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Mount Kinabalu & Desa Farm Full-Day Tour
Klook's choice
Tours • Sabah

Mount Kinabalu & Desa Farm Full-Day Tour

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Private tour
English guided
4.7 / 5
(146) • 2K+ booked
₩ 53,600
The Best of Kundasang in Sabah
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Tours • Sabah

The Best of Kundasang in Sabah

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Hotel pick-up
Small group
4.3 / 5
(107) • 1K+ booked
₩ 95,700
ATV Borneo Adventure - Ultimate Kundasang ATV Experience
Outdoor & sports activities • Sabah

ATV Borneo Adventure - Ultimate Kundasang ATV Experience

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English guided
Morning departure
4.6 / 5
(215) • 5K+ booked
₩ 33,000
Sabah Kinabalu Park, Poring Hot Spring and Desa Dairy Farm Day Tour
Tours • Sabah

Sabah Kinabalu Park, Poring Hot Spring and Desa Dairy Farm Day Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.3 / 5
(125) • 1K+ booked
₩ 62,100
Mount Kinabalu Climb via Timpohon Trail with Private Guide
Outdoor & sports activities • Sabah

Mount Kinabalu Climb via Timpohon Trail with Private Guide

English guided
Morning departure
7+ hrs
4.7 / 5
(49) • 1K+ booked
₩ 554,500
Kota Kinabalu Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring Full-Day Tour
Tours • Sabah

Kota Kinabalu Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring Full-Day Tour

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Hotel pick-up
English guided
4.4 / 5
(1.0K) • 10K+ booked
₩ 75,900
Tandem Paragliding Experience in Borneo Ranau & Kokol Hill
Outdoor & sports activities • Sabah

Tandem Paragliding Experience in Borneo Ranau & Kokol Hill

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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
4.8 / 5
(117) • 4K+ booked
₩ 59,400
Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata Climbing Experience with Private Guide
Outdoor & sports activities • Sabah

Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata Climbing Experience with Private Guide

English guided
Morning departure
7+ hrs
4.7 / 5
(10) • 200+ booked
₩ 837,700
Kota Kinabalu Kinabalu Park Full-Day Private Mountain Tour
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Tours • Sabah

Kota Kinabalu Kinabalu Park Full-Day Private Mountain Tour

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Private tour
English guided
5.0 / 5
(6) • 50+ booked
₩ 140,300
Desa Dairy Cattle Farm, ATV & Paragliding Day Tour in Ranau
Tours • Sabah

Desa Dairy Cattle Farm, ATV & Paragliding Day Tour in Ranau

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Hotel pick-up
English guided
4.3 / 5
(80) • 1K+ booked
₩ 90,800
Kota Kinabalu Desa Cattle Farm Full-Day Small Group Tour
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Tours • Sabah

Kota Kinabalu Desa Cattle Farm Full-Day Small Group Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.7 / 5
(107) • 1K+ booked
₩ 108,900

Hotels in Ranau

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park
Hotels • Sabah

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park

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4.2 / 5
(98)
From
₩ 51,951
Kinabalu Pine Resorts
Hotels • Sabah

Kinabalu Pine Resorts

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4.1 / 5
(157)
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₩ 80,687
Celyn Resort Kinabalu
Hotels • Sabah

Celyn Resort Kinabalu

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3.5 / 5
(57)
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₩ 76,273
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Poring Hot Springs
Hotels • Sabah

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Poring Hot Springs

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4.4 / 5
(61)
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₩ 58,642
The Pampines Villa
Hotels • Sabah

The Pampines Villa

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3.5 / 5
(2)
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₩ 84,717
Lodge 37
Hotels • Sabah

Lodge 37

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₩ 24,915
H Benjamin Residence
Hotels • Sabah

H Benjamin Residence

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₩ 82,437
Crystal Hill R
Hotels • Sabah

Crystal Hill R

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2.9 / 5
(192)
From
₩ 26,950
Kundasang Mount Garden
Hotels • Sabah

Kundasang Mount Garden

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₩ 40,562
ALAWA KUNDASANG
Hotels • Sabah

ALAWA KUNDASANG

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₩ 146,353
Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang
Hotels • Sabah

Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang

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4.0 / 5
(6)
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₩ 60,637
Perkasa Hotel Mt Kinabalu
Hotels • Sabah

Perkasa Hotel Mt Kinabalu

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₩ 123,990

Reviews of Ranau activities

Aik *******
2026-06-25 06:50:19
Fantastic 5.0
Everything is very well arranged and organised. Right from picked up till end of hike. The accommodation lodge at Kinabalu park was fantastic. The hike was rather tough though especially the one at 2.30am to the summit. Need to pay addition to the guide and transport back to accommodation as exceeded the stipulated time though.
Lo *****
2026-07-10 08:47:43
Fantastic 5.0
Thank you so much for an incredible trip up Mount Kinabalu. Doing the Walk the Torq route was easily the best part of the climb. The views were unreal and the gear felt completely secure.As a solo hiker, I felt incredibly well taken care of the entire time. A massive thank you to both of my amazing guides! My mountain guide was fantastic at pacing me to the summit, and my via ferrata guide was professional and made me feel 100% safe on the sheer rock face.I had such a memorable experience that if I have the chance to come back, I definitely want to challenge myself with the long Low's Peak Circuit next time. 💪🏻
Sato ********
2026-08-20 08:03:11
Fantastic 5.0
Our family and a friend's family, 4 adults and 4 children, signed up for this tour. We were picked up at our hotel at 7:30 AM, followed by a 2.5-hour drive to the Mount Kinabalu viewpoint. The city roads from Kota Kinabalu to Mount Kinabalu were congested, but our guide was flexible and accommodated the children's restroom breaks along the way. After taking many photos at the viewpoint, we headed to Desa Farm. On the way, we made a detour to a local fruit shop. Our tour guide, Jeff, introduced us to fruits we had never seen before, and we bought and ate one or two of each. We were excited by fruits we had never heard of or seen, like apple jelly, avocado cheese, and snake fruit! The avocado cheese tasted like sweet steamed pumpkin, with a texture and flavor unlike any fruit! It was delicious. From there, we went to Desa Farm. Located at an altitude of about 1,500m, it wasn't too hot and was very comfortable! The weather was clear with few clouds, and we took many great photos with the sharp ridges of Mount Kinabalu in the background. Was that a sun halo? Jeff smoothly guided us through recommended activities like soft-serve ice cream and feeding calves and goats. Jeff, who is also a father of four, is knowledgeable about funny TikTok videos, and our children had a blast taking funny videos with him, making it a very satisfying experience. Afterward, we had lunch at a nearby restaurant and then went rafflesia watching. We were worried if we would see any, as they only bloom for 5-7 days a year, but we saw two blooming rafflesias! We also saw buds and withered ones, which was a unique experience only available locally. Nearby, there were also cacao and durian trees! I was surprised to see durians growing on such tall trees. By this point, it was past 3 PM. The children were getting tired, so we decided to change the itinerary and head back. The morning traffic jam was long. On the way back, there was a strange cloud hanging over the summit of Mount Kinabalu. Jeff told us it was a rare sight. The return journey was also a bit congested, but we managed to get back to the hotel around 7 PM. We had originally planned to be back by 5:30 PM, but the road congestion and it being summer vacation season caused delays. I recommend bringing a bit more cash, as there are places at the rafflesia site that don't accept credit cards for insect repellent, and some restaurants for lunch. Thank you, Jeff, for a fun tour! The magnificent scenery and your enjoyable assistance made it a wonderful experience. Highly recommended!
Nurul ***********
2026-11-02 08:44:50
Fantastic 5.0
super recommended!! the staff were very helpful and friendly. u can even make payment on the spot which is really convenient. my friend, who has tried paragliding with another company before recommended this one over the first company she went with. they even took photos of me without having to ask and i got the best shot up in the sky! kudos to the team for going the extra mile. highly recommended and i will definitely doing this again!!! 👏🏻
chao ******
2026-10-10 06:06:56
Fantastic 5.0
The itinerary was very well organized, allowing us to visit several spots in one trip. The duration at each stop was just right, so it never felt rushed. Our first stop was the observation deck, where there were many fruit vendors nearby selling fresh and delicious fruits! The best part was realizing later in the city that the fruit here was actually the cheapest! The farm was also a lot of fun; for 20 Malaysian Ringgit, you could feed milk and forage to the animals, and the yogurt and milk ice cream were amazing! The fish spa was very entertaining, and the tour guide taught us feeding techniques. It was a bit scary at first. Lunch was better than expected, featuring vegetables, meat, and fruit. The tour included a complimentary ATV experience, allowing us to ride through the wilderness. We were very lucky to see a Rafflesia flower this time; although it had been blooming for five days and was starting to turn dark, there was still an unopened bud right next to it. On the way back, we had roasted wild boar and pulled tea. The roasted wild boar is highly recommended! The two of us shared a portion and were left wanting more. Overall, the value for money is extremely high, and I highly recommend it!
Klook用戶
2026-10-18 12:01:19
Fantastic 5.0
Just finished a one-day tour of Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, and I have to give a huge shoutout to our private guide, Xiaoyang (William)! 👍🏻🙋🏻‍♂️ I originally thought the long drive to and from the mountain would be exhausting and boring, but Xiaoyang was a fantastic conversationalist along the way. He shared a lot of local history and culture of Sabah, guided us on a short trek up the mountain, and even stopped to introduce us to unique plants we saw along the trail 🌴🍃. The content was engaging and fun, and time flew by. 🥹 We were super lucky to catch a glimpse of Mount Kinabalu and the Rafflesia! The guide truly put a lot of thought into arranging everything for us, ensuring the entire itinerary ran smoothly, and even treated us to Malaysian cuisine for lunch 🍱! He took such good care of us throughout the trip, constantly reminding everyone to stay safe. The biggest surprise was his photography skills 📸. His composition was top-notch, and he was incredibly patient, taking tons of gorgeous photos for us to keep as memories. There was non-stop laughter all day, and the atmosphere was very relaxed. 😆✨ Meeting Xiaoyang this time really added so much value to the whole trip! 🩷 If any of our friends go to Sabah in the future, or if we visit again ourselves, we will definitely ask him to be our guide again! 😍
Klook User
2026-06-22 13:44:29
Fantastic 5.0
Roy was very friendly and helpful. Since the canopy walk has been closed for the past few months, it was replaced with a trail hike to the waterfall instead.
邱 **
2026-08-20 12:57:42
Fantastic 5.0
Mount Sossodikon offers incredibly beautiful views and is great value for money. The ATV ride is a lot of fun. It would be safer for beginners to practice riding before setting off. There's road construction along the way with many engineering vehicles; the mountain road is steep, and there are no guardrails, making it both thrilling and a bit scary. However, the local residents are very friendly and wave as you pass by.
Lui **************
2026-08-30 09:00:03
Fantastic 5.0
Itinerary: The length was just right. Safety: Very safe. Scenery: Diverse, and we even saw the Rafflesia flower, enjoyed fish spa by the lake, and tasted wild boar meat. It was very interesting and unforgettable. Facilities provided: ATV and skydiving safety measures were excellent, making it very fun and exciting. A fulfilling day with a packed schedule. Tour Guide: Xiao Mei was professional, attentive, and patient, following up throughout the trip and being very thoughtful. Lunch: Freshly cooked and delicious, with cold drinks and fresh fruit. Very good. The day before departure, all important information was sent via WhatsApp, which was very thoughtful. It was a great travel experience. The one-day Mount Kinabalu tour includes a variety of activities and is a must-do for anyone visiting Sabah. Highly recommended.

Ranau at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Ranau?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
150
Avg 100Avg
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Busiest 129
Jan
84
Feb
88
Mar
101
Apr
109
May
100
Jun
120
Jul
96
Aug
108
Sep
Quietest 82
Oct
103
Nov
85
Dec

Demand peaks in January, roughly 29% above a typical month, while October is noticeably quieter at about 18% below a typical month — travellers from Australia should book early for January and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in October. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Ranau cheapest?

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Priciest AUD106 Cheapest AUD70
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities are typically around AUD 85, with June the most budget-friendly month at around AUD 70, roughly 34% below March when prices were typically around AUD 106; June also falls in the quieter season shown above, so you may find lower prices and fewer crowds. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

2 daysLast-minute
6 daysTypical
19 daysEarly

Most travellers book about 6 days ahead, so there’s flexibility for spontaneous plans; however, during the January peak named above consider booking earlier than usual. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Ranau

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1MYR = 330.06KRW

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Dry season offers clear skies and excellent hiking conditions.

  • Recommended trip duration

What to know before visiting Ranau

What to do in Ranau throughout the year

Ranau is best known for immersive Tours, Outdoor & sports activities and relaxing Massages, led by bookings that concentrate at particular times of year. Klook booking data show Tours as the top category by volume, followed by Outdoor & sports activities and Massages, so you can expect a mix of guided excursions, active outdoor days and downtime. The busiest month for demand is January while October is noticeably quieter, so the decision is whether you want to travel in peak atmosphere or pick a calmer month — choose peak atmosphere or quieter months depending on how social and active you want your trip. Based on Klook booking data.

Best months to visit and expected prices

January sees the strongest demand — Klook booking data mark it as Busier than usual — while October is the quietest month on record. Prices swing across the year: the dataset shows March as the priciest month and June as the most affordable, with typical prices drifting down into winter and spiking around late summer and early autumn. When demand and price align, expect a lively, costlier experience; when they diverge you can find quieter months without the highest prices. For lower prices and smaller crowds, consider June or October; for peak atmosphere, aim for January or March.

Month Demand Level Typical Price
January Busier than usual AUD 87
February Quieter than usual AUD 105
March About average AUD 106
April About average AUD 88
May About average AUD 87
June About average AUD 70
July Busier than usual AUD 79
August About average AUD 82
September About average AUD 75
October Quieter than usual AUD 73
November About average AUD 84
December Quieter than usual AUD 79

Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

Tips for travellers from Australia

Most travellers lock in experiences about 6 days ahead, with the earliest planners booking up to 19 days out, so treat Ranau as a short-planning destination where a week’s notice is typical. Booking a little earlier helps in January and other busier months when demand rises. Klook booking data show that many travellers still make last-minute choices — if you prefer flexibility you can often book within 2 days of travel — but if you have specific dates or popular activities in mind, aim to reserve sooner. Use Klook to compare options and secure your preferred time slot without waiting until the last minute.

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