Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Springs Day Trip
Overview
Leave the coast behind for the cool air of Kinabalu Park, Malaysia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, protected for the extraordinary range of plants that grow on the slopes of Mount Kinabalu.
The road climbs into the hills, with a stop at the roadside market at Nabalu for tropical fruit and handicrafts and, on a clear morning, a view of the granite peaks. At park headquarters you walk through the botanical garden, home to pitcher plants and wild orchids.
In the afternoon you continue to Poring, on the edge of the park, where a canopy walkway sways between giant trees high above the forest floor, and hot mineral springs fill open-air tubs. Have a soak before the drive back to Kota Kinabalu.
Highlights
- Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Views of Mount Kinabalu's granite peaks
- Botanical garden with pitcher plants and orchids
- Poring canopy walkway high in the trees
- Soak in open-air hot springs
What's included
- Return transport from your Kota Kinabalu hotel
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch, unless stated otherwise by the operator
- Park, canopy walk and hot spring fees, unless stated by the operator
- Camera fees
- Tips
Location
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Itinerary
Frequently asked questions
No, this is a day trip to the park and Poring with easy walks. Climbing the mountain needs a permit and two days; ask us if you're interested.
A light jacket, as the park is cooler than the coast, comfortable shoes and swimwear for the hot springs.
