Day Trips from Kota Kinabalu to Kinabalu National Park

Make the most of your time on the 13,435-foot (4,095-meter) Mount Kinabalu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site valued for its biodiversity, on a private tour. Visit the Mountain Garden to learn about the flora and fauna of the area and hike uphill to the Canopy Walkway for views over the treetops. Exploring with a private guide means you'll receive undivided attention and benefit from insider knowledge of the natural area.

Venture into the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mt Kinabaly and hike across Kinabalu Park in this incredible full-day tour that includes hot springs, rolling hills, epic scenery and birds-eye-views from atop forest canopies. Your expert local guide will take you through some of Malaysia’s most picturesque countryside and point out indigenous flora and fauna along the way. Enjoy a savory local lunch and a relaxing dip in the Poring Hot Springs on this memorable day trip.

Immerse yourself in Malaysia's diverse natural surroundings on this tour to Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Listen to guided commentary as you visit other must-see stops: the Desa Cow Farm, and Rumah Terbalik.

Hike through Kinabalu Park on a full-day trip from Kota Kinabalu to Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore Sabah’s rugged landscape with a small group that’s limited to 15 participants. Enjoy views of Borneo’s Crocker Range and Mount Kinabalu, and stop at Nabalu Market to see where locals buy produce. National park entrance fees, packed lunch, and round-trip hotel transfer included.

See the Malaysian countryside beyond the city of Kota Kinabalu with this combo tour that visits a nature park and hot spring. Start the day with a scenic drive along mountain roads in the Crocker range. Pass local villages and make a brief stop at Nabalu to shop at stalls selling fruit, produce, and local handicrafts. Next, arrive at Kinabalu Park for a guided nature walk. Continue on to Poring Hot Spring for a sulphur bath.

Discover a landscape of steaming pools and high peaks on a full-day tour from Kota Kinabalu to Poring Hot Springs and Kinabalu National Park. Unlike tours with rigid, fixed itineraries, this trip combines the convenience of pre-booked transport with flexibility to enjoy the things that interest you most at each site, whether you’re soaking in a hot tub, walking the Treetop Canopy Walkway, or browsing the Mount Kinabalu Botanical Garden.

Visit Kinabalu Park on a full-day trip from Kota Kinabalu that’s a great way to experience southeast Asia’s highest peak without the grueling, overnight hike to the summit of Mount Kinabalu. A guided trail hike explores native plants, and you’ll have time to browse the cultural and nature exhibits at Kinabalu Park’s Exhibition Hall before returning to the coast.

Pick up from the city hotel and proceed for about 3 hours drive to Poring Hot Springs through scenic mountainous countryside. Upon arrival, a must visit is the Treetop Canopy Walkway which 20 minutes hike is needed.

Visit the national park that surrounds Mount Kinabalu on a full-day tour from Kota Kinabalu to Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Springs, and experience Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. This day tour is limited to seven participants for a personalized experience, so you have plenty of time to hike nature trails, soak in mineral-rich pools, tour the rain forest canopy, and enjoy Borneo scenery at its most dramatic.

Blazing green trails into nature with a cornucopia of flora and fauna. Kinabalu Park is the mecca for nature lovers and those eager to wander through unique plants and flowers, and finally finding themselves at a hot spring some relaxation indulgence.

Kinabalu National Park was one of Malaysia’s first national parks, and is now a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. On this private day tour you will learn all about this outstanding natural preserve, with its thousands of species of flora, fauna, and bird life. Join the park’s naturalist on a guided walk, and enjoy other informational activities, such as an audio-visual show. Lunch at a local restaurant included.

We combined the scenic nature trails of UNESCO World Heritage Site Kinabalu Park with a treetop adventure taking you 40 meters above the spectacular wilderness of Borneo’s ancient rainforest on a canopy walk in Poring Hot Springs. On this full-day guided tour, you will drive through the picturesque countryside and stop at a local market. Enjoy the ride through the rolling hills of Kundasang, Ranau and take a soak in Poring’s well known mineral rich hot springs. Check with your tour guide, because if you're in luck, the giant rafflesia may be in bloom at Poring.

Scale the mighty peak of Mount Kinabalu, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Malaysia’s highest mountain, on this challenging 3-day hike from Kota Kinabalu. Spend the first day exploring the Kinabalu National Park, then embark on a 7-mile (12km) round-trip hike to the mountaintop. Finally, watch the magnificent sunrise from the 13,451-foot (4,100-meter) summit of Low's Peak. This all-inclusive tour includes accommodation, meals and hotel transfers.

Located at the northern end of North Borneo, Sabah is rich in ecological resources and biologically diverse, the best destination for bird watching. With 622 varieties of Borneo native and migratory birds recorded, of which 32 are endemic species, and 24 of which can only be seen in the slopes or mountains of Sabah, this is the perfect place for nature lovers and bird enthusiasts. Let’s experience this great tour together with a professional tour guide.

Enjoy a day trip through some of the most beautiful nature in Sabah. View mighty Mount Kinabalu from a watchtower, then explore deeper into the Kinabalu National Park, an immensely biodiverse area. Your guide will explain the region’s history, including the infamous death marches from Sandakan to Ranau during World War II, a poignant contrast to the natural beauty. End with a well-deserved soak in the natural sulfur Poring hot springs.

Explore the UNESCO-listed natural wonders of Kinabalu National Park on this 2-day tour from Sabah. Admire views of Mt Kinabalu as you hike through the jungle and spot wildlife on a thrilling canopy walk, then learn about the park's biodiversity at the exhibition center and take a dip in the mineral-rich Poring Hot Springs.This small-group tour includes overnight accommodation, meals and hotel transfers.

See the highlights of the west coast of Sabah without the hassle of a hiring a car on this full-day guided tour. Kinabalu Park, Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the focus of the tour. Meet some of the 5000 vascular plant species, 300 bird species or 100 lowland mammals that make this national park their home. Swing by the Poring Hot Spring, where locals consider the sulphuric mineral waters have therapeutic properties, before returning to Kota Kinabalu.

A 2-day guided tour highlights the best of Sabah’s natural beauty. Discover wonders of the plant kingdom at Kinabalu National Park, witness the 140 million year old rainforest of Borneo from a tree-top canopy walk-way, take a nice dip in rock-pools of mineral-infused hot springs and cozy up in nature’s lap as you spend a night in the stunningly scenic foothills of Mount Kinabalu.

Hot sulphur bath in Poring Hot Spring; Visit the Desa Cattle Dairy Farm; Explore the exotic flora and fauna; Experience one of amazing scenery with Mount Kinabalu; Feel the ecological rainforest ecology on Hanging Bridge; Local distinctive lunch and afternoon tea.

You don’t have to climb Mt. Kinabalu to experience the beauty of Mt. Kinabalu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sabah. Travel to the ecological wonderland with ease on a day trip from Kota Kinabalu, which proves the ideal choice for first-time visitors with limited time in Borneo. Exploring with a guide increases your chances of spotting endemic wildlife and ensures you learn more about the 6,000 species of flora and fauna native to the area.

Explore nature’s wonders from Low’s Peak Circuit at 3,776m above sea level (a.s.l.). Get glimpses of the uncommonly seen hidden corners of the mountain plateau as well as the broad and stunning landscapes surrounding the mountain. Designed for the brave and active with above-average fitness levels, this 4 – 6 hour route with an optional summit attempt includes rest stops at scenic locations.

Get close to mother nature and visit various attractions in this Mt. Kinabalu 2-Day Tour. It's time to slow down your pace and revel in the beauty of Mt. Kinabalu.

Spend a week exploring remarkable Sabah, one of the most stunning corners of the planet with turquoise seas, unparalleled snorkelling and pristine natural jungles packed with hundreds of bird and animal species, plus over 5000 plant species, hot springs and caves to boast! Highlights: -Snorkel in the stunning Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park -Discover Mount Kinabalu National Park and Poring Hot Springs -Take river cruises and go trekking in Kinabatangan -Visit the Gomantong Caves & Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary

If you feel that you want a little taste of the Via Ferrata experience but do not wish to expend too much energy on it (you still have to climb back down the mountain!), the Walk the Torq route would be best for you.