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Bongawan Mangrove Cruise & Fireflies with Infinity Dream Beach
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Bongawan Mangrove Cruise & Fireflies with Infinity Dream Beach

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★ 4.8 (1,025) • 10K+ booked
From £ 23.19
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The Best Of Kundasang
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Tours • Sabah

The Best Of Kundasang

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English guided
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★ 4.2 (65) • 900+ booked
£ 48.85
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Snorkeling & Island Hopping at Sapi & Manukan Island in Sabah
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Snorkeling & Island Hopping at Sapi & Manukan Island in Sabah

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★ 4.4 (63) • 2K+ booked
From £ 31.35
Mari Mari Cultural Village (Half Day Tour)
Cultural experiences • Sabah

Mari Mari Cultural Village (Half Day Tour)

Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
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★ 4.8 (817) • 10K+ booked
From £ 23.39
Rumah Terbalik The Upside Down House of Borneo Ticket in Sabah
Playgrounds • Sabah

Rumah Terbalik The Upside Down House of Borneo Ticket in Sabah

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★ 4.3 (51) • 8K+ booked
£ 1.99
£ 2.25
Semporna Island Snorkeling Experience
Water activities • Sabah

Semporna Island Snorkeling Experience

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Morning departure
7+ hrs
Free cancellation
★ 4.4 (98) • 2K+ booked
From £ 36.25
Kawa Kawa Wildlife & Fireflies River Cruise in Sabah
Cruises • Sabah

Kawa Kawa Wildlife & Fireflies River Cruise in Sabah

Afternoon departure
7+ hrs
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★ 4.5 (176) • 3K+ booked
From £ 23.95
Mantanani Island Snorkeling or Diving Optional Mangrove River Cruise
Water activities • Sabah

Mantanani Island Snorkeling or Diving Optional Mangrove River Cruise

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★ 4.2 (804) • 10K+ booked
From £ 47.15
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Premium Mengalum Island Snorkeling Day Tour in Kota Kinabalu
Water activities • Sabah

Premium Mengalum Island Snorkeling Day Tour in Kota Kinabalu

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Morning departure
5-7 hrs
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★ 4.6 (375) • 5K+ booked
£ 67.35
Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang Day Trip: Desa Dairy & Tamparuli Bridge
Tours • Sabah

Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang Day Trip: Desa Dairy & Tamparuli Bridge

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Private tour
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★ 4.6 (83) • 1K+ booked
From £ 30.39
Timba-Timba, Mataking and Pom Pom Island Discover Scuba Diving in Semporna
Water activities • Sabah

Timba-Timba, Mataking and Pom Pom Island Discover Scuba Diving in Semporna

7+ hrs
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★ 4.7 (58) • 800+ booked
From £ 58.55
Sunrise & Sunset Stand Up Paddle Boarding Experience with Private Transfer in Kota Kinabalu
Water activities • Sabah

Sunrise & Sunset Stand Up Paddle Boarding Experience with Private Transfer in Kota Kinabalu

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Morning departure
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★ 4.7 (175) • 3K+ booked
From £ 16.39
Sutera Harbour Marina Jetty - Sapi, Manukan,  Mamutik Island Ferry
Ferries • Sabah

Sutera Harbour Marina Jetty - Sapi, Manukan, Mamutik Island Ferry

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★ 4.5 (83) • 2K+ booked
From £ 14.95
Kota Kinabalu|Kota Kinabalu International Airport Private Airport Transfer
Private airport transfers • Sabah

Kota Kinabalu|Kota Kinabalu International Airport Private Airport Transfer

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★ 4.6 (1,264) • 6K+ booked
£ 5.95
Private Transfers for Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Penang, Genting Highlands And More
Car charters • From Kuala Lumpur

Private Transfers for Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Penang, Genting Highlands And More

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City transfers
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★ 4.7 (619) • 4K+ booked
From £ 35.05
Singapore - Legoland Malaysia Bus
Buses • From Singapore

Singapore - Legoland Malaysia Bus

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★ 4.6 (2,702) • 60K+ booked
From £ 40.90
Private One-way Intercity Transfer from Singapore
Car charters • From Singapore

Private One-way Intercity Transfer from Singapore

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★ 4.7 (66) • 600+ booked
From £ 100.99
Private One-way Intercity Transfer from Johor Bahru or Kuala Lumpur
Car charters • From Johor Bahru

Private One-way Intercity Transfer from Johor Bahru or Kuala Lumpur

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★ 4.6 (47) • 600+ booked
From £ 91.49
Tawau|Tawau Airport Private Airport Transfer
Private airport transfers • Sabah

Tawau|Tawau Airport Private Airport Transfer

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★ 4.4 (39) • 200+ booked
£ 31.19
Kota Kinabalu Private Car Charter
Car charters • Sabah

Kota Kinabalu Private Car Charter

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Customized itinerary
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★ 5.0 (21) • 300+ booked
From £ 58.75
Kota Kinabalu and Outskirts Private Car Charter
Car charters • Sabah

Kota Kinabalu and Outskirts Private Car Charter

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★ 4.9 (40) • 400+ booked
From £ 145.29
Sabah car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
Car rentals • Sandakan

Sabah car rentals | Choose from multiple car models

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Johor Bahru Car Rental with Driver to Legoland, Desaru, Malacca and more
Car charters • From Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Car Rental with Driver to Legoland, Desaru, Malacca and more

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The Pacific Sutera Hotel
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Hotels • Sabah

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★ 4.9 (1,010)
From £ 63.33
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hotels • Sabah

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★ 4.2 (1,005)
From £ 59.46
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Hotels • Sabah

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★ 4.2 (1,009)
From £ 98.84
Shangri La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu
Hotels • Sabah

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★ 4.9 (1,032)
From £ 153.46
Horizon Hotel
Hotels • Sabah

Horizon Hotel

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★ 4.0 (945)
From £ 44.85
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Hotels • Sabah

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

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★ 5.0 (956)
From £ 72.17
Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Hotels • Sabah

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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★ 4.2 (431)
From £ 20.70
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Hotels • Sabah

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

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★ 3.9 (998)
From £ 21.60
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Hotels • Sabah

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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★ 4.7 (592)
From £ 47.22
Tune Hotel - 1Borneo Kota Kinabalu
Hotels • Sabah

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★ 3.6 (231)
From £ 15.10
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
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★ 4.6 (1,012)
From £ 122.76
Hotel 7 Suria
Hotels • Sabah

Hotel 7 Suria

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★ 4.2 (113)
From £ 32.34

Reviews of Sabah activities

Margo *****
2026-01-01 23:58:25
Fantastic 5.0
Highly recommend. The snorkeling tour is very professional and nice.Firstly, we took a boat to Mengalum Island and enjoyed the beach there. About 11:00AM, we went to two beautiful snorkeling spots in total. There were all kinds of fish in both places, and we also saw starfish and octopuses🐙.After lunch, just enjoyed chill time on the beach🏖️. I had a very wonderful and memorable experience in Mengalum Island. Happy new year and all the best wishes to the one who is reading the review😬
Klook User
2025-12-31 09:28:25
Fantastic 5.0
Baoqing was truly our guide of the day. Although I’m a local and have joined multiple tour agencies to Mantanani Island and the Kawa-Kawa River, Baoqing stood out as an exceptional tour guide who showed me how much difference a good guide can make to a trip. He provided clear and detailed information from the beginning until the end, including estimated travel times to each destination, which is especially important for foreign tourists. What impressed me most was his attentiveness during the snorkelling session, where he took the initiative to ask who could and could not swim—something none of the other tour agencies I’ve experienced ever considered. The tour assistants were friendly, patient, and very considerate despite doing this work repeatedly, and their professionalism truly enhanced the overall experience. For firefly-watching tours, feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to help upgrade and enhance the tourist experience, as I studied firefly tourism during my master’s degree.
CharlesAndrew ******
2025-11-02 05:28:26
Fantastic 5.0
Only issue was the food. A bit average. But the views were nice and the beaches were also very clean. lots of fishes to see. they also provided snorkeling gear.
Klook User
2025-10-23 23:51:10
Fantastic 5.0
Perfect Day, perfect weather even in october. a bit hot but views was good.. and the snorkeling was crazy because one of the crew members was a heavily talented underwater photographer and he was working very very hard.. staying underwater for long minutes to take everyone's videos
Klook客路用户
2025-09-20 05:10:20
Fantastic 5.0
The morning departure wasn't very punctual. We waited quite a while before boarding the boat. The captain frequently performed stunts, and honestly, the constant speeding wasn't a pleasant experience. If any tourists were prone to seasickness, they would have thrown up. Each island visit required an additional fee, and even the restrooms on the islands charged extra. Lunch was a pre-packaged box lunch provided on the island, and it was not very tasty. However, the diving experience was quite good, with beautiful underwater scenery. There was another snorkeling session in the afternoon, and it's important to apply sunscreen. The instructors were quite responsible. Underwater photography cost an additional 50 MYR per person, and the quality of the photos was questionable. Be prepared for constant photography throughout the dive, leaving little time to actually observe the fish. Overall, it was still a very worthwhile trip to experience.
Klook会員
2026-01-14 16:31:48
Fantastic 5.0
【Highly Recommended Snorkeling in Kota Kinabalu!】 • Thorough Explanation: The English lecture was clear, and I strongly felt their consideration for safety. • Excellent Staff: Friendly and adorable instructors with a love for Japan made it fun with Japanese. • Good Access: The meeting place was clear, making it stress-free for travelers. • Impressions: It was a flawless experience. I can confidently recommend it to my friends, and I will definitely book here again next time!
Bernice ***********
2025-11-24 12:33:54
Fantastic 5.0
Made a booking just 1 day before and Tommy was prompt in contacting me via whatsapp. They were punctual to fetch us from hotel at 8.10am (we stay only 5min from harbour) and he mentioned that the harbour will be moving to another area next year. we were with another group of 2 pax so total only 4 of us. Tommy was very friendly and honest in telling us what happened few days ago at one of the island 🐊 and we decide to switch to Sapi island which we think it was a much better hotel than the others because the water is clearer and blue! we opted to try the sea walking and it was really safe and had extra time and had photos and video taken with their gopro before sending to us. There were a lot of fishes!! and the Nemo were so cute. Fyi its not really about the pressure thats scary but the sound of the pressure under sea were high pitch and loud. Anyway it was an interesting experience. we spent 4 hours at the sapi island and included free snorkelling by the beach. overall recommended!
클룩 회원
2026-01-20 00:57:37
Fantastic 5.0
A private and beautiful island. I was satisfied with the delicious lunch and the guide was friendly. More than anything, I was satisfied with the beautiful scenery. I was satisfied with the hotel pick-up and transfer service, and the driver was very kind and comfortable. However, I wanted to use the paddleboard a lot, but there was only one paddleboard, and even that kept losing air, so I had to keep inflating it, and two members of our group took turns using it, and other members had to take turns using it discreetly. We didn't snorkel, but other members enjoyed snorkeling. There were plenty of kayaks, but we were disappointed because we mainly wanted to use the paddleboard. All other facilities were satisfactory. The restrooms were very clean and the showers were relatively 괜찮다.
MarieDace *****
2025-09-22 07:23:47
Fantastic 5.0
some islands shall remain private like mengalum island. ive enjoyed the big waves on our way to the island. its almost 1hr and 30mins travel. ive learned the snorkeling. they let us borrow the equipments. while the food is very festive with seafoods, curry and malaysian food. we already back at 3pm. so nice. thank you an amazing exerience. and to our young tour guide sistah yen.

Quick facts about Sabah

Local weather

  • JAN - DEC
    31°24°

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1GBP = 5.35MYR

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Colours of Ostrava Music Festival

    Sabah Dragon Boat Festival Race

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from London

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