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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)
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₩ 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. 💪🏻
Shan **
2026-10-24 08:49:50
Great 4.0
Nice stay with family, location is not too far from Kundasang town. There’s a restaurant available for breakfast and lunch inside the villa. 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!!! 👏🏻
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.
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!
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.

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
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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 for Ranau from travellers from the Philippines peaks in January, around 29% above a typical month, while October is the quietest, roughly 18% quieter — book early for January and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in October. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Ranau cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

4,500
4,000
3,500
3,000
2,500
Priciest ₱4,222 Cheapest ₱2,795
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities in Ranau are typically around PHP 3,365; June is the cheapest month, typically around PHP 2,795, which is roughly 34% below March, the priciest month — the low prices in June line up with the quieter season. 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, which makes Ranau a good option for flexible, short-notice trips; during January’s peak this means availability can tighten so consider booking a little earlier. 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 year-round

Ranau is known for active outdoor pursuits led by Tours and Outdoor & sports activities, with Massages completing the top bookings. Klook booking data shows Tours lead the list, followed by Outdoor & sports activities, so expect hiking, nature tours and guided day trips to shape your itinerary. Demand rhythms through the year matter: January is one of the busier months and October is quieter, according to Klook booking data. Decide whether you want lively peak-season energy or a calmer visit — pick atmosphere or quieter timing — and plan activities and transfers accordingly.

Best months to visit Ranau

Klook booking data marks January as one of the busier months and October as the quietest. Prices over the last 12 months rise toward March (the priciest month) and dip into June (the cheapest month), so crowds and prices sometimes move together and sometimes diverge: January is busy while March is most expensive, and June offers lower prices with only average demand. For fewer crowds and lower typical prices, consider June or October; for peak-season atmosphere, aim for January or March.

Month Demand Level Typical Price
January Busier than usual PHP 3449
February Quieter than usual PHP 4163
March About average PHP 4222
April About average PHP 3508
May About average PHP 3449
June About average PHP 2795
July Busier than usual PHP 3152
August About average PHP 3271
September About average PHP 2973
October Quieter than usual PHP 2914
November About average PHP 3330
December Quieter than usual PHP 3152

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 the Philippines

Most travellers here lock experiences in about 6 days ahead, while the earliest planners book roughly 19 days out, according to Klook booking data. That means you can often be flexible and book a day or two before travel, but in January and March — when demand or prices peak — booking earlier pays. For last-minute plans, some options appear within 2 days. Use Klook to compare tours and outdoor activities, read recent reviews, and secure the options that match your preferred pace and budget.

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