Time zone
GMT +08:00
No time difference
Currency
Malaysian Ringgit
1AUD = 2.72MYR
Official languages
Malay
Best time to visit
MAR - MAY
Dry season offers clear skies and excellent wildlife viewing.
Recommended trip duration
2 days
Top things to do in Kota Belud
Mantanani Island Snorkeling or Diving Optional Mangrove River Cruise
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English guided
Morning departure
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$ 95.55
Klook's choice
Desa Farm & Sabah's National Park Join-In or Private Day Tour
Private tour
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$ 61.00
Kawa Kawa Nanamun Mangrove Sunset & Fireflies River Cruise
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English guided
Morning departure
7+ hrs
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$ 62.95
Klook's choice
Kota Kinabalu Desa Cattle Farm Full-Day Small Group Tour
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English guided
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$ 121.45
Nanamun Kawa River Wildlife & Sunset Fireflies Cruise
English guided
3-5 hrs
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$ 58.55
Mantanani Island Day Tour in Sabah
English guided
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$ 88.35
White Water Rafting Adventure in Kadamaian River
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English guided
5-7 hrs
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$ 50.89
Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring Day Tour in Sabah
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English guided
Morning departure
7+ hrs
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$ 99.39
Borneo Kawa Mangrove Wildlife Cruise & Fireflies Spectacle
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Afternoon departure
7+ hrs
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$ 66.25
Sabah Lovely Mantanani Island Snorkeling Activities
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English guided
Morning departure
7+ hrs
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$ 139.85
Snorkeling or Diving Experience in Moon Bay from Kota Kinabalu
English guided
Morning departure
7+ hrs
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$ 145.39
Kadamaian White Water Rafting and Sunset River Cruise Experience
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English guided
7+ hrs
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$ 165.65
Hotels in Kota Belud
Sutera @ Mantanani Island Resort & SPA
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$ 186.32
JSK Mantanani Island Resorts
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$ 399.86
$ 406.01
Cabana Retreat - Glamping
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$ 72.31
The Bay Edge Resort Kota Belud
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$ 131.81
The Beachaven Chalets Kota Belud
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$ 107.49
OYO 90230 Dh Residence
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$ 49.99
Reviews of Kota Belud activities
Klook User
2025-12-31 09:28:25
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.
Soon ********
2025-12-10 12:11:52
Jai and Selina was very accommodating. one of our member had food poisoning the day before and after discussion last minute (literally 30 mins before) they were ok to postpone the trip to later date at a small penalty fee. Jai is safe driver and knowledgeable guide, he was accommodating as well, always showing us around and helping with photography. We’re 3 adults 3 child so the 3 locations was just nice for us in terms of stops. We had sufficient photo op, experienced feeding the calf, tasting some desa farm yogurt, etc.
Siti *******************
2025-12-14 16:24:53
it was a long ride to n fro and with young kids, it was getting kinda restless but our tour guide mr emp was so patient with us and the kids. apart from that, during the long ride he also shared information and history abt sabah which we weren’t aware of. at kundasang, the temp was so chilly yet the sun was so glaring, it was hot and cold at the same time. kids had a great time at the rabbit farm, fish spa and cow farm. i wanted to try the famous ayam madu and mr emp drove us there with no hesitation. mr emp also offered to take us to alpaca club which was not part of the itinerary. unfortunately, we were so tired! i will recommend this not only bec the kids enjoyed the trip, but bec mr emp is such a patient and wonderful tour guide.
Ko *****
2025-08-18 05:29:19
I booked the tour on Klook one day in advance for the four of us. My family really wanted to see monkeys, but it was raining heavily and we couldn't see any. The itinerary included refreshments and dinner. We went to the beach at dusk to watch a beautiful sunset, and there were so many fireflies at night that they even flew towards us.
John ***************
2025-09-04 16:49:23
This tour is such a gem. Started the tour with a beach destination in Mantanani Island - my fave beach of all beaches I visited. And ended the tour with fireflies - truly a magical experience!
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