Perhentian Eco-Education Project
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- Volunteering for the Young and Old If you are a family wanting to do something meaningful on your holiday, this project is perfect for you. The local school children love it when there are new children to play with! Also for those who are only briefly on the island, we can arrange volunteering stays for a week or even shorter!
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- Food, Dorm accommodation with shared bathroom
- Cooking facilities and all volunteer activities
- Return ferry from Kuala Besut to Perhentian
- Weekly Malay dinner and a weekly kuih making session.
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We conduct English and Roots and shoots clubs each week for the children on the island. Help to prepare fun, educational activities and deliver these exciting sessions alongside our Fuze Ecoteer staff. The village kids are full of energy and enthusiasm and are always excited to meet new volunteers!
Take initiative to equip young people with the skills and knowledge to act as conservation leaders in their daily lives (watch the video to see our school children meeting Jane Goodall herself in 2016!). Our doors are open each afternoon for children to drop in and le...
In 2012 Ecoteer initiated the ‘Perhentian Islands Ladies Association’ (PILA) to engage local women in environmental issues whilst offering them a chance to increase their income. You can support these ladies by giving talks around the resorts and encouraging more tour...
Each week you will go on a snorkel tour of Perhentian’s beautiful coral reef. The reef is home to turtles, sharks, numerous other fish species, and of course, colourful coral. What better way to end a hard days work than by snorkeling in turquoise waters searching for Nemo and his friends!
Although tourism is a fantastic way to increase income for the island it also comes with its own problems; large groups of snorkelers can cause serious damage to coral and marine life. With this in mind, we have collaborated with the local snorkel guides and plan thor...
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Dates & Availability
Every two weeks from Monday from 18th February until Monday 11th November.
All Arrivals are on a Monday, departures are on a Sunday
2019 Pricing for International Volunteers
- 2 weeks $649
- 3 weeks $909
- 4 weeks $1169
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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I’ve met some wonderful people, trekked through Malaysian forests, climbed through hidden caves and had the opportunity to spend time with a gorgeous tribe of native...
My experience in Malaysia with Ecoteer has been so incredibly positive
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My experience in Malaysia with Ecoteer has been so incredibly positive. I got the opportunity to work with Community house as a photographer also I worked in Merapoh...
An incredible time in a beautiful part of the world
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I’ve met some wonderful people
I’ve met some wonderful people, trekked through Malaysian forests, climbed through hidden caves and had the opportunity to spend time with a gorgeous tribe of native...
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