Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring
Overview
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12 hours
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See the highlights of the west coast of Sabah without the hassle of a hiring a car on this full-day guided tour. Kinabalu Park, Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the focus of the tour. Meet some of the 5000 vascular plant species, 300 bird species or 100 lowland mammals that make this national park their home. Swing by the Poring Hot Spring, where locals consider the sulphuric mineral waters have therapeutic properties, before returning to Kota Kinabalu.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Outskirt Hotel Pick Up & Drop off Policy
Additional charges of MYR40 per pax are chargeable for outskirt hotels pick-ups.
Outskirt charges will be imposed on traveler that request to be picked up at hotels outside of Kota Kinabalu city area & 1 Borneo Shopping mall area.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Experience the beauty of the Ranau – Kundasang region and Malaysia's first UNESCO world heritage site, Kinabalu National Park with this guided tour. Get some handmade handicrafts and fruits from local markets and townships, stroll through lush jungles below and on canopy walks, and bathe in natural springs to ease your tension and absorb all of its health benefits. Truly an all-in-one experience of Sabah and its natural heritage.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Driver/guide
Lunch
Round-trip shared transfer
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Gratuities
Drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
KNPHS
Visit to Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring
Pickup included
(Pass by Only) Desa + FishSpa
LUNCH
Visit Refflesia: Will visit Refflesia if have blooming on that date
Pickup included
(Photostop Only) + Desa Farm
LUNCH
+ Desa Farm : Visit Kinabalu Park (PhotoStop Only), Poring Hot Spring, Desa Cattle Farm
Pickup included
KNPHS (Private)
Lunch
Pickup included
Reviews
52 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Trip to Kinabalu Park and Poring Springs
Y3183EGrams,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience went with a small group and enjoyed the trip to the Kinabalu park and poring springs. The tour guide Ms Lovely Jhane and Ms Lovely Jane were great in guiding us and giving us the background of each spot. Our driver Chris was safe and efficient and bring us back within time. The tour company was good and responsive will Use them again.
Great, easy day out
921corinnam,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Easy day trip out, exploring the beautiful scenery of Mount Kinabalu. Our guides Ben and Craig took care of everything, all entrance fees and kept us informed the whole way through which was useful to know what to expect. I’d recommend
Chris and Badarul are a win to your Kota Kinabalu tour experience
Whatever987654321234,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had such a lovely day at Kinabalu National Park and Poring Hot Springs thanks to our guide Badarul and our expert driver Chris, who drove us fast and safe through bumpy roads. Unfortunately I forgot the name of the lady, that completed the crew but they were fantastic! Informative, good to talk to and so much fun. Good listeners, too and they even tried to make any extra wishes possible (seeing Rafflesia, finding toilet when we needed to, even ATM, as one from our group needed it). I highly recommend going on a tour with them!
Horrible experience
256ags,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Warning about TYH Borneo Tours & Travel – this was one of the worst tour experiences of our entire trip. We booked the full-day tour: Jambatan Tamparuli + Nabalu Town + Poring Hotspring (Kipungit Waterfall) + Kinabalu Park (Silau Silau Trails). In reality, we saw… almost nothing. 1. Completely pointless start of the tour. The first “attraction” was an old, broken bridge, the second one a depressing market full of cheap Chinese junk. A total waste of time and money. This should have been the first red flag. 2. No one informed us that the Canopy Walk was closed. This was the MAIN reason we booked the tour. The operator knew or could have easily checked this, but did not. Instead, we were taken to a sad, unimpressive waterfall that is not an attraction by any standard. 3. Poring Hotsprings was a disappointment. Without the Canopy Walk, the whole place loses its purpose. What remains is a small hot stream, a tiny waterfall and a basic concrete pool. No atmosphere, no real attraction. 4. Kinabalu Park – we saw NOTHING. After a 1.5-hour drive, we were dropped at a parking lot and told we could not enter the park due to slippery trails and weather conditions. The sun was already setting — clearly the guide arrived too late. This should have been planned and communicated in advance. 5. 6 hours in the car with almost zero sightseeing. Not even a bottle of water. We felt completely misled. We were driven around for nothing, with no information and no professionalism. 6. Price did not match the website. We paid 340 RM per person, while the website states 280 RM for two participants. Even if they added a transport fee, there is still a 20 RM difference. It is not about the amount — it is about honesty. 7. The operator’s reaction – no respect at all. We filed a complaint and described everything truthfully. The response was dismissive, unprofessional and showed zero responsibility. Summary: This was a wasted day, 6 hours stuck in a car, and almost no interaction with the nature we came to see. Instead of relaxing at our hotel, we spent the entire day being driven to places that were either closed, irrelevant or not worth visiting. We do not recommend this company to anyone. The itinerary looks nice on paper, but in reality you get closed attractions, chaos, no communication and no respect for customers. If you value your time and money — avoid this company.
A smooth, enjoyable, and well-organized travel experience with friendly guides, stunning views, and excellent service th
Quest65505335232,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing experience with TYH Borneo Tours and Travels! The team was super friendly, professional, and made sure everything went smoothly from start to finish. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Sabah!
What a great way to get...
Ruth P,,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great way to get out of the city and into the fresh, clean air on Mount Kinabalu! We had a fabulous day!
Great guide and nice day trip
Thomas C,,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wendy is a great guide for my tour to Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Springs. She is extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. The tour is nicely planned. Was able to take really nice photos of Mount Kinabalu. Would certainly recommend to other travellers
Tour Guide didn't dampen our spirit despite bad weather
TopKingofKings,,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very unlucky experience with the weather being so bad hence spoiling the view of Mount Kinabalu from Nebalu Market. The weather got a lot better when we got to Poring Hot Springs but the canopy walk was closed as it had to be repaired. On the way back, we did see Mount Kinabalu and I have managed to take some pictures. Now why I'm giving this 5 star is because it is largely down to my tour guide Anis (again) and the driver Annuar - they were a great combination. They made sure that the bad weather didn't dampen the spirit. It would be a serious loss if TYH Borneo lose Anis for bigger and better things. Her friendliness and lively personality kept things positive and I loved that about her.
Pleasant day-trip away from Kota Kinabalu
Johnathon Y,,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Transport provided via mini-van was comfortable and well-maintained. Wendy (our guide) was helpful and friendly. Managed to see the Rafflesia in bloom.
Not to recommend at all,...
Eva M,,Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Not to recommend at all, especially for the price I had to pay. The itinerary mentioned the canopy walkway at the Poring Hot Spring as one of the main visiting spot. This is however closed since the beginning of July. The tour-guide only mentioned that, when we arrived there. Further the hot springs are quite dilapidated.
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