Tuaran

The itinerary was very well organized, allowing us to visit several spots in one trip. The duration at each stop was just right, so it never felt rushed. Our first stop was the observation deck, where there were many fruit vendors nearby selling fresh and delicious fruits! The best part was realizing later in the city that the fruit here was actually the cheapest! The farm was also a lot of fun; for 20 Malaysian Ringgit, you could feed milk and forage to the animals, and the yogurt and milk ice cream were amazing! The fish spa was very entertaining, and the tour guide taught us feeding techniques. It was a bit scary at first. Lunch was better than expected, featuring vegetables, meat, and fruit. The tour included a complimentary ATV experience, allowing us to ride through the wilderness. We were very lucky to see a Rafflesia flower this time; although it had been blooming for five days and was starting to turn dark, there was still an unopened bud right next to it. On the way back, we had roasted wild boar and pulled tea. The roasted wild boar is highly recommended! The two of us shared a portion and were left wanting more. Overall, the value for money is extremely high, and I highly recommend it!

Our family and a friend's family, 4 adults and 4 children, signed up for this tour. We were picked up at our hotel at 7:30 AM, followed by a 2.5-hour drive to the Mount Kinabalu viewpoint. The city roads from Kota Kinabalu to Mount Kinabalu were congested, but our guide was flexible and accommodated the children's restroom breaks along the way. After taking many photos at the viewpoint, we headed to Desa Farm. On the way, we made a detour to a local fruit shop. Our tour guide, Jeff, introduced us to fruits we had never seen before, and we bought and ate one or two of each. We were excited by fruits we had never heard of or seen, like apple jelly, avocado cheese, and snake fruit! The avocado cheese tasted like sweet steamed pumpkin, with a texture and flavor unlike any fruit! It was delicious. From there, we went to Desa Farm. Located at an altitude of about 1,500m, it wasn't too hot and was very comfortable! The weather was clear with few clouds, and we took many great photos with the sharp ridges of Mount Kinabalu in the background. Was that a sun halo? Jeff smoothly guided us through recommended activities like soft-serve ice cream and feeding calves and goats. Jeff, who is also a father of four, is knowledgeable about funny TikTok videos, and our children had a blast taking funny videos with him, making it a very satisfying experience. Afterward, we had lunch at a nearby restaurant and then went rafflesia watching. We were worried if we would see any, as they only bloom for 5-7 days a year, but we saw two blooming rafflesias! We also saw buds and withered ones, which was a unique experience only available locally. Nearby, there were also cacao and durian trees! I was surprised to see durians growing on such tall trees. By this point, it was past 3 PM. The children were getting tired, so we decided to change the itinerary and head back. The morning traffic jam was long. On the way back, there was a strange cloud hanging over the summit of Mount Kinabalu. Jeff told us it was a rare sight. The return journey was also a bit congested, but we managed to get back to the hotel around 7 PM. We had originally planned to be back by 5:30 PM, but the road congestion and it being summer vacation season caused delays. I recommend bringing a bit more cash, as there are places at the rafflesia site that don't accept credit cards for insect repellent, and some restaurants for lunch. Thank you, Jeff, for a fun tour! The magnificent scenery and your enjoyable assistance made it a wonderful experience. Highly recommended!

We had a wonderful trip. We were so lucky to be the only participants so we ended up with a private tour. Our guide was helpful when getting in and out if the kajak and he also told us about the area along the way. Our driver Tam was also very talkative. He had a history lesson with my boyfriend the entire drive back to our hotel which was really funny. I would really recommend this trip if you want a beautiful sunset and a more active tour.

এটি একটি চমৎকার অভিজ্ঞতা ছিল, বিশেষ করে আমার ৪ বছর বয়সী নাতির জন্য। সম্পূর্ণ অন্ধকারে নদীর উপর দিয়ে ভেসে যাওয়া, ডজন ডজন মিটিমিটি আলোয় আলোকিত গাছ দেখা এবং আমাদের হাতে ভঙ্গুর জোনাকিদের অনুভব করা - এমন কিছু যা আমরা দীর্ঘকাল ভুলতে পারব না। সূর্যাস্তের সময় ছবি তোলার বিরতিতে আমরা দারুণ ছবিও তুলতে পেরেছিলাম। নৌকার কর্মীরা খুব মনোযোগী ছিলেন এবং জোনাকি ও বন্যপ্রাণী সম্পর্কেই শুধু নয়, আশেপাশের স্থানীয়দের জীবনযাপন সম্পর্কেও আমাদের তথ্য দিয়েছিলেন। এটি আপনার প্রিয়জনদের সাথে প্রকৃতির কোলে একটি সন্ধ্যা কাটানোর নিখুঁত উপায়।

যদিও আমি জানি না কেন অন্য অতিথিরা আসেননি, যার কারণে আমি এবং আমার সঙ্গী একটি গাড়ি এবং একটি নৌকা পেয়েছি। পৌঁছানোর পর, আমরা প্রথমে একত্রিত হওয়ার জায়গায় পেট ভরে খেলাম। খাওয়ার পর, তারা আমাদের রাফটিংয়ের জন্য জেটিতে নিয়ে গেল। আমি আগেই প্রশিক্ষককে বলেছিলাম যে আমি সাঁতার জানি না। প্রথমে আমি খুব ভয় পেয়েছিলাম, কিন্তু মাঝপথে এটি খুব উত্তেজনাপূর্ণ এবং নিরাপদ মনে হয়েছিল। প্রশিক্ষক সত্যিই দুর্দান্ত ছিলেন, এবং তিনি খুব মজার এবং হাস্যরসিক ছিলেন। যদিও তার ইংরেজিতে উচ্চারণ ছিল, তবে যোগাযোগে কোনো সমস্যা হয়নি। এছাড়াও, একজন ফটোগ্রাফার কয়েকটি স্টেশনে আমাদের ছবি তুলেছিলেন। তাদের প্যাকেজে দুপুরের খাবার, বিকেলের চা এবং রাতের খাবার অন্তর্ভুক্ত ছিল। যদিও খাবার খুব সুস্বাদু বা প্রচুর ছিল না, তবে আমরা এতে সন্তুষ্ট ছিলাম। এছাড়াও, গাইড আমাদের একটি নির্জন দ্বীপে নিয়ে গিয়েছিল এবং আমাদের খুব সুন্দর সুন্দর ছবি তুলে দিয়েছিল, যা দেখে আমি সত্যিই অবাক হয়ে গিয়েছিলাম। অবশেষে, গাইড খুব চেষ্টা করে জোনাকি পোকা আকর্ষণ করেছিল, এবং আমরা একটি জাদুকরী রাত কাটিয়েছিলাম। যদিও মোবাইলে জোনাকি পোকার ছবি তোলা কঠিন ছিল, তবে খালি চোখে দেখাটা ছিল অসাধারণ। এটি একটি পরিপূর্ণ দিন ছিল।

Well organised. My family enjoyed the whole experience. Basic clean facilities. Lunch was nice at the end of the acivity.

Overall the rafting and cultural village tour was a great experience. The water level was a bit low but it was still fun and suitable for beginners. Our guide Jeff gave detailed explanations and is very helpful. Got to try different food and snacks from the native culture. Highly recommend

This is a beautiful, tranquil, and relaxing resort that blends seamlessly with nature. The private beach, stretching for several kilometers, is stunning and impeccably clean. Walking along the beach is very peaceful, and despite its size, the presence of lifeguards ensures safety. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, and the buffet is delicious!

the hotel was nice and the booking experience was straightforward. comfortable room. Overall it was a good stay.