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Discover 143 Day tour product in Kota Kinabalu on Trip.com, updated November 7, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 10 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!

From SGD 13.23 per person, with an average total of SGD 72.67. Choose the option that suits your plan.

With 2.191k verified reviews, Day tour product Kota Kinabalu boast an average rating of 4.7.

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: "Sabah Kota Kinabalu Sapi & Mamutik Island Snorkeling Shared Day Tour Includes Lunch & Optional Water Activities", a 6-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 6 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!

100% of Kota Kinabalu Day tour product now offer English-speaking guides

November is the perfect time to visit Kota Kinabalu! Choose from 143 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: Sabah Kota Kinabalu Sapi & Mamutik Island Snorkeling Shared Day Tour Includes Lunch & Optional Water Activities
Guest User2025-07-18
Our guide, Tommy, was a local Chinese and very enthusiastic. Our accompanying guide, Winston, was also very helpful and didn't pressure us to participate in any optional excursions. We returned early because we were too tired and skipped one of the afternoon island excursions, signing a confirmation. The sea was rough with strong winds, making the speedboat trip bumpy and choppy, but the children were incredibly excited. The island snorkeling was similar to other similar activities; we saw many small fish. Unfortunately, the ferry service to Mantanani Island and Botanica Island was cancelled due to rain a few days prior. Actually, you can buy boat tickets at Jeston Pier to get to the islands without a tour. Lunch is included today, but we need to meet at the designated meeting point; please take a taxi to the meeting point yourself.
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Reviews: Snorkeling and Island Hopping at Manukan & Sapi Island with Lunch - Solo Traveler Option
Guest User2025-07-10
Roger was an excellent guide. His explanations and guidance regarding the various tours were outstanding. The packed lunch was also of excellent quality. I recommend taking plenty of photos at Manukan Island beforehand, as Sapi Island is quite small and has many fish, making it a better place for snorkeling. The snorkeling equipment was generally in good condition, but I recommend bringing your own if you have a size S head. Overall, I was very satisfied with the tour, so I highly recommend taking it!
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Reviews: TARP Marine Discovery with Snorkeling & Lunch | Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Guest User2026-11-04
Short boat ride. Well coordinated, allow us to visit all the scenic spots.
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Reviews: Sabah (Koperasi Seri Serbang Bongawan Sabah Berhad) sky mirror mangrove fireflies 1-day tour proboscis monkey | lazy version late departure optional
Guest User2026-08-18
This is a thank-you letter! Let me first share my experience of the day trip. From the moment our driver, Xiao Qi, picked us up, the journey to the mangrove boat was smooth. The air conditioning was on the whole time in the car. On the boat, all the staff, including the captain, were incredibly attentive, making sure we didn't miss the proboscis monkeys, crocodiles, or lizards. Everyone searched meticulously. The captain tirelessly made every turn and turn, ensuring we didn't leave empty-handed. You might not find anything in the forest, right? The guides used their high-speed cameras to take pictures, showing you the skin texture and eyebrows of the baby crocodiles. At sunset, the guides tirelessly took photos of the fiery sunset, moving on to the next one without missing a single one. The firefly experience was even more heartwarming. They used a mother lantern to attract fireflies, caught one, and let you make a wish. Throughout the trip, they catered to everyone's hearing, sight, and emotional needs; their service was comprehensive. No need to compare—for sunset and firefly watching, this is the place to go! Additionally, as mentioned above, this is a thank-you letter. I want to thank Xiao Qi, the driver and tour guide. He is an excellent, kind, and responsible tour guide. I hope his company leaders can see this article. When I encountered language communication difficulties, he treated me like a friend from out of town, patiently helping me communicate by phone and taking on the task of translation. He continued to help me solve the problem the next day and proactively contacted me to check on my safety. I am a lucky person to have met such a team. I wish you all the best!
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Reviews: 1-day tour to Sabah royal bay sky mirror mangrove | proboscis monkeys and fireflies/private small group optional
Guest User2026-10-08
It's a pity we didn't get to see the animals up close this trip, but seeing the fireflies at night was incredibly romantic! Our guide, my cousin, gave us so many surprises! He was incredibly thoughtful and attentive, bringing a small speaker to play music the whole way, making the trip relaxed and enjoyable. At the beach, he even offered to take amazing photos for us; his photography skills are superb, and he knows exactly how to frame the shots. Overall, I highly recommend the experience!
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Reviews: Internet-famous boat no. 5 randomly arranged | Kota Kinabalu Sabah Mengalum Island 1-day tour | snorkeling and deep diving optional with mangrove
Guest User2026-07-22
I checked Xiaohongshu (a Chinese social media platform) for Kota Kinabalu island hopping tours and heard that the company "Round Beach Love" was the most expensive, but I still chose them in the end. They really have a reason for the higher price; the staff were very enthusiastic, the one-hour boat ride was enjoyable, I didn't feel seasick at all, and we arrived in no time. The young men were very friendly and observed the guests' moods to create a lively atmosphere, making you completely forget about seasickness. Although we didn't get to ride the popular No. 5 boat, we rode No. 6, which was also a lot of fun. The lunch on the beach was very good, and you can get refills if you're still hungry. My kids went back for crab twice, and it was delicious both times. There were two snorkeling spots, and it cost 50 MYR per person for a photo shoot. There was no tipping required on the islands. The young men would bring bread to attract small fish for you to take photos, which was very nice 👍. The seawater was absolutely beautiful; the photos perfectly captured the joy of the moment. The bubble party was also a lot of fun, and the kids had a great time. I would definitely go again next time I'm in Kota Kinabalu 👍

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