Kota Kinabalu Zájazdy

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!

Prihlásili sme sa ako 4 dospelí a 4 deti, naša rodina a rodina priateľov. O 7:30 ráno nás vyzdvihli z hotela a odtiaľ sme sa viezli 2,5 hodiny na vyhliadku na horu Kinabalu. Cesta z mesta Kota Kinabalu smerom k hore Kinabalu bola preplnená, ale flexibilne nám umožnili zastávky na toaletu pre deti. Na vyhliadke sme si urobili veľa fotografií a odtiaľ sme sa vybrali na farmu Desa 🐮. Cestou sme sa zastavili v miestnom obchode s ovocím. Náš sprievodca Jeff nám predstavil ovocie, ktoré sme nikdy predtým nevideli, a kúpili sme si po jednom alebo dvoch kusoch, aby sme ich ochutnali 🥭. Boli sme nadšení z ovocia, o ktorom sme nikdy nepočuli ani ho nevideli, ako napríklad jablkové želé, avokádový syr a ovocie s hadou kožou 😆. Avokádový syr chutil ako sladká dusená tekvica a mal textúru a chuť, ktorá sa nepodobala ovociu! Bolo to vynikajúce 😋. Odtiaľ sme pokračovali na farmu Desa. Nachádza sa vo vysokej nadmorskej výške asi 1 500 m, takže nebolo príliš horúco a bolo to príjemné! Bolo jasno a málo oblakov, takže sme si urobili veľa krásnych fotografií s ostrými hrebeňmi hory Kinabalu v pozadí. Bolo tam aj slnečné halo ☀️! Jeff nám hladko ukázal odporúčané veci, ako je zmrzlina a kŕmenie teliat a kôz. Jeff, ktorý je tiež otcom štyroch detí, je dobre informovaný o zábavných videách na TikToku a deti si to veľmi užili, keď sme natáčali zábavné videá ako rodina, a boli veľmi spokojné 😁. Potom sme si dali obed v neďalekej reštaurácii a išli sme pozorovať raflézie 🌺. Obávali sme sa, či ich uvidíme, pretože kvitnú len 5 až 7 dní v roku, ale videli sme dve kvitnúce raflézie ✌️. Boli tam aj púčiky a uschnuté, takže sme zažili niečo, čo sa dá vidieť len tam 👌. V blízkosti boli aj stromy kakaa a durianu! Duriany rastú na takých vysokých stromoch, to je prekvapujúce 😳. Bolo už po 15:00. Deti boli unavené, takže sme sa rozhodli ísť domov a zmenili sme itinerár. Ranná zápcha bola dlhá 💦. Na spiatočnej ceste bol na vrchole hory Kinabalu zvláštny oblak. Jeff nám povedal, že je to vzácne 👌. Aj na spiatočnej ceste bola trochu zápcha, ale nejako sme sa vrátili do hotela okolo 19:00. Pôvodne sme sa mali vrátiť o 17:30, ale cesta bola preplnená kvôli zápcham a letným prázdninám. Odporúčam vziať si so sebou trochu viac hotovosti, pretože na mieste s rafléziami je potrebné použiť repelent proti hmyzu a v reštaurácii na obed sa nedajú použiť kreditné karty. Jeff, ďakujeme za zábavnú prehliadku!! Bolo to veľmi zábavné s nádhernými scenériami a zábavnou asistenciou. Odporúčam 👌

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!

Veľmi pekný a útulný zážitok zo skákania po ostrovoch. Plavba loďou bola hladká a veterná, počasie bolo v ten deň veľmi dobré. Ostrovy Sapi aj Manukan mali veľmi pekné pláže. Sprievodca Nanak bol veľmi priateľský a odpovedal na všetky naše otázky, tiež pomohol každému postarať sa o svoje tašky a veci. Jazda na banáne a šnorchlovanie sú nevyhnutnosťou. Podarilo sa nám vidieť pomerne veľa druhov rýb, šnorchlovanie je obmedzené na oblasti blízko pobrežia, ale dá sa spozorovať dosť rýb. Slnko je veľmi silné, takže je potrebné použiť opaľovací krém, aby ste predišli spáleniu. Času bolo tiež dostatok a skončili sme pomerne skoro o 15:00.

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! 🌴🐠✨

Zúčastnili sme sa firemného výletu ôsmich zamestnancov, boli sme jediní Japonci, väčšina ľudí na ostrove Mantanani boli Číňania. Sprievodca Xiao Zhong bol obzvlášť vynikajúci; obávali sme sa, pretože prehliadka bola v čínštine a angličtine, ale všetko nám vysvetlil pomocou prekladača. Šnorchlovanie, opice kahau a svetlušky boli úžasné. Hoci sme museli čakať viac ako 30 minút kvôli búrke, bol to skvelý zážitok.

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! 😍

Veľmi pekná prehliadka, podarilo sa nám vidieť veľa kráv na farme Desa a v cene je aj malý kartón mlieka zadarmo. Mali sme srdečné jedlo a mali sme šťastie, že sme videli kvitnúť rafléziu a rôzne vzácne druhy orchideí. Z vrcholu hory je veľa krásnych scenérií. Sprievodca Michael je tiež veľmi dobre informovaný a nadšený pre rôzne druhy rastlín na hore, najmä orchidey. Dobrý a relaxačný jednodňový výlet, keďže autobus vás vyzdvihne z hotela a odvezie späť do mesta.