Situated in the enticing island of Borneo, Kota Kinabalu city is a one-stop destination for peace seekers. The city has derived its name from its highest hill, Mount Kinabalu. Whether you want to explore its cultural treasures like Kota Kinabalu City Mosque or delve into its rich history at Sabah Museum, this city has everything that makes it a traveler’s delight.
While the exquisite architectural design of City Mosque will leave you in praise for the Islamic architecture, the 30-story building of Tan Mustapha will give a sneak peek into the modern infrastructure of the city.
Apart from being a hub for historical monuments and architectural wonders, Kota Kinabalu city tour also encompasses a visit to scenic spots such as Signal Hill Observatory Platform where you can steal away a moment of solitude.
If you want to grab an antique as a souvenir of Kota Kinabalu trip, don’t forget to visit the swarming streets of Handicraft Market. This market has emerged as the favorite spot for shopaholics and art lovers.
About the Kota Kinabalu Day Trip:
-Pick up from the hotel at 9:00 am and start with a pleasant morning drive around Kota Kinabalu.
-Your first stop will be the Filipino Market, which is a major tourist attraction and shopping spot in the KK city center.
-After that, you will be visiting the Floating Mosque, which is the most outstanding pieces of architecture in Sabah.
-As the tour progresses, your next destination will be the Poh Toh Tze Buddhist temple.
-After visiting the Buddhist temple, your next stop will be at Cocoa Boutique- a famous chocolate factory.
-Your last destination of the tour will be Signal Hill, which is the highest point in the city from where you get a good view of Kota Kinabalu.
-Back to the hotel.
Pick-up time and location:
Kota Kinabalu city North: 9:00 am
Kota Kinabalu city center: 9:00 am
Kota Kinabalu city South: 9:00 am
Airport area: 8:45 am
1Borneo area: 9:00 am
Outskirt area: 8:30 am
Note: Minimum 2 persons are required to book the tour.
- Enthrall in this unique day trip to Rasa Ria, Sabah which enables you to witness the playful orangtuns in their natural habitat.
- Start your tour after getting picked up from your hotel at Kota Kinabalu at 7.00 AM in the morning.
- Reach the tour location - Sabah via provided transport.
- Delight in the sight of these golden brown fur monkeys roaming in the jungles freely.
- Enjoy a hearty lunch while unwinding yourself in this 10 hour trip.
- Conclude this amazing experience after getting dropped off at your Hotel.
About the Activity:
- Mari Mari village is located about 25 minutes away from the city. The journey will take you to long roads surrounded by a rich spectrum of greenery and overarched by wild blue skies.
- Get picked up from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu at around 11 AM and embark to explore the ancient village and acquaint yourself with its culture and tradition.
- During your tour visit each tribe's traditional house and do some in house activities and stopover at demo in huts.
- Enjoy a lip-smacking traditional Malay lunch in the afternoon, followed by the cultural performance and pantomime show.
- In the evening, bid a primordial farewell to the village and head back to Kota Kinabalu and get dropped off to your hotel at around 7 PM.
About the Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring Tour:
Visit the national park that surrounds Mount Kinabalu on a Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring Tour and experience Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. This day tour for a personalized experience, so you have plenty of time to hike nature trails, soak in mineral-rich pools, tour the rainforest canopy, and enjoy Borneo scenery at its most dramatic.
The main highlights of the Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring Tour are:
Kinabalu Park: Kinabalu Park is Malaysia's first World Heritage Site, which is also the center of plant diversity for Southeast Asia. It features more than 5,000 vascular plant species and also boasts fauna as well.
Poring Hot Spring: A visit to Kinabalu Park will never be perfect without swinging by Poring hot springs. Here, you can de-stress and soak away the sores and aches of your muscles in the spring’s hot sulphuric minerals.
Nabalu Market: It is a famous market where you can find a rich variety of local products like fruits, vegetables, snacks, and handicrafts while enjoying the spectacular view of Mount Kinabalu.
Itinerary:
08:15 am: Pick-up from your hotel.
10:00 am: Stopping at Nabalu Market to buy local handicrafts and fruits.
10:15 am: Depart to Poring Hot Spring
11:00 am: Upon arrival, uphill walk through the Borneo tropical rainforest to the 41m high tree-top Canopy Walkway bring you back to nature. Hear the chirping calls of birds and insects that will surely relieve the stress of hectic city life.
12:30 pm: Lunch at a local restaurant.
1:30 pm: Proceed to Kinabalu park.
15:00 pm: Depart for Kota Kinabalu.
17:00 pm: Transfer back to the hotel.
Pick-up Time and location:
Kota Kinabalu city North- 8:00 am
Kota Kinabalu city center: 7:50 am
Kota Kinabalu city south: 7:50 am
Airport area: 7:45 am
1 Bornea area: 8:20 am
Outskirt area: 8:50 am
Note:
Not recommended guests with heart diseases to join canopy walk.
The camera/video fee is not included.
About the Activity:
- This stunning and exciting activity starts at around 07:30 AM, as you will be transferred from Hotel to Kudat with a stop over at Kota Belud town (if you are travelling on Sunday, you will stop for ½ hours to visit the Tamu besar – Open market)
- Continue your journey to Rungus Long House at Kg.Bavanggazo, Mantunggong Kudat and enjoy your traditional styled lunch.
- During your trip, visit the Rungus Community-The Living Museum, Bee–keeping and process of harvesting beeswax, honey and royal jelly at Kg. Gombizau.
- Enjoy a lip-smacking lunch in the local restaurant, serving the traditional Malay cuisine.
- Mark an end to this exciting trip by visiting the tip of Borneo before and aftermath, get dropped off back to the hotel at around 7.30 PM
Kawa Kawa is located at Kota Belud, and if you are a nature lover, this is a good choice for you to explore the original mangrove.
In more than an hour's car ride away, you will enjoy the afternoon tea with local famous Penjaram pastries. After the meal, the tour guide will take you to get on a boat to start a romantic sunset mangrove tour. If you are lucky, you will have the opportunity to see Borneo Proboscis Monkey.
When the boat arrived in the estuary future, you will be able to board the beach, you do not like the binding on the boat. In order to leave no regrets, you can also take some pictures with friends and family.
Ended after sunset, tour guides will transfer you back to the jetty, and everybody together and enjoy a very nice Malay style dinner. Continue to search for fireflies after dinner. You will be surprised to find groups of twinning fireflies lit taillights perched on a tree, looks like a dazzling Christmas tree.
Itinerary:
13:30 pm: Depart for Kota Belud.
16:00 pm: Arrive Kota Belud Kawa Kawa area, enjoy a light refreshment.
17:00 pm: Expand Tour of Mangrove Creek.
17:30 pm: Transfer back to the jetty and enjoy local style dinner.
18:30 pm: Continue to Firefly trip.
19:30 pm: Transfer back to the hotel/lodge.
21:00 pm: Reach Kota Kinabalu city.
Pickup timings and locations:
Kota Kinabalu city North- 1:30 pm
Kota Kinabalu city center- 1:30 pm
Kota Kinabalu city South- 1:15 pm
Airport area- 1:15 pm
1Borneo area- 1:45 pm
Outskirt area- 2:15 pm
- Start your trip from Jesselton Point jetty at around 9 AM and proceed to the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park for the activity.
- Make a visit to the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park for an enthralling sight of five islands which are spreading at a distance of 3-5 kilometers from Kota Kinabalu.
- You may enjoy the local flavours in the island and involve in the water sports too to get rejuvenated.
- Fifteen minutes long fly fish ride in your swim suit will take you to another world of thrill and excitement.
- Imagine you are riding with the best swimmers of the world; different types of fish in the sea.
- The extra time you get will definitely take you to the local shops and restaurants around.
- End your amazing flying fish trip at around 2 PM and head back to Kota Kinabalu.
- Get into the group for a visit to the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park that comprises a group of 5 islands.
- Start your trip from the Jesselton Point jetty at around 9 AM and proceed to the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park.
- The islands are located in a distance of 3 to 8 km off Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia.
- The park offers you an alluring view of the islands and chances to play many water sports.
- Para sailing is really a thrilling adventure for you that makes you feel like flying.
- Capture the sight of birds flying around you with their wings opened and experience the amusement like never before.
- It is breathtaking for you while you look down at the deep sea that shows nothing but the green water on the surface.
- Never worry; parasailing with safe and reliable sailing equipment will guard you through out the sail.
- Enjoy shopping and taste some local delicacies in the island and have a glance at the extravagant lifestyle of the people.
- End your amazing para-sailing tour at around 2 PM and head back to Kota Kinabalu.
About the Activity:
- Experience the thrill in this exciting 5 hours trip to The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park that comprises a group of 5 islands.
- Start this exciting trip from Lot F6, Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal, Jalan Haji Saman and get transferred to the The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park by a shared transport.
- Visit all the five islands which are located at a distance of 3 to 8 km from Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia.
- Get enthralled with the scenes in the park which is an ideal location to spend your mornings and do water sports.
- Be ready for the exhilarating dives into the amazing marine world without any training.
- Satiate your appetite for adventure with the sea walking experience offered for thirty minutes with all the walking equipment.
- Explore the extraordinary collection of coral reefs and plants and of course seasonal fish in the sea.
- End this amazing trip after 5 hours.
- Indulge in this exciting 5 hours trip at The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park and get a chace to witness the stunning beauty of this region.
- Start you trip from the Lot F6, Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal, Jalan Haji Saman Kota Kinabalu and get transferred to the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park in a shared boat.
- At 9.00 AM begin this adventurous day, get a chance for island hopping in the 5 islands located at a distance of 3-8 kms off Kota Kinabalu.
- Get amused with the scenery in the park, walk around, have a nice time with the nature around and grab good memories of a day well spent.
- Show up the enthusiastic adventurer in you by involving in some amazing water sports.
- Spend 30 minutes underwater for Scuba doo on underwater scooter and witness the marine life or bubbles spread around.
- End this enthralling trip at 2.00 PM feeling refreshed.
The Weston Wetlands experience is a 6-hour long guided of Weston Wetlands, natural wonders of northern Borneo
The trip includes spectacular views, close proximity to the natural flora and fauna and scrumptious Asian food
The activity includes free pickup and drop-off facility from hotels in the Kota Kinabalu City Centre and paid transfers for hotels in the Kota Kinabalu Outskirts
The activity also includes boat transfers from the jetty to the River Lodge and Marvel at breathtaking views as you sail along the river
The package includes a knowledgeable English speaking guide/driver who will facilitate your hotel and boat transfers all the while informing you about the different aspects of the area
The itinerary of the tour includes a boat ride to river lodge, high tea at the river lodge, river safari, sunset views, Asian buffet dinner and fireflies river cruise
It is an excellent activity that can be enjoyed with the whole family and enjoy a river safari with a delicious buffet served onboard
About the Weston Wetlands:
The Weston Wetlands are one of the largest wetlands in Sabah and amongst some of the most quaint places in Malaysia. When at the Weston Wetlands Sabah, you can soak in the natural splendour as you cruise down the river on a river safari. You can enjoy the views of the creek bustling with vegetation and spot Proboscis Monkeys in their natural habitat. You can enjoy the sunset views as you sample some delicious Asian food.
High tea at the River Lodge is another experience that you would not want to miss. After you are fed and happy, you can sit back and enjoy the fireflies show that looks nothing less than spectacular in the darkness. The Weston Wetlands River Cruise is the best way to come up close and personal with the environment all the while keeping a safe distance, thus making it an excellent choice for you and your family, regardless of age.
Hotel Pick Up Information:
Arrive at your hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pick up time. No refunds will be issued for no-shows or late arrivals.
Itinerary:
1:30pm hotel pick up and depart to Beaufort area
Journey time of about 2.5 hours
3:45pm arrival at Weston jetty and take a boat transfer to River Lodge
4:00pm high tea at River Lodge
4:25pm river safari to look out for wildlife and enjoy the sunset view
6:00pm Asian buffet dinner
6:30pm fireflies river cruise with a show 'Whispering with Fireflies'
7:30pm depart and hotel drop off