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Bongawan Mangrove Cruise & Fireflies with Infinity Dream Beach
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Tours • Sabah

Bongawan Mangrove Cruise & Fireflies with Infinity Dream Beach

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Hotel pick-up
Small group
English guided
Afternoon departure
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★ 4.8 (1,067) • 10K+ booked
From ¥ 6,177
The Best Of Kundasang
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Tours • Sabah

The Best Of Kundasang

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Small group
English guided
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★ 4.2 (68) • 900+ booked
¥ 11,556
Snorkeling & Island Hopping at Sapi & Manukan Island in Sabah
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Tours • Sabah

Snorkeling & Island Hopping at Sapi & Manukan Island in Sabah

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English guided
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★ 4.4 (72) • 2K+ booked
From ¥ 6,675
Mari Mari Cultural Village (Half Day Tour)
Cultural experiences • Sabah

Mari Mari Cultural Village (Half Day Tour)

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English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
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★ 4.8 (822) • 10K+ booked
From ¥ 4,981
Sapi/Manukan/Mamutik Island Hopping with Tour Guide
Water activities • Sabah

Sapi/Manukan/Mamutik Island Hopping with Tour Guide

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English guided
Morning departure
5-7 hrs
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★ 4.4 (765) • 10K+ booked
From ¥ 8,966
Semporna Island Snorkeling Experience
Water activities • Sabah

Semporna Island Snorkeling Experience

English guided
Morning departure
7+ hrs
Free cancellation
★ 4.4 (100) • 2K+ booked
From ¥ 7,723
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
English guided
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★ 4.6 (88) • 1K+ booked
From ¥ 6,475
Kawa Kawa Wildlife & Fireflies River Cruise in Sabah
Cruises • Sabah

Kawa Kawa Wildlife & Fireflies River Cruise in Sabah

English guided
Afternoon departure
7+ hrs
Free cancellation
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★ 4.5 (177) • 3K+ booked
From ¥ 5,101
Mengalum Island Snorkel & Sea Adventure from Kota Kinabalu
Water activities • Sabah

Mengalum Island Snorkel & Sea Adventure from Kota Kinabalu

English guided
Morning departure
5-7 hrs
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★ 4.6 (376) • 5K+ booked
¥ 12,911
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Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring Tour
Tours • Sabah

Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring Tour

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English guided
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★ 4.3 (978) • 10K+ booked
From ¥ 9,165
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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English guided
Morning departure
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★ 4.2 (805) • 10K+ booked
From ¥ 11,158
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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English guided
Morning departure
Private group
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★ 4.7 (177) • 3K+ booked
From ¥ 3,487
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 (87) • 2K+ booked
From ¥ 3,188
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 (1,281) • 6K+ booked
¥ 1,371
Private One-way Intercity Transfer from Singapore
Car charters • From Singapore

Private One-way Intercity Transfer from Singapore

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★ 4.7 (72) • 600+ booked
From ¥ 21,518
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

City transfers
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★ 4.7 (628) • 4K+ booked
From ¥ 7,472
Singapore - Legoland Malaysia Bus
Buses • From Singapore

Singapore - Legoland Malaysia Bus

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★ 4.6 (2,702) • 60K+ booked
From ¥ 8,695
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 (56) • 600+ booked
From ¥ 19,496
Kota Kinabalu Private Car Charter
Car charters • Sabah

Kota Kinabalu Private Car Charter

Customized itinerary
Free cancellation
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★ 5.0 (21) • 300+ booked
From ¥ 12,512
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
¥ 6,718
Kota Kinabalu and Outskirts Private Car Charter
Car charters • Sabah

Kota Kinabalu and Outskirts Private Car Charter

Customized itinerary
Free cancellation
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★ 4.9 (40) • 400+ booked
From ¥ 30,962
Sabah car hire | Choose from multiple car models
Car rentals • Sandakan

Sabah car hire | Choose from multiple car models

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From ¥ 5,143
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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From ¥ 32,875
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Hotels • Sabah

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★ 4.2 (1,009)
From ¥ 19,649
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Hotels • Sabah

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★ 4.8 (1,011)
From ¥ 12,772
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Hotels • Sabah

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

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★ 4.4 (696)
From ¥ 8,195
Shangri La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu
Hotels • Sabah

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★ 4.9 (1,032)
From ¥ 31,516
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hotels • Sabah

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★ 4.2 (1,005)
From ¥ 12,531
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Hotels • Sabah

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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★ 4.7 (592)
From ¥ 9,828
Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Hotels • Sabah

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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★ 4.2 (431)
From ¥ 4,277
The Klagan Hotel
Hotels • Sabah

The Klagan Hotel

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★ 4.1 (1,006)
From ¥ 7,971
Seaview Capsule Hotel
Hotels • Sabah

Seaview Capsule Hotel

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★ 4.2 (24)
From ¥ 3,002
The Pampines Villa
Hotels • Sabah

The Pampines Villa

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From ¥ 10,080
The Seraya Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Hotels • Sabah

The Seraya Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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★ 4.2 (5)
From ¥ 5,753
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hotels • Sabah

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★ 4.5 (186)
From ¥ 15,480

Reviews of Sabah activities

Klook User
2026-02-27 14:36:24
Fantastic 5.0
Excellent tour! We were guided by Kelvin who was very informative and helpful. Communication pre-tour and pick up/drop-off were seamless. Thankfully we were able to see families of both the proboscis monkey and long-tailed macaque on our trip today (however, these sightings cannot be guaranteed as these are wild animals). The Borneo sunset is stunning and the sky mirror effect photos are a must. Food and drink provided were simple but delicious. Would highly recommend this tour.
Jelyn *********
2026-02-19 09:05:42
Fantastic 5.0
Exploring the base of the tallest mountain in Southeast Asia, feeding fish in a stream, and getting super lucky spotting the Rafflesia, the world’s largest flower that blooms only once every 9 months 🌺😮 Threw in some ATV riding for the adrenaline, then slowed things down at a quaint dairy farm at the foot of the mountain, cows and goats everywhere, cool climate, and honestly felt like New Zealand 🇳🇿🐐
Joyce ****
2025-11-21 14:01:14
Fantastic 5.0
It was a very fun trip to two different islands. the tour guide was very nice and have very clear responsible communication with everyone in my group.
Klook User
2025-12-31 10:26:13
Fantastic 5.0
🌿 What It Is Mari Mari Cultural Village is a living cultural museum about 25–30 min from Kota Kinabalu that showcases the traditional lifestyles, homes, crafts, tools, dances and food of Sabah’s five indigenous tribes (Kadazan-Dusun, Murut, Rungus, Lundayeh, and Bajau). You walk through authentic traditional houses and learn through demonstrations rather than just static displays.  ⸻ 👍 Highlights — What Visitors Love ✔ Immersive & Educational Most travelers find the guided tour very informative — you’ll learn how  ✔ Cultural Performances & Snacks Expect lively dance performances, music, food tasting (including rice wine), and a local buffet lunch — which many say adds depth and flavour to the visit.  ✔ Great for Families & Groups It’s often described as family-friendly and suited for visitors of all ages thanks to the mix of learning + hands-on fun.  ⭐ Overall rating: ~4.7 out of 5 stars on Google reviews — most guests find it truly worthwhile as a cultural experience. 
raja *************************
2026-02-07 07:48:33
Great 4.0
Alhamdulillah, it's great to see the Upside Down House. But it would be even better if we could take pictures inside the Upside Down House.
viti *****
2026-01-24 12:49:30
Fantastic 5.0
We had a wonderful experience on this private day tour to.The trip was well-organized and very comfortable, perfect for a relaxed yet memorable day. Thanks for Selina for providing the details. Desa Farm was absolutely beautiful — the cool weather, scenic views and farm atmosphere made it a great place to unwind and take photos. It really felt like a peaceful escape from the city. Pekan Nabalu was also a highlight trying the local fruits and taking photos of Mt Kinabalu. Tamparuli bridge, which added a fun and unique experience to the trip.Our driver Rex was friendly, punctual and knowledgeable, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. Since it was a private tour, we could move at our own pace without feeling rushed, which made the experience even better. Overall, this tour exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend this to anyone who visiting.
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
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.
蘇 **
2026-01-25 07:28:24
Fantastic 5.0
Tour guide John spoke entirely in Chinese throughout the tour because the entire group spoke Chinese. We were lucky enough to see proboscis monkeys and fireflies like a Christmas tree waterfall (my phone couldn't capture it, but the tour guide provided photos as souvenirs). Having the fireflies gently land on my hand was a wonderful experience. The tour guide also introduced Durian Street (I walked past it the day before and thought they were just regular stalls, the tour guide didn't explain it. I also learned about Sabah fruit and durian which only come from Sabah and are cheaper. If you like durian, you can try it). He also introduced Gaya Street, and after the firefly tour on weekends, you can get off here to take a stroll. Experience: Excellent

Quick facts about Sabah

Local weather

  • JAN - DEC
    31°24°

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1JPY = 0.03MYR

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Colours of Ostrava Music Festival

    Sabah Dragon Boat Festival Race

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Auckland

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