Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Gaya Island September 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Gaya Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Gaya-Island.dx6126710)[Hotels in Gaya Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Gaya-Island-Hotels.d6126710.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Gaya Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Gaya-Island.d6126710.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Gaya Island Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gaya-Island.d6126710.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gaya Island Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gaya-Island.d6126710.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Gaya Island ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Gaya Island Types of activities [Gaya Island travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Gaya-Island.dx6126710) ![Gaya Island](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/502000/502861-tunku-abdul-rahman-park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gaya Island](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/502000/502827-kota-kinabalu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gaya Island](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/502000/502832-kota-kinabalu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gaya Island](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/502000/502833-kota-kinabalu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gaya Island](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/502000/502836-kota-kinabalu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Gaya Island Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Gaya Island has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Gaya Island, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Gaya Island with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Gaya Island Gaya Island is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Gaya Island, and make it a breeze to explore Gaya Island and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Gaya Island to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Gaya Island, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Gaya Island. #### Gaya Island attractions Gaya Island has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Gaya Island to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Gaya Island. Looking for things to do in Gaya Island can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Gaya Island or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Gaya Island attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! * * * Explore thousands of activities with **free cancellation and no added fees**. Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more. Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel. * * * ### Most fun & popular experiences in Gaya Island ### Tours & day trips [See all 48 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50073491/26e4b4a2-021c-4a63-b96b-595f5eede207.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies 8h Free cancellation available £35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bongawan-river-cruise-proboscis-monkey-sky-mirror-fireflies.a50073491.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ![Full-Day Guided Snorkelling Tour from Kota Kinabalu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4814562/9174adb9-b230-4e95-a06f-db575e56a49d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Guided Snorkelling Tour from Kota Kinabalu 7h Free cancellation available £48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-guided-snorkelling-tour-from-kota-kinabalu.a4814562.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ![Rafflesia Rainforest Reserve Tour From Kota Kinabalu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45422027/ab50e51b-9d43-4a43-b5a9-5caa6c855a5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rafflesia Rainforest Reserve Tour From Kota Kinabalu 7h Free cancellation available £127 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rafflesia-rainforest-reserve-tour-from-kota-kinabalu.a45422027.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ![Kota Kinabalu : Mari-Mari Cultural Village Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48071698/3ab4e5f3-d1e5-4800-81b1-ab0a69c3d6b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kota Kinabalu : Mari-Mari Cultural Village Day Tour 7h Free cancellation available £85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kota-kinabalu-mari-mari-cultural-village-day-tour.a48071698.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ![Kota Kinabalu: Snorkelling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47883949/aa0b680b-f95c-4315-9749-819cc00efaac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kota Kinabalu: Snorkelling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan Free cancellation available £58 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kota-kinabalu-snorkelling-island-hopping-sapi-manukan.a47883949.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ![Sabah: Ticket to Rainbow island day trip with lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47102388/533e43f9-cf1e-425f-ad44-a606fc44371f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sabah: Ticket to Rainbow island day trip with lunch 7h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £47 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sabah-ticket-to-rainbow-island-day-trip-with-lunch.a47102388.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ![Manukan + Sapi + Mamutik + Gaya Island Trip from Kota Kinabalu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2164450/95d0ca39-f3b3-4938-9d26-a79d0839a4cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Manukan + Sapi + Mamutik + Gaya Island Trip from Kota Kinabalu 6h 30m Free cancellation available £70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/manukan-sapi-mamutik-gaya-island-trip-from-kota-kinabalu.a2164450.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ![Private Full Day Sandakan Tour & Orangutan Sanctuary with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/358872/da8bd94e-7f59-422e-9d82-d85b7c606180.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Full Day Sandakan Tour & Orangutan Sanctuary with Lunch 8h 9.2/10 17 reviews Free cancellation available £268 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-full-day-sandakan-tour-orangutan-sanctuary-with-lunch.a358872.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ![Kundasang: Day Tour with Desa Dairy Farm and Alpaca Club](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48699931/cc875984-87bc-4091-839c-09d9ae73a74e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kundasang: Day Tour with Desa Dairy Farm and Alpaca Club Free cancellation available £76 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kundasang-day-tour-with-desa-dairy-farm-and-alpaca-club.a48699931.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ![Monsopiad Cultural Village Visit with Private Transfer from Kota Kinabalu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1307309/e5aaf948-826c-4ddb-a8f4-0eef25a5719e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monsopiad Cultural Village Visit with Private Transfer from Kota Kinabalu 3h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monsopiad-cultural-village-visit-with-private-transfer-from-kota-kinabalu.a1307309.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 10 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Kota Kinabalu : Mari-Mari Cultural Village Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48071698/3ab4e5f3-d1e5-4800-81b1-ab0a69c3d6b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kota Kinabalu : Mari-Mari Cultural Village Day Tour 7h Free cancellation available £85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kota-kinabalu-mari-mari-cultural-village-day-tour.a48071698.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ![Monsopiad Cultural Village Visit with Private Transfer from Kota Kinabalu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1307309/e5aaf948-826c-4ddb-a8f4-0eef25a5719e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monsopiad Cultural Village Visit with Private Transfer from Kota Kinabalu 3h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monsopiad-cultural-village-visit-with-private-transfer-from-kota-kinabalu.a1307309.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ![Kota Kinabalu Half Day City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1252013/1931f96f-a236-4b7f-a47f-e834585b2eaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kota Kinabalu Half Day City Tour 3h Free cancellation available £73 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kota-kinabalu-half-day-city-tour.a1252013.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ![Tip Of Borneo With Kudat Rungus Long House Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1251890/334342c7-916f-4aa6-b6fa-45eb5656b634.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tip Of Borneo With Kudat Rungus Long House Tour 8h Free cancellation available £174 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tip-of-borneo-with-kudat-rungus-long-house-tour.a1251890.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ![Private Tour Kampung Gipsi Sabah Cultural Village Kota Kinabalu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48882585/d7305129-3661-4536-9e21-f33669c1c2d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour Kampung Gipsi Sabah Cultural Village Kota Kinabalu 2h Free cancellation available £17 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-kampung-gypsy-water-village-kota-kinabalu-sabah.a48882585.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ![Sabah: Koisaan Cultural Village Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47110307/e1e6b33a-b91b-4fc0-ad5e-f15be428217a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sabah: Koisaan Cultural Village Entry Ticket 18h £11 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sabah-immerse-yourself-in-tradition-at-koisaan-cultural-village.a47110307.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ![Private Kota Kinabalu Half Day City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/358892/5eaeb23f-5b9d-4dc5-8f10-7a5a33bc33f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Kota Kinabalu Half Day City Tour 3h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £117 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-kota-kinabalu-half-day-city-tour.a358892.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ![KK Rainforest City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2549460/eec8a737-ae3b-45c7-af20-a5143b5e732f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### KK Rainforest City Tour 3h £59 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kk-rainforest-city-tour.a2549460.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ![Kota Kinabalu by Night and Cultural Dance Show](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1406110/3f43dec5-5df4-494e-9081-4e39e2d4c6d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kota Kinabalu by Night and Cultural Dance Show 4h £90 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kota-kinabalu-by-night-and-cultural-dance-show.a1406110.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ![Mari Mari Cultural Village](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2225628/13b15e93-d548-432a-8733-a16aa9984bfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mari Mari Cultural Village 3h 8/10 1 review £84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mari-mari-cultural-village.a2225628.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Full-Day Guided Snorkelling Tour from Kota Kinabalu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4814562/9174adb9-b230-4e95-a06f-db575e56a49d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Guided Snorkelling Tour from Kota Kinabalu 7h Free cancellation available £48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-guided-snorkelling-tour-from-kota-kinabalu.a4814562.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ![Kota Kinabalu : Mari-Mari Cultural Village Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48071698/3ab4e5f3-d1e5-4800-81b1-ab0a69c3d6b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kota Kinabalu : Mari-Mari Cultural Village Day Tour 7h Free cancellation available £85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kota-kinabalu-mari-mari-cultural-village-day-tour.a48071698.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ![RAID Try-Dive in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4813548/d0450d64-7188-4478-9b40-a340911a7bb4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### RAID Try-Dive in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 7h Free cancellation available £82 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/raid-try-dive-in-kota-kinabalu-sabah.a4813548.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ![Sabah: Manukan and Sapi Islands Excursion Day Tour Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2388154/0e89825a-aafb-4756-af99-602bc8a860de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sabah: Manukan and Sapi Islands Excursion Day Tour Ticket 8h Free cancellation available £43 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/manukan-and-sapi-islands-excursion.a2388154.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ![Enjoy 3 Fun Dives in Kota Kinabalu | Certified Divers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4812192/dc6e60c5-c8fb-4f31-b3b1-f064b018e6b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Enjoy 3 Fun Dives in Kota Kinabalu | Certified Divers 7h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £82 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/enjoy-3-fun-dives-in-kota-kinabalu-certified-divers.a4812192.activity-details?&rid=6126710&location=Gaya+Island&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Gaya Island | Number of things to do | 63 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Sabah: Koisaan Cultural Village Entry Ticket](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sabah-immerse-yourself-in-tradition-at-koisaan-cultural-village.a47110307.activity-details): £11 | | Top 5 things to do | - [Private Tour Kampung Gipsi Sabah Cultural Village Kota Kinabalu](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-kampung-gypsy-water-village-kota-kinabalu-sabah.a48882585.activity-details) - [Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bongawan-river-cruise-proboscis-monkey-sky-mirror-fireflies.a50073491.activity-details) - [Full-Day Guided Snorkelling Tour from Kota Kinabalu](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-guided-snorkelling-tour-from-kota-kinabalu.a4814562.activity-details) - [Rafflesia Rainforest Reserve Tour From Kota Kinabalu](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rafflesia-rainforest-reserve-tour-from-kota-kinabalu.a45422027.activity-details) - [Kota Kinabalu : Mari-Mari Cultural Village Day Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kota-kinabalu-mari-mari-cultural-village-day-tour.a48071698.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | - [Private Tour Kampung Gipsi Sabah Cultural Village Kota Kinabalu](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-kampung-gypsy-water-village-kota-kinabalu-sabah.a48882585.activity-details) - [Monsopiad Cultural Village Visit with Private Transfer from Kota Kinabalu](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monsopiad-cultural-village-visit-with-private-transfer-from-kota-kinabalu.a1307309.activity-details) - [Kota Kinabalu Half Day City Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kota-kinabalu-half-day-city-tour.a1252013.activity-details) - [Private Kota Kinabalu Night Tour with Dinner](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-kota-kinabalu-night-tour-with-dinner.a358862.activity-details) - [Kota Kinabalu City Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kota-kinabalu-city-tour.a1255673.activity-details) | | With kids | - [Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bongawan-river-cruise-proboscis-monkey-sky-mirror-fireflies.a50073491.activity-details) - [Rafflesia Rainforest Reserve Tour From Kota Kinabalu](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rafflesia-rainforest-reserve-tour-from-kota-kinabalu.a45422027.activity-details) - [Kota Kinabalu : Mari-Mari Cultural Village Day Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kota-kinabalu-mari-mari-cultural-village-day-tour.a48071698.activity-details) - [Kota Kinabalu: Snorkelling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kota-kinabalu-snorkelling-island-hopping-sapi-manukan.a47883949.activity-details) - [Manukan + Sapi + Mamutik + Gaya Island Trip from Kota Kinabalu](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/manukan-sapi-mamutik-gaya-island-trip-from-kota-kinabalu.a2164450.activity-details) | ## What to do in Gaya Island * * * ### Popular places to visit ![Tunku Abdul Rahman Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/502000/502846-kota-kinabalu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tunku Abdul Rahman Park 4/5(1 review) Explore the great outdoors at Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, a lovely green space in Gaya Island. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tunku-Abdul-Rahman-Park-Gaya-Island.d6113980.Attraction) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. * * * ## Day trip destinations from Gaya Island ![Kota Kinabalu featuring boating and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/36000/36509-Kota-Kinabalu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kota Kinabalu [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu.dx602) ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gaya Island worth visiting? > With a mix of underwater activities and coastal beaches, there's no shortage of things to do in Gaya Island. While you're here, check out Kota Kinabalu Esplanade, a top attraction in the area. ### How do I spend a day in Gaya Island? > Once you've checked off popular attractions like Kota Kinabalu Esplanade and Sabah Indoor Climbing Centre, spend some time discovering the retail and food options in Gaya Island. ### What is the top tourist attraction in Gaya Island? > Kota Kinabalu Esplanade is one of the top tourist attractions in Gaya Island and should feature high on every sightseeing list of the area. ### Is three days enough to stay in Gaya Island? > If you only want to tick off the leading sights, three days is more than enough time for an escape to Gaya Island. Stay for a week or more for the chance to truly experience the local vibe, visit nearby hotspots and discover a few hidden gems. ### What are some activities to do in Gaya Island with kids? > Planning what to do in Gaya Island with kids has never been so simple. Whether you're getting away with toddlers or teenagers, there are many family-friendly sights and activities to keep everyone happy here. > > > > - [Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bongawan-river-cruise-proboscis-monkey-sky-mirror-fireflies.a50073491.activity-details) > - [Rafflesia Rainforest Reserve Tour From Kota Kinabalu](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rafflesia-rainforest-reserve-tour-from-kota-kinabalu.a45422027.activity-details) > - [Kota Kinabalu : Mari-Mari Cultural Village Day Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kota-kinabalu-mari-mari-cultural-village-day-tour.a48071698.activity-details) > - [Kota Kinabalu: Snorkelling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kota-kinabalu-snorkelling-island-hopping-sapi-manukan.a47883949.activity-details) > - [Manukan + Sapi + Mamutik + Gaya Island Trip from Kota Kinabalu](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/manukan-sapi-mamutik-gaya-island-trip-from-kota-kinabalu.a2164450.activity-details) ### What to do in Gaya Island for adults? > There are lots of things to do in Gaya Island, with activities for adults of all ages. Round off your day with a visit to Downbelow Adventure Centre. ### Are there free things to do in Gaya Island? > One of the top ways to find free things to do in Gaya Island is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider recommendations on interesting neighbourhoods, parks and other highlights you can visit without getting your cash out. 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