09/09/2024
On the road - group blessed and fortunate view clear peak Everest from Tibet side 🙏😊
Alternative budget travel from Malaysia We provide budget guided as well as backpack travel.
This means reasonable accommodation, local transport or bus hire and self-catered food or local eateries. We also participate in nature or soft adventure activities in many of the trips.
On the road - group blessed and fortunate view clear peak Everest from Tibet side 🙏😊
Don't miss the the golden opportunity to Pakistan started FREE E-VISA!! 17-31Oct 2024 Autumn trip still available (NON-trekking). Please confirm your seat by email [email protected] or whatsapp her https://wa.me/60123520868
Please feel free to log in www.yongo.biz for more trip details and other trips. We shall upload 2025 trip from time to time.
Wishing all our fellow Malaysians a wonderful Independence Day. As we partake in journeys around the world, let us look inward and be grateful for all the simple pleasures and blessings we enjoy as Malaysians.
Selamat Hari Merdeka !
Selamat Hari Kebangsaan !!
UPDATE: 2 more places for KAZAKH-KYRGYZ 26APR-11 MAY 2025
Details of the trip in the link below
https://www.yongo.biz/Kazakh-Kyrgyz/Kazakh-Kyrgyz%2026Apr-11%20May%202025.pdf
Whatsapp Lee Keng +60123158353 to register 😊
On the road - Namibia group finishing our journey across 3 countries at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Some of the members took the opportunity to walk on the bridge across to Zambia side.
On the road - Namibia groups lucky on our game drive inside Chobe National Park in Botswana. Some of the animals spotted were lions, cape buffaloes, giraffes, hippos, variety of antelopes and many water birds.
On the road - Namibia groups chanced upon a herd of elephants arriving at a watering hole nearby the campsite inside Etosha National Park.
On the road - Namibia groups enjoying more wildlife spotting at Mahango Game Reserve and Mokoro Canoe ride along the Okavango River.
Eastern Europe June 2025 19 days covering Slovakia, Poland and Czech Republic. This trip coincides with the colourful 5 Petalled Rose Celebrations in Cesky Krumlov.
UPDATE 1 Sept - Trip is FULL. Thank you all for registering early.
On the road - Namibia groups exploring Etosha National Park. Saw plenty of springboks, zebras, giraffes, elephants, red hartsebeest, wildebeest etc. We were lucky to spot the lion approaching a watering hole.
On the road - Namibia exploring Skeleton Coast and Cape Cross seals colony. This site is home to about 300,000 fur seals. From here, we leave the Atlantic coastline and travelled eastwards inland.
On the road - Namibia groups started our African journey at the beautiful sand dunes, Deadvlei and Sesriem canyon from our Sossusvlei campsite.
NEW: KAZAKHSTAN-KYRGYZSTAN 26APR-11MAY 2025 is open for registration.
Click the link for more details of the trip
https://www.yongo.biz/Kazakh-Kyrgyz/Kazakh-Kyrgyz%2026Apr-11%20May%202025.pdf
Whatsapp Lee Keng +60123158353 or email [email protected] to register 😄
Eastern Europe June 2025 - Registrations are mid-way done, so we only have space for another 9 members to join us. One of the highlights for this trip is the colorful Five Petalled Rose celebrations at Cesky Krumlov.
UPDATE 13 Aug 12noon - we have space for another 6 members. Please contact Wye Yim at https://wa.me/60122334717 soonest possible.
36th anniversary of the Five-Petalled Rose Celebrations in pictures
We have two trips for Laos-China coming soon😊
LAOS CHINA 5-21 NOV 2024
https://www.yongo.biz/Laos-China/LAOS-CHINA%20NOV2024%20YONGO%20ITINERARY.pdf
LAOS CHINA 22FEB-10 MARCH 2025
https://www.yongo.biz/Laos-China/LAOS-CHINA%20FEB2025%20YONGO%20ITINERARY.pdf
Whatsapp Lee Keng +60123158353 or email [email protected] to register 😁
For our 2 departures for Patagonia Chile, Argentina and Brazil Feb 2025 - we still have some limited spaces.
Feb 2 to 21, 2025 19days trip starting in Santiago, ending at Rio de Janiero has space for 2pax
Feb 20 to 11 March 19 days beginning at Rio de Janeiro and ending at Santiago, Chile only 1 final space for female traveller.
Contact Wye Yim at https://wa.me/60122334717 to register.
We have just published more details for Eastern Europe June 2025 19days trip. This trip is popular as we coincide trip with the colorful annual Five Petalled Rose Celebrations in Cesky Krumlov.
https://www.yongo.biz/EasternEurope/Eastern%20Europe%20Trip/EE_June2025.pdf
NEW: LAOS-CHINA 5-21 NOVEMBER 2024 (17D16N)
(Vientiane, Muang Fang, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Jinghong, Pu'er, Dongchuan, Kunming)
Trip cost is RM6160 per pax
DAY 1 KUL-VTE(VIENTIANE) Meet at KLIA T2 05 NOV 2024 510AM for our flight departing KUL-VTE (0710-850). Pick up from airport and we will do Vientiane city tour. Visit That Luang temple, Patuxay Monument, Ho Phrakeo temple ,Wat Xieng Khoun Buddha Park, Mekhong river sunset and night market. Overnight Vientiane
DAY 2 PHOU KHAO KHOUY HIKE-MUANG FUANG (318KM) We drive to Phou Khao Khouy National Park for easy trek up to the peak to visit a Buddha park and temple in jungle, and for lush views of Vientiane. Lunch on the boat at Nam Ngum Dam before we
continue our journey to Muang Fuang for a walk around the market and then sunset dinner on boat. Overnight Muang Fang (B,L,D)
DAY 3 MUANG FUANG-VANGVIENG (96KM) Witness giving of alms to monks on the lakeside, and rest of morning is free time before we take a short drive to Vangvieng. Enroute we visit Jang cave to see the views over Vangvieng Town. Overnight Vangvieng (B)
DAY 4 VANGVIENG CAVE-HIKE-KAYAK A full day of eco-activity today. We will drive to the north of Vangvieng where we will start kayaking down to Nam Song river. Along the way we will stop at the Nang Fa cave where we can do fun tubing. After lunch, we have an easy hour or so village walk where we will be picked up for the drive back to Vang
Vieng. Overnight Vangvieng (B,L)
DAY 5 VANGVIENG CYCLE-BLUE LAGOON Today we use mountain bicycles to do a 40km countryside cycling loop, dropping by Blue lagoon for a BBQ lunch stop and swimming, Tarzan jumping etc. Continue cycling with short detour to walk 30mins uphill to Nam Xay Peak. Cycle back to Vangvieng. Overnight Vangvieng (B, L)
DAY 6 VANGVIENG-LUANG PRABANG (189KM) It’s a slow 5-6hrs drive today across the Laotian countryside to Luang Prabang , stopping by several sights enroute. If time permitting, we will visit Phousi mountain for the sunset. Overnight Luang Prabang (B)
DAY 7 KUANG SI WATERFALL Today we drive about 1hour to Kuang Si waterfall, and walk to the water cave, stopping by several coffee view points for sips while sightseeing. We have an optional(at own cost)zip line cross and over water fall until you reach down to bottom. After a picnic lunch at the water fall, free to enjoy swimming etc before returning
to Luang Prabang. Overnight Luang Prabang (B,L)
DAY 8 LUANG PRABANG CITY TOUR-PARK OU CAVE Witness early morning 5.30am monks procession and local people contributing food alms to the monks. Later we will visit local morning market. Then we will visit Royal Palace and Wat Xieng Thong temple
before taking the slow boat on Mekong river to PaK Ou cave to explore old Buddha artefacts in the cave. Lunch at local restaurant and whisky village at Xang Hai, followed with Pha Ann mountain views and back to Luang Prabang. Overnight Luang Prabang
(B)
DAY 9 LUANG PRABANG-JINGHONG VIA TRAIN Experience crossing the border from Laos to China via high speed train, Luang Prabang to Xishuangbanna/Jinghong (0957-
1510) Transfer to hotel, free and easy rest of the day, exploring the night market and night life of Jinghong(Xishuanbanna). Overnight Jinghong (B)
DAY 10 JINGHONG-WANGTIANSHU SCENIC PARK-JINGHONG Drive 2 hours to Wangtianshu Scenic Park (164km). The highlight of this visit is the Air Corridor, a spectacular elevated walkway approximately one kilometre long, offering breath taking views from the treetops of the towering "Looking Up to the Sky Tree" (Wang Tian Shu).
Enjoying the nature and other activities at this park before we drive back to Jinghong. Free and easy rest of day. Overnight Jinghong (B)
DAY 11 JINGHONG-WILD ELEPHAT VALLEY-PRIMITIVE FOREST PARK Explore the Wild Elephant Valley, home to the majority of Xishuangbanna's wild elephant population. Situated at the intersection of the western and eastern sections of the Menyang Nature
Reserve, this valley features an observation tower specifically built for tourists to safely view the elephants in their natural habitat. With approximately 300 elephants residing in the dense forests of Xishuangbanna, this region is aptly nicknamed the “Kingdom of
Elephants.” In Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park, explore the rainforest, visit the Peacock Garden, and in the Dai Village, enjoy traditional dances, music, local cuisine, and cultural ceremonies. Overnight Jinghong (B)
DAY12 JINGHONG-TAIYANGHE NATIONAL PARK-PU'ER (136KM) Travel from Jinghong to Pu'er today, stopping en route at Taiyanghe National Park. Explore the lush landscapes and spot red pandas in their natural habitat and also other animals like deer and lazy lorises. Continue your scenic drive, arriving in Pu'er by late afternoon. Free and easy evening to explore Pu'er town. Overnight Pu'er (B)
DAY13 PU'ER-TEA EXHIBITION GARDEN-ANCIENT TEA HORSE ROUTE Today we will immerse ourself in history and tea culture of Pu'er. We will visit Tea Exhibition Garden which is located on Yingpan Mountain, 29 kilometers from downtown. It includes the Pu'er Tea Museum, a tea-making workshop, a tea-picking zone, a tea appraisal garden, and other facilities. Later we will explore The Ancient Tea Horse Road walk, a historic trade
route that dates back over a thousand years. It was part of a network of trails used to transport tea from the tea-growing regions of Yunnan, including Pu'er, to Tibet and
beyond. Horses and mules were the primary means of transporting tea, hence the name "Tea Horse Road." Overnight Pu'Er (B)
DAY14 PU’ER-KUNMING-DONGCHUAN DISTRICT (160KM) Morning train from Pu'er to Kunming (0758-1110). Pickup from train station drive to Dongchuan Red Terrace, which takes about 2 to 3 hours. Enjoy the scenic route through the countryside. Head to Luoxiagou Valley to see the famous red earth landscape. Explore the panoramic views and capture the vibrant colors of the terrace. Drive to Damakan, a great spot for sunset photography. Explore the surrounding hills and fields. Overnight Dongchuan (B)
DAY 15 DONGCHUAN DISTRICT-KUNMING (160KM) Morning sightseeings. Visit Qicaipo for a different perspective. Enjoy a packed lunch or eat at a local eatery before 2 to 3 hours drive back to Kunming. Overnight Kunming (B)
DAY 16 KUNMING Free and easy day in Kunming to explore its beauty. Some of the attractions to visit; Green Lake Park for a morning stroll, Yuantong Temple, Kunming Old Street and the Bird and Flower Market. In the afternoon if time permitting, hike Western Hills to Dragon Gate, and visit Dianchi Lake. End the day at the Golden Temple and watch the Dynamic Yunnan Show (own cost) . After dinner, freshen up and transfer to airport 11PM 20 NOV2024
DAY17 KUNMING- KUL Fly home with Airasia21 NOV2024 FRI KMG-KUL (0230-0630+1)
TERMS & CONDITION:
1. Trip cost includes accommodations, chartered transport with local guide,
meals if stated in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
2. Trip cost NOT COVERED airfare, travel insurance, entrance fees and optional activities, personal shopping, meals not stated in the itinerary
3. Deposit of RM 2160 is payable to secure the place
4. Contact trip handler Yong Lee Keng at 60123158353 or [email protected] for further details
We have just updated website for Croatia Bosnia Montenegro 23 May 2025 16days.
https://www.yongo.biz/EasternEurope/Eastern%20Europe%20Trip/Croatia_23May2025.pdf
UPDATE: ILOCOS NORTE 11-22 FEB 2025
We are adding another van to cater for more people. Currently we have 8pax for one van.
Looking for another 6-8 pax for second van 😍
Whatsapp Lee Keng at 60123158353 or email [email protected] for further details
More info of the trip on this link below:
Patagonia 19 days Feb 2025 covering Chile, Argentina and Brazil - trip is ON and we have just few more seats available before we close registration.
Highlights include journey around Torres del Paine national park, walking at El Chalten national park, viewing one of the biggest glacier wall at Perito Moreno and big waterfalls at Iguazu Argentina & Brazil side.
Not forgetting the colorful cities of Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro.
https://www.yongo.biz/Peru/Patagonia%20Trip/Patagonia%202Feb25%20SCL.pdf
Updated website for Patagonia 19days covering Chile, Argentina and Brazil. Start with mountainscape, end journey at the sunny city of Rio de Janeiro.
https://www.yongo.biz/Peru/Patagonia%20Trip/Patagonia%202Feb25%20SCL.pdf
UPDATE 25july 10am - Group size is small 17pax + 1 Leader. Trip is ON, we are down to final 2 seats.
Updated for new trip 13 days exploring the Kazakhstan southern regions 15 to 27 April 2025. Some camping involved for Mangystau region, but travelers will be rewarded with out of this world landscape.
https://www.yongo.biz/Central%20Asia/Kazakh/Kazakh_April25.pdf
COMING TRIPS FOR 2025!
For your future travel planning purposes ❤️
Register your interest with Yong Lee Keng 😉
Whatsapp +60123158353 / Email [email protected]
NOTE: Itinerary and cost to be updated on Yongo website 😉
NEW COMING TRIP: TUNISIA MAY 2025
Tunisia is the smallest country in Northern Africa, rich with history, cultural and natural beauty. We use a chartered vehicle with a local Tunisian guide for the duration of this trip.
Handler is Jacqueline Chan 016 6410066 email [email protected]
Please contact Jacqueline Chan to register your interest ☺️
NOTE: Trip itinerary will be updated soon on Yongo website and Facebook
NEW: THE CLASSIC IRAN 17th FEB - 03rd MARCH 2025 (second trip) is open 😊
TRIP COST: RM11,600 per pax
Whatsapp Lee Keng +60123158353 or email [email protected] to register
https://www.yongo.biz/Iran/Iran%202024/The%20Classic%20Iran/Classic%20Iran%20Feb%202025.pdf
We have 1 space opening for female traveller on upcoming 3 Stan 15 Sept to 7 Oct, 2024 trip. Please write to Wye Yim at [email protected] or http://wa.me/0122334717
UPDATE 9 July - Trip is FULL, we have found the replacement member. TQ for enquiring
Great news for Msian travellers to India - no tourist visa fees from 1st July 2024 until 30 June 2025.
Updated for the upcoming 2025 trips. We value your wonderful support for our trips, but we organise trips with small departure groups. Priority will be given to our FREQUENT travelers to confirm their space, and those flying out from KLIA as we want to benefit our travelers with group flight fares.
India Rajasthan one of the fascinating amazing place! Exploring every hidden part of the Rajasthan which is one of the truly excitement and experience such as "Mickey Mouse" (Rat) aka Karni Mata temple beside visit famous Taj Mahal.
We also provide extension after trip if you wish wish to explore more Incredible India 😊
Trip is confirmed to run 10-24 Dec 2024. Itinerary www.yongo.biz Please confirm your seat by email [email protected] or https://wa.me/60123520868 by providing your full name, email add & mobile number and stated RAJ24
19 Lorong Ayer Bersih 3, Ayer Panas
Kuala Lumpur
53200
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On the road - Namibia groups chanced upon a herd of elephants arriving at a watering hole nearby the campsite inside Etosha National Park.
Krless band plays medieval secular music at the 5-petalled Rose Festval in Cesky Krumlov on our Eastern Europe Jun 2024 trip. Register your interest with Wyeyim 012 2334717 for Jun 2025 trip.
Cuba Mexico Guatemala 29-days 11 Mar 2025 trip is FULL. Second trip from 8 Apr 2025 opens for booking. Contact LeeMin 016-220 9033 [email protected] OR Yeowlim 016-2093360 [email protected]. Full info on www.yongo.biz or click here to view or DOWNLOAD PDF of this trip. http://www.yongo.biz/Peru/Cuba%20Mexico%20Trip/Cuba%20Mexico%20Apr2025.pdf Video of Xochilmilco Canals on a weekend.
On the road - Croatia Bosnia group nearing the end of the 2 weeks journey in coastal city of Split, Croatia. Here is home to the Roman Diocletian retirement home, now home to many interesting historical remains and bustling shops. Within one of the interesting dome area, visitors are treated to the traditional klapa singing for its wonderful acoustics.
On the road - Croatia Bosnia group now at the last major Bosnian town of Mostar before we head towards Montenegro. Besides the famous Old Bridge, Mostar is also home to brave men who takes the plunge into the cold Neretva river about 24m below. The divers must develop a special skill, to ensure their safety when they enter the shallow river waters below. Fret not, women have also completed this Old Bridge jump.
Interesting changing guard at India Pakistan Warghan border which never seen at any other places where usually is quiet and serious. Here two side of local people will cheers and shout loudly to each other 😅. Is great experience have chance sit with local people and shout cheerfully “Hindustan Zindabad' where Pakistani side "Pakistan Zindabad" (Long Live Pakistan).
Morocco Feb 2023 group at Atlas Studio, Quarzazate. Movies made here include Game of Thrones, Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Kundun. Next Morocco trips Oct23 and Feb/Mar24. Whatsapp LEEMIN 016-220 9033 OR YEOWLIM 016 2093360. See full list of movies made in Atlas Studio on https://www.imdb.com/search/title/?locations=Atlas+Corporation+Studios%2C+Ouarzazate%2C+Morocco
Update 3Apr. Trip is FULL. Thank you all. 22 Sep to 9 Oct (18D15N) Georgia with Tusheti National Park - one the remotest and most beautiful places in Georgia, with great walks/treks. Start and end the day in comfortable guesthouses and wholesome homecooked local meals on this 5D4N all-included stay. We also cover extensively other parts of Georgia inclduing Mestia 4D3N half-board. Contact LEEKENG 016 3158353 or LEEMIN 016 2209033. Drone video on Omalo village courtesy of Choo Kum Weng (Sep22). PDF copy of trip click below.http://www.yongo.biz/Georgia/GeorgiaTusheti%20Sep2023.pdf
NE Vietnam 15-25 May 2023 for views of growing watery rice fields now confirm with 12 pax group (16Mar) in a big bus. Video here taken from Feb 2023 full group. Whatsapp Yong Chung Zhen 016 4842220 or Yong Lee Min 016 2209033. Trip details here.http://www.yongo.biz/Vietnam/Trip/NE%20Vietnam%20May23.pdf
Our journey across North East Vietnam gives travelers opportunity to witness the local blacksmith in action. This village of Pac Rang specializes in making sharp knives, which the local Vietnamese also favor for their own use or gifts to others. The next North East Vietnam 11days trip takes place 15 to 25 May 2023. Check out more details on www.yongo.biz
Our North East Vietnam group finished our tour in capital city of Hanoir. One of the unique attractions here is the train railway line which passes through a narrow street where families still live. Many have opened their spaces as little cafes for people to enjoy coffee whilst waiting for the train to pass through. We will be organising more trips to the less travelled North East Vietnam section in 2023. Contact Lee Min at [email protected] or https://wa.me/60162209033 to register interests.
Ban Gioc waterfall is one of Vietnam's most amazing waterfalls and is said to be the 4th largest waterfalls shared between 2 countries. We are visiting from the Vietnam side, and just across the waterfall and river is the China portion.
North East Vietnam group blessed with good weather to complete the 8.5km walk along the Sky Path inside Dong Van UNESCO Geopark area. The walk is about 3 hours and provide members with spectacular views of the karst mountainscape and how the local Hmongs carve out a livelihood around this frontier area.
Group North East Vietnam enjoying simple delicious lunch prepared by locals at Hoang Su Phi. The next North East Vietnam Feb 2023 group is also FULL. However you may register early for next trip via whatsapp Lee Min https://wa.me/60162209033 🙂
Current North East Vietnam group enjoying hot pot with special ingredient black chicken at Dong Van. This area is a UNESCO Geopark with beautiful limestone landscape and home to 17 ethnic minority groups.
One of the many joys of travelling in Pakistan during autumn - biting into freshly picked organic apples. We will be offering Pakistan autumn trips in 2023 - those interested can email Rachel at [email protected] or https://wa.me/60123520868 #yongotravel #yongopakistan#PakistanAutumn
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