ECO HOST –
LUN BAWANG HERITAGE ESCAPE
( LAWAS )

Arrive in Lawas and begin your journey into the scenic highlands. 

Visit Long Lidung Fish Conservation
Continue to Long Lidung, where you’ll experience a unique community-led fish conservation site. Learn about local efforts to preserve aquatic biodiversity and the cultural significance of the river ecosystem.

Tea Break at Menangang Place
Stop along the way at Menangang Place for a refreshing tea break, surrounded by lush greenery and countryside views.

Transfer to Semaduh Valley
Journey deeper into the highlands to reach Semaduh Valley, home to the Lun Bawang community and stunning natural landscapes.

Dinner and overnight at homestay
Settle into a traditional homestay. Enjoy a warm, home-cooked dinner while interacting with your hosts and getting your first glimpse into local customs and lifestyle.

Begin your day with breakfast at the homestay, followed by a short briefing on the day’s activities.

Morning Walk to the Belcher Memorial Site
Set out on a guided walk to the memorial site of Rev. Alan Francis Belcher and wife Madge Belcher (Australian Missionary), who once lived in this area. Learn about their contributions to the local community, particularly their work in translating the Holy Bible to Lun Bawang language.

Explore Indigenous Historical Sites
Along the route, discover the indigenous remnant historical sites and gain insight into the traditional way of life before social and spiritual transformations shaped the community.

Lunch at the Homestay
Return for a simple, hearty lunch prepared by your hosts.

Hands-on Farming Experience
In the afternoon, join your homestay hosts in their daily routines—either at the paddy fields or orchards. Get down and dirty, learn the process of traditional farming practices, from planting to harvesting, depending on the season.

Foraging for Jungle Produce
Along the way back, collect and gather fresh/wild jungle produce from the surrounding forest—an authentic experience of how locals source food from nature.

Cultural Dinner & Traditional Dance
End the day with a special cultural dinner featuring local dishes. Enjoy a vibrant performance of the Lun Bawang traditional dance, offering a deeper appreciation of the community’s heritage and storytelling traditions.

Wake up to the cool highland air of Semaduh Valley and enjoy breakfast at your homestay before setting out on today’s adventure.

Jungle Trek to Crocodile-Shaped Mounds
Begin a guided trek of approximately 2 hours along local trails deep in the jungle. Discover unique earth mounds shaped of a crocodile—symbols deeply rooted in local beliefs. These formations are said to represent the crocodile’s characteristics of bravery, strength, and resilience, offering insight into indigenous folklore and cultural symbolism.

Continue to Batuh Inarit
Trek another 1 hour to reach Batuh Inarit, known as the largest Ancient Mural carved on rock in Sarawak. Marvel at the intricate carvings and learn about their historical and cultural significance from your guide.

Packed Lunch in Nature
Enjoy a simple packed lunch surrounded by the tranquility of the rainforest.

Return Trek & River Crossing
Trek back and enjoy the chill splash of Trusan River crossing—a perfect chance to cool off and enjoy the natural surroundings.

Afternoon at Leisure
Arrive back at the homestay in the late afternoon. Rest, or spend time mingling with the local folks and learning more about their daily lives.

Dinner & Overnight
End the day with dinner at the homestay and another night in the peaceful highlands.

Enjoy your final breakfast at the homestay, taking in the peaceful surroundings of the highlands one last time.

Farewell to the Community
Bid goodbye to your hosts and the local Lun Bawang community, bringing your immersive cultural experience to a close.

4WD Journey Back to Lawas
Proceed for your journey by 4-wheel drive via Semaduh Valley to Lawas Town then to Lawas airport. The journey which is only accessible by 4-wheel drive takes approximately 4 hours, offering scenic views along the way.