Tag: tour guide
Look ma, bare hands !
This is as primitive as it gets.
When we first saw Bah Andak, 38, dived into the cold river, we thought he was having a bath. Seconds later, the Orang Asli native emerged with a fish in his hand and it dawned upon us that we have just witnessed man’s earliest hunting art form.
Recently, out of [...]
Posted: October 18th, 2008 under Conservation - Eco tourism, View - Diary entries.
Tags: eco tourism, Malaysian, Orang Asli, sustainable, tour guide, travel guide
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Ecotourism in Malaysia pays back
Behind every celebration, there’s a story worth telling - and Ulu Geroh’s reads like a fairy tale.
Besides being the first native community in Malaysia to rewardingly run a self-sufficient ecotourism project, the venture shows one do not need commercial rhetoric, big budget and touristy gimmickry to stand out from the already crowded holidaymaking industry.
Semai natives [...]
Posted: October 15th, 2008 under Conservation - Eco tourism.
Tags: Malaysia, Orang Asli, responsible travel, sustainable, tour guide, tour operator
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Mount Kledang Jungle-Based Learning Trek
Overview
It’s everyone’s dream to wander off into uncharted rain forest and immerse in its botanical wonders.
Well, let the experts help you learn and do it safely.
To intrepid hikers in the know, Kledang Range’s route “49” is an interesting trekking trail that passes uncharted territory and peculiar rainforest hoodoos. Take heart, we know the turf like [...]
Posted: September 15th, 2008 under Nature - Plants, Nature tour packages.
Tags: adventure, eco tour, jungle, Malaysia, nature tour, rainforest, sustainable tourism, tour guide, tour operator
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Tour Package - Teja Deep Jungle Hike & Trek Adventure (2d/1n overnight)
Overview
More than edging travellers to the Malaysia’s wild frontier, we reveal deeper meaning of conservation, non-intrusive and low impact outdoor adventure.
Teja aboriginal reserve is unsung and teeming with wonders of tropical nature. So captivated by its beauty and biodiversity, United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has declared this hidden pocket a natural heritage and has spearheaded [...]
Posted: June 11th, 2008 under Conservation - Eco tourism, Nature tour packages.
Tags: accommodation, Ipoh, jungle, jungle guide, jungle trek, Malaysia, rainforest, sustainable tourism, tour guide, wildlife
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Finding good tour operators and jungle guides in Malaysia
We don’t think people should visit the rainforest just because everyone is doing it. The place deserve more respect, and finding a good local guide to make the experience educational and worthwhile is a prerequisite - not to mention safety.
Money, or lack of it, is an important part of vacation planning. Yes, without doubt, cheap [...]
Posted: May 3rd, 2008 under Conservation - Eco tourism, Jungle travel tales & tips, Malaysia - For beginners.
Tags: adventure, jungle expert, jungle guide, Malaysia, safety, tour guide, vacation, wildlife
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