Where to Go: the 10 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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5.Kinabalu Park With Rumah Terbalik & Desa Cow Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $129

Travel from Kota Kinabalu into the Crocker Range for Kinabalu Park, a Botanical Gardens walk, Nabalu Market, Rumah Terbalik, and Desa Dairy Farm. Hotel pickup, lunch, entrance fees, and English-speaking guide service are included. Expect a full day in a shared vehicle, with one optional entrance fee at Rumah Terbalik.

“Beautiful park. Tour started on time and went smoothly. However, our tour guide spoke limited English so he did not have much history or information to share. Condition of vehicle was also not the best. That said, we still had a great time!”

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6.Private Desa Dairy Farm, Kinabalu National Park, Hot Spring & Canopy Walk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $139

Spend about nine and a half hours with a private English-speaking guide visiting Desa Dairy Farm, Kinabalu Park, Bombon village fish spa, and Poring Hot Springs. Guides such as Nick and Joe have earned praise for flexible pacing, photography, and local insight. Pickup and admission fees are included, but lunch and the canopy walk cost extra.

“Nick was our guide and he was fantastic...good driver, knowledgeable guide and great photographer---taking 85 photos in his own camera and sharing them with us to document the memories. Nobody watched the clock and we all happily went overtime. Whoever takes this tour with Nick will not be disappointed.”

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7.Kundasang: Day Tour with Desa Dairy Farm and Alpaca Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $116

Travel privately from Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang with an English or Malay-speaking driver-guide such as Hamiz or Hazmi. Visit Rumah Terbalik, Nabalu Town, Desa Dairy Farm, Alpaca Club, and Sabah City Mosque in one long day. Expect a relaxed pace, mountain scenery, animal encounters, and time to buy lunch and browse local stalls.

“lovely day spent exploring kundasang with our sweet guide Hamiz; quite a comfortable and slow-paced experience; got to document it all.”

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8.Kundasang : ATV Ride, Dairy Farm Visit & Meal Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $85

Spend a full day from Kota Kinabalu exploring Sabah’s highland roads, with a 45-minute ATV ride, lunch, Desa Dairy Farm, Nabalu Handicraft Market, Kundasang Vegetable Market, and a possible Rafflesia stop. The small group is limited to 10, with English or Chinese guiding, hotel pickup, and return transport included.

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9.Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Springs Tour with Desa Dairy Farm

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $125

Travel from Kota Kinabalu in a small group of up to 15 people, stopping at Nabalu Market, Desa Dairy Farm, Poring’s 200-foot canopy walkway, hot springs, and Kinabalu Park. Your English-speaking guide, lunch, transport, and entrance fees are included. Expect an early start, several short walks, and a long but varied day.

“Really good day! Our guide was very knowledge and happy to answer any questions. Great day with a real variety of activities. The canopy walk was the real highlight! Fabulous scenery and views!”

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10.Kinabalu Park Tour with Desa Dairy Farm & Poring Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $124

Travel from Kota Kinabalu into Sabah’s mountain country on an eight-hour guided tour with hotel pickup, lunch, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Nabalu Market, Desa Dairy Farm, Poring’s canopy walkway and hot springs, then Kinabalu Park. The tour suits you if you want Mount Kinabalu scenery without an overnight climb.

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