Sabah ট্যুর

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!

খুবই সন্তোষজনক একটি ভ্রমণ! আমি যেমনটা চেয়েছিলাম, তেমনই রাফ্লেসিয়া ফুল দেখতে পেয়েছি এবং অন্যান্য কার্যক্রমও ভালো ছিল। আমাদের গাইড ক্যালভিন খুব ভালো মানুষ, তিনি প্রতিটি কার্যক্রম সম্পর্কে বিস্তারিতভাবে ব্যাখ্যা করেছেন এবং সাবধানে গাড়ি চালিয়েছেন, যার ফলে আমরা খুব স্বাচ্ছন্দ্য বোধ করেছি। আমার পায়ে মোচ লেগে ফুলে গিয়েছিল এবং ডাক্তার দেখানোর প্রয়োজন ছিল। তিনি আমাকে একটি ক্লিনিকে নিয়ে যান এবং ডাক্তারের সাথে দেখা করার ব্যবস্থা করেন। দ্রুতই ডাক্তার দেখানো এবং এক্স-রে করানো সম্ভব হয়। ডাক্তার নিশ্চিত করেন যে আমার কোনো হাড় ভাঙেনি, যা আমাকে স্বস্তি দেয় এবং চিকিৎসার খরচও যুক্তিসঙ্গত ছিল। ক্যালভিনের সাহায্যের জন্য আবারও ধন্যবাদ। এই একদিনের ট্যুর প্যাকেজে অনেকগুলো কার্যক্রম ছিল এবং দুপুরের খাবারও ভালো ছিল। আমার মনে হয় এই ট্যুরের খরচ যুক্তিসঙ্গত।

খুব সুন্দর একটি ভ্রমণ ছিল, দেসা ক্যাটল ফার্মে অনেক গরু দেখতে পেয়েছি এবং একটি ছোট দুধের কার্টন বিনামূল্যে দেওয়া হয়েছিল। একটি হৃদয়গ্রাহী খাবার খেয়েছি এবং সৌভাগ্যবশত রাফলেসিয়া ও বিভিন্ন বিরল প্রজাতির অর্কিড ফুল ফোটা দেখতে পেয়েছি। পাহাড়ের চূড়া থেকে অনেক সুন্দর দৃশ্য দেখা গেছে। ট্যুর গাইড মাইকেলও পাহাড়ের বিভিন্ন উদ্ভিদ প্রজাতি, বিশেষ করে অর্কিড সম্পর্কে খুব জ্ঞানী এবং উৎসাহী। হোটেল থেকে বাস পিকআপ করে শহরে ফিরিয়ে নিয়ে যাওয়ায় এটি একটি ভালো এবং আরামদায়ক দিনের ভ্রমণ ছিল।

My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed this day trip; we had a fantastic time! Our guide, Xiao Yang, was incredibly knowledgeable, not only about the plants and insects along the way but also sharing a lot of local culture and history. So, this trip allowed us to appreciate beautiful scenery, learn a great deal, and even discover some recommended local delicacies. We felt very satisfied 🥳 Xiao Yang also adjusted the itinerary based on weather changes, making each attraction more enjoyable. We are truly grateful 😊 Highly recommend!

We had such a wonderful tour with Dan Dan! We were lucky with the weather and even spotted proboscis monkeys right across the river during tea time, followed by more monkeys and crocodiles during the tour. The sunset and Sky Mirror were beautiful, and Dan Dan and his colleague really went the extra mile, even kneeling on the beach to capture the best photos for us! The highlight was definitely the fireflies. Seeing the trees filled with tiny blinking lights in the darkness was truly magical. The pre-tour updates were also clear and helpful. Overall, a very special family experience with great weather, wonderful people and an excellent guide. Thank you, Dan Dan!

খুব সুন্দর এবং আরামদায়ক দ্বীপ ভ্রমণের অভিজ্ঞতা। নৌকায় যাত্রা মসৃণ এবং মনোরম ছিল, সেদিন আবহাওয়াও খুব ভালো ছিল। সাপি এবং মানুকান উভয় দ্বীপেই খুব সুন্দর সৈকত ছিল। ট্যুর গাইড নানক খুব বন্ধুত্বপূর্ণ ছিলেন এবং আমাদের সমস্ত প্রশ্নের উত্তর দিয়েছিলেন, এছাড়াও তিনি সবার ব্যাগ এবং জিনিসপত্র দেখাশোনা করতে সাহায্য করেছিলেন। বানানা বোট এবং স্নরকেলিং অবশ্যই উপভোগ করার মতো। বেশ কয়েকটি প্রজাতির মাছ দেখতে পেয়েছিলাম, স্নরকেলিং উপকূলের কাছাকাছি এলাকায় সীমাবদ্ধ থাকলেও অনেক মাছ দেখা যায়। সূর্য খুব তীব্র ছিল তাই রোদে পোড়া এড়াতে সানস্ক্রিন ব্যবহার করা আবশ্যক। সময়ও পর্যাপ্ত ছিল এবং বিকেল ৩টায় বেশ তাড়াতাড়ি শেষ হয়েছিল।

মাতা কিং এবং পম পম দ্বীপে যাওয়ার অভিজ্ঞতা দারুণ ছিল। সরকারি নিষেধাজ্ঞার কারণে টিম্বা টিম্বা দ্বীপে থামতে পারিনি, তবে আমরা স্নরকেলিং করার জন্য একটি এলাকায় থেমেছিলাম। গাইড আমাদের ছবি তুলে দিতে খুব সহায়ক ছিলেন, আমরা গতকাল অনেক সামুদ্রিক কচ্ছপ এবং সুন্দর প্রবাল প্রাচীর সহ গ্রীষ্মমন্ডলীয় মাছ দেখেছি। একটি লায়ন ফিশও দেখতে পেয়েছি। আমাদের জীবনে একবারের জন্য একটি দুর্দান্ত অভিজ্ঞতা হয়েছিল। এই ট্যুরটি সুপারিশ করব!

We participated in the company trip with 8 people. We were the only Japanese, and most of the other tourists on Mantanani Island were Chinese. Our guide, Xiao Zhong, was particularly excellent. We were initially concerned because the tour was primarily in Chinese and English, but he used a translation device to explain everything to us. The snorkeling, proboscis monkeys, and fireflies were wonderful. Although we had to wait for over 30 minutes due to a sudden downpour, it was an amazing experience overall.

In a group of about 20-30 people, only two of us were Japanese. Most of the participants were Chinese, and the tour was primarily conducted in Chinese. However, our guide made sure to explain things to us in English whenever necessary and constantly looked out for us. The high-speed cruise ship took a little over an hour to reach the island. It was incredibly fast and quite bumpy! 😂 But because the ship was so fast, we didn't even have time to get seasick, which was a plus, haha. The guides played music on board, making the travel time enjoyable. The island facilities were new and clean. Toilets, shower rooms, and even hair dryers were available, ensuring a comfortable stay. Before snorkeling, there was a safety briefing. For the two of us, a staff member provided a one-on-one explanation, showing us translated safety precautions in Japanese. They also checked repeatedly to ensure we understood everything, and we felt that safety was very well-considered. For snorkeling, the boat took us to two different spots. The ocean was truly beautiful and amazing! 🐠 The guides constantly checked on us, ensuring our safety while also making sure we had a great time. After returning to the island, a luxurious meal of crab, shrimp, and other dishes was prepared, and drinks were available freely 🦀🦐. Afterward, we had free time. We relaxed under a parasol on the beach. When it was time, we boarded the super-fast cruise ship again for the return journey. Since it was an early morning tour, we were quite tired by the time we headed back, but it was a fulfilling day nonetheless. My only regret is that I forgot to give a tip to our kind guide when we left. They were so helpful until the very end. Since about 90% of the participants are Chinese, Japanese participants might feel a little uneasy at first if they join alone. However, there were many guides and staff members who paid very close attention to us Japanese participants, so in the end, we had a wonderful time without any worries. The ocean was beautiful, snorkeling was fun, and the food was luxurious. Above all, the warm support from all the staff left a lasting impression. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who might be hesitant because of the small number of Japanese participants! 🌴🐠✨