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Kota Kinabalu Kawa-Kawa River Cruise Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies with Hi-Tea & Dinner Shared Day Tour
Duration: 6 hrs
English
4.9/5
Perfect· 61 reviews· 1k booked
From€33.61
1-Day Tour to Sapi Island Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia + Manukan Island [Snorkeling/Water Tours + Seafood BBQ Lunch]
Duration: 5.4 hrs
English
4.4/5
Very good· 68 reviews· 1.3k booked
From€33.62
Royal Bay Sky Mirror Mangrove Day Tour in Sabah [Proboscis Monkeys/Fireflies/Beach Sunset]
Duration: 6.5 hrs
English
4.7/5
Outstanding· 247 reviews· 2.9k booked
From€29.88
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Sabah Kawa Mangrove Forest Day Trip [Small group tour available | Mosque | Proboscis monkeys and fireflies]
Duration: 4.5 hrs
English
4.7/5
Outstanding· 189 reviews· 2.8k booked
From€24.88
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Sabah Mount Kinabalu Dairy Farm Day Trip + ATV/Paragliding optional + Rafflesia roasted wild boar (optional, at your own expense)
Duration: 4.5 hrs
English
4.7/5
Outstanding· 160 reviews· 1.5k booked
From€88.74
Kiulu River Rafting with Lunch [Level 1-2]
Duration: 4.1 hrs
English
5.0/5
Perfect· 5 reviews· 80 booked
From€31.45
Authentic Mengalum Island 1-day tour - optional scuba diving + optional mangrove/ multiple bases available
Duration: 6.5 hrs
English
4.5/5
Excellent· 196 reviews· 4.4k booked
5% off
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1-day tour to Kinabalu GeoPark, Poring Hot Spring and Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle in Kota Kinabalu
Duration: 10 hrs
English
21 booked
From€127.76

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Tanjung Aru Beach Stand-Up Paddleboarding 2.5 hr [Kota Kinabalu Tanjung Aru Sunrise Sunset Paddleboarding 2.5 hr/Kayaking Sabah Malaysia]
Duration: 2.5 hrs
English
5.0/5
Perfect· 9 reviews· 132 booked
From€19.57
Paddleboarding (1-5 hours) [Tanjung Aru Sunrise & Sunset Paddleboarding, Fishing, kayaking, SUP Experience Half-Day Tour]
English
4.6/5
Excellent· 9 reviews· 373 booked
From€19.75
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Desa Dairy Farm + Poring Hot Spring + Mount Kinabalu Observation Desk [Lunch included]
Duration: 7.5 hrs
English
4.0/5
Very good· 8 reviews· 218 booked
From€32.66
Kinabalu Park & Poring Hotspring (First World's Heritage)
Duration: 8 hrs
English
29 booked
From€59.27
Sabah: Kinabalu Park, Poring Hot Springs & Desa Farm Tour
Duration: 11 hrs
English
4.1/5
Very good· 7 reviews
5% off
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Kinabalu Park, Poring Hot Spring & Desa Dairy Farm Shared Day Tour
Duration: 10.7 hrs
English
5.0/5
Perfect· 4 reviews· 49 booked
From€92.53
Chi, The Spa (Tanjong)
English
5.0/5
Perfect· 1 review
From€71.41
Kiulu White River Rafting
Duration: 5 hrs
English
5.0/5
Perfect· 3 reviews
From€42.52

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Malaysia 5G eSIM | TikTok & ChatGPT Available | Day Pass/Total Data Package | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code
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4.5/5
Excellent· 2.9k reviews· 82.5k booked
50% off
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From€0.13€0.26
Singapore/Malaysia/Thailand | 4G/5G eSIM | Daily Plan/Data Plan | 24-hour Billing | 1-30 Days | QR code
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Hotspot-capable
4.7/5
Outstanding· 2.3k reviews· 40.7k booked
52% off
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5G eSIM for Singapore/Malaysia/Thailand/Indonesia (Southeast Asia) | DayPass/Total | 500MB/Day - 50GB Total | 24-Hour Format | QR Code
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Hotspot-capable
4.8/5
Outstanding· 2.6k reviews· 36.4k booked
52% off
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Singapore/Malaysia/Indonesia 5G eSIM | TikTok & ChatGPT Available | In-App Installation | Day Pass/Total Data Package | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code
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Hotspot-capable
4.6/5
Excellent· 3.7k reviews· 96.8k booked
51% off
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From€0.14€0.29
Malaysia 5G eSIM | Supports mainstream apps including TikTok, Google Maps & ChatGPT | Day Pass/Total Package | 24H Billing | 1-30 days | QR code
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Hotspot-capable
4.6/5
Excellent· 3k reviews· 69.8k booked
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Southeast Asia (7 countries) | 5G/4G eSIM | Daily plan/Data package | 24-hour billing | 1 - 30 days | QR code
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Hotspot-capable
4.6/5
Excellent· 2k reviews· 35.3k booked
50% off
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From€0.07€0.14
Asia & Oceania 4G/5G eSIM | Daily/Total Data Package | 1–30 Days | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code
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4.6/5
Excellent· 1.3k reviews· 24.4k booked
50% off
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From€0.19€0.38
Malaysia U Mobile 5G eSIM | Local IP Low Latency | Full AI & TikTok Access | 1–30 Days | QR Code
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4.6/5
Excellent· 247 reviews· 8.2k booked
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From€0.09€0.31

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Transportation in Kota Kinabalu

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Private charter in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia - city area transfers, 4-8 hr private charter, door-to-door pickup, flexible departure time
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Reviews: Kota Kinabalu Kawa-Kawa River Cruise Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies with Hi-Tea & Dinner Shared Day Tour

Guest User2026-02-23

Our tour guide, Xiao Chen, was lovely and wonderful! There were more places to eat than we expected, and fresh coconuts were available for purchase. The mountain road was a bit bumpy, but that was unavoidable given the environment. There was also a free farm where we could feed the animals, which were very cute. The staff on the boats to see the monkeys and fireflies were all very cheerful. It was a very worthwhile trip!

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Reviews: 1-Day Tour to Sapi Island Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia + Manukan Island [Snorkeling/Water Tours + Seafood BBQ Lunch]

Guest User2026-03-25

Punctual pick-up and drop-off, small tour group, easy-to-manage guide. Sapi Island has clear water, white sand, and plenty of fish, a great place for snorkeling. Manukan Island also has clear water, but not many fish. Guide Zhihong is good. Worth the trip.

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Reviews: Royal Bay Sky Mirror Mangrove Day Tour in Sabah [Proboscis Monkeys/Fireflies/Beach Sunset]

Guest User2026-04-04

Amazing day! We loved every minute! Excellent value for money too. The car collected us from the hotel then took us to see the floating mosque. We then went to the river cruise where cool drinks and snacks were ready for us. We saw proboscis monkeys, a crocodile, huge monitor lizards and fireflies. Spending time at the beach was nice - amazing fire show and beautiful sunset photos. Robert, our guide, was truly outstanding! He couldn’t have done anything more for us. This trip was a highlight of our holiday. Thank you.

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Reviews: Sabah Kawa Mangrove Forest Day Trip [Small group tour available | Mosque | Proboscis monkeys and fireflies]

Guest User2026-05-01

Many thanks to Ctrip for the recommendation! I rarely write reviews, but I had to say a few words this time. First, kudos to the local tour operator in Kota Kinabalu 👍! The organization was incredibly efficient. They created a group chat immediately, clearly informing us of the driver, vehicle number, and pick-up/drop-off times. Our guide, Simon, was a local Chinese resident—a thoughtful and considerate guy who anticipated everything for us, even choosing perfect photo spots 📷. And let me also praise Simon's photography skills; he truly did justice to Kota Kinabalu's stunning sunset! The weather was hot, and I didn't have high expectations for sightseeing, but this tour was absolutely fantastic—great value for money, and not at all strenuous. It mainly consisted of car and boat rides, and the reflections of the mangroves were breathtaking! It was my first time experiencing a nighttime boat trip through the rainforest!

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Reviews: Sabah Mount Kinabalu Dairy Farm Day Trip + ATV/Paragliding optional + Rafflesia roasted wild boar (optional, at your own expense)

Guest User2026-04-23

The itinerary wasn't strictly according to a schedule, but it was quite reasonable. The time was also very tight. The tour guide was very experienced. The ATV ride wasn't suitable for someone like me with little strength; I couldn't control it, but thankfully the driver helped me, so I experienced it from the back seat. I saw three Rafflesia flowers, but the price has gone up; the entrance fee is 30 Malaysian Ringgit (it used to be 20). You absolutely must try the black pork; it's so delicious, with a charcoal-grilled flavor! Great value for money!

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Reviews: Kiulu River Rafting with Lunch [Level 1-2]

Guest User2026-01-23

We had an excellent time rafting on the Kiulu River! Everything was well-organized and safe. The instructors were friendly, fun, and professional, making the experience both exciting and secure. The transfer service was also great—the driver/guide was very kind, knowledgeable, and shared interesting facts about Borneo during the trip. The lunch provided was delicious too! Highly recommended for anyone looking for a fun and smooth adventure. Our rafting experience on the Kiulu River was fantastic! Everything was well-organized, safe, and fun. The instructors were friendly and humorous, making the trip easy and enjoyable. The transfer service was also excellent, and the driver/guide was very kind, knowledgeable, and shared interesting facts about Borneo along the way. The lunch provided was also delicious! Highly recommended for anyone looking for a fun and safe rafting experience.

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