About Us
Founded in 2007, we are an ecotourism provider in Malaysia focusing on wildlife and cultural excursions in South East Asia. We advocate responsible and sustainable tourism. We constantly strive to provide experienced guides, comfortable accommodation and reliable transport.
We promote the diverse Malaysian natural landscape with its steep hills, treacherous mountain terrain, challenging rapids, lush jungles and exotic beaches. Nature lovers seek our expertise to go jungle trekking, wildlife spotting and enjoy local food.
John Chan Kok Aik
John Chan is the founder of Nature Inspired, an ecotourism company advocating responsible and sustainable tourism. John leads biodiversity and cultural-oriented trips throughout Malaysia and South East Asia. John has an interest in ethnobotany, bees and ecology in general.
Steven Wong Siew Por
Steven Wong has been with Nature Inspired since 2019. He has a keen interest in herpetofauna and has been leading herp trips and nightwalks professionally for five years. Steven gained an interest in reptiles and amphibians as a child watching documentaries on TV. He learned to spot them in university and was able to hone his skills on personal herping trips. He gained experience in guiding by leading nightwalks as a volunteer for Malaysian Nature Society where he met John and joined Nature Inspired.
Chan Yik Khan
Yik Khan has been fascinated by herpetofauna as a child, often finding himself looking for toads in his backyard as a form of entertainment, and this habit hasn't left him as an adult. Having been conducting night walks for the past few years, Yik Khan is now more than happy to show you the diversity of herpetofauna in the Malaysian tropical jungle.
Our History
As the business grew, John started operating monthly trips throughout Malaysia. He led many trips to Kenyir Lake, Royal Belum and Bera Lake.
Steven Wong joined Nature Inspired. He led many tours with an emphasis on herpetofauna and night walks.
Moving forward, Nature Inspired will be more focused on wildlife tours. We promote ethical and sustainable ecotourism in Malaysia.
Nature Inspired was founded by John Chan as a sole proprietorship. He operated alone bringing guests to unexplored nature destinations around the country in small groups.
Nature Inspired carried out international tours, to Indonesia. John operated trips to Sulawesi, Java (Mt. Bromo & Ijen Crater), Flores & Komodo Island.
As Nature Inspired grew, our business was registered as a Limited Liability Partnership (PLT).
Mission
To provide exceptional nature guiding experiences while promoting conservation and the appreciation of wildlife. As a small business, we are committed to fostering environmental awareness and encouraging responsible tourism. We strive to create meaningful connections between people and the natural world, while fostering appreciation for misunderstood wildlife.
Vision
Nature Inspired is dedicated to providing exceptional nature guiding services that promote the appreciation of wildlife and the sustainable growth in ecotourism. Our professional guides are passionate about sharing their knowledge with guests and peers. We believe that by working together, we can make a positive impact and create a better future for our planet.