The 12 Kota Kinabalu Hot Springs Tours That Earn the Trip

1.Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring & Canopy Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · from $125Our pick

Spend about 12 hours exploring Sabah’s mountain country with hotel pickup, lunch, admission fees, and an English or Chinese-speaking guide included. You’ll cross Tamparuli Bridge, visit Nabalu Market, walk Kinabalu Park’s botanical trails, soak at Poring Hot Springs, and cross a canopy walkway 30 metres above the forest. Guides such as Diana, Tan, Neil, and Tiana have led recent departures.

“We had a very enjoyable and rewarding trip to the Kinabalu Park and the Poring Hot Spring area. The highlight for me was to see the amazing rainforest trees at Poring that were towering over the landscape and the canopy walk was an unforgeRead more”

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2.Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · from $120

Travel from Kota Kinabalu to Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Springs in a shared, air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide and lunch included. You will see mountain forests, local markets, fruits, handicrafts, jungle paths, natural springs, and the Ranau and Kundasang region. The group is limited to 12 people, but check canopy walkway access before booking.

“What a great way to get out of the city and into the fresh, clean air on Mount Kinabalu! We had a fabulous day!”

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3.Sabah: Kinabalu Park, Hot Springs, and Cow Farm Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 48 reviews · 1 day · from $89

Spend a full day beyond Kota Kinabalu with a guide such as Jeff or Paul, visiting Kinabalu Park, Nabalu Market, Desa Cattle Dairy Farm, and Poring Hot Springs. Expect mountain scenery, a local lunch, rainforest walks, and a busy schedule. The Canopy Walkway is closed from July 30, 2025, with Tamparuli Suspension Bridge offered instead.

“The trip was great. Handsome Jeff was very good, informative and funny. He made us feel very comfortable and was welcoming. We couldnt do one part of the tour as it was closed but, Jeff was very accommodating and fit in other activities instead. Well worth the day trip. Ice cream/gellato at the farm was delicious!”

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4.Kundasang : Poring Hot Spring + Desa & Meal Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 35 reviews · 1 day · from $98

Travel from Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang by shared van for Nabalu Market, Desa Dairy Farm, Poring Hot Springs, lunch, and a possible Kinabalu Park photo stop. English and Chinese guiding is available. The day includes long road time, basic hot spring facilities, and no Botanical Garden entry.

“The organisation and timing and food was efficient and well managed. our guide was wonderfully informative, maybe too much so! The meal was very generous and very tasty. As a mixed group from Ireland/US where agriculture is our main economy we could have done without going to the farm! - I didn’t read the detail properly. The photo stop and market was just long enough and a nice taste of malaysian Borneo Economy. The jungle tree top wall was great, again it was just perfect amount of time and the distance also just right, we all really enjoyed it. The springs were a welcome relief afterwards, and the butterfly sanctuary…”

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5.Sabah: Kinabalu Park, Poring Hot Springs & Desa Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 15 reviews · 11 hours · from $79

Spend a full day outside Kota Kinabalu with hotel transfers, a guide, lunch, Poring Hot Springs, Desa Dairy Farm, and a Kinabalu Park photo stop. The canopy walkway is currently closed for maintenance, so confirm the replacement plan before booking. Guides on recent departures have included Wendy, Nizam, Roy, and Roger.

“It was so much fun and I really enjoyed the company of Guide Wendy and the Driver Nizam very friendly”

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6.Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $78Best value

Spend about 11 hours touring Sabah’s mountain country from Kota Kinabalu. Visit Nabalu Market, Desa Cattle Farm, Poring Hot Spring, and Kinabalu Park, with lunch and a guide included. You may also stop for a blooming Rafflesia or try a fish spa, depending on conditions. The mountain roads are long and winding, so come prepared.

“Ross, our guide, did a great job telling us about the area, flora and people. I enjoyed his energy. The canopy walk was a little scary but fun to do. The ice cream at the farm was delicious.”

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7.Private Kundasang and Poring Hot Spring Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 10 reviews · from $118

You’ll travel privately from Kota Kinabalu to Nabalu Handicraft Market, Poring Hot Springs, and Kinabalu Park. Expect long drives, a botanical garden visit, Silau-Silau trail walking, and optional hot-spring tubs. English- and Chinese-speaking guides are available, with hotel pickup, transport, and entry fees included.

“The whole day was very well organized! Alvin, our tour guide, provided us with excellent local food and information. I can only recommend the tour! It's a bit of a drive to the park, but this is communicated beforehand:) Thank you again for the lovely day!”

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8.Full-Day Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · from $127

Spend about 10 hours exploring Sabah’s Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring by air-conditioned minivan. A guide such as Melvin or Flo may lead the nature walk, explain Borneo’s plants and wildlife, and take you to the 41-metre-high canopy walkway. Lunch, park fees, and hotel or port transfers are included.

“This trip was amazing. Our tour guide Melvin was the best guide we could wish for! He made our tour a really great experience with a lot of information about the plants/ nature and animals. We even saw apes and that was really rare. 5 stars for this tour!”

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9.Private Desa Dairy Farm, Kinabalu National Park, Hot Spring & Canopy Walk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $139Top rated

Spend about nine and a half hours with a private English-speaking guide visiting Desa Dairy Farm, Kinabalu Park, a village fish spa, and Poring Hot Springs. Guides such as Nick and Joe are known for flexible pacing, local explanations, and helping with photos. Admission is included except the canopy walk fee.

“Great experience. Besides Desa Farm visit - which is nothing really interesting for Europeans, the tour is very well thought and organized. Botanical garden gives a refreshing temperature and is very interesting. Canopy walk takes some effort, bRead more”

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10.Day Trip to Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $127

Start at 7:00 am with hotel pickup in Kota Kinabalu, then travel to Nabalu Market, Kinabalu Park, and Poring Hot Springs. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with lunch, entry fees, and air-conditioned transport included. The canopy walkway reaches 40m, while Rafflesia viewing costs extra and depends on bloom timing.

“Had a great day on the tour. Our tour guide helped me with the hike as I didn’t think I’d be able to finish. He was great and very knowledgeable about all the plants and had a lot of information that he shared. The whole tour was very good and included a lot of different spots and additional options. I really recommend this tour.”

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11.Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Springs Tour with Desa Dairy Farm

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $125

Travel from Kota Kinabalu to Mount Kinabalu country with a small group of up to 15 people. Visit Nabalu Market, Desa Dairy Farm, Poring’s 200-foot Canopy Walkway, sulfur hot springs, and Kinabalu Park. Hotel pickup, lunch, entrance fees, an English-speaking guide, and air-conditioned transport are included.

“Really good day! Our guide was very knowledge and happy to answer any questions. Great day with a real variety of activities. The canopy walk was the real highlight! Fabulous scenery and views!”

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12.Kinabalu Park Tour with Desa Dairy Farm & Poring Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $124

Take an 8-hour guided trip from Kota Kinabalu to Kinabalu Park, Desa Dairy Farm, and Poring Hot Springs. You’ll ride through Sabah’s mountain country, stop at Nabalu Market, walk to a 200-foot canopy walkway, soak in Japanese-style hot tubs, and enjoy included lunch. Pickup, drop-off, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide are included.

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