I've always had a passion for travelling and exploring the natural world, so I've spent more time around the globe than in the classroom. My specialties are tailor-made tours and wilderness expeditions.
Language Spoken:
English and Italian
Favourite Place:
My favourite place is always the last one that I've visited... India (outside Borneo) and Kelabit Highlands (within Borneo).
Executive Diploma in OAM and 6 years in the Tourism industry
Language Spoken:
English, Mandarin, Malay
Favourite Place:
Mt. Kinabalu (Fell in love with this magnificent world heritage especially one part around Paka Shelter area - 3,080 metres onwards, the unique yet beautiful Ultramafic forest which I like to call it "Nirvana"), Sipadan (Hanging Wall).
Witnessed a wild & rare twin baby orang utan playing near their mother on a fruiting fig tree in East Coast, Sabah. For the last 7 years, nothing has come by to beat that experience.
Malay, Mandarin, English and Sabahan Local Dialects
Favourite Place:
Mt. Kinabalu
Favourite Animal:
Horse and Birds
ABC Tours - Team Member
Full Name:
Ukop bin Gunting @ Anthony
Born in Year:
1962
Position:
Mountain Guide
Qualifications/Experiences:
26 years (since year 1985) of Mountain climbing experience. (Mt. Kinabalu, Mt. Trusmadi). Has joined a recce to explore all the peaks and treks of Mount Kinabalu for 1 week period.
Language Spoken:
Malay, Dusun, basic English (trying my luck by picking up the language along the way throughout my journey).
Favourite Place:
Mount Kinabalu!
Favourite Animal:
Birds
ABC Tours - Team Member
Full Name:
Francis Suati
Born in Year:
1986
Position:
Mountain Guide
Qualifications/Experiences:
During my 5 years experiences in guiding, there was these 2 very strong-determined American young guys who insisted to go up the summit although it was heavy rain (water level up to knee-length!!) at Sayat-Sayat check point and wanted to be tied up together with a rope so we wont lose each other during the ascent. After much struggles, we finally reached the TOP. It was one of a priceless lifetime experience.
Language Spoken:
Malay, English, Local Dialect
Favourite Place:
Mt. Kinabalu
Favourite Animal:
Birds and Fish
ABC Tours - Team Member
Full Name:
Allen Patrick
Born in Year:
1984
Position:
Tour Guide
Qualifications/Experiences:
My experience in Tourism is almost 9 years started at 2002 as Tourist Guide and a tour leader for a few Europe group. My scope is mainly on nature and adventure tours i.e trekking, rafting, cycling tour and recently handling 4x4 four wheel drive tour.
