Tag: responsible tourism
Après la pluie, le beau temps
The inner sanctum of the Malaysian rainforest opened its arms and said bonjour to a bunch of jolly French adventurers recently.
Last month, Camille, Agathe, Arnaud and Agnes decided that Malaysia was a good place to catch up since everyone went separate ways after graduating from university. Today, as qualified environment engineers who are [...]
Posted: December 24th, 2008 under View - Diary entries, View - Guestbook album.
Tags: accommodation, eco tour, eco tourism, jungle, nature tour, Rafflesia, rainforest, responsible tourism, sustainable tourism, weather
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Tour Package - Kuala Gula, Matang, Tanjung Piandang Sea Shore Village, Heritage & Nature Trail
Overview
Just 80km from tip to toe, Kuala Gula shoreline is textbook Malaysia. This corridor blends seaside flair with inland tropical warmth and its jewels are tucked in unspoilt nooks and crannies not mentioned in any guidebooks or touristy maps. To say the least, it ticks all the right boxes for a dream countryside romp.
Beyond the [...]
Posted: September 27th, 2008 under Nature - Bird Watching, Nature tour packages.
Tags: bird watching, eco tourism, geotourism, guided tour, kuala gula, Malaysia, responsible tourism, sustainable tourism, tour
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Tour Package - Bagan Krian Heritage, Ecotour & Firefly Sunset Boat Safari
Overview
Imagine a trail that takes you back in time and confronts you with wildlife and plants that have been around longer than mankind.
If you’re still operating under misguided assumption that the Malaysian countryside is all about paddy fields, coconut trees and rainforest, this well-researched trail designed by us with change your mind very quickly.
The mangrove [...]
Posted: September 13th, 2008 under Nature - Insect, Nature - Plants, Nature tour packages.
Tags: bird watching, eco tourism, fireflies, geotourism, Ipoh, Malaysia, responsible tourism, sustainable tourism, tour
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Tour Package - Bukit Kinta Rain Forest 4×4 Countryside Safari, Cave & Nature Hike
Overview
If something smell funny, don’t worry - it’s just fresh air. (Read: You have been inhaling city air too long).
Be the one with amazing holiday story to tell. Hike across a 130 million years old rainforest that escaped the last Ice Age. Soak in an uncharted waterfall. Eat food you can hardly pronounce. And the [...]
Posted: September 12th, 2008 under Conservation - Eco tourism, Nature tour packages.
Tags: eco tourism, guided tour, hike, Ipoh, jungle, Malaysia, Orang Asli, rain forest, responsible tourism, sustainable tourism, wildlife
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Ethical Holiday - Malay Village, Eco Tour, Rainforest Overnight, Nature Photography & Outdoor Learning
Because you believe that a journey should be educational and unpretentious, you will appreciate our intimate know-how that adapts to local people, culture, tradition as well as visitors who travel with us to see our side of the story.
We offer guided trips as part of our effort to raise fund for sustaining OO’s operational cost [...]
Posted: February 3rd, 2008 under Conservation - Eco tourism, Nature - Wildlife, Nature tour packages.
Tags: geotourism, guided tour, Malaysia, nature guide, nature tour, responsible tourism, sustainable tourism, tour operator
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THIS SITE gives viewers a glimpse of the beautiful but unsung parts of Malaysia. As a social aid movement, fund generated from activities and adverts helps sustain OO’s operational cost and fund community projects in the Malaysian countryside.
OO is a nominee of 2008's Geotourism Award organized by National Geographic and Ashoka Changemakers. The award identifies and recognises organization that enhances the geographical character of a place: its environment, heritage, culture, aesthetics, and the well-being of its residents.
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Voluntary simplicity is living a life that is outwardly simple but inwardly rich. With less consumerism lifestyle, our ecological resource suffers less impact.