Tekemistä paikassa Tuaran

Although I'm not sure why other guests were no-shows, my partner and I ended up having a car and a boat all to ourselves. Upon arrival, we first went to the meeting point to eat. After our meal, we set off for the pier to go whitewater rafting in an inflatable boat. I had already informed the coach that I couldn't swim, so I was very scared at first. However, by the middle of the trip, I found it very exciting and safe. The coach was truly amazing, and he was also witty and humorous. Even though he had an accent, communication was absolutely seamless. Additionally, there was a photographer at several stops who took pictures for us. The package included lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner. While the food wasn't incredibly delicious or lavish, it was certainly satisfying. Our guide also took us to a deserted island and took some incredibly beautiful photos of us; it was absolutely stunning. Finally, the guide worked hard to attract fireflies, and we had a magical evening, though it was difficult to capture the fireflies with a phone camera. Seeing them with our own eyes was wonderful, and it was a truly fulfilling day.

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

Varasimme matkan neljälle aikuiselle ja neljälle lapselle perheemme ja ystäväperheen kanssa. Meidät noudettiin hotellilta klo 7.30, ja sieltä ajoimme 2,5 tuntia Kinabalun vuoren näköalapaikalle. Tie Kota Kinabalun kaupungista Kinabalun vuorelle oli ruuhkainen, mutta kuljettajamme jousti lasten vessataukojen suhteen. Otimme paljon kuvia näköalapaikalla, ja sieltä jatkoimme Desan maatilalle 🐮. Pysähdyimme matkalla paikallisessa hedelmäkaupassa. Opas Jeff esitteli meille hedelmiä, joita emme olleet koskaan nähneet, ja ostimme 1–2 kappaletta kutakin maisteltavaksi 🥭. Olimme innoissamme hedelmistä, joista emme olleet koskaan kuulleet tai joita emme olleet koskaan nähneet, kuten omenahyytelö, avokadojuusto ja käärmeenkuorihedelmä 😆. Avokadojuusto maistui makealta höyrytetyltä kurpitsalta, ja sen rakenne ja maku eivät muistuttaneet hedelmää! Se oli herkullista 😋. Sieltä jatkoimme Desan maatilalle. Koska se sijaitsee noin 1 500 metrin korkeudessa, siellä ei ollut liian kuuma, vaan miellyttävä! Sää oli kirkas ja pilvetön, ja saimme otettua paljon upeita kuvia Kinabalun vuoren jyrkät harjanteet taustalla. Näimme jopa halon auringon ympärillä ☀️. Jeff opasti meitä sujuvasti suositeltaviin kohteisiin, kuten jäätelön syöntiin ja vasikoiden ja vuohien ruokintaan. Jeff, joka on myös neljän lapsen isä, tuntee TikTokin hauskat videot, ja lapset olivat innoissaan, kun saimme kuvata hauskoja videoita perheen kanssa, ja olimme erittäin tyytyväisiä 😁. Sen jälkeen söimme lounasta läheisessä ravintolassa ja lähdimme rafflesia-kukkia katsomaan 🌺. Olimme huolissamme, näkisimmekö niitä, koska ne kukkivat vain 5–7 päivää vuodessa, mutta näimme kaksi kukkivaa rafflesiaa ✌️. Näimme myös nuppuja ja kuihtuneita kukkia, mikä oli ainutlaatuinen kokemus, jonka voi kokea vain paikan päällä 👌. Lähellä oli myös kaakao- ja durianpuita! Durianit kasvavat niin korkeissa puissa 😳. Kello oli jo yli 15.00. Lapset alkoivat väsyä, joten päätimme muuttaa matkasuunnitelmaa ja lähteä takaisin. Aamun ruuhka oli ollut pitkä 💦. Paluumatkalla Kinabalun vuoren huipulla oli outo pilvi. Jeff kertoi, että se oli harvinainen näky 👌. Paluumatkalla oli myös hieman ruuhkaa, mutta pääsimme hotellille noin klo 19.00. Paluun oli tarkoitus olla klo 17.30, mutta tie oli ruuhkainen kesälomakauden vuoksi. Suosittelen ottamaan mukaan hieman enemmän käteistä, sillä rafflesia-alueella on hyttyskarkotetta ja joissakin lounasravintoloissa ei voi käyttää luottokorttia. Kiitos Jeffille hauskasta retkestä‼️ Se oli erittäin nautinnollista upeiden maisemien ja hauskan opastuksen ansiosta. Suosittelen 👌

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!

A delightful little place to visit, it’s well-kept and plenty of photo opp although photography is not allowed inside (it’s okay). The souvenir shop is nice too.

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.

It was a wonderful experience especially for my 4 year old grandson. Gliding through the river in total darkness, seeing the trees illuminated by dozens of blinking lights and feeling the fragile fireflies in our hands - is something that we will not be able to forget for a long time. We were also able to take awesome photos during the sunset photo taking stop over. The boat crew were very attentive and provided us with information about not only the fireflies and wildlife but also life of the locals in the vicinity. It’s the perfect way to spend an evening in nature's embrace with the people you love.