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Panoramic view from St John’s Peak at Mount Kinabalu above the cloud line, Sabah, Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu Holidays


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Kota Kinabalu acts as a gateway to some of Borneo’s finest beach resorts from where you can access coral-fringed islands and expansive bays of sweeping white sand flanked by rainforest.

It is the capital of the state of Sabah, and often referred to as ‘KK’. This compact but fast growing and vibrant city is known for its bustling night markets, seemingly endless choice of restaurants and the turquoise waters of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, just off KK’s coast.

Trailfinders offers a range of Kota Kinabalu holidays and we have a dedicated team of destination specialists who are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore Borneo with your own private guide and driver, on a sociable small group tour, as an exciting multi centre holiday or a luxury beach break – they are the perfect people to ask.
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OUR HOLIDAYS TO KOTA KINABALU

Nobody offers more ways to explore Kota Kinabalu than Trailfinders.

Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular holidays to Kota Kinabalu. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination.
Sabah Nature Trails
Borneo
Private Tour
5 days / 4 nights

Explore the wildlife packed waterways of the Kinabatangan River before enjoying the beautiful scenery of Kinabalu National Park on this fantastic private tour of Sabah’s highlights.

Guide Price: €1,705 pp

Guide Price: £1,445 pp

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Highlights of Borneo
Borneo
Multi Centre Holiday
13 days / 12 nights

This in depth tour showcases the very best of Borneo’s incredible wildlife and culture.

Guide Price: €3,215 pp

Guide Price: £2,569 pp

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Premium Borneo In Depth
Borneo
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
12 days / 11 nights

Journey to Borneo’s wild heart on a twelve-day Premium adventure.

Guide Price: €3,890 pp

Guide Price: £3,420 pp

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Classic Borneo
Borneo
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
10 days / 9 nights

Head into lush jungles, float down wandering rivers and through beautiful Borneo’s vibrant villages.

Guide Price: €2,135 pp

Guide Price: £1,765 pp

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Borneo - East Sabah Adventure
Borneo
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
8 days / 7 nights

Between its intriguing wildlife, skyscraper-height jungle canopies, and gorgeous coastlines teeming with tropical fish, this magical stretch of Borneo is positively bursting with stuff to see and do.

Guide Price: €1,071 pp

Guide Price: £899 pp

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Walk on the Wild Side in Borneo
Borneo
Honeymoon
12 days / 11 nights

Share a wildlife adventure in Borneo, visiting the home of the orangutans and exploring the animal-rich waterways of the Kinabatangan River.

Guide Price: €2,455 pp

Guide Price: £2,039 pp

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OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN KOTA KINABALU

We feature a great range of accommodation in Kota Kinabalu, with something to suit all budgets. Maybe you’re looking for an elegant hotel on the waterfront or a city centre hotel close to the shopping district. Or perhaps it’s a beachfront resort stepping out onto a sweeping sandy bay.

What you won’t find here are thousands of Kota Kinabalu hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5 star

Borneo Beach

This fabulous beachfront resort enjoys a great location overlooking the sweeping white sands of Dalit Bay.
Gaya Island Resort, Pulau Gaya
5 star

Borneo Beach

Set on the tropical island of Pulau Gaya in a protected marine conservation area, this lovely resort offers a rainforest retreat just 15 minutes by speedboat from Kota Kinabalu.
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5 star

Kota Kinabalu

Featuring high ceilings and striking local artwork, this contemporary hotel provides a wave of calm from the moment you walk through the doors.
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
4 star

Kota Kinabalu

This stylish hotel enjoys a prime waterfront location in the heart of Kota Kinabalu offering easy access to local shops and restaurants.
Grandis Hotel
3 star

Kota Kinabalu

The Grandis is named after the beautiful Ascidieria Grandis orchid, which is endemic to Mount Kinabalu.
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
4 plus star

Borneo Beach

Surrounded by 25 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, this excellent resort enjoys lovely views of the South China Sea in a pretty setting just a short drive from Kota Kinabalu.

WHAT TO DO IN KOTA KINABALU

As well as some awe-inspiring sights, Kota Kinabalu is also home to unforgettable experiences. These provide a unique way to experience the areas natural splendour that sightseeing alone simply can’t replace.

One day you might be trekking Kinabalu National Park in search of the world’s largest flower, the next joining a white water river rafting adventure. Experiences can be as refined as taking a scenic train journey through the countryside or as fascinating as watching orangutans swing through the trees.

Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your Malaysia holiday to life.
1 Night Orangutan & Sun Bear Discovery
2 days / 1 night
  • Watch orangutans enjoy their morning feeding
  • Spend a night at the Sepilok Nature Resort
  • Visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
  • Lookout for the 250 bird species from a canopy walkway

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