop-off, smooth journey, and a tour guide providing commentary throughout. The three main attractions – mangrove forest, sunset, and fireflies – created a truly immersive atmosphere, making for a wonderful family trip. Thank you to the business! Highly recommended, I'll definitely come again next time!
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Reviews: Kawa-kawa River Cruise | Double-Decker Pier | Iron Flower Show · Bamboo Dance · Proboscis Monkeys · Fireflies
Guest User2026-06-30
We finally saw the long-tailed monkeys after a long wait! A massive firefly outbreak – I held fireflies in my hands for the first time in my life! Two boat trips were very fulfilling. Ecology, sunset, and iron flower fireworks – all in one trip! I'm extremely satisfied with this itinerary.
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Reviews: Kota Kinabalu Weston Mangrove Half-Day Tour with Fireflies and Sky Mirror at Kawa Weston
Guest User2026-09-29
The journey was a bit long, but well worth it! Xia Ya's product recommendations were fantastic! She was incredibly patient in explaining the differences between the products and kept us updated on event information, which made us feel very reassured while traveling abroad. 👍 The guide said we were extremely lucky; the weather cooperated perfectly at all the key points of the itinerary. While searching for proboscis monkeys, we also saw water buffalo, and quickly found the proboscis monkeys. Then we saw long-tailed gibbons. The proboscis monkeys were very gentle, while the long-tailed gibbons were quite noisy—such a stark contrast between the two monkeys! Kota Kinabalu had been shrouded in smog for a month without a sunset, but on the day we saw it, something magical happened—the sun managed to peek out and we witnessed a beautiful sunset. Although it was only about 10% of what it used to be, we were all very satisfied! The fireflies at night were absolutely breathtaking. They truly only appear in places with exceptionally healthy ecosystems. You could feel how much the people in the reserve care for the environment; they reminded us of many important things to be aware of. The fireflies were truly magical!
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Reviews: Kota Kinabalu Kawa-Kawa River Cruise Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies with Hi-Tea & Dinner Shared Day Tour
Guest User2026-11-07
10/10 experience with [Mr Handsome Jeff] as our guide! He knew how to keep us engaged throughout the long trip even though we were a group of introverts haha. Kawa-kawa river is definitely the river to choose if you prioritise seeing the fireflies! Super lucky to have gotten a private car ride and even the entire night boat to ourselves since it was off-peak season! Definitely made the experience all the more magical.
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Reviews: Limited-time offer - Half-day tour to Kota Kinabalu kawa-kawa river cruise with fireflies, proboscis monkeys and beach sunset
Guest User2026-10-01
A truly worthwhile trip! Xiao Yong, the customer service representative, made excellent arrangements, and Xiao Wen, the tour guide, was extremely professional. The explanations at each attraction were also very comprehensive. We saw proboscis monkeys and a boat full of fireflies. A truly memorable experience!

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