Kinabalu Park tour: Canopy walk & Mount Kinabalu views

Walk 200 feet above the rainforest, then soak in sulfuric hot springs with Mount Kinabalu in view.

A full-day guided tour of Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia's first World Heritage Site, departing from your hotel with stops at Desa Dairy Farm, a 20-minute hike to the canopy walkway 200 feet above ground, and Poring Hot Springs with its open-air Japanese-style sulfuric baths. The tour includes hotel pickup, lunch, entrance fees, an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport. A minimum of four travelers is required to operate.

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 Surroundings

• Depart from city hotel
• Stop at Nabalu Fruit Market
• Visit Desa Dairy Farm
• Hike to Canopy Walkway
• Walk on rainforest canopy
• Dip in Poring Hot Springs
• Explore Kinabalu Park
• Enjoy Mount Kinabalu views

The experience

The drive from your hotel takes about 90 minutes through countryside and mountain range, with a stop at Nabalu Fruit Market to pick up local produce and souvenirs. You'll arrive at Desa Dairy Farm, a working dairy overlooking Mount Kinabalu's peak at 13,435 feet: the farm's views across the pastures are why locals call it "The Little New Zealand" of Sabah. From there, the route continues into Kinabalu National Park, a 754-square-kilometer protected area gazetted in 1964 and recognized as a World Heritage Site.

The canopy walkway is the centerpiece: a 20-minute hike brings you to the 134-foot structure suspended 200 feet above the rainforest floor, where you move through the treetops and see the biodiversity of the park's flora and fauna at eye level. If you prefer not to hike, you can skip the walkway and head straight to Poring Hot Springs and Nature Reserve instead. The hot springs themselves are open-air Japanese-style baths fed by sulfuric water believed to have curative properties. You can soak while looking out at the surrounding hills and park. Lunch is included, and your English-speaking guide will be with you throughout the day in an air-conditioned vehicle.

The full tour runs eight hours from pickup to drop-off at your hotel. During super peak or festive seasons, a 30% surcharge applies and is paid on the day of travel. If you're staying at 1 Borneo Hotels or outskirt hotels, an additional USD 9 per person is charged for pickup and drop-off. Proper hiking shoes, a hat, a warm jacket and a raincoat are recommended. The park is suitable for all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off.
• lunch.
• entrance fees to Kinabalu National Park and Poring Hot Springs.
• an English-speaking guide.
• and air-conditioned transport throughout the day.

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 5 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?Eight hours is enough to cover the canopy walkway, the hot springs and Desa Dairy Farm without rushing, but it leaves little room for other activities that same day. If you're combining this with city exploration or a second attraction, plan it as your main outing.

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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 canopy walkway?

The hike to the canopy walkway takes about 20 minutes. Once you reach it, you'll walk along the 134-foot structure suspended 200 feet above the rainforest canopy.

What is Poring Hot Springs like?

Poring Hot Springs features open-air Japanese-style bathtubs filled with naturally heated sulfuric water. The water is believed to have curative properties, and you can soak while surrounded by the Nature Reserve and views of the hills.

Is the canopy walkway mandatory, or can I skip it?

You can choose to skip the canopy walkway hike and go directly to Poring Hot Springs instead. Both are part of the same tour, so you decide which to prioritize.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off, lunch, entrance fees to Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Springs, an English-speaking guide, and air-conditioned transport are all included. Gratuities are not included.

What is Mount Kinabalu visible from?

Mount Kinabalu, at 13,435 feet the highest peak in Malaysia, is visible from Desa Dairy Farm and from within Kinabalu Park itself. The farm's location offers particularly striking views across the pastures toward the peak.

What should I bring?

Wear proper hiking shoes, a hat or cap, a warm jacket and a raincoat. Bring personal toiletries and any other items you need for a full day outdoors in a tropical mountain environment.