Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Springs: Canopy walk and baths

Walk the rainforest canopy, then soak in volcanic hot springs

A full-day guided tour from your hotel to Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Springs in Sabah, Malaysia, with a 20-minute hike to a 100-metre canopy walkway 30 metres above the rainforest floor, a dip in sulfuric hot springs, views of Mount Kinabalu at 13,435 feet, and lunch included. Hotel pickup is included. A surcharge applies for hotels more than 1 km from the city center, and a 30% surcharge is added during peak seasons.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Poring Hot Springs30m
2. Kinabalu National Park45m
3. Mount Kinabalupassing by

Explore Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Springs

• Depart from city hotel
• Stop at Nabalu Fruit Market
• Visit Desa Dairy Farm
• Hike to Treetop Canopy Walkway
• Take a dip in Poring Hot Springs
• Explore Kinabalu Park
• Enjoy view of Mount Kinabalu

The experience

The drive from your hotel takes about three hours through the Crocker Range, the highest peaks in Sabah. On the way, you stop at Nabalu Fruit Market to pick up local fruits and souvenirs, then arrive at Desa Dairy Farm, which overlooks Mount Kinabalu across open pastures: locals call it the Little New Zealand of Sabah. The farm sits at the foot of the mountain views that frame the entire day.

At Poring Hot Springs, the main draw is the Treetop Canopy Walkway: a 20-minute hike leads to a 100-metre span suspended 30 metres above the rainforest floor, where you move through the canopy layer most visitors never reach. Afterward, you can soak in the open-air Japanese-style bathtub fed by sulfuric hot water, which locals believe has curative properties. Kinabalu Park itself, Malaysia's first World Heritage Site, covers 754 square kilometres and protects one of the world's most biodiverse rainforests. You'll see Mount Kinabalu's peak from the park: the highest point in Malaysia.

The tour runs eight hours total and includes hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking guide, an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, and all entrance fees. A minimum of four travelers is required for the tour to operate. Wear proper hiking shoes, a hat, a warm jacket and a raincoat. The hike to the canopy walk is short but the weather in the mountains can shift quickly.

What’s included

• Hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off.
• lunch.
• English-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• entrance fees to Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Springs.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:15

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Asni Tours & Travel (M) Sdn Bhd

Is this one for you?Join a group following a set itinerary with a guide leading you through each stop, so you'll experience the canopy walk and hot springs alongside other travelers rather than exploring independently.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

How long is the hike to the Treetop Canopy Walkway at Poring?

The hike takes about 20 minutes and leads to a 100-metre walkway suspended 30 metres above the rainforest floor.

What is Mount Kinabalu and where do I see it on this tour?

Mount Kinabalu is Malaysia's highest peak at 13,435 feet and overlooks Desa Dairy Farm during the drive. You also see it from Kinabalu Park itself, which is designated a World Heritage Site for its rainforest biodiversity.

Can I bathe in the hot springs, or just look at them?

You can take a dip in the open-air Japanese-styled bathtub filled with sulfuric hot water at Poring Hot Springs. Soaking is optional and included in the tour.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, entrance fees, an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport are all included. Bring proper hiking shoes, a hat, a warm jacket and a raincoat because mountain weather changes fast.

Is there a surcharge for my hotel location?

Hotels more than 1 km from the city center incur an additional USD 10 per person, payable on the day of the tour. A 30% surcharge applies during peak and festive seasons.