Passeios por Kinabalu National Park

Sehr schöne Tour, wir haben viele Kühe auf der Desa-Rinderfarm gesehen und es gab einen kostenlosen kleinen Milchkarton dazu. Wir hatten ein herzhaftes Essen und hatten das Glück, die Rafflesia und verschiedene seltene Orchideenarten in voller Blüte zu sehen. Von der Bergspitze aus gab es viele schöne Landschaften zu bewundern. Der Reiseleiter Michael ist auch sehr sachkundig und leidenschaftlich, was die verschiedenen Pflanzenarten auf dem Berg, insbesondere die Orchideen, angeht. Ein guter und entspannender Tagesausflug, da der Bus vom Hotel abholt und in die Stadt zurückfährt.

My family and a friend's family, totaling 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 Kinabalu Park viewing deck. Although there was traffic leaving downtown Kota Kinabalu towards Mount Kinabalu, the guide was very accommodating with bathroom breaks for the kids along the way. We took plenty of pictures at the viewing deck and then headed to the Desa Dairy Farm 🐮, making a pit stop at a local fruit shop just before arriving. Our tour guide, Jeff, introduced us to fruits we had never seen before, and we bought and tried a few of them 🥭. We were thrilled by fruits we had never heard of or seen, like apple jelly fruit, avocado cheese fruit, and snake fruit 😆. The avocado cheese fruit tasted and felt like sweet, steamed pumpkin, unlike any fruit we'd ever had! It was delicious 😋. From there, we headed to the Desa Farm. Located at an altitude of about 1,500 meters, it was pleasantly cool! It was clear with few clouds, and we managed to take many wonderful photos with the sharp ridges of Mount Kinabalu in the background. We even saw a sun halo ☀️! Jeff smoothly guided us through the highlights, like getting soft-serve ice cream and feeding the calves and goats. As a father of four, Jeff is also an expert on fun TikTok trends, and the kids had an absolute blast shooting fun, video-like clips with the family, leaving us all extremely satisfied 😁. Afterward, we had lunch at a nearby restaurant and headed off for Rafflesia viewing 🌺. We were worried whether we'd be able to see any since they only bloom for 5 to 7 days a year, but we actually got to see two blooming Rafflesia flowers ✌️. We also saw buds and withered ones, making it a unique experience you can only have on-site 👌. Nearby, there were cacao and durian trees! I had no idea durians grew on such tall trees 😳. By this time, it was a little past 3:00 PM. The kids were getting tired, so we decided it was time to head back, and we flexibly adjusted our itinerary to return home—especially since the morning traffic jam had been so long 💦. On the way back, Jeff pointed out a mysterious cloud hanging over the peak of Mount Kinabalu, telling us how rare it was 👌. The return trip was also a bit congested, but we managed to get back to the hotel around 7:00 PM. Our original return time was supposed to be 5:30 PM, but traffic and the summer vacation season made it busy. A helpful tip: it's a good idea to bring a bit of extra cash, as you'll need bug spray around the Rafflesia area, and some restaurants at lunch don't accept credit cards. Thank you, Jeff, for such a fun tour! Between the magnificent scenery and your entertaining guidance, we had an amazing time. Highly recommended 👌.

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!