Guide profile:
I have been a tour guide since 1987 (was licensed since 1991). My passion in meeting people of all walks of life and exchanging cultures and customs with people everywhere has keep me in this career for so long. The development of tourism in Sabah and the impact also has lead me to practice 'Reponsible-Tourism". I do love to share all there is to know about Sabah from discovering the many cultural heritage we have, to the uniqueness of our Tropical Rainforest flora and fauna or to share the struggle of our forefathers during WWII.
I have been instrumental in helping communities in the awareness of Tourism and creating tourism packages that encourages protecting nature and conserving culture to benefit in eco-tourism markets.
Recent reviews of this tour guide:
sue H.
Absolutely wonderful day.
Mary Ann was prompt, very pleasant and very knowledgeable about culture, history and food.
Went to local markets,park, but very adaptable as to itinerary.
Would throughly recommend and will certainly contact her again.
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Tour guide services/sample itinerary:
Half-day Kota Kinabalu sight seing tours = USD 89.00 (4 hrs.) with transport
max. 3 pax with 3 luggage or less.
Includes Signal hill, Tg.Aru Beach, Tun Mustapha Tower, State Mosque, Sabah Museum (exclude entrance fees).
Tour guide service only: USD 53.00 (1- 4 hrs) , USD 90.00 (max. 8 hours)
Specialized in Customs and Culture tours of Sabah indegenous tribes from Kadazan of Penampang, Dusun Tambunan, Dusun & Murut Keningau, Murut Tenom, Bugis & Dusun Tawau, Bajau & Suluk Semporna, Suluk & Orang Sungai Sandakan, Orang Sungai & Dusun Kinabantangan, Bajau & Dusun Lotud Tuaran, Bajau & Dusun Kota Belud, Rungus, Obian & Irranun Kudat.
Organize and guides student groups partly or round-trip through Sabah.
Kota Kinabalu Gourmet Tours discovering food delicacies of each races and tribes.
Organize and guides special interest groups tailored to their need. e.g. jungle-trekking, 4WD Adventure, Bird-Watching.
Transportation by tour guide:
Rate at max. 8 hours duration; (add. hour at USD 20)
Car: USD 78.00 (max. 4 pax/ without fuel). Luggage: 3 or less
Van: USD 125.00 ( max. 7 pax/without fuel). Luggage: 4 or less
Limits: Around City covers Inanam, Lok Kawi, Nexus, Tuaran ShangRi-La Rasa Ria Resort).
Car : USD 89.00 (max. 4 pax/ without fuel)
Van: USD 196.00 (max. 7 pax /without fuel)
Limit: Anywhere outside City on pave road.
Car 4WD: USD 90.00 (max. 4 pax/ without fuel). Luggage max. 4 or less add.hour @ USD 10
Tour guide interests:
Sharing cultural & traditional believes.
Cooking and baking and exchanging international recipes.
Learning about etno-botany and ornamental plants.
Reading romance books that has factual history.
Sharing legends, folklore and ghost stories.
Reviews of this tour – by clients who booked!
sue H.
04 Apr 2013
Absolutely wonderful day.
Mary Ann was prompt, very pleasant and very knowledgeable about culture, history and food.
Went to local markets,park, but very adaptable as to itinerary.
Would throughly recommend and will certainly contact her again.