7-Hour Island Hopping Tour in Kota Kinabalu with Manukan and Sapi

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Manukan and Sapi islands in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
• 02 Enjoy white sandy beaches, pristine waters, and coral reefs
• 03 Spend free time swimming, snorkelling, or relaxing by the sea
• 04 Take optional watersports at your own expense, including banana boat rides, Jet Ski, sea walking, and parasailing

Located near Kota Kinabalu City and just a 15-20 minute boat ride from Jesselton Point, these tropical islands are part of the five coral islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. White sandy beaches, pristine waters, and coral reefs make them a perfect haven for escaping the city. Upon arrival on the islands, you will have free time at leisure for swimming, snorkelling, or simply sitting back and enjoying the tropical sea breeze. Watersports are also available at your own expense, including banana boat rides, Jet Ski, sea walking, and parasailing.

Upon arrival on the islands, you will have free time at leisure for swimming, snorkelling, or simply sitting back and enjoying the tropical sea breeze.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Kota Kinabalu

Languages English, Malay

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Manukan and Sapi Island Hopping

08:20 AM: Pick up from your Kota Kinabalu hotel lobby and transfer to Jesselton Point, which takes around 20 minutes.

08:40 AM: Estimated arrival at Jesselton Point.

09:00 AM: Take a boat to Manukan Island.

09:30 AM: Arrive at Manukan Island and enjoy time for swimming, snorkelling, playing, relaxing, or optional watersports.

11:00 AM: Packed lunch will be served.

12:00 AM: Transfer to Sapi Island. Enjoy free time at leisure for relaxing.

02:00 AM: Transfer back to the mainland.

02:30 AM: Arrive at Jesselton Point and transfer back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation (return land transfer from hotel in town, seat-in-coach)
• Tour guide
• Packed lunch
• Boat transfer
• Entrance fee

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses and any items not mentioned
• Personal travel insurance

What to bring

• Camera
• Sun block / Tan lotion
• Mineral water
• Towel
• Essential travel kit

Know before you go

• Camera
• Sun block / Tan lotion
• Mineral water
• Towel
• Essential travel kit

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Your hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Tour start

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.