Who's WHOA!?
Josen – Jo (wander) lusts after the rainforest, monsoon or shine. While hard keeping up with him on hikes, Jo adds creative spice to WHOA!’s daily operations and does a great job at it.
Loon – all-round loveable chap, and not to mention, our public relations and marketing director. Loonie's key loves are caving, rock climbing and abseiling from dizzier-the-better heights.
Ming– When not strategizing business or website ideas, Ming spends his day searching elusive manta rays and hammerheads in the local dive spots. He’s our eco- friendly consultant for the best island and diving adventures in Malaysia.
Our philosophy
Disappointed by glossy travel brochures with over-played destinations? Eager to know where only the best adventures are located? Confused about which accommodation to stay at? Concerned if the travel agent has your best interest at heart? Fear no more as you have found WHOA! Adventures! - a very unique adventure advisory for a country of over 24million rice eaters!
The beauty of Malaysia is in her glorious outdoors; found on our tropical beaches and islands, rainforests and exotic wildlife. Conceptualised by a group of nature enthusiasts eager in promoting their nation without the over-hype, our aim is to provide what we feel are the best adventures and best locations in Malaysia. By avoiding the fanfare of big budget tours (possibly forgoing certain fancier comforts on some of our trips) and with us handpicking the best operators and accommodation, our adventures are odysseys of spectacular scenery, legends and myths, vibrant architecture, unusual customs, exhilarating activities, breath-taking locations and fabulous food!
As avid adventure seekers ourselves, we continuously investigate the latest adventures or sometimes the rare old gems to see if they truly are worthy for travelers. We give independent ratings and we stay ahead of the market. This benefits you as you can be assured of a happy holiday.
Our core values are rooted in Responsible Tourism (RT). WHOA! is working with Wild Asia to create a common RT platform for all our travel partners. Support this initiative by selecting our exclusive RT marked packages and participate in our continuous feedback program. See Responsible Tourism for more information.
How does WHOA! work for you?
We go to great lengths to show you glorious Malaysia through a personal touch when you write in to us. Apart from this, we list only what we have agregated as the best adventure packages spanning the Peninsular and Borneo. As we uncover more of Malaysia so will you. If its not listed with us, it might not be an adventure for you. All you need to do is purchase your own flight tickets to Malaysia, we can take care of the rest!
If you are keen to find out more on the packages, simply email us with your personal and travel details. For an extended travel period, we can mix and match packages for your dream holiday.
Our travel partners and activity providers are reputable. We review them for their quality, safety and customer service.
Why WHOA! with us?
- We have have handpicked what we view as Malaysia's best adventures.
- Our professional consultants are friendly and would always look after your best interests.
- You can choose to support Responsible Tourism (RT) based packages. We are busy creating a RT platform together with Wild Asia for all our travel partners to join.
- Receive exclusive autographed books, "Birds of Taman Negara" and "Birds of Fraser's Hill" by two of the region's leading naturalists (subject to availability). These books are available on our Taman Negara and Fraser's Hill packages.
- We provide essential information for your trip:
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Exclusive WHOA! e-book guides. Our current series includes: diving guides, the Malaysia A-Z Adventurer’s guide, caving information guide.
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Photographic guides for your holiday so you won't get lost in our country. We point out the landmarks and what to recognise.
- Maps of your destination (where possible)