11 days in Kota Kinabalu, Pulau Gaya & Kundasang Itinerary

A holiday in Kota Kinabalu, the state capital and main gateway town, offers access to urban areas boasting a diverse and rapidly evolving set of malls, bars, and quality restaurants serving locally caught seafood.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kota Kinabalu City Mosque and then see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour. Here are some ideas for day two: get a new perspective on things with Glass Bottom Boat Tours, head off the coast to Sapi Island, then step off the mainland to explore Manukan Island, and finally step off the mainland to explore Mamutik Island.

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Singapore, Singapore to Kota Kinabalu is an approximately 6-hour flight. In December, daytime highs in Kota Kinabalu are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can travel to Pulau Gaya.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): stroll through Marine Ecology Research Centre.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Kota Kinabalu to Pulau Gaya. In December, daytime highs in Pulau Gaya are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Sat) to allow time for travel to Kundasang.

Offering access to a lush national park, tea plantations, and dairy farms, Kundasang serves as a popular leisure destination.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: relax in the rural setting at Desa Dairy Farm, then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Kinabalu, and then explore the striking landscape of Kinabalu Park.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Pulau Gaya to Kundasang. You'll have a few hours on the 27th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling home.