Ranau

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 👌

Roy oli erittäin ystävällinen ja avulias. Koska latvuskäytävä on ollut suljettuna viime kuukaudet, se korvattiin polkuretkeilyllä vesiputoukselle.

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! 😍

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!

Itinerary: The length was just right. Safety: Very safe. Scenery: Diverse, and we even saw the Rafflesia flower, enjoyed fish spa by the lake, and tasted wild boar meat. It was very interesting and unforgettable. Facilities provided: ATV and skydiving safety measures were excellent, making it very fun and exciting. A fulfilling day with a packed schedule. Tour Guide: Xiao Mei was professional, attentive, and patient, following up throughout the trip and being very thoughtful. Lunch: Freshly cooked and delicious, with cold drinks and fresh fruit. Very good. The day before departure, all important information was sent via WhatsApp, which was very thoughtful. It was a great travel experience. The one-day Mount Kinabalu tour includes a variety of activities and is a must-do for anyone visiting Sabah. Highly recommended.

We had an amazing experience on this tour. The entire day was well-organised and felt personalised from start to finish. Our tour guide, Adeor, made the trip memorable and enjoyable. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and shared interesting insights throughout the journey. He also accommodated our request stop at the Upside Down House on the way (even though it wasn’t in the itinerary. The tour itself had so many great experiences packed in and the lunch was also absolutely delicious, with a nice view. Another thing we really appreciated was how thoughtful the team was. Adeor carried extra raincoats, umbrellas, and essentials in case of weather changes, which made us feel very well taken care of. Both the guide and the driver were extremely warm and friendly, and we ended up bonding over our shared love for Bollywood. Overall, a fantastic tour with beautiful sights, great food, and genuinely warm hospitality. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Kota Kinabalu!

was a great experience. the guide was experienced and drove rather fast. paragliding -our wait was mere minutes. the guides try to fly as high as possible but it all depends on the wind. each of us has abt 15 min in the air. there was a ATV - 10 min free thrown in. we even made an additional stop to see Rafflesia ( rm30 paid to owner of land). the roast wild boar was interesting ( just get RM5 per pax). we got a free packet of milk at Desa and bought yoghurt. rennet to wear shoes, weather can be chilly and unpredictable.

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.

super recommended!! the staff were very helpful and friendly. u can even make payment on the spot which is really convenient. my friend, who has tried paragliding with another company before recommended this one over the first company she went with. they even took photos of me without having to ask and i got the best shot up in the sky! kudos to the team for going the extra mile. highly recommended and i will definitely doing this again!!! 👏🏻