5 Days and Above
Specific Tour
1–30 people
English
Looking for a meaningful family experience amidst Malaysia’s island beauty? As tourism grows in the stunning Perhentian Islands, it brings both opportunity and concern. While local livelihoods flourish, so too does the need for responsible, sustainable travel.
Join the Eco Education Volunteer Project, where you’ll support local communities in protecting their vibrant marine environment. Volunteers learn and teach alongside islanders while living in a traditional village surrounded by turquoise waters, soft white beaches, and dazzling sea life.
This family-friendly initiative welcomes all ages—whether you’re eager to dive into community life or prefer to soak in the peaceful surroundings. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the cultural exchange, bonding, and environmental awareness this project nurtures. Private accommodation is available upon request for added comfort.
Start of the Week
Arrival on Monday | Briefing and Orientation | Water Confidence | Mural Painting | Kayak Patrol
Midweek
Snorkel Tour | Coral Watch Briefing | Senior Eco club Lesson Planning, Preparation & Participation | Coral Watch | Precious Plastics Programme | Kuih making Session | Malay Dinner
End of the week & Weekend
Junior Eco club Planning & Participation | Island Exploration | Beach Cleanup | Wiremesh Bin Activities | Precious Plastics Programme | Departure
* Detailed itinerary will be provided after booking with us.
Starting Dates
Any Monday from 14th April 2025 until end of September in 2025.
| Malaysian Bookings
1 week RM900 2 Weeks RM1,600 3 Weeks RM2,400 4 Weeks RM3,000 |
International Bookings
1 week RM1,500 (Approx GBP250) 2 Weeks RM2,500 (Approx GBP450) 3 Weeks RM3,400 (Approx GBP650) 4 Weeks RM4,200 (Approx GBP850) |
All fees include return boat transfer, three meals per day, basic fan dormitory with shared bathroom, all activities included. No marine park fees.
Bring a friend and save RM150 each!
Food
Food in Perhentian is simple Malaysian dishes mixed with some Malaysian styled western foods like Burger Ramli, which are a must!
The volunteer programme package includes all daily meals:
Breakfast – Generally, for breakfast it’s simple toast, fruits or roti canai. (The Malaysian pancake a.k.a the Malaysian Flattened Croissant).
Lunch – Lunch is normally eaten out at local restaurants.
Dinner – Volunteers normally help to cook dinner with our project team and we eat together. Once a week, you will eat a delicious dinner when you go to the home of one of the villagers. This is the time for you to experience authentic Malay cooking and ask as many questions as you’d like.
Accommodation
Volunteers will stay at the Fuze Ecoteer Volunteer House, which has 3 sections/rooms with a communal toilet/ bathroom. Bedding and mosquito nets are provided. Safe drinking water and fans also provided.
Other Facilities
Wi-fi internet access is available at the project house. Shops are available in the village to purchase toiletries, snacks, drinks, veg, chicken and fruits. For laundry, hand wash/washing machine is available at the Ecoteer House. Paid laundry services is also available in the village. There are NO ATMs on the islands.
For volunteers, the programme costs cover your accommodation, food, activities and transport within the project. It also includes the Marine Park fee and/or permit from the Forestry Department.
For school groups and corporate groups, what is included depends on your budget and is bespoke for each group.
For volunteers, airfares, visa, insurance and transport to and from the project site are not included.
For school groups and corporate groups, what is NOT included is bespoke for each group.
Yes, there will be free time sessions each day for volunteers and participants to allow yourself to rest and your group to bond and play self-directed games. We recommend bringing books, games or cards to fill this time. You can also use this time to go to the shops to buy any snacks or things you may need throughout the trip.
Women will need to cover from their shoulders to below their knees in the villages, at the project sites, Volunteer House and going to religious buildings in Kuala Lumpur. This includes when swimming.
This is more relaxed for men. However, shorts should be knee-length. You will be given with a complete kit list and once in-country your FE team leaders will brief you about the cultural etiquette.
If you have any dietary preference or restrictions, please let us know. We are able to cater to your needs.
Water from the taps shouldn’t be drunk (can use for teeth cleaning, face washing etc) unless there is a water filter attached. We will provide access to drinking water. Please ensure you bring a re-useable bottle as we try to reduce our use of single-use plastic.
We will tell you if there is anything specific to bring but we usually have our own equipment at our projects e.g. snorkels. If you would prefer to bring your own please do.
For Volunteers, you will be given a Volunteer Guide for you to read which contains all that you need to know to prepare you for your volunteering adventure.
For groups, a participants will be given a packing list of what to bring. If you don’t receive one please contact us.
Accommodation is slightly different for each location. We generally provide dormitories or rooms with 4 to 6 beds. However, we can provide higher-end hotels and/or camping.
There are western toilets as well as squat toilets. Toilet paper is not sold so please bring your own should you wish. We discourage you to use toilet paper – do think of the environment! There is water for you to clean yourself.
At each location, there are laundry facilities but these are at an extra cost.
For volunteers, we have a washing machine at our Project Houses.
For groups, your team leader will brief you on this during the welcome briefing when you arrive at a new location(s).
There is Wifi at the Project House. Volunteers are free to use it. It is advisable for your to purchase a local sim card upon arrival and use a smart device to keep in contact with the team and for emergencies.
For groups, it is advisable for your team leaders to purchase a local sim card upon arrival and use a smart device to keep in contact with the parents.
Most projects require medium to a high level of fitness. Volunteers should always seek for medical advice should they be wary of their physical conditions.
As for school groups and corporate groups, the programmes would be tailored to your needs and therefore, the level of fitness needed would be up to you.
| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bring a friend and save RM150 each | 1 | 2 | RM150.00 |
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