Why are the prices of RAEs programmes more expensive?
RAE’s pricing is definitely higher than those in the market for tour programmes to the lower Kinbatangan. Due to the fragile environment and to avoid mass tourism, RAE has chosen to manage the natural resources and their heritage according to the ‘high cost low volume’ maxim. From the revenue, 5% is contributed to the Community Conservation Fund and another 5% to the Community Tourism Development Fund. This means, tourist dollars are contributions to ensure the continuity of Orang-utans research, conservation efforts and tourism development in the lower Kinabatangan. The rest of the revenue goes to paying for the running cost such as boats, guides, homestay and etc.
