Top Kota Kinabalu Outdoor Activities

Get up close to some of Malaysia’s diverse wildlife without looking through a cage on this river cruise package in the Klias Wetlands. Spend the afternoon drifting through this vibrant mangrove forest, looking out for proboscis monkeys, macaques, crocodiles, monitor lizards and much more. Once the sun goes down, head out again to see the fireflies light up the riverside on this unique combo of afternoon and after-dark cruises.

Mount Kinabalu is the Borneo’s highest peak in Sabah and it is renowned world heritage site. It stands 4,095m Height with breathtaking views. Find ideal mount kinabalu package with best rates and get tips to climb mount kinabalu from our experts. Climb with us with private arranged Mount Kinabalu Climbing Tour

There’s more to Borneo than just what you can see on land: discover a natural wonderland underwater on this full-day diving tour designed for the experienced diver. Don’t worry about lengthy tutorials or inexperienced diving companions; instead, take advantage of more diving time in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, home to a large number of colorful dive sites that go down up to 82 feet. Swim around this teeming marine ecosystem on three separate dives – you might even see turtles and sharks if you’re lucky!

Snorkel Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park on a full-day tour from Kota Kinabalu that features three different snorkeling locations within the protected area. Well-suited to both first-time snorkelers or more experienced travelers, this tour offers the security of a PADI professional guide to accompany your small group; provided snorkel, mask, and fins take care of essential gear, with optional wet suit and life jacket also available for use.

Relax on some of the idyllic islands of the coast of Kota Kinabalu without stressing about the cost of a private charter on this small-group excursion. Catch a speedboat from Kota Kinabalu and zip around the South China Sea to beaches on nearby Sapi Island and Manukan Island. Swim and snorkel around the coral reefs, sunbathe on the shore or explore the coastal forests of Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, a nature preserve on Manukan. Snorkel equipment provided free of charge so you can jump straight into the water Find out about other activities on these picturesque islands from your guide Really relax in Sapi with a complimentary buffet lunch on the beach Get to and from Kota Kinabalu jetty with round-trip transfers from your hotel

Combine some of Kota Kinabalu’s top natural attractions without having to book each activity separately on a day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kinabalu National Park, home to the majestic Mt. Kinabalu. This stress-free tour takes care of all transfers, admission tickets, and meals, so that you don’t have to.

As the majority of the planet is covered in water why not explore it. The PADI Open Water Diver Course is open to all those fit, healthy and able to swim (Please contact us for clarification) from age 10 years and upwards. Those less than 18 years of age will need to be accompanied by an adult. The course takes 3 days on our boats to complete. Collecting and returning to Jesselton Point Jetty each day. There is pre-study (4 hours) for this course which can be done at our office the day before your course starts or in your own time. Just let us know :-) Prior to the course we will require you to provide full name, passport number, nationality, date of birth, height, weight and shoe size plus any special dietary requirements.

Stand on the summit of Borneo’s highest mountain on a private 2-day trek to the top of Mt. Kinabalu that includes a high-octane experience of the Via Ferrata. Opting for a private tour lets you ascend the mountain at your own pace, rather than one set my the group—so you can enjoy rest stops for photos and snacks whenever you feel like it.

Experience the beauty of Kiulu’s countryside during a quad bike tour from Kota Kinabalu, an ideal choice for thrill seekers and nature lovers. Alongside a guide, you’ll get off the beaten path, conquer off-road terrains, and drive throughout traditional villages, where you’ll stop to learn about local culture and traditions. Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off, and refreshments are included.

Take a day cruise from Kota Kinabalu for a chance to go snorkeling in the South China Sea. On this tour, you'll visit Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, a group of islands just off the coast. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and entrance fees are included.

What are you waiting for? The PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience DSD is a fantastic and safe way for you to enjoy the underwater world for the first time. Let our highly training PADI Diving Instructors brief you and entertain you for the day with a visit to the underwater world in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The experience is in taking place in the heart of the Malaysian Coral Triangle. The scuba diving activity is open to all those who are fit and healthy and want to visit the under water world and find Nemo.

Borneo Dream has been entertaining and educating scuba divers and snorkellers for the excess of 12 years in Kota Kinabalu and have an incident-free record. We are professional, safe and fully insured. Let us make your underwater experience memorable for all the right reasons. Spend a day exploring the amazing underwater life of Borneo in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park here in Kota Kinabalu.

Mount Kinabalu is the highest peck in Southeast Asia.The diversity of plant life in Kinabalu Park ranges over four climatic zones. Tour A:ATV and Paragliding 1:Arrive the ATV Base 2:Dariy Farm 3:Stop by at the Nabalu Fruit Market to buy some fruits and souvenir. 4:Lunch 5:Arrive the Paragliding Base 6:Return to Hotel(About 19:30PM) Tour B:Dairy Farm+ATV Riding 1:Arrive Dairy Farm 2:Stop by at the Nabalu Fruit Market to buy some fruits and souvenir. 3:Lunch 4:Arrive the ATV Base 5:Return to Hotel(About 17:30PM) Tour C:DairyFarm+Paragliding 1:Arrive the Paragliding Base 2:Lunch 3:Arrive Dairy Farm 4:Stop by at the Nabalu Fruit Market to buy some fruits and souvenir. 5:Return to Hotel(About 18:30PM)

Kinabalu National Park was one of Malaysia’s first national parks, and is now a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. On this private day tour you will learn all about this outstanding natural preserve, with its thousands of species of flora, fauna, and bird life. Join the park’s naturalist on a guided walk, and enjoy other informational activities, such as an audio-visual show. Lunch at a local restaurant included.

1. Go Aquatic is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center. We focus on giving helpful service, help new diver to learn basic scuba diving skills and teach them how to be better during their diving. 2. We receive PADI Professional Image Evaluation certificate on March 2019, as our achievements has meet PADI's requirement as dive center run padi professional PADI scuba instructors. 3. Learn scuba diving in small group. 1 scuba instructor will teach maximum 4 participants in a group. 4. We use original PADI manual book, original PADI theory DVD and all our instructors hold professional teaching license as PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. 5. Our dive center location is close to the jetty, about 2-4 minutes walk. We also close to ATM machines for you to withdraw money, restaurants, hotels, banks, pharmacy, backpackers and tourists information center. 6. Our team speaks in English, Chinese and Malay. 7. All our PADI scuba instructors works full time as scuba diving coach

Immerse yourself in Malaysia's diverse natural surroundings on this tour to Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Listen to guided commentary as you visit other must-see stops: the Desa Cow Farm, and Rumah Terbalik.

Mantanani Island is a group of three isolated islands northwest of Kota Belud, a one-hour drive from Kota Kinabalu. Although only approximately an hour's boat rides by speedboat from the mainland, the islands were only known to a few locals. Time slows down there amidst the crystal clear blue waters lapping on white sandy beaches. Three wrecks have been discovered which still hold plenty of secrets and are now home to a menagerie of marine creatures such as Lionfish, Scorpionfish, octopus, glassfish and many species of rays flutter around like blue spotted ray and marbled sting ray amongst large schools of fish. The coral reefs surrounding the islands have plenty to offer, for both novice and experienced diver even snorkeling too. There are now 16 dive sites been identified by Mantanani Island Resort with many more still to be explore. The island promises the most diverse marine life with visibility up to 40 metres.

Located in Tamparuli about an hour’s drive from Kota Kinabalu City, the beautiful St. Veronica’s Hill towers over the rustic Tamparuli town and surrounding villages at 278 meters above sea level.  The locals of Sabah call it Bukit Perahu, which means “Hill Boat” in Malay, because of an inverted boat-shaped rock that sits near the summit’s clearing. St. Veronica’s Hill offers a leisure trek up to the peak on a rocky terrain.   While the majority of the trail leads through trees and bushes, occasional shrub openings towards the top afford a splendid bird’s eye view.    In the early morning, a sunrise hike will be rewarded with a spectacular view of Mount Kinabalu overlooking the misty low lands - giving you a true “Top of the World” experience! A combination of scenic views, exercise, and a little bit of mystery thrown together, this hill catches the fancy of both hiking enthusiasts and leisure explorers alike.

Summiting 13,435-foot (4,095-meter) Mount Kinabalu, the peak that adorns Sabah’s state flag, is a Borneo must-do for many. To make the summit, you need to reserve your mountain guesthouse well ahead of time. Rather than piece the trip together independently, take it easy with this convenient 3-day package that includes a night at Laban Rata Resthouse, a night at Poring Hot Springs, a climbing permit, guide, meals, and round-trip transfers.

Designed to delight nature lovers, this day tour allows you to observe orangutans in their natural habitat at the Sandakan Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Under the guidance of sanctuary staff, observe orphaned orangutans and long-tailed macaques being fed and follow a nature trail through the tropical rain forest. Eat a typical Malay lunch at a nearby restaurant and then embark on a city tour of Sandakan, one of Sabah’s earliest settlements home to haunting cemeteries, Chinese temples, and colonial mansions. Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off are included.   

Summiting 13,435-foot (4,095-meter) Mount Kinabalu, the peak that adorns Sabah’s state flag, is a Borneo must-do for many. To make the summit, you need to reserve your mountain guesthouse well ahead of time. Rather than piece the trip together independently, take it easy with this convenient 2-days package that includes a night at Laban Rata Resthouse, a climbing permit, guide, meals, and round-trip transfers

Located on the Klias Peninsula is the Klias Wetland, a Mangrove Forest Reserve. With the bizarre-looking proboscis monkey gaining as much popularity with the tourists as the orang utan, the Klias Wetland with its large proboscis population is fast becoming the latest ecotourism destination in Sabah. Get those camera, binoculars on stand-by and keep your eyes peeled for the shy creatures in between the branches. As dusk settles in with a sunset, enjoy the sights and sounds in a natural setting as you have a sumptuous village style dinner. Show’s not over yet though, there is one more trip through the mangrove swamp, but this time it is graced by the secret rhythm of fireflies and their flickering lights. However, as much as we hate to disappoint, we are entering a natural habitat where sightings are common, but it is NOT GUARANTEED :)

Spend the day among Borneo’s native wildlife on a full-day tour of Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center and the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Center. In a small group limited to eight, you’ll observe rehabilitated orangutans in their natural rainforest environment and witness a feeding session. Plus, you’ll see sun bears at dedicated conservation center before taking a sightseeing tour of Sandakan, once known as Little Hong Kong. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

1. We receive so many positive feedback from previous customers. To achieve 5 Star Dive Center status, we must deliver the best service. Thats what we did. Our team are experienced scuba diving professionals. 2. We receive PADI Professional Image Evaluation certificate on March 2019, as our achievements has meet PADI's requirement as dive center run padi professional PADI scuba instructors. 3. Learn scuba diving in small group. 1 scuba instructor will teach maximum 4 participants in a group. 4. We use original PADI manual book, original PADI theory DVD and all our instructors hold professional teaching license as PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. 5. Our dive center location is close to the jetty, about 2-4 minutes walk. We also close to ATM machines for you to withdraw money, restaurants, hotels, banks, pharmacy, backpackers and tourists information center. 6. Our team speaks in English, Chinese and Malay. 7. All our PADI scuba instructors works full time as scuba diving coach.