Things to do in Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia·190 bookable experiences
Kota Kinabalu sits in Sabah, Malaysia, and there are 190 bookable experiences there — tours, entry tickets, day trips and transfers. These are the ones Viator ranks highest, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card, so you can compare before you commit.
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Kota Kinabalu: Catamaran, Paddleboard, Kayak, Snorkeling Tour
Set sail on a catamaran adventure exploring the stunning Gaya and Sepanggar Islands, where you can swim in crystal clear waters and engage in snorkeling, kayaking, or paddleboarding. As you glide through turquoise seas,…
Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies
Bongawan River Cruise – A Hidden Gem of Borneo! Please note on Fridays Mosque is not available. Meeting Point for Pick Up at 1 PM Burger King, Ground Floor, The Shore, Jalan Lapan Belas. Experience the Bongawan River…
Half-Day Mari Mari Cultural Village from Kota Kinabalu
Learn about traditional Sabahan life and the daily routines of Borneo’s ethnic groups at the Mari Mari Cultural Village. Watch a variety of demonstrations including blowpipe making, fire starting, and tattooing. Eat…
Kiulu River White Water Rafting from Kota Kinabalu
0830hrs depart from the city hotel. The journey will take about 1.5 hours drive to Tamparuli area. As you arrive at the ending point, stopover for light refreshment and participants can change clothes. After that,…
Mari-Mari Cultural Village Tour Including Lunch
Depart from the city hotel for Mari-Mari Cultural Village, cultural village in Sabah. The village operates as a museum that preserves Borneo ethnic culture. It shares the knowledge, history, culture, and tradition of…
Day Trip to Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring Guided Tour
Experience the beauty of the Ranau –kundasang region and Malaysia's first UNESCO world heritage site, Kinabalu National Park with this guided tour. Explore the nature of Poring in Kinabalu Geopark site and experience…
Kota Kinabalu City Tour Cultural & Heritage Tour with Lunch
Start your tour with a visit to the impressive Yayasan Sabah Tower, a striking architectural landmark offering panoramic views of the city skyline. Continue to the Kinabalu Tower, the Sabah state administration…
Mari Mari Cultural Village Tour with Transport, Guide and Lunch
Discover the rich heritage of Sabah at the Mari Mari Cultural Village, a living museum showcasing the traditions of five major ethnic tribes: Dusun, Rungus, Lundayeh, Bajau, and Murut. Engage in hands-on activities such…
Guided Snorkeling Day Trip, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
You will be collected from Jesselton Point Jetty, Kota Kinabalu and taken into the local marine park - Tunku Abdul Rahman where you will be briefed and taken on three guided snorkelling tours. The maximum group size is…
Proboscis Monkey and Fireflies River Cruise
A day trip tour to Proboscis monkeys and fireflies near Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo provides a chance to spend an afternoon and evening traveling through a mangrove forest situated in Sabah. It will be departing from…
2 Hour Kota Kinabalu Local Street Food and History Walking Tour
Uncover the real taste and culture of Sabah on this guided 2-hour walking food and history tour in Kota Kinabalu. Escape tourist traps and eat like a local as you explore the vibrant district of Kampung Air. Guided by a…
Kota Kinabalu Snorkeling Tour at Manukan and Sapi Island
Explore the stunning beauty of Kota Kinabalu on a snorkeling adventure that takes you to Manukan and Sapi Islands. Begin with a scenic speedboat ride to Manukan Island, where nature trails invite exploration or…
Full Day Tour in Mantanani
Mantanani Island is a group of three isolated islands northwest of Kota Belud, a one-hour drive from Kota Kinabalu. Although only approximately an hour's boat rides by speedboat from the mainland, the islands were only…
Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Springs Tour with Desa Dairy Farm
Journey to the heights of the Crocker Range – the highest peaks in Sabah – and submerge into calming sulfuric baths at Poring Hot Springs. Marvel at majestic sights along the mountains, stroll through beautiful Poring…
Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring
See the highlights of the west coast of Sabah without the hassle of a hiring a car on this full-day guided tour. Kinabalu Park, Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the focus of the tour. Meet some of the…
Private Tour Kampung Gipsi Sabah Cultural Village Kota Kinabalu
Start your trip by exploring the authentic water village community at Pulau Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, and cap off your day with a visit to Kampung Gipsi Sabah, the first cultural village on Pulau Gaya, to immerse…
Traditional Sabah Cooking Class and Taste Local Flavors
Explore the rich culinary heritage of Sabah in this engaging Traditional Cooking Class. With the guidance of warm and experienced hosts, you'll master local dishes like hinava, linopot, and fried chicken tuhau, all…
Kota Kinabalu 3 Hour Coastal Fishing and Island Tour
Set sail on an exciting coastal fishing adventure off the shores of Kota Kinabalu. Whether you are a beginner looking to try fishing for the first time or an experienced angler aiming for a local catch, this shared boat…
Borneo (Klias) River Cruise & Fireflies Tour
It's one of the perfect trip that you can get while having a vacation at Kota Kinabalu, We offer a satisfactional tour experience execute by our high experience tour guide in Kota Kinabalu,
Dreamer Island Snorkel, Leisure and Watersport from Kota Kinabalu
Discover a private dreamer Island, indulge in water sports such as parasailing, seawalk, snorkel, jetski, dsd dive, fly fish, kong boat, banana boat or simply unwind on white sand beach with lunch, transcends at leisure…
Guided Snorkeling Tour & Lunch at Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
We offer a more guided and higher-quality island experience with a PADI certified guide who ensures smoother access, safer deeper-water snorkeling (no life jacket required under supervision), and assistance throughout…
Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring Tour
Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring tour will bring you to the location of Kundasang area which is around a two hour drive outside of Kota Kinabalu city center. Kinabalu Park is Malaysia’s first World Heritage Site. The…
Mari Mari Cultural Village Tour from Kota Kinabalu
Take a private peek into the cultural melting pot of the indigenous people of Sabah. Glimpse into the traditions and cultures of 5 ethnic tribes of hunters, fishermen, farmers, cowboys, and revered head hunters in one…
Day Trip Kundasang Sabah
The traveler will see the mount view Kinabalu and can get more experience like feeding fish spa while massage leg. The first attraction Upside down house at Tamparuli , you can see all inside and outside the theme is…
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