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Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide: Attractions, Things to Do & Tickets
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Top things to do in Kota Kinabalu
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Johor Bahru
KLCC & Bukit Bintang
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Kuching
Mantanani Island
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Pahang
Penang
Perak
Petaling Jaya
Petronas Towers
Port Dickson
Pulau Ketam
Sandakan
Sekinchan
Selangor
Sunway
Top attractions in Kota Kinabalu
See all 19Koisaan Cultural Village
Mamutik & Sapi Island Excursion
Manukan and Sapi Islands Excursion
Mari-Mari Cultural Village Half Day Tour
MoonBay Island Snorkeling / Diving 1 Day Tour
Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience
Compare top attractions in Kota Kinabalu
| Attraction | From | Time to allow |
|---|---|---|
| Koisaan Cultural Village | SGD 10.00 | 2 to 2.5 hours |
| Mamutik & Sapi Island Excursion | SGD 63.79 | Full-day |
| Manukan and Sapi Islands Excursion | SGD 63.79 | Full-day |
| Mari-Mari Cultural Village Half Day Tour | SGD 73.14 | — |
| MoonBay Island Snorkeling / Diving 1 Day Tour | SGD 100.00 | 4–5 hours |
| Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience | SGD 27.60 | 90 minutes |
Prices are HolidaySG "from" prices and can change with date and ticket type; check the product page before booking.
Transport in Kota Kinabalu
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