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Discover 25 Experiences in Kota Kinabalu on Trip.com, updated September 29, 2025, with experiences lasting from 1 to 6 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From SAR 61.11 per person, with an average total of SAR 572.17. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 24 verified reviews, Experiences Kota Kinabalu boast an average rating of 4.5.
This week's most popular Experiences: "2.5-Hour Tanjong Aru Beach Paddleboard Tour [Tanjong Aru Sunrise and Sunset Paddleboarding 2.5 Hours in Kota Kinabalu / kayaking in Sabah, Malaysia]", with 4 reviews and a 5 rating.
Now on Trip.com: "Tanjung Aru Beach 2.5-Hour SUP Experience in Kota Kinabalu | Sunrise/Sunset Paddleboarding with Beginner Lessons", a 4-hour adventure in Kota Kinabalu!
The next available day tour departs on September 30, 2025. Book now to secure your spot!
Kota Kinabalu Experiences usually take about 4 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!
55% of Kota Kinabalu Experiences now offer English-speaking guides
September is the perfect time to visit Kota Kinabalu! Choose from Experiences available day tours, including seasonal favorites like 2.5-Hour Tanjong Aru Beach Paddleboard Tour [Tanjong Aru Sunrise and Sunset Paddleboarding 2.5 Hours in Kota Kinabalu / kayaking in Sabah, Malaysia].
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Tanjung Aru Beach 2.5-Hour SUP Experience in Kota Kinabalu | Sunrise/Sunset Paddleboarding with Beginner Lessons
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced paddleboard enthusiast, our professional instructors will provide guidance to ensure you enjoy the sport safely and comfortably.Duration: 4 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 1 review· 21 bookedFromSAR 88.59
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Get an adrenaline boost with a white water rafting trip down KIULU River Letyour expert English instructor guide you as you explore the scenic KIULU River Enjoy a delicious lunch at the end of your white water rafting adventureDuration: 5–6 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviews· 74 bookedFromSAR 176.59![2.5-Hour Tanjong Aru Beach Paddleboard Tour [Tanjong Aru Sunrise and Sunset Paddleboarding 2.5 Hours in Kota Kinabalu / kayaking in Sabah, Malaysia]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0584g12000n1cscxa6EB8_C_568_320.jpg)
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FromSAR 61.11![Malaysia Sabah Kota Kinabalu Tanjong Aru Beach Sunset Paddleboard Half Day Tour [Chinese/Mandarin Instructor/RIA Beach Base]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0353x12000j9aiqr442B5_C_568_320.jpg)
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4-day SSI Open Water Diver & Advanced Adventurer Course for O+A Diving Certification in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
SSI International Diving School's diving certification opens up a whole new world for you, offering a globally recognized way to become a certified diver. Through personalized training and in-water practice, you'll master essential skills and earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification.Duration: 4 days5.0/5Excellent· 1 review5% offLimited-time saleFromSAR 1,983.72SAR 2,088.13
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Chi, The Spa at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu features a unique spa design concept and is located in an independent spa village on the island, connected to the hotel by a private causeway. The spa menu features traditional Bornean treatments based on natural botanicals and focused on energy perception, reflecting the region’s diverse cultural heritage.EnglishFromSAR 291.46
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A diving certification from SSI ( diving School International) opens up a whole new world of exploration for you. This globally recognized certification course is your path to becoming a certified diver.Duration: 2 days5% offLimited-time saleFromSAR 1,392.82SAR 1,466.13
SSI Scuba Schools International / diving Certification Unlock new underwater experiences. SSI certification courses are globally recognized diving certification programs that are your way to a lifetime of diving adventures.Duration: 2 days5% offLimited-time saleFromSAR 1,477.24SAR 1,554.99
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Looking to advance your diving skills after earning your Open Water Diver course? If you can't decide which specialty is right for you, take the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver course! With this program, you can try out various specialties before committing to a full specialty. It's a great way to experience advanced diver training and see how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Explorer course you will try out 5 different diving.Duration: 2 days5% offLimited-time saleFromSAR 970.76SAR 1,021.86
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Reviews: Tanjung Aru Beach 2.5-Hour SUP Experience in Kota Kinabalu | Sunrise/Sunset Paddleboarding with Beginner Lessons
Guest User2025-06-03
Excellent experience. We explore the sunset and skill to train our balance on the sea★
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Reviews: Morning Session | Mari Mari Cultural Village Tour + Big Prawn Laksa Lunch | Join-In Tour
Guest User2025-08-24
Hey everyone! Just got back from a day tour at the Mari Mari Cultural Village in Kota Kinabalu, and it was fantastic. The attraction is incredibly interactive, with so many things to do, see, and eat. I loved trying my hand at traditional activities like fire-starting and bamboo dart-blowing. A big plus: there was absolutely no hard-selling of souvenirs.
Our local guide (Nelson) was a true professional—very responsible and communicative from start to finish. He really made the experience special.
My only suggestion for improvement is the lunch. While the Laksa was tasty, the restaurant was too far away. We left the village at 1 p.m. but didn't get back to the hotel until 3 p.m. due to the travel time. Moving lunch closer to the city center would make the end of the tour much more efficient.
Overall, it's a must-do for a fun, immersive cultural experience. Highly recommended!★
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Reviews: KIULU White Water River Rafting with Transfer
Guest User2025-06-03
Nice experience. We feel excited and enjoy this trip★
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Reviews: 2.5-Hour Tanjong Aru Beach Paddleboard Tour [Tanjong Aru Sunrise and Sunset Paddleboarding 2.5 Hours in Kota Kinabalu / kayaking in Sabah, Malaysia]
Guest User2024-09-17
It's very good. The coach is also very patient and can speak Chinese. The weather is good and the scenery is beautiful.★
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Reviews: SSI Open Water Diver Course 2 Days | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Guest User2025-05-07
The world under the sea is so wonderful! This dive test can see the wreck and dive to see the coral. Here is the recommended reason.
1, feel safe.
The reason for choosing SSI at that time was one-to-two, which gave people a more adequate sense of security than a pair of four. Very lucky, during this class, the master's master also came together and became one-to-one, and the sense of security was very sufficient. 💪
2. Communication by the way, trustworthy
Before departure, the coach will pull the WeChat group, and the reply in the group is very formal and written, which makes people afraid that 😨 is like a robot reply. However, I went to the offline and found that the coach's Mandarin was very good, and the coach would also speak Cantonese Hakka. The communication was smooth, and my friends and I trusted him very much.
3. Encouraging education
During the interactive teaching process, the coach asked how much nitrogen accounts for the air. I said 78%, and my friend said 72%. The coach did not directly deny friends, and 72% was the proportion of land on the earth. In the practice process, it is also actively encouraged, and it is also a good thing to make mistakes during the learning stage. This is a small detail for praise. 👍★
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Reviews: Afternoon Session | Mari Mari Cultural Village Tour + Big Prawn Laksa Lunch | Join-In Tour
Guest User2025-08-12
I took a lunch from the afternoon and a tour of the Marimari Cultural Village. Laksa was also delicious and arranged something that was not spicy for children. The tour contents of the Marimari Cultural Village were very good, and I was really glad I went. However, it seems that there was a miscommunication between the tour company and the Marimari Cultural Village, and it is said that the high tea that should be at the end of the Marimari Cultural Village is not included. It was said that it was included, and I changed two times in the second half. I was going to eat when I was checking the contents of the tour, so I told him I wanted to eat because I would pay an additional fee. As a result, it was said that it was incorporated into the original 々 tour, so it was good because I was able to enjoy it without additional charges, but it was not a very good impression that the explanation changed two times. The high tea was very good, so I think it's better to participate after checking in advance whether it's included in this tour.
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