Malaysia · BOAT TOURS IN KOTA KINABALU
Good boat tours in Kota Kinabalu fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Sabah’s Bongawan River Cruise, with proboscis monkeys, Sky Mirror sunset, fireflies, mosque, chocolate tasting, dinner, and transport.
“Eddie was a great guy and guide. Carmen was friendly and helpful, she was nice to talk to me as a solo traveller. The tour is totally worthy if you have a free day in KK. also the groups was small which was nice”
Review of the Klias River Cruise and Fireflies Tour from Kota Kinabalu, with wildlife sightings, dinner, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Excellent experience in a truly natural setting! Very friendly guide, lovely lunch provided, and the firefly-lit trees after dark were something to behold. Highly recommended!”
Review of Kota Kinabalu’s Sky Mirror, proboscis monkey, and firefly cruise, with practical advice on timing, wildlife, food, weather, and value.
“Great! Tour guide, James, was very informative. Saw tons of monkeys and fireflies. Yummy dinner. Great photographs taken by tour guide for us.”
Review of Kota Kinabalu’s Bongawan River Cruise, with proboscis monkeys, sunset, Sky Mirror, fireflies, dinner, and practical booking tips.
“This was a very enjoyable experience and was great value. The meal at the end of the tour was great. Our tour guide Timmy was very friendly and knowledgeable and provided a wealth of knowledge on the local area, history and wildlife. He is a superb tour guide and we highly recommend booking this tour with Timmy.”
Cruise Sabah’s mangroves at sunset, watch for proboscis monkeys and macaques, then see fireflies glow near Kota Kinabalu.
“Terence unser Reiseleiter hat alles gegeben,uns sein Land,die Natur und vieles mehr näher zu bringen.Dankeschön”
Spend eight hours snorkeling two sites in Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, then enjoy lunch and beach time on Pulau Gaya from Kota Kinabalu.
“Recomendado. Muy bonita experiencia de snorkeling, muy atentos y amables. Lo más bonito de Kk fue hacer este tour.”
Combine Sabah culture, proboscis monkeys, sunset reflections, and fireflies on a full-day trip from Kota Kinabalu to Mari Mari and Bongawan.
“Our guide, Eddie, provided us with just the right amount of information we needed. What impressed me was his proactive approach in checking in with us to ensure that the information wasn’t overwhelming. Unlike most guides who simply dump dates that you’ll never remember, Eddie took the time to personalize the information with engaging stories. This not only helped me relate to the content but also provided me with a deeper contextual understanding.”
Cruise Klias Wetlands for proboscis monkeys, sunset, buffet dinner, and fireflies on an 8.5-hour nature tour from Kota Kinabalu.
“It was a good chance to witness the wild life of Borneo just two hours away from the city. We have seen monkeys in their natural habitat and experienced firefly show after the dark. The meal was also fine”
Review of Bongawan River Cruise from Kota Kinabalu, with proboscis monkeys, sunset, Sky Mirror, Malay dinner, and fireflies.
“Nice experience seeing the mangrove and the fireflies, good value for money. Bring binoculars to see the proboscis monkeys as they can be shy and stay far away.”
Pick a coast, a cave or a kitchen.
