3 days in Kota Kinabalu 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.

Kota Kinabalu is known for nature, shopping, wildlife, historic sites, and classes. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, head off the coast to Sapi Island, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Kinabalu, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Kinabalu Park.

To find photos, reviews, and tourist information, read our Kota Kinabalu travel planning website .

If you are flying in from Brunei, the closest major airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport. September in Kota Kinabalu sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to travel back home.