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Welcome to Sabah, otherwise known as Malaysian Borneo, a land renowned for its natural splendours and fascinating ethnic heritage. As you will discover upon arrival, there is no shortage of adventures to be had in Sabah. Begin your journey from the region's capital, Kota Kinabalu, with a private tour that will show you the many treasures of Malaysian Borneo.
Your local guide can offer a range of once in a lifetime experiences, and customize any itinerary to suit your personal travel interests. Take a boat trip through the mangrove reserve of the Klias Wetlands, and try to spot the elusive proboscis monkeys. In the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center you can experience the magical giant apes up close in their natural habitat. Hikers may want to climb the majestic peak of Mt. Kinabalu and watch the sun rise from its summit. For a more relaxed day, head out to Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park and sunbathe on its sandy beaches.
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| Tour Guide Legal Requirements |
All tour guides must be certified by Tourism Malaysia. There are specific requirements that are outlined:
Green License: (Localised nature tourist guide): The guide has gone through 1-2 weeks of training on certain nature locations which is stated on their badge and are allowed guiding only in that location.
Beige License: (Basic Tourist Guide): The guide has gone through 3 months Basic Tourist Guide training course and 3 months practical before he/she is required to sit for 4 categories of examination (Oral, Slides, Coach commentary, written) and need to pass the examination before getting the licence to start guiding.
Blue License: The guide would have been guiding for at least 2 years with a Beige Licence and has sat and passed the Confirmation Course and Examination (1 week) after 2 years.
These badges must be clearly displayed on the guide's person. report error
All ToursByLocals guides have met our ToursByLocals Guide Requirements which includes warranting that they can legally give the tours they offer. |
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Tour in Kiulu, Malaysia:
"this tour was excellent, just as it was described. Albert was a great guide, friendly informative and kept in touch wit,..." [more]
Michelle Madden - Oct, 2011
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Tour in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia:
"Albert was wonderful and we appreciated the ToursByLocals service."
Richard Engelman - Feb, 2012
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Tour in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia:
"Amazing full day trip, Albert goes out of his way to cram in as much information and visit as many places as possible. ,..." [more]
Oliver Smith - May, 2012
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- You choose the ACTUAL PERSON who will give your tour. See their photo, bio, credentials and communicate with them in advance via our website. They are locals, living in the same area as the tour.
- ONLY THE BEST GUIDES. Guides can't buy their way onto our system - each is chosen by ToursByLocals.
- All Tours are PRIVATE, only you and people you choose.
- Guide services are priced PER TOUR, not PER PERSON. However, there may be a 'per person' price component if the tour involves external costs such as admission tickets, etc.
- Tours shown on website can be purchased directly - or the guide can customize them at your request.
- Full contact information provided after booking. Plus, you'll have access to ToursByLocals 24 hour emergency contact number.
- Looked through the site but still need advice? You can call ToursByLocals and talk to a REAL HUMAN!
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