Pte Ltd Our region`s most spectacular edu destinations

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Pte Ltd
Our region’s most spectacular edu destinations
- for the price of a Malaysia trip !
LooLa!
Krabi!
Sumatra!
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@LooLa !
About us The LooLa adventure group is the leading provider of overseas school trips, with over 40 full-­‐time staff in Singapore & Indonesia – all dedicated to Education outside the classroom. We operate at our Bintan-­‐based flagship LooLa Adventure resort, and at a careful and exclusive selection of our region’s top school destinations. Teachers ourselves and passionate lovers of the outdoors, adventure, action, nature & community, we believe in tours that mix action with truly meaningful engagement with local communities. Our region is simply amazing: the locations and programs described below rank amongst the best educational outdoor experiences in the world. See (our facebook page at) http://loola.net 1
But before we talk about the stunning adventure so close to Singapore … Everywhere we operate, we aim to integrate spectacular action and adventure with community and environmental programs. More than a natural mix, merging community and action programs actually enhances both, and cements either’s educational benefits. From the point of view of a responsible tourism operator, we believe no operation is sustainable unless the local community and environment benefit, and we hope you will consider mixing your action with CIP. For more details and a sample list of the more than 300 projects undertaken by Singapore schools with us, please refer to our CIP&culture document. Why do we recommend Indonesia and Krabi (Thailand) as the region’s best destinations? Indonesia offers more variety in terms of culture, history, natural beauty and action than any other country in Asia, if not the world. White water rafting, caving, kayaking, climbing, volcano-­‐trekking, cycling through stunning rice paddy fields? Indonesia’s got it. Thousands of years of unbroken history (different on each island), wild tigers and orang utans, a splendid local cuisine and a lively original arts scene, global software competition winners next to primitive tribes who still hunt with bow and arrow, Indonesia’s got that too. SE Asia’s democratic front-­‐runner, its people appreciate open and free discussions and interactions, and they are genuinely friendly, curious, hospitable, and interested in contact with foreigners. So for action, nature and CIP, Indonesia simply makes for our region’s best school destination. The simple rule of thumb is this: whatever another country has on offer, Indonesia has it too – but more spectacular and at a lower cost! The only exception to this rule is, to our mind, the Krabi Bay area (Thailand), which boasts a natural beauty in a class all of its own, and more breathtaking activities per square km than anywhere else in the world – at the lowest price of all local destinations that involve flights. Malaysia naturally comes to mind as a destination, but travel is a problem: instead of a long and tedious bus journey from Singapore, all destinations listed below are just a few hours away by varied and attractive travel. Malaysia also misses, in our view, the WOW! factor, with the notable exception of the stunning Juara beach in Tioman, and we are working with a quality partner there to offer trips. We like Burma for its natural beauty, culture, and people, but we don’t like its politics (although things are beginning to change), and we like Cambodia, but we are concerned about its newly emerged medicine-­‐resistant form of Malaria, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-­‐pacific/8072742.stm. Everything else is further away and more costly, without offering anything beyond what’s on display in Indonesia and Thailand. Our recommended action & adventure destinations (roughly in order of price) We will be happy to email you more information on the destinations below. To see photos of Singapore students in action, see the Facebook link on http://loola.net LooLa Adventure Resort, Bintan Simply our region’s richest activity & CIP destination, LooLa is the most-­‐visited overseas destination for MOE schools. We have kayaks, dragon-­‐boats, climbing on walls and coconut trees, a unique zipline landing in a sea-­‐based pool, a sky-­‐walk, boat and boom-­‐net expeditions to sea gypsy islands, archery, obstacle courses, survivor island, marine walks, hill treks, rafting and cultural races – and the region’s most varied CIP program. Access: 2hrs Ferry + 1 hour bus Price pp: < $ 90 / night + $ 65 travel + ins @ $ 4 / day A
Enjoying the fruits of climbing the coconut tree You can freely choose from all the activities listed below – they’re all in the price! Mapur island (off Bintan) For serious kayakers, or those going for their gold NYAA, this magnificent island featuring traditional small fishing communities, beautiful beaches, emerald seas, and great snorkeling, is your expedition nirvana close to home. 30 km of stunning circumnavigation await you! Access: 2hrs Ferry + 1 hour bus ( + your kayak J ) Approx price pp: < $ 80 / day + $ 65 travel + ins @ $ 4 / day West Sumatra Spectacular nature, idyllic rice paddies, towering volcanoes, stunning crater lakes & rivers, Asia’s deepest caves, mesmerizing history, geography, geology, architecture and a matrilineal culture (where property goes from woman to eldest daughter) – West Sumatra has it all! Oh yes, and with its average altitude of 1000m, it has the best climate in our region too. Access: Direct 1 hour spectacular flight with Tiger to Padang! Approx price pp: < $ 90 / day + $ 200 travel + ins @ $ 4 / day Krabi bay, Thailand One of the most beautiful regions on earth, offering fantastic limestone cliffs towering 200 meters straight above the beach and world-­‐famous lagoons. It hosts one of the world’s most famous natural climb sites, accessible to all students, as well as phenomenal kayaking opportunities, including a multi-­‐day island hopping tours. Access: Direct SG – Krabi with Tiger (1.5 hr), then 1 hr by bus & boat, or bus to KL, then fly KL-­‐ Krabi (1 hr) with Air Asia. Approx price pp: $ 100 /day + $ 250 travel + ins @ $ 4 per day Bali There’s the Bali for tourists and then there’s the real Bali, with towering volcanoes, mystical temples against hill tops, gorgeous rivers, waters and deep valleys, encounters with dolphins, white water rafting, a world-­‐renowned culture, and of course the world-­‐famous rice terraces. Go with us off the beaten track to discover the enchanted land. Access: Short flight to Bali. Total cost of travel around $ 300. Approx price pp: < $ 100 /day + $ 300 travel + ins @ $ 4 / day Tioman Tioman is – with good reason – called one of the 10 most beautiful islands in the world, with pristine virgin jungles and spectacular scenery. Working with our partners on the magnificent isolated Juara beach, you can also tap into magnificent (turtle) Eco projects. The only slight draw-­‐back compared to the above destinations is the increased travel time. Access: 3 hour bus to Mersing, then boat to Tioman Approx price pp: $ 100 / day + $ 50 travel + ins @ $ 4 / day