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Selected testimonials are reproduced here with permission from guests

(June 2009) Syed & Norman, Singapore
Adventure: Tandem Skydive

Norman:
Hi Josen,
"The tandem jump was fantastic!! Simply put it, the jump of my life. Moving through the clouds at speeds greater than 5000ft/min, nothing is comparable to that!! At the same time, you can also try tasting the clouds and check out the amazing view while 'flying'. There's so much to say, but bottom line, try it for yourself."
Regards
Norman Koh

Syed:
The jump was one of the best things I have done in my life! (yet!). I am one of those few people whom have always wanted to skydive since young and when I finally passed my age limit and garnered enough money, I wanted to do it right away. I was researching about skydiving activities in the South-East Asia region and I stumble upon Whoa! Adventures Sdn. Bhd. At first I was definitely impressed by the myriad of activities that they offered from scuba diving to jungle trekking and to what I have been longing for, skydiving. I had also inquired about the company from a tourism board and found out that the company is well reputable with their activities and services. So I then email and inquired regarding the skydiving activity that they offered. I was surprised that they replied to me promptly as compared to other companies that I had inquired. And that was the point I met Josen. He answered all my questions and uncertainties to the best of his ability. If not, he'll find other means of getting the information required. He gave me the best advice and also help me out in the problems I had faced such as the bank transfer and also getting affordable lodging at the activity site. He also frequently updated me regarding the activity and its availability. I was deeply impressed that he was committed in giving my friend and I the best service that he could offered. Honestly speaking, I was actually reluctant to transfer the cash amount to the given overseas bank account. But he gave us his fullest assurance and made the experience more comforting. He gave me frequent updates of the cash transfer and once the cash had been successfully transferred, he sent me a receipt of the payment to my email immediately.
My friend and I met him a day before the activity day and we found out that he was much friendlier in person. Not only is he knowledgeable in the activities that he offered he also gave recommendations on the various places to go if we were keen in doing certain activities such as rock climbing and caving. On the activity day itself, he was ever-so-helpful to my friend and I from giving advices and tips, to clearing our doubts and questions with the jumpmaster. The co-ordination of the activity went smoothly without any problems and made that eventful day a memory my friend and I will forever cherish. The service that he offered was beyond any I've seen or received from any other adventure companies I had engaged in the past. For that, I would like to sincerely thank Josen Lim and Whoa! Adventures Sdn. Bhd. in helping my accomplish one of my many goals in life. I give Josen Lim and Whoa! Adventures Sdn. Bhd. my fullest support in their future endeavors and activities. I will definitely engage Whoa! Adventures again in the future for other activities and also recommend them to my friends and family. I can be contacted with email given below for further assistance. Thank you Josen and Whoa! Adventures once again.
Best Regards,
Syed Alwi Al-Attas
Singapore
Emaill:syedalwi6@hotmail.com

(June 2009) Pua Chew Tean, Malaysian
Adventure: Skytrex Big Thrill Booking
Dear Josen,
I’ve booked the Skytrex adventure on 08/06/09 and was made double payment during transfer. At the same day, we have sent the email to Josen to double check. Josen has given prompt reply and refund the extra payment to us on the next day.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you (Josen) for your helpful, prompt reply, fast resolving problem & full patient answering my queries. He responsibilities indeed commendable and has tirelessly provided excellence service to customer.
Best regards,
Ms.Chew Tean

(April 2009) Sarah Moersfelder (& Julie Hale), US & NZ residing in Japan
"WHOA! That Adventure Rocked!"
Adventure: Mulu, Headhunters Trail, Pinnacles & Limbang (Sarawak)
Julie Hale and myself recently booked a tour with your company from April 29th-May 3rd. I am writing to tell you that it exceeded all expectations I had for the trip! It was absolutely perfect and I can't thank/praise you enough. I'm not sure exactly what your role is in all of this, but I really wanted to thank someone.
All of the tour guides we had were fantastic. Richard was passionate about the environment, caring and encouraging to all the hiking ability levels, and accomodating to food preferences (an excellent chef, too!). Eugene was strong, kind, and energetic. Larry was kind, conversational, and always followed up on his plans for travel and accomodation for us. John was informative, patient, and kind.
I didn't know much about the caves, but was really impressed to see them - especially the phenomenon of all the bats flying out at night together for hours. Crazy. It was also a nice treat to be able to take a short dip in the little river by Clearwater cave.
All of the hiking we did was as advertised and exactly what Julie and I were looking for. We wanted a challenge in a beautiful natural environment, and we got it! The accomodation was PERFECT from the elegant stay the first night in Mulu Headquarters to the two nights at camp 5 (no mosquitoes, perfect temperature, alongside a swimable river, lots of tables, good facilities), to the longhouse.
I was also very happy with the longhouse experience, which I expected to be a typical tourist looking from the outside in and feeling like an intruder, experience. It felt very genuine and the people and children were SO kind and generous to us. Of course, the food was great as well.
Overall, I give the trip in it's entirity a 9 out of 10 (could do without the uber touristy caves, but does provide a nice easy way to see caves before hiking a bit in the evening). It was perfect and well worth the money spent (which was quite a bit for my little teacher's pocketbook!)

(Feb 2009) John Dexter (US residing in China),
Adventure: Sipadan Kapalai Island Dive Resort and Danum Valley
We had an excellent time at resort based on the recommendation from Josen whom we met while in Bali a year back. Stayed 4 days at the comfortable chalets on stilts - marvelous architecture. The dive trips were fantastic and sipadan waters certainly lived up to its reputation as one of the best dive sites in the world!  Upon returning to land we headed into the lush green world of Danum, staying at Borneo Rainforest Lodge. We went on hikes in the jungle, even caught a glimpse of an orangutan with her child! that was a great experience. Thanks for helping us arrange the vacation! Might take up that suggestion for wildlife cruise in Sukau next year.

(Dec 2008) Xian ,The Maldive islands
Adventure: Motorised Paragliding, whitewater rafting,  ATV rides, Street food tour
It was one of the most unforgettable trips that we ever did. Where we saw the other side of Malaysia, away from the busy streets and the shopping malls of KL, to take part in events which we will never forget that were filled with excitement and was thrilling.
Paramotor, white water rafting and the quad bike ride are some of the few events that we did enjoy the most.
Been there, done that. thanks to WHOA Adventure.

Trip: Perhentian (Tuna Bay) and Taman Negara

Period: August 2006

"My trip was amazing. Malaysia and its people are great.... I think it's already the best (Tuna Bay)"

- Paolo, Italy.

Trip: Redang- Coral Redang resort
Period: August 2006
"Redang was beyond expectations. The beach was fantastic and the waters crystal clear. And after scouting the other resorts in the area, Coral Redang was definitely the best. Thanks for the recommendation."
- Kok Tin Gan, Hong Kong.

Fraser's and Taman Negara Birdwatching 7D/6N, June 2006.
"(guide) was very good, he was enthusiastic and well informed....The whole itinerary was relaxed and flexible ...Other than that we both really felt that we were looked after and everything went very smoothly from the time we got picked up at our hotel to the time we returned to KL"
- Lena Condell, UK

Trip: Sabah - Nexus Karambunai resort
Period: January 2006
"Another WHOA! Adventure! We're hooked and will be back for more. Nexus was incredible, everything surpassed our expectations - service, resort, rooms, beach. The beachside BBQ was the best we've ever had. Fantastic!"
- Randal & Fiona, Australia

Period: December 05
"(Nexus)....lots of friendly faces and a beautifully kept beach. Thanks WHOA! for organising a wonderful trip. We'll be in touch again soon!."
- Donovan and Julie, Malaysia

Trip: Redang Island
Accommodation: Laguna Redang Resort
Period: August 05
"Thank You to Whoa! for accommodating to our various requests and the change in dates of travel. Appreciate it. A first time to the island BUT not the last. Already thinking/planning for the next trip. A good holiday and break. Will definitely be using Whoa! and keen on exploring other holidays from Whoa!. Thanks again guys!"
- Lim S.C (Finance Director - IT Consultancy)

 Period: July 05

"I had a superb time! I was blown away by the beauty of the beach. The sea is crystal clear and is like paradise! This is definately a place for a great tan! The resort is in immaculate condition and for the price, it is very affordable. I met 2 english tourists on this trip sharing their moments in Maldives and Seychelles and their confession is...... you can't find a better beach and reefs than the one here in redang and it is so much more affordable!"
- Jessica Ng

Trip: Lankayan Island

Trip: Kinabalu National Park (International Oil & Gas Company - Finance Department Family Trip)

"1. The staff/guides/drivers were friendly, courteous and helpful.
2. The airport transfers were timely and proceeded smoothly.
3. Despite the rain, wind and cold during the morning of the trip to Kinabalu Park and Poring Hotspring, everyone enjoyed the sight of Mount Kinabalu from the highest hotel - Perkasa Hotel, a good choice for lunch venue.

Personal remark:
a.  Mark has been very accommodating with our requests with the gift packs (especially the tissues - this was remarked by Ngan who needed the tissues badly when the weather turned cold/magnetic board - a sure saviour when the children were restless)/tour and extra thanks should be accorded to him when he put in extra time on Thursday to drive us around and tried to help us solve a last minute arrangement."
- Barbara Wong

"Organised and responsible tour operator. Punctual. Mark was present during our arrival and departure pickups. Adult and kids' packs were good. Tour was well done. In short, he delivered."
- Tina Cheah
- time keeping was excellent
- did not feel constrained to raise queries/need help
- flexible - meaning the customers lead the way
- excellent choice for kiddy bags
- overall kept to their promises. recommended"

- Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah

"The kiddy bags :D , responsible, punctual and informational tour guides. thumbs up for safety belts in buses (i almost thought that was impossible!). And i have to add that kids are well taken care off - toy story, chicken run and more chicken runs and land before time chicken chop ice cream lunch and of course their kiddy bags."
- Yvonne Period: August 05

Accommodation: Lankayan Island Dive Resort
Various  guests comments:
 
KATHERINE  - Canberra
"We have visited many exceptionally wonderful places, but this gets our vote as the jewel to the crown! What a perfectly heavenly place-to totally relax for a couple of days-such a pity we cannot stay longer. It would definitely be a priority destination for us to return soon. Great food, great company, excellent marine life, excellent staff-thanks to everyone for making this truly unique experience"

MARYANNE  - London U.K.
"Wow! Beautiful island paradise-warm sea-fantastic people.."

GREGORY  - Moscow, Russia
"Absolutely Delighted! Great and unspoiled dive sites, excellent weather and on top of that fantastic people-both the staff and our colleagues - vacationers! In such a surrounding- diving is twice pleasant! Thank you!

CAINI  - RAVENNA - Italy
"This place witnesses the ancient existence of a lost paradise. God left a trace of it here just to remind us what we've lost" 

MIKE, CAROL & KELSEY - Taipei, Taiwan
"What a great little piece of paradise, We had a wonderful finish to a hectic vacation in Lankayan"

SANDRA & KARIN  - Zurich
"We come here not only for holidays! And found a treasure island, with charming staff, who become friends, excellent food and great dive-spots to explore"

KAI TAKAHASHI - Japan.
"Thanks Lankayan, Great Sea, Delicious food, Very nice staff, will come back again"

SANDRA & MICHAEL - Singapore
"Excellent staff, Good Diving, Learn a few more things about micro diving from the experienced dive master. Great resort"

SYLVIA & SANDER - Netherlands
"Thank you for making our stay on Langkayan as part of our Honeymoon so pleasant. Thanks for the great food, the nice atmosphere and the diving experience"
 
BEN - Hong Kong
" A very good resort for holiday, excellent food, clean and comfortable room, great hospitality, friendly and attentive staff, Diving is fine, good micro life..."

FRANCIS & FRIEND - Brunei
" If one can dream of a beautiful tropical island, complete with white sandy beach, Lankayan fits the picture. The staff friendliness and dedication to help the guest is commendable...."

VIVIAN & ERIC Kuala Lumpur
"This is a awesome holiday & diving paradise! One that should not be missed! No regrets..........."

ANU JASANI - India
"A beautiful combination of great diving, fabulous people and a mind blowing resort on a breathtakingly gorgeous island "

ANNETTE, HELENE & CO - Denmark
"We had 7 fantastic dives here at Lankayan- great place, rooms, water 7 staff"

DEBRA  - Singapore
"I've just returned to Singapore from my amazing week at Lankayan. Thanks so much for arranging it for me. The diving was fantastic, and the food and service was just first class all the way, from Sandakan to Lankayan and back. I am very impressed with the resort and the conservation efforts that have been put in place. Lankayan is indeed a magical place. I even got to see the turtles laying eggs on my last night there!"

Trip: Kapalai Island

Accommodation: Sipadan-Kapalai Resort

Various guests comments:

MARIKO - Singapore
"Thank you very much for this memorable diving trip. PSR & KAPALAI are both wonderful. Diving amazing......Never expected to see a school of Hammer Head in Sipadan. Thanks you for the Dive Master of both staff & wonderful look! We'll be back as soon as possible."

FRANCIS - Texas, USA
"Sipadan was good for the Shark, Baracudda & Turtles BUT KAPALAI was great for the small stuff, Frogfish, Blue Ring Octopus, Pipefish, Seahorse, Cuttlefish, Mandarin Fish, great Micro diving. The Kapalai was beautiful behind expectation. The staff are very accommodating. We will return for the good diving, and great accomodation."

ROBIN & SALLY - Edinburg, Scotland
"Thank you all for your lovely, friendly, hospitality, the wonderful diving & the excellent food. If we had dive so much we have got very fat by now! Kapalai is a vision of Tropical Paradise. Please keep it that way. At least until we can come back again."

TOM & SUE - USA
"Absolutely, spectacular diving & Sipadan and we enjoyed the KAPALAI diving as well. Especially, Mating Mandarin Fish! Resort here in Kapalai take us a wonderful away from work and the day to day routine, our friend and duty, Sumatra who did not come dive. Because of SARS. The war missed out! The staff are friendly, good food and thank you!"

FREED - USA
"Dive at Kapalai are amazing. I had a great time and definitely come back. The staff of both island were friendly and helpful. I specially enjoy, my stay at Pulau Kapalai and will definitely stay here again. Thanks for memorable experiences."

SOMTOS - Thailand
"We have been here for third time and found out the Kapalai is the best resort around this area. Best means services, staff, location, rooms and food. Many thanks for the happiest time. This place is a gift to us."