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1-Day Tour to Sapi Island Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia + Manukan Island [Snorkeling/Water Tours + Seafood BBQ Lunch]
Duration: 5.4 hrs
English
4.4/5
Very good· 68 reviews· 1.3k booked
From$42.58
Royal Bay Sky Mirror Mangrove Day Tour in Sabah [Proboscis Monkeys/Fireflies/Beach Sunset]
Duration: 6 hrs
English
4.7/5
Outstanding· 249 reviews· 3k booked
From$35.22
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Sabah Mount Kinabalu Dairy Farm Day Trip + ATV/Paragliding optional + Rafflesia roasted wild boar (optional, at your own expense)
Duration: 4.5 hrs
English
4.7/5
Outstanding· 166 reviews· 1.5k booked
From$104.61
Authentic Mengalum Island 1-day tour - optional scuba diving + optional mangrove/ multiple bases available
Duration: 6.5 hrs
English
4.5/5
Excellent· 197 reviews· 4.3k booked
5% off
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From$60.18$63.35
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Desa Dairy Farm + Poring Hot Spring + Mount Kinabalu Observation Desk [Lunch included]
Duration: 7.5 hrs
English
4.0/5
Very good· 8 reviews· 221 booked
From$38.16
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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
Outstanding· 200 reviews· 2.9k booked
From$29.32
1-day tour to Kinabalu GeoPark, Poring Hot Spring and Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle in Kota Kinabalu
Duration: 10 hrs
English
23 booked
From$150.60
Kota Kinabalu Half-Day Tour: Tanjung Aru Beach + City Mosque + Tun Mustapha Tower
Duration: 3.9 hrs
English
4.8/5
Outstanding· 28 reviews· 400 booked
Save 1.27
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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
Perfect· 10 reviews· 133 booked
From$22.87
Paddleboarding (1-5 hours) [Tanjung Aru Sunrise & Sunset Paddleboarding, Fishing, kayaking, SUP Experience Half-Day Tour]
English
4.6/5
Excellent· 9 reviews· 375 booked
From$23.28
Sabah: Kinabalu Park, Poring Hot Springs & Desa Farm Tour
Duration: 11 hrs
English
4.1/5
Very good· 7 reviews
5% off
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Kiulu White River Rafting
Duration: 5 hrs
English
5.0/5
Perfect· 3 reviews
From$50.00
Kinabalu Park, Poring Hot Spring & Desa Dairy Farm Shared Day Tour
Duration: 10.7 hrs
English
5.0/5
Perfect· 4 reviews· 49 booked
From$108.11
2-Day PADI OW/AOW Course for Scuba Diving Certification at Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Duration: 6 hrs
English
5.0/5
Perfect· 1 review
From$356.24
Chi, The Spa (Tanjong)
English
5.0/5
Perfect· 1 review
From$83.43
Kinabalu Park & Poring Hotspring (First World's Heritage)
Duration: 8 hrs
English
29 booked
From$69.25

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Malaysia 5G eSIM | Daily Plan / Total Data | 1-30 Days | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code
Hotspot-capable
4.5/5
Excellent· 3k reviews· 85.1k booked
51% off
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5G eSIM for Singapore/Malaysia/Thailand/Indonesia (Southeast Asia) | Daily/Total | 500MB/Day - 50GB Total | 24-Hour Format | QR Code
Hotspot-capable
4.8/5
Outstanding· 2.7k reviews· 39.1k booked
52% off
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From$0.08$0.17
Southeast Asia (7 countries) | 5G/4G eSIM | Daily plan/Data package | 24-hour billing | 1 - 30 days | QR code
Hotspot-capable
4.6/5
Excellent· 2.1k reviews· 36.7k booked
52% off
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Malaysia 5G eSIM | Supports mainstream apps including TikTok, Google Maps & ChatGPT | Day Pass/Total Package | 24H Billing | 1-30 days | QR code
Hotspot-capable
4.6/5
Excellent· 3k reviews· 71.1k booked
51% off
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Malaysia U Mobile 5G eSIM | Local IP • All AI & TikTok | 1–30 Days | QR Code
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4.6/5
Excellent· 259 reviews· 8.7k booked
70% off
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Asia 10 Regions 5G eSIM | Multi-Network • ChatGPT | 1–30 Days | QR Code
Hotspot-capable
4.7/5
Outstanding· 3.1k reviews· 62.3k booked
52% off
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Asia 8 countries 5G/4G eSIM | Daily/Total | 500MB/day - 50GB total | 1-30 days | 24-hour format | QR code
Hotspot-capable
4.6/5
Excellent· 3.4k reviews· 65.1k booked
52% off
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Southeast Asia 6 Countries 5G eSIM | Multi-Network • ChatGPT | 1–30 Days | QR Code
Hotspot-capable
4.7/5
Outstanding· 609 reviews· 11.2k booked
50% off
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Transportation in Kota Kinabalu

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Private charter in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia - city area transfers, 4-8 hr private charter, door-to-door pickup, flexible departure time
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Reviews: 1-Day Tour to Sapi Island Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia + Manukan Island [Snorkeling/Water Tours + Seafood BBQ Lunch]

Guest User2026-03-25

Punctual pick-up and drop-off, small tour group, easy-to-manage guide. Sapi Island has clear water, white sand, and plenty of fish, a great place for snorkeling. Manukan Island also has clear water, but not many fish. Guide Zhihong is good. Worth the trip.

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

Guest User2026-04-04

Amazing day! We loved every minute! Excellent value for money too. The car collected us from the hotel then took us to see the floating mosque. We then went to the river cruise where cool drinks and snacks were ready for us. We saw proboscis monkeys, a crocodile, huge monitor lizards and fireflies. Spending time at the beach was nice - amazing fire show and beautiful sunset photos. Robert, our guide, was truly outstanding! He couldn’t have done anything more for us. This trip was a highlight of our holiday. Thank you.

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Reviews: Sabah Mount Kinabalu Dairy Farm Day Trip + ATV/Paragliding optional + Rafflesia roasted wild boar (optional, at your own expense)

Guest User2026-04-23

The itinerary wasn't strictly according to a schedule, but it was quite reasonable. The time was also very tight. The tour guide was very experienced. The ATV ride wasn't suitable for someone like me with little strength; I couldn't control it, but thankfully the driver helped me, so I experienced it from the back seat. I saw three Rafflesia flowers, but the price has gone up; the entrance fee is 30 Malaysian Ringgit (it used to be 20). You absolutely must try the black pork; it's so delicious, with a charcoal-grilled flavor! Great value for money!

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Reviews: Authentic Mengalum Island 1-day tour - optional scuba diving + optional mangrove/ multiple bases available

Guest User2026-01-31

The boat trip takes about an hour and a half each way. Those sitting in the front are more prone to seasickness and vomiting, while those in the back avoid this problem, although the very last row is more likely to get wet. Aside from the long journey, the seawater on the island is incredibly clear. Even non-swimmers can gradually learn the ropes with the instructor's help. The product descriptions and actual products match. For those who don't want to pay extra, you can prepare your own supplies beforehand to avoid additional charges. The staff are very friendly, and the food is quite delicious. Overall, it was a good trip.

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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: Sabah Kawa Mangrove Forest Day Trip [Small group tour available | Mosque | Proboscis monkeys and fireflies]

Guest User2026-05-01

Many thanks to Ctrip for the recommendation! I rarely write reviews, but I had to say a few words this time. First, kudos to the local tour operator in Kota Kinabalu 👍! The organization was incredibly efficient. They created a group chat immediately, clearly informing us of the driver, vehicle number, and pick-up/drop-off times. Our guide, Simon, was a local Chinese resident—a thoughtful and considerate guy who anticipated everything for us, even choosing perfect photo spots 📷. And let me also praise Simon's photography skills; he truly did justice to Kota Kinabalu's stunning sunset! The weather was hot, and I didn't have high expectations for sightseeing, but this tour was absolutely fantastic—great value for money, and not at all strenuous. It mainly consisted of car and boat rides, and the reflections of the mangroves were breathtaking! It was my first time experiencing a nighttime boat trip through the rainforest!

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