What to do in Kota Kinabalu District

Activities, attractions and tours

A clock tower with a weather vane, surrounded by lush greenery and a white fence.
A mosque with a large blue dome and multiple minarets by a calm body of water.
A mosque with a large dome and multiple minarets, reflecting in calm water.
A mosque with a large dome and multiple minarets, reflecting in a calm body of water.
A group of people in a raft navigating through a turbulent river surrounded by dense forest.

Things to do

Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan

Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan

CA $88
per adult
Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan
Sabah: Mangrove Fireflies, and Sky Mirror Dream Beach Tour

Sabah: Mangrove Fireflies, and Sky Mirror Dream Beach Tour

CA $97
per adult
Sabah: Mangrove Fireflies, and Sky Mirror Dream Beach Tour
Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience

Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience

CA $32
per traveller
Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience
Kota Kinabalu: Bongawan River Cruise, Fireflies with Dinner

Kota Kinabalu: Bongawan River Cruise, Fireflies with Dinner

CA $75
per adult
Kota Kinabalu: Bongawan River Cruise, Fireflies with Dinner
Kota Kinabalu: Catamaran Snorkeling, Paddlebord, Kayak with Meal

Kota Kinabalu: Catamaran Snorkeling, Paddlebord, Kayak with Meal

CA $97
per adult
Kota Kinabalu: Catamaran Snorkeling, Paddlebord, Kayak with Meal
Kiulu White River Rafting

Kiulu White River Rafting

CA $71
per adult
Kiulu White River Rafting
Mari Mari Cultural Village Tour with Transport, Guide and Lunch

Mari Mari Cultural Village Tour with Transport, Guide and Lunch

CA $87
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mari Mari Cultural Village Tour with Transport, Guide and Lunch
Rumah Terbalik The Upside Down House of Borneo Ticket in Sabah

Rumah Terbalik The Upside Down House of Borneo Ticket in Sabah

CA $3
per child
Rumah Terbalik The Upside Down House of Borneo Ticket in Sabah
Kota Kinabalu Cow Island snorkeling with Lunch buffet

Kota Kinabalu Cow Island snorkeling with Lunch buffet

CA $83
per adult
Kota Kinabalu Cow Island snorkeling with Lunch buffet
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Bongawan River Cruise: Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies Mangrove

Bongawan River Cruise: Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies Mangrove

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 149 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $84 per adult
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Water activities

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Tunku Abdul Rahman: Sapi & Manukan Snorkelling with Lunch

Tunku Abdul Rahman: Sapi & Manukan Snorkelling with Lunch

Activity duration is 7 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 120 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $89 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Mari-Mari Cultural Village Tour Including Lunch

Mari-Mari Cultural Village Tour Including Lunch

Activity duration is 5 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 26 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $92 per adult*
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Wildlife & nature

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Bongawan River Cruise: Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies Mangrove

Bongawan River Cruise: Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies Mangrove

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 149 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $84 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Sabah Highlights Adventure 7D/6N

Sabah Highlights Adventure 7D/6N

Activity duration is 7 days
Price is CA $1,269 per adult
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What to do in Kota Kinabalu District

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A coastal cityscape with a sunset over the sea, featuring dense urban buildings and a clear sky.

Imago Shopping Mall

8.6/10 (662 reviews)
During your trip to Kota Kinabalu, you can do some window-shopping at Imago Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
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Day trip destinations from Kota Kinabalu District

A calm sea with a boat anchored near a small island.

Kota Kinabalu

A beach with people playing in the water and a plane on the runway in the background.

Kampung Sembulan Baru

A clock tower with a weather vane, surrounded by lush greenery and a white fence.

Pusat Bandar

A harbor with numerous boats, a city skyline, and a clear sky.

Api-api Centre

A mosque with a large dome and three minarets by a body of water.

Bandaran Berjaya

A mosque with large arched domes and minarets, illuminated at dusk.

Kampung Kamirian