Kota Kinabalu City Tour

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Included

English / Chinese speaking tour guide, transportation.

Description

A Half-Day Exploration of Sabah’s Vibrant Capital

Start your morning with a captivating journey through Kota Kinabalu, a city where tradition and modernity meet against the backdrop of stunning landscapes. This half-day tour offers a taste of Sabah’s culture, iconic sights, and local flavors, all in just a few hours.

Your exploration begins with a Heritage Walk, an immersive journey through Kota Kinabalu’s rich history and cultural heritage. Next, visit the bustling Filipino Market, where colorful stalls overflow with local crafts and delicacies. From there, marvel at the unique architecture of Menara Tun Mustapha, a 30-story glass marvel offering panoramic views.

The tour continues with a stop at the Floating Mosque, a graceful structure set over the water and one of the city’s most photographed landmarks. Then, visit Pu Toh Sze Temple, a serene Buddhist temple surrounded by lush greenery, perfect for a peaceful moment of reflection. End your adventure with a fascinating visit to a live seafood export factory, where you’ll see Sabah’s famous fresh catches prepared for worldwide export.

By 11:30 am, you’ll be back at your hotel with a newfound appreciation for Kota Kinabalu. Ideal for those seeking a quick yet enriching experience, this city tour captures the essence of Sabah.

Tour Highlights
• Heritage Walk – Step back in time and immerse yourself in Kota Kinabalu’s rich history as you explore landmarks and stories that shaped the city.
• Filipino Market – Discover vibrant local crafts and taste authentic delicacies at this bustling market, a hub of Sabah’s cultural life.
• Menara Tun Mustapha – Marvel at this 30-story architectural icon, a glass tower that symbolizes Kota Kinabalu’s modernity and offers panoramic views.
• Floating Mosque (Kota Kinabalu City Mosque) – Admire the serene beauty of this mosque, gracefully set over the water, and capture its stunning reflection in the lagoon.
• Pu Toh Sze Temple – Visit this peaceful Buddhist temple, known for its colorful architecture and lush surroundings, offering a tranquil escape.
• Live Seafood Export Factory – Get a unique behind-the-scenes look at Sabah’s thriving seafood industry, where the freshest catches are carefully prepared for export.


Tour Exclude: 
• Meals 
• Personal Expenses
• Floating Mosque (Kota Kinabalu City Mosque) entry

Important Note
• Tour may be rescheduled or canceled due to weather conditions.
• Floating Mosque (Kota Kinabalu City Mosque) will be skipped on Friday as muslim will be having their friday prayer.
• During peak season , there will be peak season surcharge due to high demand:
[2024]
→ Christmas Eve & Day (24 December - 25 December 2024)  , New Year Eve & Day (31 December 2024 - 1 January 2025)
[2025]
→ Chinese New Year (28 January 2025 - 1 February 2025), Labour Day (1 May 2025) , Independance Day (31 August - 1 September 2025), Christmas Eve & Day (24 December - 25 December 2025), New Year Eve & Day (31 December - 1 January 2026)

Itinerary

* The itinerary is for reference only, it subjects to any necessary changes in accordance to local requirements.

Pickup Time & Transport Fee

Pickup time below is for reference only, actual time will be sent to you upon booking is confirmed. Transport fee quoted is per person.

Zone Hotel Pickup Time Fee (MYR)
A Kota Kinabalu city North (Grandis, Hyatt, Gaya street area...) 9 am Free
B Kota Kinabalu city Center (Marriott, Marina Court, Horizon, ...) 9 am Free
C Kota Kinabalu city South (Sutera Harbour, KK Time Square, ...) 9 am Free
D Airport area (Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Aeropod, ...) 9 am Free
E 1Borneo area (Tune, Grand Borneo, ...) 9 am 30.00
F Outskirt area (Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Nexus Karambunai, ...) 9 am 30.00
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How to Pay

Pay on travelling day

No advance payment is required, simply pay cash in Ringgit-Malaysia to tour guide. However, you still need pay in full for any cancellation made 1 day prior to tour date.

Pay Online

Accep Visa and MasterCard credit card, Malaysian bank transfer, Paypal, FPX, Alipay. 2.3% surcharge apply. Please be noted that 2.3% processing fee is non-refundable in case there is cancellation 3 days after the payment made.

Bank Transfer

for Malaysians:
Online banking through your Malaysia Bank Account

for International guests:
Use WISE - a Fast & convenient global transfers service, better exchange rate than conventional bank Telegraphic Transfer; No 2.3% processing fee; Generally we would receive your payment in same day.


Additional information

  • Min. Participant(s)2 Persons To Go (child does not counted)

  • Tour location / Depart fromKota Kinabalu

  • Recommend to book1 month(s) in advance

  • To book at least3 day(s) in advance

  • Cancellation & Refund Policy:  Not refunable for any cancellation made.

  • Tour Type: Sit-In-Coach basis (SIC). This tour is not private tour, you will share the trip with other guests come from different countries. Please notify us upon booking if you are looking for private tour, surcharge might be applied.

  • Insurance: Tourist transportation insurance included. Please contact your insurance agency for personal travel insurance.

  • Pickup Service:  Pickup service will be provided from the hotel/hostel/lodge that you are staying. Please wait at lobby while the tour guide will find you when he/she arrive. Dropoff service will be provided after travelling, please notify us upon booking if your dropoff location is differ from pickup location.

  • Specialities: You may decide the joining date, no compulsory tips (If you are happy and satisfied with the journey and the tour guide service, it's always a nice way to express your appreciation with tipping, OR words of thanks is good enough).


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