The 8 Best Farm Visits in Kota Kinabalu

1.Sabah: Kinabalu Park, Hot Springs, and Cow Farm Day Tour

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

Set out from Kota Kinabalu with an English, Malay, or Chinese-speaking guide for a full day around Mount Kinabalu. Visit Nabalu Market, walk in Kinabalu Park, sample milk, cheese, or ice cream at Desa Dairy Farm, and relax at Poring Hot Spring. The Canopy Walkway is closed from 30 July 2025, with Tamparuli Suspension Bridge offered instead.

“It was a really great tour for seeing all the importing places around Mt Kinabalu in one day. Our guide was so friendly and we can and always asked us at the stops what we wanted to do and how much time we needed. He told us a lot about the flowers, the history of all the places we have been and also of the villages nearby. He knew the best places. Our favorite was the treetop walk and the area around. We can recommend the tour. Was one of the best days during our holidays.”

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2.2d1n Kinabalu Park & Poring Canopy Walk & Desa Cow Farm Tour

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

Spend two days in Sabah with hotel pickup, a guide, meals, and one night of accommodation. Visit Nabalu Market, Poring Hot Springs, a 175-meter canopy walkway, Desa Dairy Farm, Kinabalu Park, and its botanical garden. Guides such as Gavin, Neil, Joel, and William have been praised for local knowledge and careful service.

“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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3.Kota Kinabalu ATV Riding and Dairy Farm at Mountain Kinabalu

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · from $134

Spend about eight hours from Kota Kinabalu exploring the Mount Kinabalu area by ATV, with a dairy farm visit, fruit market stops, lunch, and possible paragliding. Guides including Vince, James, and Raymond Chan are praised for photos and thoughtful help. Confirm the exact activity package before booking, since paragliding depends on weather and seasonal availability.

“Sold a dud Flew all the way from Australia with 9 people to paraglide & ATV. Viator sold a package that included Paragliding. When local provider contacted me the evening before they said didn’t include paragliding & must pay more $ 4 hrs of correspondence later @ 11.53pm local operators told me it was canceled & get my refund from Viator 😡”

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4.Sabah: Kinabalu Park, Poring Hot Springs & Desa Farm Tour

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

Spend a full day from Kota Kinabalu visiting Poring Hot Springs, Desa Dairy Farm, and Kinabalu Park. Lunch, entrance fees, hotel transfers, and an English or Malay-speaking guide are included. The canopy walkway is currently closed for maintenance, so confirm the replacement plan before booking. Guides such as Wendy, Nizam, Roy, and Roger have been praised 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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5.Kinabalu Park With Rumah Terbalik & Desa Cow Farm

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

Travel from Kota Kinabalu into Sabah’s cooler mountain country on a guided day tour with hotel pickup, lunch, and entrance fees to Kinabalu Park and Desa Dairy Farm. You’ll see Rumah Terbalik, stop at Nabalu Handicraft Market, walk through Kinabalu Park’s Botanical Gardens, and feed calves at a 199-hectare dairy farm.

“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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6.Kundasang: Day Tour with Desa Dairy Farm and Alpaca Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $116

Travel privately from Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang with an English or Malay-speaking driver-guide. Visit the Upside Down House, Nabalu Town, Desa Dairy Farm, Alpaca Club, and Sabah City Mosque. The 12-hour trip includes transport, entrance fees, and a flexible pace, but lunch and personal expenses are extra. Guides named Hamiz and Hazmi have led recent departures.

“lovely day spent exploring kundasang with our sweet guide Hamiz; quite a comfortable and slow-paced experience; got to document it all.”

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7.Kundasang : ATV Ride, Dairy Farm Visit & Meal Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $85

Join a small group of up to 10 people for a full-day trip from Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang and Ranau. Ride an ATV for 45 minutes, visit Desa Dairy Farm, browse Nabalu Handicraft and Kundasang markets, eat lunch, and stop for local snacks. English and Chinese guide service is available.

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $125

You’ll travel from Kota Kinabalu in a small group of up to 15, stopping at Nabalu Market, Desa Dairy Farm, Poring’s 200-foot canopy walkway, hot springs, and Kinabalu Park. An English-speaking guide, lunch, transport, and entrance fees are included. The day suits you best if you want Sabah’s major mountain sights without arranging several separate trips.

“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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