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Wildlife & nature
See all 9 activitiesOpens in new tab- Private Sandakan Tour & Orangutan Sanctuary with Lunch
Private Sandakan Tour & Orangutan Sanctuary with Lunch
8h4.6/5(17)Free cancellation availablePrice is RM 1,275per traveller*
Cruises & boat tours
See all 18 activitiesOpens in new tab- Kota Kinabalu Sunset Cruise Including Buffet Dinner
Kota Kinabalu Sunset Cruise Including Buffet Dinner
3hFree cancellation availablePrice is RM 1,589per adult*
Private & custom tours
See all 13 activitiesOpens in new tab- Rafflesia Rainforest Reserve Tour From Kota Kinabalu
Rafflesia Rainforest Reserve Tour From Kota Kinabalu
7hFree cancellation availablePrice is RM 739per adult
Adventure & outdoor
See all 5 activitiesOpens in new tab- Private Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Springs Tour
Private Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Springs Tour
10hFree cancellation availablePrice is RM 1,325per traveller*
History & culture
See all 24 activitiesOpens in new tab- Proboscis Monkey and Fireflies River Cruise
Proboscis Monkey and Fireflies River Cruise
8hPrice is RM 344per adult*
Areas of Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
A noteworthy feature of Downtown Kota Kinabalu is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Anjung Samudera and Centre Point.
Tanjung Aru
Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Tanjung Aru. Make a stop by top sights like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park while you're exploring the area.
Kampung Air
If you're spending time in Kampung Air, you might enjoy its shopping and restaurants. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Centre Point or Kompleks Asia City.
Alamesra
While Alamesra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 1Borneo Hypermall and Kota Kinabalu City Mosque.
Kepayan
When in Kepayan, you can plan a visit to Sutera Harbour and Imago Shopping Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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