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Kota Kinabalu
Adventure capital of Malaysia, gateway to iconic Mt Kinabalu and the oldest rainforests in the world
Top Things to Do in Kota Kinabalu
Go beyond the tourist checklist - into the hidden spots & heartfelt stories
01
Climb Mt Kinabalu, Malaysia's Highest Peak
Mt Kinabalu is one of our fave SEA hikes! The varied views keep things exciting, and the summit feels you're walking on the moon. Beginners can do it with training. Highly recommended!
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Explore UNESCO Kinabalu Geopark
If you don't fancy climbing Mt Kinabalu, you can still see the gorgeous UNESCO Kinabalu geopark on a easy day trip. You'll also get to see local villages and get to know Dusun culture.
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03
Spot Probiscus Monkeys + Fireflies at Klias River
This is a surprisingly fun one! Spot cheeky probiscus monkeys (with the long nose), crocodiles and fireflies on a cruise down Klias river. It's chill and adventurous at the same time.
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04
Historic Colonial Train Ride
For train lovers! Ride a historic colonial-era train through Sabah’s scenic countryside for great views. For more adventure, combine it with Padas white-water rafting on the same trip!
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05
Catch sunset from the water!
Kota Kinabalu has some of the best sunsets we’ve ever seen (and it’s even been voted one of the world’s best!). Catch sunset from the water—it’s fiery and stunning!
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06
White water rafting - easy to intermediate!
One of the most fun ways to explore the lush countryside around Kota Kinabalu is by river rafting! The rapids range from beginner friendly to intermediate - so anyone can enjoy them!
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07
Snokelling & Diving at TARP Marine Park
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park is popular spot for snorkelling & diving. However it's not well maintained (not much coral + trash), so if you go, try to avoid the more touristed islands
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08
Jungle survival in Ancient Rainforest
For off-grid lovers! Head into the ancient Borneo rainforest with a jungle expert, learn survival techniques, camp and enjoy dinner under the stars. You won't forget this!
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09
Deramakot: Clouded Leopard & Pygmy Elephants
Borneo’s best kept wildlife secret, Deramakot, is a few hours from Kota Kinabalu. Spend 3D2N here and spot clouded leopards, pygmy elephants, flying squirrels, and civet cats!
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10
Maliau Basin: World's Most Untouched Rainforest
Maliau Basin is the world's most untouched rainforest, 130M years old (much older than the Amazon!) and a day's drive from Kota Kinabalu. Spend 3D2N here for hiking & wildlife spotting.
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We handpick every guide and adventure, so you know it's worth your time.
4.9 (85)
|2D1N
|Up to 30 guests
“Recommend choosing the extra night at poring hot springs”
4.9 (54)
|11 hrs
|Up to 8 guests
“Amazing Borneo hike with knowledgeable friendly guide delicious local lunch ”
4.9 (23)
|9 hrs
|Up to 4 guests
“Jean was a fantastic tour guide ”
Private trip
4.9 (85)
|2D1N
|Up to 33 guests
“Lina made our seamless Asia trip a dream come true ”
4.9 (54)
|2D1N
|Up to 20 guests
“My guide Effrey was a legend”
4.9 (54)
|2D1N
|Up to 20 guests
“Everything was a 1010 from booking to transport”
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4.9 (85)
|2D1N
|Up to 30 guests
“Recommend choosing the extra night at poring hot springs”
4.9 (54)
|11 hrs
|Up to 8 guests
“Amazing Borneo hike with knowledgeable friendly guide delicious local lunch ”
4.9 (23)
|9 hrs
|Up to 4 guests
“Jean was a fantastic tour guide ”
Private trip
4.9 (54)
|2D1N
|Up to 20 guests
“My guide Effrey was a legend”
4.9 (85)
|2D1N
|Up to 33 guests
“Lina made our seamless Asia trip a dream come true ”
4.9 (85)
|2D1N
|Up to 33 guests
“Unforgettable climb topnotch support breathtaking views ”
4.9 (54)
|2D1N
|Up to 20 guests
“Everything was a 1010 from booking to transport”
4.9 (85)
|2D1N
|Up to 30 guests
“genuinely cares and personally invested in making sure everything is smooth”
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What other guests say
4.9
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176 reviews
Our tour guide was Lester, he was hilarious!!! He is from a local hunting tribe and he taught us about a poisonous tree, how to break rocks, how to skip rocks, and he even had us feed fish with our hands (ah!). The river itself wasn’t wild, so it was a nice flow! He even gave people a chance to “body raft” in a couple of areas that were safer.
I’m vegan and I told them beforehand and they accommodated my dietary restrictions.
Sandy
wonderful trip with very experienced guides, we learned a lot about the jungle and we had a really great and funny time.
Katrin
This company do a great job . Thank u . Everything works out wonderful. Pick up
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To the mountain, the guide was great , and when we came down from the summit , it was also everything perfectly arranged. I really recommend this Seeksophie company
Anke Ditz
This was very well organised. Communications were great, the organiser was in touch beforehand via whatsapp with details about pick up etc. The experience on the river itself was fun, we saw lots of monkeys, hornbills, woodpeckers, and a crocodile during the day, and lots of fireflies in the evening boat ride. The buffet dinner was decent too. Only thing to be aware of is that you do probably spend more time on the road getting there and back from KK than you do on the river itself, though to be fair this is actually quite clear in the trip notes. All in all, if you are not in a hurry and are keen on seeing wildlife this is a good trip to do.
Matthew
The Klias River cruise is a must! Five or six families of Proboscis Monkeys roam the trees right on the river bank in search for young leaves. After delicious dinner there’s another boat ride for the fireflies that seem to like a certain species of a tree and show up in immense numbers. Mr Sulani is a real badass guide!
Krzysztof Unrug
Olivia did a fantastic job replying and following up. Booking confirmation was easy and regular follow ups and requests for information were welcome. There was nothing left unaccounted for, even last minute change of hotels was handled professionally.
Jewen
We had an amazing time hiking Mount Kinabalu! It was organized perfectly and everything went smoothly. Can highly recommend the trip!
Marius
Great experience, the views were great, we were able to see many animals including couple crocodiles. The food was tasty and everyone was generally happy. I can definitely recommend this.
Michał
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