Top 15 Spa & Hot Spring Days in Malaysia

1.Batu Caves,Waterfalls and Hot Springs Tour With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 236 reviews · from $72Our pick

Leave Kuala Lumpur with an English-speaking driver-guide for Batu Caves, a batik workshop, Royal Selangor pewter, Kanching Falls, and a simple Malaysian lunch. You will climb 272 steps, meet monkeys, and possibly soak at a hot spring, though closures have affected this stop.

“Harry our guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable about the area. We had a really fantastic day visiting the sites. Lots of steps completed!”

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2.Cultural and Nature Escape: Batu Caves, Waterfalls & Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · from $66Best value

Travel from Kuala Lumpur by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, visiting Royal Selangor, Jadi Batek, Batu Caves, Setapak Hot Spring, and Kanching Falls. Lunch and hotel transfers are included. Guides such as Mr Mutah, Raja, Rayhan, and Rubens have helped make this outing especially personal.

“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable on all of our places we visited on the day , he was very attentive to our needs as we were travelling with children , he made sure they had water and were comfortable throughout the day”

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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.Kundasang : Poring Hot Spring + Desa & Meal Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 35 reviews · 1 day · from $98

Travel from Kota Kinabalu into Sabah’s cool mountain country, stopping at Nabalu Market, Desa Dairy Farm, Poring Hot Springs, and Kinabalu Park. You get hotel pickup, transport, entrance fees, lunch, and an English or Chinese-speaking guide. Expect a long day with plenty of van time.

“Only the stopover at Mt Kinabalu foothill was the highlight. Nothing much to enjoy at the dairy farm except nice weather and beautiful flowers. Hot spring was more of a gimmick to me but the walk to see the waterfall was worth it. Butterfly park - I have seen better ones.”

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7.Batu Caves,Hot Spring, Monkey & Fireflies Tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $159

Start at 2 pm with hotel pickup in Kuala Lumpur, then visit Batu Caves, Selayang Hot Spring, Bukit Malawati’s silver leaf monkeys, and Kampung Kuantan’s fireflies. A private driver-guide such as Ravi, Steve, or Savadaso handles the long day, with dinner and bottled water included.

“Our Tour Guide was great! He was really knowledgable on all the places visiting as well as the general culture of Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur! It was long but worthwhile day visiting the Batu Caves and Fireflies Etc. Definitely do it, if you want to experience more of Malaysia than just Kuala Lumpur itself :) 5*****”

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8.Countryside Tour Waterfall, Hot Springs & Batu Caves With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $69

Leave Kuala Lumpur by air-conditioned vehicle for a six-hour countryside trip covering Batu Caves, Royal Selangor pewter, Malaysian batik, Selayang Hot Springs, and Kanching Falls. Guides such as Helmi, Roy, and Suresh are known for adding local facts and flexible pacing. Lunch is included.

“This turned in to a private tour as I was the only one booked for that day. Driver doesn't do any guiding or say much but was taken to everything on the itinerary and he sorted any required tickets without any fuss. He was very patient in waitiRead more”

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9.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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10.Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $78

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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11.Private Kundasang and Poring Hot Spring Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 10 reviews · from $118

Start with hotel pickup in Kota Kinabalu, then visit Nabalu Handicraft Market, Poring Hot Springs, and Kinabalu Park’s Botanical Garden and Silau-Silau trails. A private guide handles transport and tickets. Expect beautiful mountain scenery, wet-weather conditions, and a long day on the road.

“The whole day was very well organized! Alvin, our tour guide, provided us with excellent local food and information. I can only recommend the tour! It's a bit of a drive to the park, but this is communicated beforehand:) Thank you again for the lovely day!”

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12.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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13.Nature Escape: Fireflies, Waterfalls, Hot Springs with Batu Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $165

Start with Batu Caves and Setapak Hot Spring, then visit Kanching Falls, Bukit Melawati, and its 1907 lighthouse. End with a mangrove boat ride to see synchronized fireflies and a set dinner. English-speaking driver Rajin has been praised for his comfortable driving and local stories.

“Very grateful to our private tour operator Rajin. A lovely gentleman. The car was comfortable and air conditioned as we were driven around the countryside with stories of Kuala Lumpar. Answered all questions we put to him, very knowledgeRead more”

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14.Batu Caves, Waterfalls & Hot Springs Day Tour from Port Klang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $97Top rated

This six-hour small-group tour links Batu Caves with Royal Selangor pewter, Jadi Batek batik, Setapak Hot Spring, and Kanching Falls. Port pickup, lunch, air-conditioned transport, and an English-speaking chauffeur are included. Guides such as Kumar, Fauzi, and Harry have been praised for clear commentary and flexible service.

“Our driver Kumar was absolutely lovely. He answered all of our questions and was a great driver. When he knew the hot springs were closed, he made sure we got to see things not originally included on our itinerary. The reason for the one dRead more”

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15.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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