Kinabalu Park Day Trip: Canopy Walk & Waterfall Tour

Tamparuli Bridge to mountain waterfalls in a single day

A private day trip from Kota Kinabalu to Kinabalu Park combines the botanical gardens with a canopy walk and waterfall visit at Poring Hot Spring, taking seven to ten hours total. Your local driver handles pickup and the two-hour drive to Kundasang district. Lunch and park entry are included. The journey from Kinabalu Park to Poring Hot Spring adds another hour by road.

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Kota Kinabalu hotel and a two-hour drive inland toward Kundasang district in an air-conditioned vehicle. Your private driver is local and speaks English, so the route itself becomes part of the experience. You'll pass through Tuaran District to see Tamparuli Bridge before arriving at Kinabalu Park. The botanical garden sits at the park entrance and gives you a first look at the highland plants that thrive at elevation before you move deeper into the reserve.

After the botanical gardens, you travel another hour by road to Poring Hot Spring, where the day's main attractions wait. The canopy walk lets you move through the forest at treetop level, suspended above the ground on a series of bridges and platforms. Kipungit Waterfall sits nearby, and you'll have time to visit both before lunch is served. The operator includes a local meal as part of the package, so you eat without arranging a separate stop.

The return journey to Kota Kinabalu takes the same route back, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening depending on traffic and how long you spend at each site. The entire outing (drive time, gardens, canopy walk, waterfall and lunch) fits into a single day, though the operator notes this pace suits travelers who don't need to rush between activities.

What’s included

• Private transportation with a local driver.
• entrance fee to Kinabalu Park.
• local lunch.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the entire journey.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (11 to 70 years) · Under 11: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by KL Starex Transportations

Is this one for you?The full day (roughly seven to ten hours from pickup to return) suits travelers with a moderate level of fitness who are comfortable spending time in a vehicle and walking through forest terrain at the canopy walk and waterfall sites. The operator does not recommend this pace for travelers who are short on time or managing spinal injuries, pregnancy or cardiovascular concerns.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the drive from Kota Kinabalu to Kinabalu Park?

The drive to Kinabalu Park takes approximately two hours under normal traffic conditions, heading toward Kundasang district in the air-conditioned vehicle.

What is included in the Kinabalu Park day trip?

The package includes private transportation with a local driver, entrance fee to Kinabalu Park, a local lunch, and an air-conditioned vehicle for the entire day.

How much time do I spend at Poring Hot Spring?

The journey from Kinabalu Park to Poring Hot Spring takes about one hour by road, and you'll have time to walk the canopy walk and visit Kipungit Waterfall before heading back to Kota Kinabalu.

Is hotel pickup included in this tour?

Yes, your driver picks you up from your Kota Kinabalu hotel at the time listed in your booking details and returns you at the end of the day.

What is the canopy walk at Poring Hot Spring?

The canopy walk is a series of suspended bridges and platforms that let you move through the forest at treetop level, giving you a view of the highland environment from above the ground.