Mount Kinabalu Tours: The 14 Best Climbs & Day Trips

1.2D1N Mount Kinabalu Climbing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 494 reviews · from $1,000Our pick

You’ll climb Mount Kinabalu with an English-speaking coordinator and mountain guide, sleeping in a shared dorm at Laban Rata. The private two-day trip includes five meals, transport, permits, insurance, and a summit attempt on Low’s Peak at 4,095.2 meters. Guides such as Shukki and Johnson have earned special praise.

“Thanks for everything! The guide Johnson is superb. Patience, attend to details and definitely a life saver. Everything was well organised on Belle’s side as well. We feel relieved and absolutely confidence with you guys! We were very late on our descend, Johnson ensure thaRead more”

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2.2d1n Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata – Walk The Torq

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $1,200

You’ll climb Mount Kinabalu from Kota Kinabalu with private guiding, shared-dorm accommodation, meals, permits and transport included. Reach Low’s Peak for sunrise, then complete Mountain Torq’s Walk the Torq via ferrata, with a mandatory briefing and a strict 7:15 am cutoff.

“Great organization from Borneo Calling Sky. Fast response, quick booking. Throughout the trip from start to finish was smooth with no hiccups. Thank you.”

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3.Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring & Canopy Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · from $125

Travel from Kota Kinabalu to Tamparuli, Nabalu Market, Kinabalu Park, and Poring Hot Springs with an English or Chinese-speaking guide. Expect a long day, a botanical walk, sulfur baths, and a 105-meter canopy walkway 30 meters above the forest floor.

“This was an amazing tour. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the mini hike to canopy walk and waterfall. Highly recommend!”

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4.Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · from $120

Travel from Kota Kinabalu into Sabah’s mountain country on a guided day trip to Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring. Expect hotel pickup, a shared air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, local markets, jungle walks, and natural springs. Check canopy walkway access before booking.

“The beauty of Kinabalu National Park is unsurpassed. Lush, tropical vegetation, the abundance of flora, the sounds of cicadas - all this makes the adventure worthwhile and memorable.”

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5.Kinabalu Park, Hot Springs, and Cow Farm Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 48 reviews · 1 day · from $89

Travel from Kota Kinabalu to Kinabalu Park, Nabalu Market, Desa Dairy Farm, and Poring Hot Spring with an English, Malay, or Chinese-speaking guide. Expect mountain views, local snacks, a guided forest walk, dairy tasting, and a long but rewarding day outside the city. Jeff and Paul have both guided this trip.

“The tour with our guide Paul was amazing! We where lucky to see the mount Kinabalu since we have been told usually there are a lot of clouds which totally cover the view of the mountain! Lunch really authentic!! The trekking at the park and the walk on the canopy were very fun and interesting! Paul was very kind and friendly! I really suggest this day-escape from KK city!”

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6.2d1n Kinabalu Park & Poring Canopy Walk & Desa Cow Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $139

Travel from Kota Kinabalu into Sabah’s highlands for a canopy walk above ancient rainforest, mineral hot springs, Desa Dairy Farm, and Kinabalu Park. This guided, two-day trip includes one night of accommodation, meals, hotel pickup, and English or Chinese guiding. Guides may include Neil, Gavin, Joel, or Kevin.

“The tour went smoothly without any issues. I was picked up by a driver from KK to Kinabalu Park Headquarter. After one night stay, I met my guide and porter, Carl. He is an experienced veteran climbing Mt Kinabalu. He helped me carry the clothes to the lodge. I lost my heaRead more”

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7.Kinabalu Park, Poring Hot Springs & Desa Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 15 reviews · 11 hours · from $79

Spend 11 hours traveling from Kota Kinabalu to Poring Hot Springs, Desa Dairy Farm, and Kinabalu Park with an English or Malay-speaking guide. The canopy walkway is currently closed for maintenance, so confirm the latest route before booking. Guides such as Wendy, Nizam, Roy, and Roger have earned warm praise for friendly service.

“celý výlet velke zklamání, farma údajně zrušena, prochazka v parku jen na 10 min, za tyto peníze bych očekávala více + nas napsali ze navíc musíme zaplatit 85 rým jelikož jsme cizinci, velice neodporuji!”

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8.Kinabalu Park With Rumah Terbalik & Desa Cow Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $129

Leave Kota Kinabalu at 7:30 am for a full day of mountain views, village roads, Kinabalu Park’s Botanical Gardens, Nabalu handicrafts, and Desa Dairy Farm. Hotel pickup, lunch, entrance fees, and transport are included. Rumah Terbalik admission costs extra.

“Beautiful park. Tour started on time and went smoothly. However, our tour guide spoke limited English so he did not have much history or information to share. Condition of vehicle was also not the best. That said, we still had a great time!”

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9.Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $78Best value

Spend about 11 hours traveling from Kota Kinabalu to Sabah’s mountain country, with stops at Nabalu Market, Desa Cattle Farm, Poring Hot Spring, and Kinabalu Park. A guide handles the long drive, while you enjoy Mount Kinabalu views, local food, rainforest sights, and a possible fish spa or canopy walk.

“Ross, our guide, did a great job telling us about the area, flora and people. I enjoyed his energy. The canopy walk was a little scary but fun to do. The ice cream at the farm was delicious.”

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10.Full-Day Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · from $127

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Kota Kinabalu to Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Springs. Your guide leads a nature walk, points out Sabah’s plant and animal life, and handles transport, lunch, park fees, and hotel transfers. The canopy walkway adds a 41-meter-high forest view.

“This trip was amazing. Our tour guide Melvin was the best guide we could wish for! He made our tour a really great experience with a lot of information about the plants/ nature and animals. We even saw apes and that was really rare. 5 stars for this tour!”

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11.Mount Kinabalu Climbing 3 Days 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $1,200

Take on Mount Kinabalu in a small group of up to 10, with a mountain guide, permits, meals, two nights of accommodation, insurance, and round-trip transfers arranged. The 12-kilometre hike demands strong fitness, warm waterproof clothing, good grip, and careful pacing.

“Our agent was very responsive all the way from asking about the package, to asking questions during the trip regarding to our situation etc. We had a few requests which they fulfilled etc giving us the guide we want or arranging transport differently then the default package.”

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12.Day Trip to Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $127

Travel from Kota Kinabalu to Nabalu Market, Kinabalu Park, and Poring Hot Springs with an English-speaking guide. Walk the 40-meter canopy bridge, see rainforest plants, soak in open-air hot tubs, and look for blooming Rafflesia at your own cost.

“Had a great day on the tour. Our tour guide helped me with the hike as I didn’t think I’d be able to finish. He was great and very knowledgeable about all the plants and had a lot of information that he shared. The whole tour was very good and included a lot of different spots and additional options. I really recommend this tour.”

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13.Kinabalu Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $115

Travel from Kota Kinabalu to Kinabalu Park in a private, air-conditioned car with a driver, lunch, and park admission included. The route covers Tamparuli Bridge, Kinabalu Park, Canopy Walk, and Kipungit Waterfall. Allow up to 10 hours, with about two hours to the park and another hour to Poring.

“This is a tour that was a waste of time. Very little to see at the park. Our guide did not speak English and was unable to provide any information about the tour.”

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14.Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Springs Tour with Desa Dairy Farm

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $125

Travel from Kota Kinabalu to Nabalu Market, Desa Dairy Farm, Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Springs with an English-speaking guide, lunch and hotel pickup. You get mountain views, a treetop walkway and time for a sulphur soak in a group of up to 15.

“Really good day! Our guide was very knowledge and happy to answer any questions. Great day with a real variety of activities. The canopy walk was the real highlight! Fabulous scenery and views!”

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