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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 👌

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.

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.

Well organised. My family enjoyed the whole experience. Basic clean facilities. Lunch was nice at the end of the acivity.

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.

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

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.