This is a 15-day small group cycling tour across Borneo, Brunei, and Malaysia. The price is MYR 22,500 excluding flights, with a single supplement of RM 1,700 per person. Included are a support vehicle, guides, meals, accommodation, and snacks/drinks. Excluded are international/domestic flights, visa fees, alcohol, and tips. The tour focuses on responsible travel, with activities like visiting Maludam National Park to protect the Red Banded Langur population and Sarawak Similajau National Park, where entrance fees contribute to park protection. The cycling trip has minimal carbon emissions due to the absence of internal flights and the use of local staff and establishments, reducing food miles. Suggestions for environmental responsibility include bringing refillable water bottles, avoiding single-use plastics, recycling, minimizing waste, and taking all rubbish with them. Travelers are also advised against taking coral or endangered plant life as souvenirs. The tour emphasizes supporting local communities by partnering with local boatmen, homestays, street stalls, and cafes. Local guides and partners receive fair wages and secure jobs. The income from overnight stays goes directly to host families and villagers who assist during the stay, helping to fund medical supplies and schooling. Travelers are encouraged to interact with locals, learn about their life and customs, and visit local markets like Maludum and Sibu for authentic souvenirs. Stops at fruit stalls provide direct income to local communities. Travelers are also advised on social responsibility, including how to bargain, give gifts, ask permission before taking photos, and dress respectfully.
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