Mount Kinabalu Tours: The 6 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 $89Best value

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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