Mount Kinabalu Tours: The 15 Best Climbs & Park Days

1.2D1N Mount Kinabalu Climbing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 494 reviews · from $1,000Our pick

Climb Mount Kinabalu to Low’s Peak at 4,095.2 metres on a private two-day trip from Kota Kinabalu. You’ll get transport, permits, insurance, meals, a shared Laban Rata dormitory, and an English-speaking coordinator. Guides such as Shukki and Johnson have earned praise for calm support, but the steep climb and 1:30am start demand solid fitness.

“Climbed with my 13 year old son. Very organized tour. From pick up to drop off. Plenty of communication leading up to tour. Clean vehicles, kind and helpful staff. All the information we needed was shared with us. Plenty of food and dietary requests covered. Our guide Shukki was wonderful!!”

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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 with a private guide, sleep in a shared Pendant Hut dormitory, watch sunrise from Low’s Peak, then complete the Walk the Torq via ferrata. Borneo Calling arranges transport, meals, permits, insurance, and equipment. Guides and staff named in the service include Mei, Sky, Conan, Bi An, and Mr. Nizam.

“It’s a wonderful memory for me thanks to the great arrangements during the tour. They provide all necessary support, so there’s no worry throughout the trip.”

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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 on a 12-hour guided outing. You’ll walk the botanical garden, seek Mount Kinabalu views, soak in open-air tubs, and cross a 105-meter canopy walkway. Guides such as Diana, Tan, Neil, and Tiana have been praised for plant knowledge and patient help.

“Generally a good tour with much to see but it would be better without the rain (even in the rain forest). The tour guide Diana) was fantastic …. Very knowledgeable and helpful. The driver was punctual and friendly. Highly recommend this tour.”

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4.Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · from $120

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Kota Kinabalu into Sabah’s Ranau and Kundasang region. A local guide and driver handle the road, hotel pickup, Kinabalu Park, local markets, jungle walks, and Poring Hot Spring. Lunch and shared air-conditioned transport are included, with groups capped at 12 people.

“What a great way to get out of the city and into the fresh, clean air on Mount Kinabalu! We had a fabulous day!”

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

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

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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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 Handicraft 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. The day is scenic but long, with several hours in a shared van.

“Le guide ne vous explique rien, vous passez très peu de temps au parc du mont Kinabalu mais plus à la ferme des vaches ou vous n’avez rien à faire. Le guide vous dépose sans explications et vous demande juste de revenir à cette heure. J’ai payé l’excursion pour passer le plus clair de mon temps dans le van ou la Clim fonctionne de manière approximative et où vous n’avez pas de place pour vos jambes. Le prix qui est demandé est excessif pour l’excursion. A éviter !”

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7.2d1n Kinabalu Park & Poring Canopy Walk & Desa Cow Farm Tour

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

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

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

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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9.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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10.Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $78Best value

Spend a full day outside Kota Kinabalu visiting Nabalu Market, Desa Cattle Farm, Poring Hot Spring, and Kinabalu Park. Your guide explains Sabah’s plants, wildlife, and local life while you travel through mountain scenery. The tour suits first-time visitors, but expect a long, winding road journey and only a short photo stop at Kinabalu Park.

“Had a fantastic time, full day of varied activities, all pretty interesting - and the guide was such a great guy! :D”

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11.Private Kundasang and Poring Hot Spring Tour

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

Travel by private vehicle from Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang, with a guide, hotel pickup, entry fees, Nabalu Handicraft Market, Poring Hot Springs, Kinabalu Park’s Botanical Garden, and Silau-Silau trails. Expect beautiful mountain scenery, long drives, wet paths, and an optional RM10 hot spring bath tub fee.

“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 exploring Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring from Kota Kinabalu. A guide such as Melvin or Flo can explain Sabah’s plants and wildlife, while included transport, lunch, park fees, and hotel transfers keep the day simple. The Canopy Walkway reaches 41 metres above the forest floor.

“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.Day Trip Kundasang Sabah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Set out from Kota Kinabalu at 7:30 am in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for a seven-hour Kundasang trip. You will visit Rumah Terbalik, cross Tamparuli Suspension Bridge, feed cattle at Desa Dairy Farm, enjoy a fish spa, pet rabbits, and stop for photos with Mount Kinabalu scenery. Pickup and a driver-guide are included.

“Hi. Service jelajah borneo the best service ever. Suami tak berhenti memuji.. Ketepatan Dan layanan yg diberikan..🌟X5.. Recommended for those who come to sabah”

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14.Mount Kinabalu Climbing 3 Days 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $1,200

Climb Mount Kinabalu from Timpohon Gate in a small group of up to 10. Your package includes a mountain guide, permits, insurance, two nights of lodging, all meals, transfers, and a completion certificate. Expect a demanding 12-kilometre round trip, mountain weather, basic accommodation, and extra costs for porters and tips.

“Our agent was very responsive all the way from asking about the package, to asking questions during the trip regarding to our situation etc. We had a few requests which they fulfilled etc giving us the guide we want or arranging transport differently then the default package.”

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15.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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