Getting around Kota Kinabalu is easy—hop in a taxi, minivan or bus to explore this lively coastal city!

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Getting around Kota Kinabalu is easy with our top picks for taxis, minivans and buses—vetted transport options to help you explore the city.

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Getting around Kota Kinabalu is easy—hop in a taxi, minivan or bus to explore this lively coastal city!

Efficient service, punctual and very helpful. Drivers were SO friendly and stops were perfectly timed. Definitely worth every penny - next time I might split the trip to stay at one of the stop off points overnight. Coming into Sandakan traffic was very busy, so I’d say it’s best to book a hotel on the Sepilok side if you can. And for any vegans out there, the lunch stop had lots of delicious and reasonably priced options - we brought snacks/ lunch anyway but opted to save these for another time! Excellent.

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Daily Shuttle Bus from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan & Sepilok

Efficient service, punctual and very helpful. Drivers were SO friendly and stops were perfectly timed. Definitely worth every penny - next time I might split the trip to stay at one of the stop off points overnight. Coming into Sandakan traffic was very busy, so I’d say it’s best to book a hotel on the Sepilok side if you can. And for any vegans out there, the lunch stop had lots of delicious and reasonably priced options - we brought snacks/ lunch anyway but opted to save these for another time! Excellent. 

Sehr zuverlässig und pünktlich. Kleine Reisegruppe und netter Fahrer.

Sehr zuverlässig und pünktlich. Kleine Reisegruppe und netter Fahrer. 

Great service from River Junkie from start to finish. Opportunities to stop and experience the local communities.

Great service from River Junkie from start to finish. Opportunities to stop and experience the local communities. 

Crossing by mini bus the island is very interesting, all the stops worth It. The lunch at the plantation is a must. The change from the Forest to the palm plantation is very clear when you arrive by car.

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Crossing by mini bus the island is very interesting, all the stops worth It. The lunch at the plantation is a must. The change from the Forest to the palm plantation is very clear when you arrive by car.

I can definitely recommend the tour!

The tour with River Junkie was a great way to experience the sights along the road from Kota Kinabalu to Sepilok and the communication and arrangements were excellent! Thank you :-)

The tour with River Junkie was a great way to experience the sights along the road from Kota Kinabalu to Sepilok and the communication and arrangements were excellent! Thank you :-) 

Nice drivers always ready to help, in time

Nice drivers always ready to help, in time 

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