
'Tagal' Sungai Moroli, Kampung Luanti - Fish Massage (Ranau)
Fancy something more unique than your average spa? Then head on to Kampung Luanti, Ranau for a fish massaging session!
Located in Kampung Luanti, Ranau, 131 kilometers from Kota Kinabalu (2 hours and 40 minutes drive away); this fish massage ‘spa’ is managed by the Kampung Luanti JKK and lead by Mr. Jeffrin Majangki.
In the Local Kadazandusun dialect, ‘tagal’ means ‘no fishing’, and the main purpose of the ‘tagal’ is to preserve the environment as well as the ecosystem to benefit the future generation. ‘Ikan Pelian’ or Malaysian Masheer comes from the family of Cyprinidae. These fishes are specifically trained by the villagers to perform the healing massage activities.
The fish massage is deemed to have a curative effect on those who suffers from psoriasis. Come to Kampung Luanti for regular fish massages and you will enjoy smoother and suppler skin - just like a baby’s bottom.
If the idea of fishes nibbling off your dead skin doesn’t thrill you, try other activities such as jungle trekking and camping. Should you intend to stay longer, Kampung Luanti is also equipped with a homestay programme to make visitors feel at home every time.
Transportation |
Fare
(one way) |
Departure point |
Return Point |
Remarks* |
Bus
(direction to Kundasang or Ranau) |
• KK to Ranau RM 15.00
(per person)
• Ranau to Kg. Luanti
RM 6.00
(per person) |
• TERMINAL BAS BANDARAYA (UTARA)
• City bus terminal (North)
• Change bus in Ranau to Kg. Luanti |
• Beside the entrance of poring hot spring
• Change bus in Ranau to KK |
• KK - Ranau
7:30am-5:00pm
• Ranau- Kg. Luanti
7:00am-3:00pm |
Taxi |
Approximate:
1) RM 160 per taxi
2) RM 300 per taxi |
1) Ranau taxi stand (next to Merdeka Field)
2) Hotel |
• Take bus from Kg. Luanti to Ranau town.
• find a Taxi back to KK |
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Car rental |
From RM 180 and above per day per car |
• Car rental company
• Hotel lobby for car rental service
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Refer to car rental list |
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