Ting å gjøre i Sabah

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!

Veldig fin og koselig øyhopping-opplevelse. Båtturen var jevn og luftig, og været var veldig bra den dagen. Både Sapi og Manukan Island hadde veldig fine strender. Turlederen, Nanak, er veldig vennlig og svarte på alle spørsmålene våre, og hjalp også alle med å passe på bagasjen og tingene sine. Bananbåt og snorkling er et must. Klarte å se ganske mange fiskearter, snorkling er begrenset til områdene nær land, men man kan se ganske mye fisk. Solen er veldig sterk, så man må bruke solkrem for å unngå solbrenthet. Tiden var også tilstrekkelig, og turen avsluttet ganske tidlig kl. 15.00.

Femstjerners opplevelse! Femstjerners reise! En perfekt tur! Reiseleder Sue kontaktet oss via Whatsapp kvelden før og svarte tålmodig på alle spørsmål. Hun hjalp oss med å ta bilder hele veien uten å nekte. Det var noen i gruppen som hadde høye krav til fotografering, og Sue var utrolig tålmodig med å hjelpe dem også. Man må vite at flere grupper ble slått sammen den dagen, men alle reiselederne kjente hverandre, så de var flinke til å skape god stemning. En reiseleder hadde med seg en stor høyttaler og spilte musikk hele tiden, noe som skapte en fantastisk atmosfære. Musikken passet også til temaet, for eksempel spilte de Jay Chous «Rice Field» når vi så på ildfluer! Helt fantastisk! Det er viktig å merke seg at myggen der er veldig aggressiv; de er ikke redde for myggspray eller vann, så dette er noe å være oppmerksom på. Solnedgangen der er utrolig vakker! Vi hadde god tid til fri aktivitet og fotografering. Min første snorkleopplevelse var også fantastisk. Den eneste ulempen var at det kanskje var noen i gruppen som var redd for vann, og vi måtte ta hensyn til dem, så vi fikk ikke besøkt flere steder. Til slutt ble vi på ett sted i omtrent en time. På øya kan man leie et skap for 60 HKD, men det er egentlig ikke nødvendig, ingen vil stjele tingene dine på en øde øy... Å se ildfluene vil definitivt være en uforglemmelig opplevelse! Du kan ikke fange den sjokkerende følelsen på bilder, du må oppleve det selv for å forstå! p.s. Oppmøtetid den dagen var kl. 07.00! Så vi måtte stå opp veldig tidlig, men det var verdt det.

Båten var bra for prisen, men massasjen kunne vært lengre. Det er et alternativ for to timer. Den første øya er vakker, nydelig og ren. Den andre øya er litt kort, men du kan besøke to øyer på én dag. For prisen er det absolutt verdt det. For alle som reiser for første gang, anbefaler jeg det på det sterkeste. Lokalbefolkningen er vennlige, og maten er også god.

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!

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!

Enjoy a safe and fun stand-up paddleboarding experience at Tanjung Aru Beach, home to one of the world's most famous sunsets! We highly recommend stand-up paddleboarding in Sabah! First, a big shout-out to our coach! The coach was very responsible, dedicated, and humorous in their teaching. They provided careful guidance throughout the process and paid attention to everyone's safety, making our first stand-up paddleboarding experience completely stress-free and incredibly fun! After placing our order, the travel agency promptly contacted us to confirm the itinerary. The staff were friendly and patient, and the pick-up was very punctual. The entire process made us feel very reassured. The biggest fear when traveling is not being able to reach someone after booking an itinerary or uncertainty about pick-up, but this time, we had none of those issues. From booking and communication to pick-up and the on-site experience, everything was very reassuring. Stand-up paddleboarding is truly a blast!

Saw proboscis monkeys and so many fireflies. We had bad luck and missed the sunset, but there were countless stars at night. The drive was a bit long, but totally worth it. The tour guide, John, also speaks Chinese!