Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring tour from Kota Kinabalu

Walk through a national park and soak in natural springs without arranging transport

A full-day guided tour from Kota Kinabalu to Kinabalu Park, Malaysia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Poring Hot Spring, with hotel pickup, a local guide, lunch and round-trip transfer included. The tour runs 12 hours and suits travelers who want to see the west coast highlights without hiring a car. A guide speaks English or Chinese. Outskirt hotel pickups carry an additional charge.

The experience

How do you see two of Sabah's major natural sites in a single day without a rental car? This tour handles the logistics: a driver picks you up at your hotel in Kota Kinabalu, and you spend the morning and early afternoon moving through Kinabalu Park. The park is home to 5,000 vascular plant species, 300 bird species and 100 lowland mammals. You walk through lush jungle below the canopy and cross canopy walks suspended above it, moving at a pace the guide sets. Lunch is included partway through.

The second half takes you to Poring Hot Spring, where you bathe in the sulphuric mineral waters locals credit with therapeutic properties. The stop breaks up the day and gives you time to ease muscles that have spent hours on the trails. You return to Kota Kinabalu by late afternoon. The vehicle is air-conditioned and the guide speaks English or Chinese, so you get context for what you are seeing rather than moving through in silence.

One practical note: if your hotel sits outside the Kota Kinabalu city area or the 1 Borneo Shopping Mall area, an additional charge of MYR40 per person applies to the pickup. Confirm your hotel location and any dietary needs when you book.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kota Kinabalu.
• local guide in English or Chinese.
• air-conditioned vehicle with driver.
• lunch.
• round-trip shared transfer.
• fuel surcharge.

Options for this experience

4 options

Guide in English or Chinese06:30

Guide in English or Chinese07:00

Guide in English or Chinese07:00

Guide in English or Chinese07:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:30 and 07:00

AgesAdult (12 to 60 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TYH Borneo Tours and Travel SDN BHD

Is this one for you?Book the shared tour if you are comfortable with other travelers and want to keep the cost down. Choose the private option if your group prefers a dedicated guide and vehicle for the full 12 hours. Outskirt hotel pickups (outside Kota Kinabalu city and 1 Borneo Shopping Mall) incur an additional MYR40 per person charge, so confirm your hotel location when you reserve.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What plants and animals will I actually see at Kinabalu Park?

Kinabalu Park holds 5,000 vascular plant species, 300 bird species and 100 lowland mammals, though what you encounter depends on the season and the time of day. The guide will point out what appears along the trails and canopy walks during your visit.

How long do I spend walking, and is the terrain difficult?

The tour runs 12 hours total from pickup to drop-off, with several hours spent on the trails and canopy walks at Kinabalu Park. The operator rates it suitable for all physical fitness levels, so the pace and distance are manageable for most travelers.

What is included in the price, and what do I need to pay for separately?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, the local guide, lunch, round-trip transfer and the air-conditioned vehicle are all included. Gratuities and drinks are not, so bring cash or a card if you want to tip or purchase beverages during the day.

Can I choose a private tour instead of sharing the van with other travelers?

Yes. A private option is available at checkout. The shared tour runs as scheduled. The private version gives you and your group sole use of the guide and vehicle for the full 12 hours.