Where to Go: the 4 Best Farm Tours in Kota Kinabalu

1.Sabah: Kinabalu Park, Hot Springs, and Cow Farm Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 48 reviews · 1 day · from $89Our pick

Spend a full day in Sabah’s highlands with a guide such as Jeff or Paul, visiting Kinabalu Park, Nabalu Market, Desa Cattle Dairy Farm, and Poring Hot Springs. You’ll get mountain scenery, local food, a rainforest walk, and time in mineral baths. The Canopy Walkway is closed from July 30, 2025, with Tamparuli Suspension Bridge offered instead.

“It was an extraordinary contrast from the hot day and the hot springs to be in the cool rainforest. Jeff was wonderful.”

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2.2d1n Kinabalu Park & Poring Canopy Walk & Desa Cow Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $139Top rated

This two-day guided trip from Kota Kinabalu combines Tamparuli, Nabalu Market, Poring Hot Springs, a 175-meter canopy walk, Desa Dairy Farm, and Kinabalu Park. You get one night of lodging, two lunches, breakfast, dinner, hotel pickup, and an English or Chinese-speaking guide. Guide assignments vary, with names such as Gavin, Neil, and William associated with the operator.

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3.Kota Kinabalu ATV Riding and Dairy Farm at Mountain Kinabalu

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · from $134

Head from Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang and Ranau for ATV riding near Mount Kinabalu, a dairy farm visit, lunch, and possible paragliding. You receive hotel transfers, safety gear, insurance, and an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Vince, James, and Raymond Chan are noted for photos, local snacks, and attentive help.

“The ATV tour was great with astonishing views from Sosondikon hill. The dairy farm was all right with some good ice cream and we had nice views of Kinabalu Mountain and plenty of stops along the way. Most importantly, Vince was a great guide and showed us the nice spots, took pictures for us that he shared later and even recommended and shared some local snacks! Overall a great experience.”

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4.Sabah: Kinabalu Park, Poring Hot Springs & Desa Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 15 reviews · 11 hours · from $79Best value

Spend a full day from Kota Kinabalu visiting Poring Hot Springs, Desa Dairy Farm, and Kinabalu Park. The canopy walkway is currently closed for maintenance, so confirm the latest route before booking. Hotel transfers, lunch, entrance fees, and an English or Malay-speaking guide are included. Past departures featured guides such as Wendy, Nizam, Roy, and Roger.

“It was so much fun and I really enjoyed the company of Guide Wendy and the Driver Nizam very friendly”

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