Thursday, October 30, 2008

Islands Expedition @ Kota Kinabalu

This is my first time to Kota Kinabalu. We stayed 3 nights at KK and spend 2 days at the Islands. We went to Manukan, Mamutik and Sapi Islands. Spend first day at Manukan and Mamutik Islands for snorkering and 3rd day at Sapi Island for sea walking + Photos.

I really like the snorkering at the islands. We all think that Sapi is the best island for snorkering cause of the clearer water and nice corals under the water.

We were staying at Tourist Hotel at KK city. Very affordable, clean and convenience place to stay. Around RM65 for a twin bed room. Is better to reserve the room in advance in order to have the 1st floor rooms as there is no lift available in the building. :)

Tourist Hotel
Lot 26, Jalan Pantai,
88200 Kota Kinabalu
Tel: +60 (0) 88 231 516/230 516



The ferry terminal is just a walking distance from the hotel. Same terminal for going to Labuan>Brunei as well.

This is the counter at the terminal...


You will find all the information about the islands at the counter.



And the price list...



Snorkering at the islands are Free but you might need to rent the equipment for RM10 and the Fins for another RM10.

You can find a nice place to sit down for food at the Ferry Terminal while waiting for the boat..


The Jetty at one of the islands..


I bought this at Manukan Island.. RM10. They can make it in 30-45 minutes.



Girls, don't forget to bring a nice sarong if you are going to take some nice pictures at the islands :). We all get them at KK Ferry Terminal. RM20-25 each. Bargain for it!

We did the Sea Walking since me and Olivia do not have he diving cert. This should be only way for us to go 5 meters deep in the water to see/touch the fishes. :)
RM250 per person including photos and short video. We were in the water for 30 minutes. Not very very exciting i would say but no harm for a try.



Night out at KK is nice.. We went for drinks at CoCoon Bar at KK Waterfront.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I want more photos!
I've always wanted to visit KK ^^
Next time I can ask you for good traveling tips liao

Anonymous said...

Sabah's a lovely place to go to - the islands, the mountains...the food (VERY nice though a bit expensive but still cheaper compared to overseas). Fly to Sandakan or Tawau early morning flight and u see the sunrise, Mt Kinabalu...the mountains peeping thru the clouds...it will take ur breath away.

P.S.: When will u be back in Sibu? If got time, can meet up to go for dinner? Email me at suituapui(dot)hotmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

Hey! Just noticed in ur previous post! U've already gone back there from Malaysia. Haiz! Missed the chance to meet up with 3 pretty girls liao! LOL!!!

MiuMiu said...

Ces: If you looking for islands expeditions, accomodations and where to get good body massage, i can definitely if u some useful informations.. But not for climbing the mountain... :) We all decided to skip it as we think we are too weak la haha..

STP: Sibu have a lot of lenlui oredi.. dun need foreign one liao hihi..

Anonymous said...

Good post! Thanks for sharing.. I heard from a number of people that SAbah has nice islands!! make me want to visit as well..lol.. how long did you go back to malaysia?