As i edit the pictures seen in this post, i realized how much i envy the me that was on holiday. Cool shades, sandy flip flops, denim shorts and bikini on top… simply anything beachy is better than a boring old desktop glaring back at you killing your eyesight. There is an unforgettable highlight in contrast to our calm and composed vacation though – an incredible experience i’ve recorded in video form included few “blog-yards” below. Also included: Exclusive tips on how to survive or upgrade your KK island getaways.
If you’ve never been to KK, here are some tips a local friend gave me that you might find useful. It is advisable that you go to the places i’ve emphasized in bold, as there are many con boat people who will approach and offer cheap deals.
Jesselton Point (name of jetty to inform taxi to go)
– go to Counter 2: Beach Bums Borneo
– pay RM17 per person for Manukan Island return
– pay RM7.20 per person for Terminal Fee at another counter
– pay RM3 per person for Island Entrance Fee at Island
Island Transfer Time Table
KK/Manukan departure times
8.30, 9.30, 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 1.30
Manukan/KK departure times
1.30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30
IMPORTANT FOR BOAT TRANSFER!!!
Be at the counter or jetty, 15 minutes before departure time OR you will be left behind for the next departure time.
There are a few islands at KK and below is how my buddy, Azmann puts it. Can you guess which island we choose in the end? 8)
Pulau Mamutik – for sunbathing as it has not much crowd
Pulau Manukan – for lunch as it has good food for lunch
Pulau Gaya – no beach just a five star resort for accommodation only
Pulau Sapi – too many tourists from China, Korea, India, etc and very crowded with little space to move around
Pulau Sulug – have to swim 10 minutes from the boat to the island as there is no boat jetty and there are mostly divers in that area – not advisable to be on your own.
And here is the video i’ve been telling you about. It was much more fun than any roller coaster rides out there. i swear i thought someone would fly out of the boat!
{how much i trust my life with my friend as a sailor}
awesome awesome. glad that you guys enjoy here! 😉 there are a few island that you should try if you love beach. Mantanani island & mabul island. There is also a nearby KK and the island you visited called gayana resort that serve awesome nice food over there. 😀
Check it out here and be sure you drop by there next time 🙂
cindy, uv been using pad instead of tampon ?? i tot its only me … all my american friends was shock to find out im still using pad. i dislike tampon, it doesnt feel good at all … n never can get it right *dont kno why i discussing bout this ol* -___-‘
eeeee… miss my home so so much right now!!
hope u had a awesome time in that little town.. blog more what amazes u. really would like to hear! u end up going to manukan aye?
omg why was the boat driver driving so fast??!! O____O
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saja to give us the ride of our life! lol~
love the blue sky and sea.. very vibrant!
Thank you for this post.. I miss my home town so badly now.. Hihi.. The toilet.. Urghhhhhh, i don’t understand why the never upgrade that.. Sigh……
Thank you for reading ^^ & u mean.. it has always been bad? it was terrible; especially when i had to learn use something…….. =/
WAH BESHNYA KK WAIT I’M COMING SOON !!!!!!!!!!! LOL
org dah balik kl daahhh~ lol!
bhahaha..oh nvrmind saya dah sampai kk lah …*dlm mimpi*
beach!i am going this weekend for a short gateway…
Beautiful nature
to KK? ozsome! hope u have a wonderful trip there 8)
Went to 3 islands few months ago – Manukan, Mamutik and Sapi. Island hopping lol.
Not bad, you still can capture video. I was too afraid my stuff might fall off the boat, sometimes it goes senget left and right. Mini heart attacks.
haha! it was not easy okayyy~ we had MAJOR heart attack but it was reallyyy FUN! XD
awesome awesome. glad that you guys enjoy here! 😉 there are a few island that you should try if you love beach. Mantanani island & mabul island. There is also a nearby KK and the island you visited called gayana resort that serve awesome nice food over there. 😀
Check it out here and be sure you drop by there next time 🙂
http://chanqingsheng.blogspot.com/2011/04/alu-alu-restaurant-gayana-eco-resort_19.html
Mantanani & Mabul? sounds kinky! hopefully i can get to Gayana too!!! thanks for the tips, Hayden 😀
cindy, uv been using pad instead of tampon ?? i tot its only me … all my american friends was shock to find out im still using pad. i dislike tampon, it doesnt feel good at all … n never can get it right *dont kno why i discussing bout this ol* -___-‘
eeeee… miss my home so so much right now!!
hope u had a awesome time in that little town.. blog more what amazes u. really would like to hear! u end up going to manukan aye?
will blog more soon fo’sho! i did have an awesome time & yes, i ended up @ Manukan. hehe! 🙂