Top Kota Kinabalu On the Water

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Take a day cruise from Kota Kinabalu for a chance to go snorkeling in the South China Sea. On this tour, you'll visit Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, a group of islands just off the coast. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and entrance fees are included.

Spend the day in paradise during this day trip to Manukan Island near Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a range of activities during your beach sojourn, ranging from beach volleyball to sunbathing to snorkeling and more. Additional amenities like the island’s nearly 1-mile-long (1.5-km) walking trail, optional side visit to Sapi or Mamutik Island, and an included barbecue lunch help ensure a memorable day.

Opt for the ultimate white-water rafting experience on a tour that takes you to the exhilarating Class IV-V rapids of the Padas River near Kota Kinabalu. In order to save hours of transit time and avoid traffic jams, you’ll travel to Padas by train before you conquer one of Southeast Asia’s most exciting stretches of river.

Let your adrenaline levels soar during a white-water rafting experience in Kota Kinabalu—considered one of the best places for rafting in Southeast Asia. No previous rafting experience is required to enjoy this adventure, which involves tackling Class III for a mildly exhilarating experience. Plus, hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off mean that you don’t have to worry about finding a meeting point.

Before you book these water activities ,please make sure you already booked the snorkeling package,cos these activities will be operated in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park(Pulau Sapi).

Fish for crabs in a mangrove forest on a full-day tour from Kota Kinabalu to Borneo Kellybays that combines a morning mangrove cruise with a free afternoon in a scenic resort. With optional activities that include kayaking, paddle boats, and banana boats, the day can be as relaxed or adventurous as you want, and you’ll find plenty of space to lounge on Borneo Kellybays’ pristine beach.

Enjoy a day of sun and exploring on Pandan Pandan island, where you’ll have time to snorkel the surrounding coral reefs, try traditional net fishing, use kayaks, relax on the beach, or learn about coral transplanting. By heading offshore from Usukan Cove to Pandan Pandan island you’ll ensure an uncrowded experience, with clean beaches and clear water that are ideal for swimming.

Borneo is world-renowned for its marine life, which includes turtles and a diverse array of tropical fish. Get an introduction to scuba diving, undoubtedly the most immersive way to discover underwater wildlife, on a full-day course in Kota Kinabalu. No previous diving experience is necessary for this hands-on experience, which culminates with a trip into open water. Lunch, all equipment, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

A 45 minutes’ drive to jetty for Mangrove Cruise. Experience the tranquility of Mangrove Forest cruise and crab catching by Bamboo Boat. A stroll along Borneo wild and nature walkway for its flora and fauna abundance, blessed with medicinal and therapeutic plants, trees and fruits. Have our lunch in the floating Mangrove Restaurant. Free at leisure to enjoy the water sport activities at pax own account (eg: Banana boat, paddle boat, kayak & body boat) and local activities like Batik painting and blow pipe. Return to hotel after our high tea and collecting crab catching tools.

Kota Kinabalu is equal parts exciting and exhausting, so heading into the Bornean countryside can offer a welcome relief after a few days of bustling markets and streets. Recharge during your time in Kota Kinabalu and Sabah on this full day rafting excursion, operating on rapids that are suitable for beginner rafters. Rafting is a popular day trip from Kota Kinabalu, although many rafters spend a lot of their day hiring a car and picking up gear. Avoid that, and spend more time enjoying the Kedamaian River on this tour.

Kiulu River is located on the northwestern part of Sabah in a small town called Kiulu which are recognized as being the second most beautiful village in Malaysia. Kiulu white water rafting is classified as Class I - II river and it only take you 1 ½ hour drive from the city of Kota Kinabalu. Trip begins with a safety briefing session conducted by a professional raft guide that will demonstrates rafting techniques and proper handling of rafting equipment before rafting commences. Excursion covers up to about 9KM to 15KM, depending on the water level. The journey will take about 1 ½ hours of rafting before reaching the ending point. While enjoy lunch you may get a quick sun tan before heading back to your hotels.

Be among the first few who dive in the waters of Pandan Pandan bay. Relatively new leisure yet largely unexplored dive sites. It is suitable for rookie divers to widen their skills while enjoying the unique fringing reef. For seasoned dive enthusiasts, Pandan Pandan bay is also a promising excursion for macro divers. 

Embark on your Sabah adventure with white water rafting on Kiulu River. Your professional guide will teach you about the safety procedures and rafting techniques before you head out onto the river. Enjoy the thrilling twists and turns as you navigate your way through the rapids. Cross one more thing off your bucket list as you get your heart racing with a 320-meter long zip-line. Fly over a lush forest and catch views of Mount Kinabalu. Experience the wilder side of Kota Kinabalu with this day tour in Sabah.

**Itinerary** 07:30 Depart from hotel to Usukan Jetty 09:45 Arrive to Usukan jetty, have a short break. 10:15 Safety briefing, ready to depart to the beach of Moon-bay to commence for snorkeling/diving. 10: 30 Arrive to the beach of Moon-bay, commence for snorkeling/diving 12:00 Lunch time 13:00 Return to Usukan jetty to the beach of Moon-bay 13 :15 Free & Easy 14:30 Hi-Tea is served 15:00 Ready to depart from Usukan jetty to Rasa Ria Resort 1730 Arrive at Shangri-La & enjoy the scenery & Sunset Mocktail Drink at Sampan Bar 1800 Buffet Dinner accompanied by the beautiful Sunset 1915 Transfer back from Shangri-La Resort to Hotel/Kota Kinabalu

Go for a short fishing trip around the waters of picturesque Gaya Island, which allows you to experience fishing for a wide variety of fish in the tropical paradise of Sabah. Situated just 10 minutes off Kota Kinabalu, Gaya Island is an ideal destination for water activity lovers. Unwind on an agile fish boat, drink in the pristine waters and stretches of immaculate beaches, sprawling mangroves and craggy cliffs. Let the experienced captain take you to the best location, safe and abundant with marine species. Try to catch a plate of fresh fish instead of looking for those in the freezer of the supermarket.

Customize your own itinerary during a day trip to Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park from Kota Kinabalu, a family-friendly excursion filled with sun, sand, and snorkeling. Included entrance fees, boat transfers, and hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don’t have to worry about advance planning, while a flexible schedule allows you to enjoy the marine park, which comprises of five paradise islands, at your own pace.

Embark on an underwater adventure in this day tour from Kota Kinabalu. Make your way to the idyllic Gaya Island. Unwind in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, full of charming natural wonders. This tourist destination is known for water activities like deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, and diving. Try your hand at deep-sea fishing. Then, treat yourself to a seafood lunch onboard. Enjoy snorkeling during your leisure time. Uncover a fascinating marine world in this Sabah day tour.

Feed your thrill with an extreme white water rafting adventure! Upon arrival at the starting point, you’ll first experience Lingkubang Fish Spa by the river. You will be briefed on the various rapids and safety procedures by the river guide. You will raft down the Kadamaian River (Grade I-II) which takes about 1.5 to 2 hours - an exhilarating ride through the rapids. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch by the Kadamaian river when you arrive at the ending point.

Learn about the seafaring skills of the Bajau Laut people, a tribal group of Malaysia commonly referred to as ‘sea gypsies.’ This day trip to Gayang village includes a cruise past their houses built on stilts. Go crab catching and observe main livelihoods, such as fishing and pearl farming, then try your hand at batik painting and keep your creation to take home as a souvenir. Light refreshments are included along with round-trip transport from Kota Kinabalu hotels.

This course can be taken after completing the PADI Open Water Diver certification, advancing your diving knowledge & skills. You don’t have to be “advanced” to take it – it’s designed to advance your diving, so you can start right after earning your PADI Open Water Diver certification. The course helps build confidence and expand your scuba skills through different Adventure Dives, trying out different specialties while gaining experience under the supervision of your PADI Instructor. Upon successfully completing the course you will be a certified PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and qualified to dive up to a maximum depth of 30m

Because sunset is too mainstream in Borneo. We bring you the sunrise view instead. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the sun rising from the back of Mount Kinabalu, and paddle through thick mangrove forest.

Go for a short fishing trip around the waters of picturesque Gaya Island, which allows you to experience fishing for a wide variety of fish in the tropical paradise of Sabah. Situated just 10 minutes off Kota Kinabalu, Gaya Island is an ideal destination for water activity lovers. Unwind on an agile fish boat, drink in the pristine waters and stretches of immaculate beaches, sprawling mangroves and craggy cliffs. Let the experienced captain take you to the best location, safe and abundant with marine species. Try to catch a plate of fresh fish instead of looking for those in the freezer of the supermarket.

If you think Kiulu rafting is too easy and Padas rafting is too challenging. Papar River rafting is definitely your best choice!