Kota Kinabalu Tours & Holidays
Kota Kinabalu Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
Formerly known as Jesselton, the capital of Sabah State lies along the north-western coast of Borneo, overlooking the waters of the South China Sea. Founded by the British North Borneo Company in the late 1800s, the settlement grew to become a major trading port, dealing in rubber, rattan, honey and wax. Destroyed by the allies during the Second World War, the town was rebuilt by the British in 1946, going on to become the state capital in 1963, when the Federation of Malaysia was formed between ...
Formerly known as Jesselton, the capital of Sabah State lies along the north-western coast of Borneo, overlooking the waters of the South China Sea. Founded by the British North Borneo Company in the late 1800s, the settlement grew to become a major trading port, dealing in rubber, rattan, honey and wax. Destroyed by the allies during the Second World War, the town was rebuilt by the British in 1946, going on to become the state capital in 1963, when the Federation of Malaysia was formed between North Borneo, Sarawak, Singapore and Malay. Named after the famous mountain that lies to the north-east of the city, today Kota Kinabalu is one of Malaysia's major tourist destinations, offering easy access to Sabah, Borneo and the stunning natural beauty of Kinabalu National Park.
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Best experiences
Discover village life
Immerse yourself in rural life as you spend time at a local farmstay. Test your skills at rice planting, net fishing, and cooking, whilst meeting with locals from this community-based tourism initiative, who will give you a fascinating insight into their culture and traditions.
Go white water rafting
Rafting through a landscape of small villages and farmland, this moderate Grade II experience is an ideal way to enjoy the countryside. Located to the north of Kota Kinabalu, the River Kiulu is perfect for families with children and safe to swim and body raft.
Island hop in a marine conservation area
The Tunku Abdul Rahman Park is a marine conservation area and its five beautiful islands lie amongst shallow turquoise waters and coral reefs. Ideal for swimming and snorkelling, you'll get the opportunity to do so with a drop-off at each island.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
Hyatt Regency, Kota Kinabalu
Located at the heart of Kota Kinabalu the five star Hyatt Regency hotel is ideally situated for taking advantage of the shopping and entertainment that the town has to offer. There are views of the…
The Jesselton Hotel, Kota Kinabalu
Exuding timeless colonial elegance, the 4 star Jesselton provides 32 lavishly appointed rooms in the heart of the city. Just 20 minutes from the airport, this was Kota Kinabalu's first post war hotel…TOURS FEATURING Kota Kinabalu
Travel to Borneo with like-minded people on one of our small group tours (usually max size 12), featuring knowledgeable local guides and an expert tour leader.