Archive for the ‘Travel & Tourism’ Category
Monday, November 24th, 2014
Stay at the lovely El Galleon Dive Resort on Small La Laguna Beach, Puerto Galera, dive with Asia Divers, and for each group of 8 booked, one goes for free.
So, the Green Season Deal is:
What? Special offer for small groups of divers (8 pax plus)
Where? El Galleon Dive Resort, Puerto ...
Posted in Deals for Divers, Diving, Hotels, Philippines, Scuba Diving, Special Offers, Symbiosis Custom Travel | No Comments »
Monday, November 17th, 2014
Check out dates for next year's great bike rides all around South East Asia. Go to the Home page, above, select a country of interest at the top of the page, then click "sports & adventure" and "mountain bike tours". More to come too!
Posted in Adventure Travel, Burma, Cambodia, Cycling, Indonesia, Laos, mountain biking, Myanmar, Philippines, Southeast Asia, sports, Symbiosis Custom Travel, Thailand, Travel & Tourism, Vietnam | No Comments »
Wednesday, November 12th, 2014
1 double/twin cabin available on the Amira.
What?: Dive cruise aboard the lovely Amira “pinisi” sailing ship in the world famous Raja Ampat islands of West Papua, Indonesia
When?: 24 Nov to 05 Dec 2014 (11 nights)
Offer: 30% discount
Price: EUR 2,390 (US$ 3,080)
Last cabin so BOOK NOW!
Posted in Deals for Divers, Dive Liveaboards, Indonesia, Last Minute, Late availability, Sailing Cruises, Special Offers, Symbiosis Custom Travel | No Comments »
Wednesday, November 12th, 2014
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Claimed to be the longest underground river in the world (although I hear rumours that a much longer one has been found in South America somewhere) is located in the St Paul's National Park in Palawan, Philippines.
Emptying directly into the South China ...
Posted in Adventure Travel, Birding, Ecotourism, Philippines, Symbiosis Custom Travel, Wildlife | No Comments »
Friday, November 7th, 2014
Two online merchants of tiger parts have been arrested in Indonesia. The bust was the result of a coordinated effort between local and national authorities, and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) which supports 'Wildlife Crimes Units' operating throughout the country. The arrests are a small success in the battle to ...
Posted in Conservation, Ecotourism, Indonesia, News, Wildlife | No Comments »
Friday, November 7th, 2014
Almost completely covered in Protected Areas, Palawan lost 6.4 percent of its tree cover in just over a decade.
About an hour and a half plane ride from the Philippine capital Manila is a long, narrow island home to about a quarter of all the animal species found in the country. ...
Posted in Birding, Conservation, Development, Ecotourism, Philippines, Wildlife | No Comments »
Tuesday, October 28th, 2014
The Eco Bungalow is a perfect retreat for families and travellers looking for a soft adventure that combines a visit to the famous Kuang Si Waterfall near Luang Prabang, with an overnight stay among the Hmong community which is supported by this FAIR TREK project.
Contact Symbiosis to start planning ...
Posted in Adventure Travel, Community Based Tourism, Ecotourism, Hotels, Laos, Responsible tourism, Symbiosis Custom Travel | No Comments »
Tuesday, October 28th, 2014
Here are some great special offers on dive liveaboards to mark the DIVE 2014 show that took place last weekend in Birmingham, England.
Galapagos Master: Special offer
10% discount on all trips departing June & July 2015
Siren Fleet
Bonkers Christmas & New Year specials - 25% discount on any cruise departing between Dec ...
Posted in Deals for Divers, Dive Liveaboards, Diving, Indonesia, Late availability, Micronesia, Palau, Philippines, Sailing Cruises, Scuba Diving, Special Offers, Symbiosis Custom Travel, Thailand, Truk | No Comments »
Saturday, October 25th, 2014
50% off Regular Price for Your Travel Partner
A 4 day/3 night cruising experience in Phang Nga Bay, Phuket, on board the lovely Suwan Macha sailing junk. Your travel partner pays only 50% from the regular price (32,250 Baht/person).
Valid for Departure Dates:
• 02 December 2014
• 09 December 2014
• 13 December ...
Posted in Cruises, Late availability, Sailing Cruises, Special Offers, Symbiosis Custom Travel, Thailand | No Comments »
Saturday, October 25th, 2014
The Elephant Conservation Centre (ECC) in Sayaboury, Laos, is a program dedicated to helping protect the endangered Asian elephant, helping to preserve this endangered species. Launched in connection with the NGO ElefantAsia, the ECC is creating an elephant nursery, offering access to veterinary care at a permanent hospital and training ...
Posted in Conservation, Ecotourism, Laos, Responsible tourism, Symbiosis Custom Travel | No Comments »
Thursday, October 23rd, 2014
50% Discount for your travel partner
• The promotion is available for stays at Lisu Lodge, Khum Lanna and Lanjia Lodge.
• Not applicable to lunch programs, half-day and full-day programs where no overnight accommodation is involved.
• Valid for travel dates between 1 and 20 December 2014.
• The promotion is applicable for a minimum ...
Posted in Adventure Travel, Community Based Tourism, Ecotourism, Late availability, Special Offers, Symbiosis Custom Travel, Thailand, Travel & Tourism | No Comments »
Thursday, October 16th, 2014
End of November: Ambon, Banda Sea & Raja Ampat with Ocean Rover in a 12 day trip for just 4,455 US$ (was 4,950 US$, based on luxury cabin)
Trip confirmed, only 4 cabins available!
Special offer:
• 10% discount from normal price.
• Get 2 FOC (Free-Of-Charge) for an 8 pax booking.
• Only photographers ...
Posted in Cruises, Deals for Divers, Dive Liveaboards, Diving, Indonesia, Late availability, Special Offers, Symbiosis Custom Travel | No Comments »
Tuesday, October 14th, 2014
For an original elephant experience, visit the Elephant Valley Project. The project entices local mahouts to bring their over‐worked or injured elephants to this sanctuary, where, in the words of project coordinator, Jack Highwood, ‘they can learn how to act like elephants again.’ A Briton with a contagious passion for ...
Posted in Cambodia, Conservation, Ecotourism, Symbiosis Custom Travel, Symbiosis-Travel, Wildlife | No Comments »
Tuesday, October 14th, 2014
The freshwater Irrawaddy dolphin is an endangered species throughout Asia, with shrinking numbers inhabiting stretches of the Mekong River in Cambodia and Laos, and isolated pockets in Myanmar. The dark blue to grey cetaceans grow to 2.75m long and are recognisable by their bulging foreheads and small dorsal fins. They ...
Posted in Cambodia, Conservation, Ecotourism, Symbiosis Custom Travel, Symbiosis-Travel, Travel & Tourism, Wildlife | No Comments »
Wednesday, October 8th, 2014
The curfew on the East Coast of Sabah, involving the sea area starting three nautical miles from shore up to the international borders with the Philippines, has yet again been extended to the 21st of October 2014. It will be a 10-hour daily sea curfew from 7pm to 5am. This ...
Posted in Borneo, Malaysia, News, Philippines, Travel & Tourism | No Comments »
