Mount Kinabalu

First time trying Tandem Paragliding and it was definitely a wonderful experience despite the initial location hiccup with the vendor. After arriving at the facility, I was given the safety briefing before being transported up to the paragliding location in a jeep. The wind in Ranau was great and I was airborne for approximately 6 mins and caught the breathtaking view of Mt. KK and the neighbouring towns before landing safely together with pilot, Sabrie. All in all, it is definitely a good experience for those who have not tried and been wanting to do so. With the picturesque mountain view, you couldnt have chosen a better location to attempt your first tandem paragliding.

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!

Mount Sossodikon offers incredibly beautiful views and is great value for money. The ATV ride is a lot of fun. It would be safer for beginners to practice riding before setting off. There's road construction along the way with many engineering vehicles; the mountain road is steep, and there are no guardrails, making it both thrilling and a bit scary. However, the local residents are very friendly and wave as you pass by.

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!

Napakagandang tour, nakakita kami ng maraming baka sa Desa cattle farm at may kasama pang libreng maliit na karton ng gatas. Nakakabusog ang aming kinain at pinalad kaming makakita ng rafflesia at iba't ibang bihirang uri ng orkidya na namumulaklak. Maraming magagandang tanawin mula sa tuktok ng bundok. Ang tour guide na si Michael ay napakatalino at masigasig din sa iba't ibang uri ng halaman sa bundok, lalo na sa mga orkidya. Maganda at nakakarelax na day trip dahil susunduin kayo ng bus mula sa hotel at ibabalik sa lungsod.

Itinerary: Tamang-tamang haba Kaligtasan: Napakaligtas Tanawin: Magkakaiba, nakakita pa ng Rafflesia, fish spa sa tabi ng lawa, at nakatikim ng karne ng baboy-damo, napakainteresante at hindi malilimutan Mga ibinigay na pasilidad: Sapat na pag-iingat para sa ATV at paragliding, napakainteresante at kapana-panabik, puspos ng mga aktibidad at masayang araw Tour guide: Si Xiaomei ay propesyonal, maalalahanin, at matiyaga, nakatutok sa buong biyahe at napakaasikaso Tanghalian: Bagong luto at swak sa panlasa, may malamig na inumin at sariwang prutas, maganda Nagpadala ng mensahe sa WhatsApp isang araw bago ang pag-alis para sa lahat ng mga dapat tandaan, napakaasikaso, magandang karanasan sa paglilibot, ang isang araw sa Bundok Kinabalu ay naglalaman ng iba't ibang aktibidad, ito ay isang kailangang puntahan at laruin na aktibidad kapag pumunta ka sa Sabah, lubos na inirerekomenda

Naging napakaganda ng aming biyahe. Napakaswerte namin na kami lang ang mga kalahok kaya naging pribadong tour ito. Matulungin ang aming gabay sa pagsakay at pagbaba sa kayak, at ikinuwento rin niya sa amin ang tungkol sa lugar habang naglalakbay kami. Napakadaldal din ng aming drayber na si Tam. Nagkaroon siya ng leksyon sa kasaysayan kasama ang aking kasintahan sa buong biyahe pabalik sa aming hotel na talaga namang nakakatawa. Talagang irerekomenda ko ang biyaheng ito kung gusto ninyo ng magandang paglubog ng araw at mas aktibong tour.

The coaches were nice, the activity are fun and exciting. But if u wanna play it, remember to go toilet before arrived the beach, cause there is no toilet near the beach.

Ang lahat ay maayos na naisaayos at organisado. Mula sa pagsundo hanggang sa pagtatapos ng paglalakad. Ang accommodation lodge sa Kinabalu park ay napakaganda. Medyo mahirap ang paglalakad, lalo na ang alas-2:30 ng umaga papunta sa tuktok. Kailangan pang magbayad ng karagdagang bayad sa guide at transportasyon pabalik sa accommodation dahil lumampas sa itinakdang oras.