Čo robiť v Kota Kinabalu

Všetko je veľmi dobre pripravené a zorganizované. Presne od vyzdvihnutia až po koniec túry. Ubytovanie v lodge v parku Kinabalu bolo fantastické. Samotná túra však bola dosť náročná, najmä tá o 2:30 ráno na vrchol. Za sprievodcu a dopravu späť do ubytovania však bolo treba priplatiť, keďže sa prekročil stanovený čas.

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 👌

Although it is an island not far away, you can experience a completely different kind of sea. It was an unbelievably beautiful ocean. I was worried that Sapi and Manukan would be too similar, but perhaps because the weather changed, I was able to feel a different charm, which made it even better. I rode the banana boat; since it was right out on the deep sea, it was a little scary, but they accommodated us well so we had a fun time. Everyone we met was very kind. I would especially like to thank our guide, Nanak. I highly recommend this trip~

Roy bol veľmi priateľský a ochotný. Keďže chodník v korunách stromov bol posledných pár mesiacov zatvorený, namiesto neho sme išli na túru k vodopádu.

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!

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.

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!!! 👏🏻

Päťhviezdičkový zážitok! Päťhviezdičkový výlet! Perfektná cesta! Sprievodkyňa Sue nás kontaktovala cez Whatsapp už večer vopred a bola nesmierne trpezlivá pri zodpovedaní všetkých otázok. Počas celého výletu nám ochotne a bez váhania robila fotky. V našej skupine boli aj účastníci s veľmi vysokými nárokmi na fotografovanie a na moje prekvapenie mala Sue s fotením pre nich svätú trpezlivosť. Treba mať na pamäti, že v daný deň sa spojilo niekoľko skupín, ale všetci títo sprievodcovia sa navzájom poznali, takže výborne vytvárali atmosféru. Jeden zo sprievodcov neustále nosil so sebou veľký reproduktor a púšťal hudbu, čo dodalo skvelú náladu. Navyše vyberal piesne k téme – napríklad pri sledovaní svetlušiek pustil skladbu „Rice Field“ od Jay Choua! To bolo naozaj super! Je dôležité vedieť, že miestne komáre sú mimoriadne agresívne a nezastaví ich ani repelent, na to si treba dávať pozor. Miestny západ slnka bol neskutočne krásny! Mali sme dostatok času na voľný program a fotenie na Instagram. Moje prvé šnorchlovanie bolo úžasné a vyrazilo mi dych. Jediná škoda bola, že keďže sa v skupine našli ľudia bojujúci s vodou, bolo sa treba o nich postarať, takže sme nemohli navštíviť viacero miest a nakoniec sme zostali na jedinom mieste asi hodinu. Na ostrove sa dá prenajať skrinka za 60 HKD, ale v podstate nie je potrebná, pretože na opustenom ostrove vám nikto nič neukradne... Sledovanie svetlušiek vo vás zanechá nezabudnuteľný zážitok! Táto úchvatná atmosféra sa nedá zachytiť na fotke, musíte to zažiť na vlastní koži, aby ste to pochopili! P.S. Zraz bol v ten deň o 7. ráno! Takže sme vstávali veľmi skoro, ale stálo to za to.