Sabah Turer

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!

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!

Mycket trevlig och mysig upplevelse med öhoppning. Båtturen var lugn och blåsig, vädret var mycket bra den dagen. Både Sapi och Manukan Island hade mycket fina stränder. Reseledaren, Nanak, är mycket vänlig och svarade på alla våra frågor, och hjälpte även alla att ta hand om sina väskor och saker. Bananbåten och snorklingen är ett måste. Lyckades se ganska många fiskarter, snorklingen är begränsad till områdena nära stranden men man kan se ganska mycket fisk. Solen är mycket stark så man måste använda solskyddsmedel för att undvika solbränna. Tiden var också tillräcklig och avslutades ganska tidigt klockan 15.00.

En mycket tillfredsställande resa! Jag fick se rafflesian som jag önskade, och de andra aktiviteterna var också bra. Guiden Calvin var vänlig och förklarade programmet noggrant, och han körde försiktigt vilket gjorde att vi kände oss trygga. Jag hade vrickat foten och behövde träffa en läkare, så han rekommenderade och körde mig till en klinik. Jag fick snabbt träffa en läkare och ta röntgenbilder. Läkaren bekräftade att jag inte hade några frakturer, vilket lugnade mig, och kostnaden var rimlig. Tack igen för Calvins hjälp. Denna endagstur med bara aktiviteter hade många programpunkter, och lunchen var också bra. Jag tycker att priset för turen var rimligt.

Fantastisk upplevelse att åka till Mataking och Pom Pom Island. Kunde inte stanna vid Timba Timba Island på grund av statliga restriktioner, men vi stannade i ett område för att snorkla. Guiden var mycket hjälpsam med att ta bilder åt oss, vi såg många havssköldpaddor igår och tropiska fiskar med vackra korallrev. Fick även se en drakfisk. Vi hade en fantastisk upplevelse som man bara får en gång i livet. Skulle rekommendera denna tur!

Mina vänner och jag njöt verkligen av denna dagsutflykt och hade jätteroligt! Vår guide, Xiao Yang, var mycket kunnig och kunde inte bara berätta allt om växter och insekter längs vägen, utan delade också med sig av mycket lokal kultur och historia. Så den här resan erbjöd både vackra vyer och massor av ny kunskap, och vi fick till och med rekommendationer på god mat. Vi kände oss mycket nöjda 🥳 Xiao Yang anpassade också resplanen efter väderförändringarna, vilket gjorde att varje attraktion kunde upplevas smidigare. Stort tack verkligen 😊 Rekommenderas varmt!

Vi deltog i företagsresan med 8 personer, och vi var de enda japanerna. De flesta på Mantanani Island var kineser. Guiden Xiao Zhong var fantastisk, och trots att turen var på kinesiska och engelska, vilket oroade oss, använde han en översättningsapparat för att förklara. Snorklingen, näsaporna och eldflugorna var underbara. Vi fick vänta över 30 minuter på grund av en regnskur, men det var en fantastisk upplevelse.

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! 🌴🐠✨

Mycket trevlig tur, lyckades se många kor på Desa Cattle Farm och en gratis liten mjölkkartong ingick. Åt en hjärtvärmande måltid och hade turen att se rafflesian och olika sällsynta orkidéarter blomma. Mycket vacker natur från toppen av berget. Reseledaren Michael är också mycket kunnig och passionerad när det gäller de olika växtarterna på berget, särskilt orkidéerna. En bra och avkopplande dagsutflykt då bussen hämtar upp från hotellet och återvänder till staden.