Outdoors things to do in Kota Kinabalu

We rank 105 outdoor things to do in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. The highest scoring is Guided Snorkeling Day Trip, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia with an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $24 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
105
In the 90+ Club
2
Available today
60
From
$24

Outdoors in Kota Kinabalu compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Kota Kinabalu by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Guided Snorkeling Day Trip, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia95$7224h4.9/5 (324)
Leisure Diving | Fun Dives | 3 Dives in TARP, Kota Kinabalu90$11624h4.9/5 (113)
Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies87$548h4.8/5 (102)
Borneo (Klias) River Cruise & Fireflies Tour78$509h4.5/5 (133)
Sky-Mirror Photographing and Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies Watching River-Cruise72$466h4.2/5 (118)
Join us for a RAID Try Dive in Kota Kinabalu70$1106h5/5 (33)
Kota Kinabalu Leisure Scuba Diving Trip (3 Dives)67$5008h4.9/5 (52)
Full Day Bongawan River Cruise with Proboscis Monkey Sightseeing67$575h4.7/5 (15)
2d1n Kinabalu Park & Poring Canopy Walk & Desa Cow Farm Tour66$3548h4.8/5 (38)
Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring66$12012h4.5/5 (62)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Kota Kinabalu

Outdoors in Kota Kinabalu: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Kota Kinabalu?
Guided Snorkeling Day Trip, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100 from 324 traveler reviews. Leisure Diving | Fun Dives | 3 Dives in TARP, Kota Kinabalu, Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies, Borneo (Klias) River Cruise & Fireflies Tour follow close behind. We rank 105 outdoors experiences in Kota Kinabalu in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Kota Kinabalu cost?
Expect around $231 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Kota Kinabalu: Bongawan River Cruise, City Tour & Fireflies from $24, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Kota Kinabalu for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Kota Kinabalu currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Kota Kinabalu?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Kota Kinabalu, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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