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Traditional Bali Massage Lulur & Spa Treatment 2 Hours
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Full-Day Guided Snorkelling Tour from Kota Kinabalu
Cruises & boat tours
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History & culture
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Tip Of Borneo With Kudat Rungus Long House Tour
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What are the best things to do in Kota Kinabalu?
We can’t wait to show you some of the best things to do in Kota Kinabalu – they range from luxurious day trips to hair-raising action adventures and vibrant cultural events, with plenty of culinary highlights thrown in to keep you wanting more. Some of the most popular activities that Kota Kinabalu tourism has to offer include:
- Traditional Bali Massage Lulur & Spa Treatment 2 Hours
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- Kota Kinabalu: Kawa Kawa Wildlife River Cruise
- quad bike Adventure Ride Park Kampung Kemensah from Kuala Lumpur
- Full-Day Guided Snorkelling Tour from Kota Kinabalu
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What is the cancellation policy on booking activities in Kota Kinabalu with Wotif?
We make it transparent and easy to see whether you can cancel your activity booking in Kota Kinabalu. The words “Fully refundable” in green next to the image on the activity listing give you the freedom to change your mind later. Even if the activity you’ve planned isn't fully refundable, it’s often easy enough to change the dates without incurring any additional fees – just make sure to carefully check this before you book.