Kota Kinabalu Tours

Vam apuntar-nos dues famílies, amb 4 adults i 4 nens en total. Ens van recollir a l'hotel a les 7:30 del matí i d'allà vam fer un trajecte de 2 hores i mitja fins al mirador del mont Kinabalu. Hi havia trànsit per les carreteres de la ciutat sortint de Kota Kinabalu cap al mont Kinabalu, però van ser molt flexibles i ens van parar a mig camí perquè els nens poguessin anar al bany. Vam fer moltes fotos al mirador i des d'allà vam anar cap a la granja Desa 🐮 Abans, vam fer una parada ràpida en una fruteria local. El nostre guia, en Jeff, ens va presentar fruites que no havíem vist mai i en vam comprar un o dos de cada per tastar-les 🥭 Estàvem molt emocionats amb fruites que no havíem sentit ni vist mai, com la poma gelea, l'alvocat formatge o la fruita de la pell de serp 😆 L'alvocat formatge tenia una textura i un gust que no semblaven de fruita, com de carbassa dolça al vapor! Boníssim 😋 Des d'allà vam anar a la granja Desa. Com que està en una zona alta a uns 1.500 metres d'altitud, no feia massa calor i s'estava molt bé! Feia un dia esplèndid amb ben a penes núvols, i vam poder fer moltes fotos fantàstiques amb les crestes esmolades del mont Kinabalu de fons. Fins i tot es veia un halo solar? ☀️ En Jeff ens va guiar molt bé per tot el que ens recomanava: menjar un gelat, donar de menjar als vedells i a les cabres, etc. En Jeff, que també és pare de 4 fills, controla molt de vídeos divertits de TikTok i ens ho vam passar d'allò més bé fent gravacions d'allò més divertides en família, els nens estava encantats i nosaltres supercontentos 😁 Després vam dinar en un restaurant proper i vam anar a veure la raflesia 🌺 Estàvem preocupats per si la podríem veure, ja que només floreix entre 5 i 7 dies a l'any, però vam poder veure dues raflesies en floració ✌️ També vam veure capolls i algunes de pansides, una experiència única que només es pot viure allà 👌 A prop hi havia arbres de cacau i de durià! No sabia pas que el durià creixia en un arbre tan alt 😳 Cap a les 3 passades de la tarda, com que els nens ja començaven a estar cansats, vam decidir tornar aviat i vam modificar l'itinerari per emprendre el camí de tornada. El trànsit del matí havia estat llarg 💦 De camí a casa, hi havia un núvol ben curiós penjat al cim del mont Kinabalu. En Jeff ens va dir que allò no era gens habitual 👌 La tornada també va ser una mica embussada, però vam aconseguir tornar a l'hotel cap a les 7 del vespre. Hèiem de tornar a les 5:30, però devia ser per culpa del trànsit i de l'època d'estiu que hi havia tanta acumulació de vehicles. Us recomanem portar una mica més d'efectiu, ja que necessitareu repel·lent d'insectes per a la zona de la raflesia i a algun restaurant no accepten targetes de crèdit. Jeff, moltes gràcies per aquesta excursió tan divertida‼️ Ens ho vam passar molt bé gràcies a les vistes grandioses i a la teva companyia tan atenta. Molt recomanable 👌

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!

Just finished a one-day tour of Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, and I have to give a huge shoutout to our private guide, Xiaoyang (William)! 👍🏻🙋🏻‍♂️ I originally thought the long drive to and from the mountain would be exhausting and boring, but Xiaoyang was a fantastic conversationalist along the way. He shared a lot of local history and culture of Sabah, guided us on a short trek up the mountain, and even stopped to introduce us to unique plants we saw along the trail 🌴🍃. The content was engaging and fun, and time flew by. 🥹 We were super lucky to catch a glimpse of Mount Kinabalu and the Rafflesia! The guide truly put a lot of thought into arranging everything for us, ensuring the entire itinerary ran smoothly, and even treated us to Malaysian cuisine for lunch 🍱! He took such good care of us throughout the trip, constantly reminding everyone to stay safe. The biggest surprise was his photography skills 📸. His composition was top-notch, and he was incredibly patient, taking tons of gorgeous photos for us to keep as memories. There was non-stop laughter all day, and the atmosphere was very relaxed. 😆✨ Meeting Xiaoyang this time really added so much value to the whole trip! 🩷 If any of our friends go to Sabah in the future, or if we visit again ourselves, we will definitely ask him to be our guide again! 😍

Un recorregut molt agradable, vam poder veure moltes vaques a la granja de bestiar Desa i s'inclou un petit cartró de llet gratuït. Vam gaudir d'un àpat reconfortant i vam tenir la sort de veure la rafflesia i diferents espècies rares d'orquídies florint. Molts paisatges bonics des del cim de la muntanya. El guia turístic Michael també té molts coneixements i passió per les diferents espècies de plantes de la muntanya, especialment les orquídies. Una bona i relaxant excursió d'un dia, ja que l'autobús recull de l'hotel i torna a la ciutat.

We had such a great time on this tour, and a big part of it was thanks to our tour guide, Kelvin! Kelvin was our driver, tour guide and also our photographer for the day. He was very knowledgeable and made the mangrove and fireflies tour really enjoyable. He introduced us to the different animals we saw, including the proboscis monkeys, and shared interesting facts about what they eat, their digestion and their behaviour. It was really interesting to learn about them along the way. He was also very entertaining and took great care of us throughout the whole trip. He definitely went above and beyond, especially when he took the time to help us take photos at the sunset spot. We really appreciated how attentive and thoughtful he was. Also, a big shoutout to his co-tour guide, Gary, who was equally helpful and made the experience even better. Thank you, Kelvin and Gary, for such a memorable day!

Una experiència de salt d'illa molt agradable i acollidora. El viatge en vaixell va ser suau i ventós, el temps va ser molt bo aquell dia. Tant l'illa Sapi com la Manukan tenien platges molt boniques. El guia turístic, Nanak, és molt amable i va respondre totes les nostres preguntes, a més d'ajudar a tothom a tenir cura de les seves bosses i pertinences. El banana boat i el snorkel són imprescindibles. Vam aconseguir veure bastants espècies de peixos, el snorkel es limita a les zones properes a la costa, però es poden veure molts peixos. El sol és molt fort, així que cal aplicar protector solar per evitar cremades. El temps també va ser suficient i va acabar bastant aviat, a les 3 de la tarda.

We had a wonderful time on the mangrove cruise! We were amazed to see animals we had never seen before. The fireflies were also incredibly beautiful. The way they gathered in the trees made them look just like Christmas trees. When the captain called to them, the fireflies gently fluttered over to him. It was like watching magic happen right before our eyes. Our guide, Jason, was also very kind and taught us so many interesting things. We learned for the first time that male and female proboscis monkeys have different nose shapes. We were truly grateful that Jason always treated us with a smile, even though our English wasn't very good. It was a wonderful experience and a memory we will treasure for a long time. Thank you so much!

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! 🌴🐠✨

Vam participar en un viatge d'empresa de 8 persones, i érem els únics japonesos; la majoria de la gent a l'illa de Mantanani era xinesa. El nostre guia, Xiaozhong, va ser especialment excel·lent. Ens preocupava que el tour fos només en xinès i anglès, però ell va utilitzar un traductor per explicar-nos les coses. L'snorkel, els nassuts i les lluernes van ser meravellosos. Tot i que vam haver d'esperar més de 30 minuts a causa d'un xàfec, va ser una experiència fantàstica.