Borneo Wildlife Safari

BORNEO WILDLIFE SAFARI

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BORNEO WILDLIFE SAFARI

Embark on a remarkable journey to discover the wonders of Borneo's wildlife with our exclusive package, combining the best of Sukau Rainforest Lodge and our newly opened Tabin Rainforest Lodge.

Immerse yourself in the richness of Borneo's wildlife adventure as you explore Sabah's longest river, the Kinabatangan, and keep an eye out for the Borneo Big 5: Pygmy Elephant, Orangutan, Proboscis Monkey, Crocodiles, and the stunning Rhinoceros Hornbill. Venture into the hidden gem of Sabah, the ancient mangrove forest at Tabin Rainforest Lodge, for an unparalleled Bornean wildlife experience like no other!

Stay 2 nights at each lodge:
- The award winning lodge: Sukau Rainforest Lodge
- The hidden gem of Borneo: Tabin Rainforest Lodge

Tour Informations

Tour Codes : BB7A

Duration : 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS

Booking pax : 2 pax min

Itinerary

Our adventure begins as we pick you up from the Sandakan Airport or your hotel in Sandakan, then we’ll head straight to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. There, you’ll get to learn about the rehabilitation effort done at the centre through a short video screening. Make your way to the feeding platform to witness the feeding of orangutans and other monkeys around. You can also spend time observing the cheeky little younglings in an enclosed nursery area.

After lunch, embark on a 2.5-hour journey by speedboat up the Kinabatangan River to Sukau Rainforest Lodge.

Right after checking-in, go on board for a late afternoon cruise in search of Borneo’s wildlife and birds. Return to the lodge to savour a scrumptious dinner at Melapi restaurant, followed by a slide presentation and interpretation by a naturalist guide.

Rise and shine for the morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to Kelenanap Oxbow Lake to view more birds and wildlife. Return for breakfast, and proceed to join in a nature walk along the lodge’s Hornbill and Attenborough Boardwalks with the in-house naturalist.

It will be free at leisure thereafter. Take time to do your own exploring or just relax by the lodge’s dip pool after lunch.
Head over to the newly refurbished Ape Gallery for an Ape Talk by our in house naturalist.

In the afternoon, head out to Gomantong Caves and explore the intricate cave system. It is also known to be the largest limestone outcrop in the Lower Kinabatangan with many wildlife encounters. If you’re up for the challenge, climb up the stairs up to Simud Putih to experience the bat exodus on the platform.

Head back to Sukau Rainforest Lodge for a scrumptious dinner at Melapi Restaurant and enjoy a restful night thereafter.

Wake up to an exciting new day! Enjoy breakfast and begin your next adventure with a 2-hour overland journey for a quick stop at the office for some light refreshments and check-in.

Then, embark on a 2.5-hour overland journey to reach our new ecolodge; Tabin Rainforest Lodge, featuring 12 air-conditioned rooms, located on the northeast corner of Tabin Wildlife Reserve.

Indulge in our rooms with en suite bathrooms and heated showers, as well as our covered restaurant and open deck, dip pool, and not forgetting our bar and gift corner.

Upon arrival, receive a warm welcome with a facility briefing followed by a delectable lunch and check-in thereafter.

Dive into Tabin Rainforest’s world of flora and fauna during an introductory walk around the lodge. As the day unfolds, embark on a sunset river cruise for wildlife encounters and a mesmerising estuary sunset. If weather permits, you may witness a captivating summertime light show courtesy of fireflies as you make your way back to the lodge for dinner.

After dinner, go on a night safari drive for a chance to encounter the nocturnal wildlife that surrounds our forest.

Wake up to the sounds of gibbons and hornbills in the rainforest. After a quick bite, we will set out for a short morning hike.

Immerse yourself in the surroundings while getting your heart racing as we visit Ground Cuckoo hide to photograph one of Borneo’s endemic birds and other birdlife found in the area. Thereafter, return to the lodge to freshen up before enjoying a scrumptious breakfast at Kapur Restaurant.

Following breakfast, if weather and sea conditions permit, we’ll embark on a river cruise adventure along the coastline, venturing into the Segama River and its mangrove forest. Keep your eyes peeled for a chance in wildlife encounters, such as flying foxes, eagles, and dolphins.

Head back to the lodge to relax and refresh before a hefty lunch.
Post-lunch, go on for a rainforest hike where you’ll visit our Mammal Hide. There, you’ll be able to see the camera traps that we have set up and see the many footage we have captured whilst learning about the nocturnal animals in the area. Have light refreshments in the hide before we return to the lodge for free at leisure.

Explore our lodge further at the information gallery, shop for souvenirs, savour our premium in-house beverages at the restaurant and take a dip in our dip pool to beat the heat.

When the sun sets, tantalise your taste buds with a delicious dinner, and proceed to head out for a night safari drive around the lodge. Experience the serenity of the night and keep an eye out for nocturnal creatures like civets, leopard cats, mouse deer, and moonrats that rule the night. Return to the lodge for a good night’s rest.

Rise and shine to the sounds of the jungle and make your way to our Crested Fireback hide and seek out this elusive endemic bird. Return for a hearty breakfast and enjoy your time free at leisure.

Make sure to stop by the souvenir corner for some last-minute shopping and take one last quick dip in our plunge pool before check-out.
Have an early lunch before departing to the airport for your late afternoon flight.

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Tabin Rainforest Wildlife Safari

TABIN RAINFOREST WILDLIFE SAFARI

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TABIN RAINFOREST WILDLIFE SAFARI

Immerse yourself in three full days of thrilling exploration within the unspoiled Tabin rainforest, a hidden treasure nestled in Borneo. This rare gem boasts ancient primary mangrove forests and uncharted jungles, teeming with diverse wildlife and endemic Bornean birds that are a must-see for birdwatchers.

Tour Informations

Tour Codes : BB8A

Duration : 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS

Booking pax : 2 pax min

Itinerary

Your adventure begins with an airport pickup and a quick stop at the office for check-in. Then, embark on a 2.5-hour overland journey to reach our new ecolodge; Tabin Rainforest Lodge, featuring 12 air-conditioned rooms, located on the northeast corner of Tabin Wildlife Reserve.

Indulge in our rooms with en suite bathrooms and heated showers, as well as our covered restaurant and open deck, dip pool, and not forgetting our bar and gift corner.

Upon arrival, receive a warm welcome with a facility briefing followed by a delectable lunch and check-in thereafter.

Dive into Tabin Rainforest’s world of flora and fauna during an introductory walk around the lodge. As the day unfolds, embark on a sunset river cruise for wildlife encounters and a mesmerising estuary sunset. If weather permits, you may witness a captivating summertime light show courtesy of fireflies as you make your way back to the lodge for dinner.

After dinner, go on a night safari drive for a chance to encounter the nocturnal wildlife that surrounds our forest.

Wake up to the sounds of gibbons and hornbills in the rainforest. After a quick bite, we will set out for a short morning hike. Immerse yourself in the surroundings while getting your heart racing as we visit Ground Cuckoo hide to photograph one of Borneo’s endemic birds and other birdlife found in the area. Thereafter, return to the lodge to freshen up before enjoying a scrumptious breakfast at Kapur Restaurant.

Following breakfast, if weather and sea conditions permit, we’ll embark on a river cruise adventure along the coastline, venturing into the Segama River and its mangrove forest. Keep your eyes peeled for a chance in wildlife encounters, such as flying foxes, eagles, and dolphins.

Head back to the lodge to relax and refresh before a hefty lunch.
Post-lunch, go on for a rainforest hike where you’ll visit our Mammal Hide. There, you’ll be able to see the camera traps that we have set up and see the many footage we have captured whilst learning about the nocturnal animals in the area. Have light refreshments in the hide before we return to the lodge for free at leisure.

Explore our lodge further at the information gallery, shop for souvenirs, savour our premium in-house beverages at the restaurant and take a dip in our dip pool to beat the heat.

When the sun sets, tantalise your taste buds with a delicious dinner, and proceed to head out for a night safari drive around the lodge. Experience the serenity of the night and keep an eye out for nocturnal creatures like civets, leopard cats, mouse deer, and moonrats that rule the night.

Return to the lodge for a good night’s rest.

Rise and shine to the sounds of the jungle and make your way to our Crested Fireback hide and seek out this elusive endemic bird. Return for a hearty breakfast and enjoy your time free at leisure. Make sure to stop by the souvenir corner for some last-minute shopping and take one last quick dip in our plunge pool before check-out.

Have an early lunch before departing to the airport for your late afternoon flight.

Notes

Things You Should Know :

Remarks :

* Please ensure your return flight back from Lahad Datu is in the afternoon and not in the morning

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In Search of Wildlife ( Sukau )

In search of Wildlife ( Sukau )

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In search of Wildlife ( Sukau )

Spend 4D3N at Sukau Rainforest Lodge in search for Borneo's most beloved Orangutan. Make a stop at the famous Gomantong Caves, besides encountering orangutans that inhabit the area you'll get to witness the bat exodus exiting the caves at dusk.

Tour Informations

Tour Codes : SABAH

Duration : 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS

Booking pax : 2 pax min

Itinerary

Our adventure begins as we pick you up from the Sandakan Airport or your hotel in Sandakan, then we’ll head straight to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. There, you’ll get to learn about the rehabilitation effort done at the centre through a short video screening. Then make your way to the feeding platform to witness the feeding of orangutans scheduled daily at 10AM. You can also spend time observing the cheeky little younglings in an enclosed nursery area.

After lunch, embark on a 2-and-a-half-hour journey by speedboat up the Kinabatangan River to Sukau Rainforest Lodge.

Right after checking-in, we’ll go on board for a late afternoon cruise in search of Borneo’s wildlife and birds. Return to the lodge to savour a scrumptious dinner at Melapi restaurant, followed by a slide presentation and interpretation by a naturalist guide. Overnight at the Sukau Rainforest Lodge.

Note : Make sure your flight arrival in Sandakan is latest by 0800hrs. Or if this is not possible, recommended to fly in and stay one night in Sandakan or Sepilok before the tour commence.

Rise and shine for the morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to Kelenanap oxbow lake to view more birds and wildlife. After breakfast, join in the nature walk along the lodge’s Hornbill Boardwalk with the in-house naturalist. After lunch, it will be free at leisure. In the afternoon, proceed for another river cruise for more wildlife. Overnight at the Sukau Rainforest Lodge.

Take an early morning river cruise along the Menanggol River in search of wildlife. In the late afternoon, proceed 27 km overland journey to the vicinity of Gomantong Cave. Traverse to the Gomantong Caves on a 15 minute boardwalk trail through the rainforest, and we might able to sight the “Man of the jungle”! Witness the exodus of over two million bats as well as raptors. Return to Sukau Rainforest Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Have breakfast before returning to Sandakan by boat. After lunch, proceed to airport for the 1430hrs flight to Kota Kinabalu. If you’re taking the evening flight, you’ll have a chance to visit Rainforest Discovery Centre. Take a bird view of the centre from the canopy walk and hanging bridge, explore the botanical garden, home to various species of flora before taking the flight.

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*Availability This tour runs everyday. Prior booking required.

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• Camera Fee at SOURC

Note on Camera Use at Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre: For any camera with zoom lens from 100 to 400mm, video camera or other video recording equipment for personal use are chargeable at RM10.00 per unit. For any camera (fixed-lens - 400mm and above ) or any film-making equipment are chargeable at RM1,000.00 per unit. Mode of payment is cash only.

• Travel light to Sukau Rainforest Lodge

For the comfort and convenience of our guests, it is recommended to travel light by preparing an overnight bag for your stay in Sukau Rainforest Lodge. Complimentary storage in Sandakan will be provided for any extra luggage. (For guests departing & returning to Sandakan Only).

• Night Cruise

Optional River Night Cruise tour at Sukau Rainforest Lodge is highly recommended to all our guests (available with a small fee)

• Bring Your Own Bottle

Borneo Eco Tours is moving towards a single-use plastic free environment! So, please join our movement by bringing your own refillable water bottle during your time with us. Our vans and coaches are prepared with water containers so that you can refill your bottle anytime throughout the tour.

• Double or Twin Bed

Double or twin bed cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check in.

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Ulu Baram Wilderness Adventures

ULU BARAM WILDERNESS ADVENTURES

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ULU BARAM WILDERNESS ADVENTURES

Embark on an extraordinary adventure in the heart of Sarawak, Malaysia, as you delve into the rich cultural tapestry and pristine landscapes of Miri and its surrounding regions. Commencing with a city orientation tour and a seafood dinner, the journey unfolds with a 4WD expedition to Segah Sela'an Linau, where the lush beauty of the Baram Upper River awaits.

Immerse yourself in the traditional life of the Penan people at Ba'Ajeng Village, participating in activities ranging from learning about medicinal plants to crafting indigenous handicrafts. The expedition crescendos with a three-day jungle trek, offering an unparalleled exploration of Borneo's ancient rainforest and the fascinating expertise of the Penan tribe.

Tour Informations

Tour Codes : EGH/UWBA-9D

Duration : 9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS

Group Size : 2-14 paxs

Maximum size for this tour is 8 pax due to the ground 4WD transportation. This is necessary also to insure sustainability & low tourist impact on these villages and tribes visited.

Via : Miri (Northern hub of Sarawak)

Itinerary

Miri is a busy if unremarkable city in Sarawak near the Brunei boarder. Meet your guide and we shall proceed for City orientation tour. There will be time for some last minute shopping to get supplies such as Adidas Kampung shoes ( local trekking shoes- recommended ) and there will be a briefing of what the next couple of weeks have in store. In the evening, seafood dinner will be provided. Overnight at hotel 4*
0800hrs Start your journey by 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) to Kedaya Telang Usan (Baram Upper River). The drive takes approximately 6 hours. The drive takes approximately 6 hours – 2 hours on tar road from Miri City to Lapok Town and another 4 Hours on logging road. You will have a short stop at Lapok Town for toilet break, and next stop will be at Kilometers 10 (about 2 hours from Lapok Town). Enjoy the scenic view of green mountain & forest. Late afternoon arrive at Segah Sela’an Homestay.
Breakfast at Sela’an Home stay. After breakfast, proceed to take a boat transfer to Ba’ Ajeng. The boat ride from Long Segah to Ba’Ajeng will take about 1 to 2 hours depending on water level at the day. You might have to push & pull the boat when the water level is low. Or at some point you will have to walk by the riverbank. Transfer by boat is depending very much on the water level and weather on the day itself. Enjoy the beauty and the serenity of Ulu Baram by small boat after a long 4WD journey. Upon arrival at Ba’ Ajeng, meets and greet with your host. Free to explore the surrounding area and chit-chat with the community while your host preparing your dinner. Overnight at your hosts house.

** Overnight at Ba’ Ajeng Village
** Please bring your own sleeping bag/Sleeping mat.
You will spend the next 2 days with our welcoming hosts learning about their rapidly changing way of life and just how much they still rely on the rainforest for their daily needs, which is literally their supermarket. Accommodation will be provided in hosts house. Over the next few days you will spend time learning about the way of life of the Penan people and their native skills and knowledge such as the vast array of medicinal and edible plants in the forest, and of course how to make the infamous blow pipes and poison darts! The time here is planned for maximum flexibility, so that you can get the most out of this experience.

You have the opportunity to assist in the planting of saplings in the forest, take walks into the jungle to swim in nearby waterfalls and simply relax in a beautiful environment surrounded by nature. Food will be simple, healthy and organic. Expect lots of rice and wonderful jungle vegetables such as jungle fern and wild ginger flower. Food is collected from the forest and in addition to the vegetables there will quite likely be forest meat which is still the main source of protein for the people here. Baths and showers are often taken in rivers and waterfalls(bio-degradable soap to a minimum), however some houses may have a room for washing, with bucket showers. Your hosts are incredibly friendly and welcoming and you will be very comfortable and well looked after. The Penan people make some of the best quality and beautifully designed rattan baskets and mats in Sarawak, and as a memento of your trip there is no better place to buy.
Start an exciting 3 days/2nights of jungle trekking, exploration and sleeping in expedition standard hammocks under the canopy of one of the oldest rainforests on Earth and the traditional home of the Penan tribe who remain the jungle experts of Borneo and ‘keepers of the rainforest’. Expect to be trekking between 4-5 hours each day while learning all about basic jungle survival skills, how to build shelters, finding safe drinking water and food and starting fires. Each night will be a new campsite and you will be expected to carry your own kit and expedition hammocks as we make our way through the jungle trails… These will be hot and sweaty challenging days but hugely rewarding.

** Breakfast/Lunch in the jungle
** Dinner & overnight at jungle shelter/camp
** Please bring your own hammock/sleeping bag/Sleeping mat/mosquito net
Early Morning, after breakfast, farewell to your hosts then transfer by 4WD to Long Akah airport for your connecting flight back to Miri then to the next destination. Tour End

Notes

Things You Should Know :

* Overnight at Ba’ Ajeng Village

* Please bring your own sleeping bag/Sleeping mat.

* Every person participates in any tour or holiday organized by the company shall be regarded in every respect. As carrying his / her own risk with respect to loss or injury to person or property. The company does not accept responsibility for losses or expenses due to delay, sickness, weather, strikes, war, quarantine or other travelers.

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Eco Tourism – Selaan Linau

ECO TOURISM - SELAAN LINAU (5D/4N)

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ECO TOURISM - SELAAN LINAU (5D/4N)

Romancing the Wilderness of Ulu Baram

Selaan-Linau is a potential ecotourism site in Sarawak, having all the key elements of flora, fauna, natural monument and local communities to suffice the industry’s niche market. On top of that, its authentic, historical and cultural heritage is quite distinctive from the southern hub of Sarawak.

Tour Informations

Tour Codes : EGH/MHB 05

Duration : 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS

Group Size : 2-14 paxs

Maximum size for this tour is 8 pax due to the ground 4WD transportation. This is necessary also to insure sustainability & low tourist impact on these villages and tribes visited.

Via : Miri (Northern hub of Sarawak)

Itinerary

Morning, depart Miri via 4WD to Sela’an Linau approximately 4 hours. Arriving at Segah Sela’an Linau homestay at noon. After lunch, proceed by 4-wheel drive (45mins) to visit Long Buboi (Penan) Village, one of the 12 Penan communities in Sela’an-Linau. Tour the longhouse, visit their private room, have a dialogue with the Chief and/or his people. Witness a blowpipe demonstration and explore their herbal garden before returning to Segah-Sela’an via the same way. Swim and relax by Segah-Sela’an River. Dinner and overnight in the homestay.
After breakfast, proceed for a full day excursion to visit the Kenyah, first by 4-wheel-drive (45mins) to visit Lio Mato Village. Explore the village, witness the century-old fort which commands a panoramic view of upper Baram River, and visit the village school. Continue with another hour drive to visit Apau Ubi Sela’an, a 4-family farm-house. Explore the garden, tour the farm-house, and get involved with their daily chores while lunch is prepared and served. Return to Segah-Sela’an Homestay via the same way. Dinner and overnight in the homestay.
Breakfast in the homestay. Today will be a Nature Retreat right in the heart of Borneo Wilderness, rejuvenating in the pools of Sela’an Waterfall at a drop of 100+ meters. The journey takes about 45mins by 4-wheel-drive followed by a 45mins trek to this secluded and spectacular spot in the midst of the dense dipterocarp forest. Swim, relax and rejuvenate while your host prepares a traditional “Pansuh” lunch with food cooked in bamboo. Return to Segah-Sela’an Homestay via the same way. Dinner and overnight in the homestay.
After breakfast, proceed by 4-wheel-drive (45mins) to a small settlement at Long Sait. Upon arrival, embark on a thrilling journey in a long-tailed boat for a 40mins to Sepigan (Penan) Village, located at the upper reaches of Selungo River, a tributary of the mighty Baram.. Explore the village, their garden of medicinal and edible plants. Participate in their craftworks. Return to Segah-Sela’an Homestay via the same way. Dinner and overnight in the homestay.

After breakfast, pack and depart back to Miri via 4WD / Maswing and transfer to the airport for flight departure.

Notes

Things You Should Know :

* This tour package penetrates into a private mass of tropical rainforest area that is totally and privately protected. All clients are pre-advised that no off-tracks are allowed anytime throughout the entire duration of the tour

* All overland trips within this tour operates on non-paved roads / trails, so be prepared to get wet and dirty

* Jungle tracks in Selaan might have leeches.

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Bario – Ba’ Kelalan Discovery Trek

BARIO - BA' KELALAN DISCOVERY TREK (5D/4N)

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BARIO - BA' KELALAN DISCOVERY TREK (5D/4N)

Bario is a highland plateau of over 1,000m. It lies between the Tama Abu Range and Apo Duat Range on the Sarawak-Kalimantan border. The many valleys in the region are peppered with settlements of cottage-like homes and often surrounded by paddy fields.

The area also boasts many high peaks including Sarawak's highest mountain, the 2,423m Gunung Murud. Ba'kelalan is a group of nine villages at Maligan Highlands of Limbang Division, Sarawak, Malaysia about 3,000 feet (910 m) above sea level and 4 km from the border with Indonesian Kalimantan and 150 km from the nearest town of Lawas. There are nine villages in Ba'kelalan. The villagers here belong to the Lun Bawang tribe

Tour Informations

Tour Codes : EGH/MHB 04

Duration : 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS

Itinerary

Arrive Bario airport and transfer to Ngimat Ayu House (TNAH). Local home cooked lunch will be served followed by a short briefing on your itinerary. Free and easy to discover the village, where you will also visit a typical Bario Longhouse, followed by a short hike to the Penan settlement at Arur Dalan. Return to your homestay lodge where a local barbecue dinner awaits you.
0730hrs – Breakfast will be served
0830hrs – Start the trek at Ra’an Ukat then to Pa’ Lungan, these are idyllic Kelabit villages. Trek time will be approximately 4-5 hours over one small hill Ra’an Barit and arrive by about mid-afternoon. Upon arrival in Pa’ Lungan, our guide will take you to visit Batu Ritung and Perupun Rayah among the megaliths found around the village. Settle in while your guide prepares your dinner. Overnight at the village.
An early morning wake-up call today, have breakfast then visit the Ritoh Monument before we start on our trek to Long Rebpun. Trek time will be about 5-6 hours involving a fairly strenuous climb over Singkulup Hill with a few river crossings and the same time you may try your hands on river fishing and enjoy the nature. You will arrive at Long Rebpun jungle shelter in the late evening. The shelter is the mid-point of the journey for you to cross over into Indonesia the next day to a site which used to be inhabited by the Kelabit tribe. (They have since moved to Pa’Ukat and Pa’Lungan) more than 50 years ago during the 2nd World War, during which time, the Japanese occupied Sarawak. Overnight at a jungle shelter.
We have an early trek today to cross over Long Midang to the Indonesian territory. Trek time is around 5 hours and will cross over one hill (Ra’an Bulu) which marks the Malaysian/Indonesian boundary, with a stop at a bamboo plantation for lunch. While in Indonesia and we will arrive at a local village called Pa’Rupai where a tribe called Lun Dayeh shall welcome us. From this point – transfer by 4WD to Ba’Kelalan. We will be arriving late in the afternoon and proceed straight to the lodging house for dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast at the lodge, before your flight back to the next destination.

Notes

Things You Should Know :

* This tour package penetrates into a private mass of tropical rainforest area.

* All clients are pre-advised that no off-tracks are allowed anytime throughout the entire duration of the tour

* Overland trips within this tour operates on non-paved roads / trails, so be prepared to get wet and dirty

* Jungle tracks in certain area between Bario – Bakelalan might have leeches

* Travel light

* Due to this elevation of the highlands, participants are advised to bring along their sweater or windbreaker as the night can get chilly for most months of the year

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“INTO THE HEART OF BORNEO” – The Vanishing Tribes

“INTO THE HEART OF BORNEO” - The Vanishing Tribes (6D/5N)

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“INTO THE HEART OF BORNEO” - The Vanishing Tribes (6D/5N)

A reclusive tour package retailing the route (and more) of Redmond O’Hanlon, Author of the book “Into the Heart of Borneo”

The upper reaches of the Rejang River, longest in Malaysia has got so much to offer but all these secrets cannot be unveiled all these years due to the absence of trained Tourist Guides in the area. As such, we shall excurse via Kuching with our trained Tourist Guide to bring out the utmost and the best from “Into the Heart of Borneo”©. It’s More Than a Paradise (Copyright © Sarawak Tourism Board) along the majestic Rejang River from the authentic point of view.

Rejang River system possesses a waterway that flows for 560km (+ Balui basin, it totals 720km) allowing you to experience the scenic local express boats and longboat trips; sights of the infamous Pelagus Rapids, Kelirieng and Salong (Orang Ulu Burial Poles and huts respectively) and longhouses of at least 6 different ethnic native groups; witnessing long-eared native women, tattooed men and woman and varied costumed dancers; observing the rarest of small fauna, edible and medicinal plants; and the list goes on…

Tour Informations

Tour Codes : EGH/MHB 06

Duration : 6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS

Group Size : 1-8 paxs

For groups of larger sizes they shall be split up into alternate groups. The departure dates shall remain the same however the journey will be on a stagered basis. This is to insure sustainability & low tourist impact on the places visited.

Via : Sibu (Central Hub of Sarawak)

Itinerary

Meet & greet in Sibu then transfer to hotel for check in. Afternoon, proceed for a walking tour of the Sibu Central Market (biggest in Malaysia), Sibu Heritage Museum and the Pagoda. Evening, general briefing over a local dinner before exploring the Night Market. Overnight in the hotel.
Breakfast in the hotel. Morning – proceed on foot to Sibu Boat Terminal for a 2½-hour exciting express boat journey to Kapit, a small township dominated by Ibans and Chinese, along the bank of Rejang River. Upon arrival at Kapit, proceed direct to visit the Resident’s Office to obtain the Permit for remote travel. Lunch ( own expenses ) Check in to the hotel. Rest of the day, visit Fort Sylvia, Kapit Museum and Teresang native market. ( Dinner own expenses ) Overnight in the hotel.

After breakfast, pack and leave for Belaga by express boat for about 3 hours negotiating the infamous Pelagus Rapids. Upon arrival in Belaga Town, have lunch (own expenses) before continuing the journey by longboat (about 1½ hours depending on the water level) to go further upriver to visit a Kejaman Longhouse. Upon arrival, tour the longhouse and its surroundings to observe their lifestyle, witness their daily chores, most notably the ancient burial pole of their paramount chiefs. Evening, have a local dinner followed by witnessing the Kejaman welcome dance. Overnight in the Kejaman longhouse.

After breakfast, start the day with a longhouse hopping spree in a longboat visiting the Kayan, Lahanan and Sekapan Tribes. These are part of the vanishing tribes least heard of by tourist and live in small comunities that even the locals have very little or no knowledge of them.
Along the boat journey, take a vigilant surveillance of the mystical sights of the Keliriengs and Salongs ( Ancient burial grounds ) of the Orang Ulu, dotting the tropical rainforest alongside the gigantic Rejang. Have lunch in one of the longhouses.
Conclude the day with dinner, witnessing Datun Julud, a traditional rhythmic hornbill welcome dance and overnight at a Kenyah Longhouse Village.

After breakfast, depart for Sibu by express boat. Check in to hotel. Rest of the day, free at leisure until a farewell dinner at a local classic restaurant. Overnight in the hotel.
Breakfast in the hotel. Free and easy until pick up for transfer to Sibu Airport for your onwards journey. The tour ends in Sibu

Notes

Things You Should Know :

* Connecting flights to Kuching or Kuala Lumpur are available daily.

* Kindly wear life jackets as the boats will pass through notorious Pelagus rapids and a number of smaller sets of rapids before reaching Belaga.

* Some express boats are equipped with central control air conditioning system. As the impact is stronger in the small rooming capacity, participants are advised to bring along their sweater or windbreaker

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March – October (Not Recommended during Monsoon Season Nov - Feb & dry season or when the water level is low)

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Sunset Kampung Bicycle Tour

Sunset Kampung Bicycle Tour

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Sunset Kampung Bicycle Tour

In the evening 1545hrs depart from hotel in city to the meeting point at Main Bazaar for Bicycle tour. Explore both the northern and southern banks of the Sarawak River on this unique, half-day Kuching tour.

Learn about Sarawak culture with a visit to a traditional Malay kampong (villages), meet the villagers, and visit typical wooden stilt houses. Watch the sun set over the Sarawak River and then return from your Kuching River cruise on a sampan boat to land for a scrumptious traditional hawker street dinner. Return to your hotel.

Tour Informations

Tour Codes: EGH/K37

Duration : 3 Hours

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Pick up & drop-off at hotel subject to additional charge.

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Heritage Bicycle Tour

Heritage Bicycle Tour

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Heritage Bicycle Tour

In the morning, 0745hrs depart from hotel in city to the meeting point at Main Bazaar. 0800hrs safety briefing 0815hrs Explore Kuching’s heritage by both bicycle and boat on a Sarawak River cruise during this unique Kuching day tour. Start the cycling tour passing through Main Bazaar, Post Office, St Thomas Church, Merdeka Palace Hotel, Sarawak Museum, RTM studio, Borneo Cultures Museum, Padang Merdeka, Government Polyclinic, Silk Temple, Kuching Mosque, the Brooke Dock Yard, open air stall, India Street, Gambier Street, Floating Mosque to reach the waterfront.

You will discover temples and monuments in Kuching’s heritage zone. Immerse yourself in Sarawak culture by learning about its people as you cycle along designated paths both through Kuching and rural ‘kampongs’ (villages). Cruise across the river on a traditional ‘sampan’ boat and finish your tour by sampling traditional Sarawak Street food. After the tour, return to hotel.

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Tour Codes: EGH/K36

Duration : 3.5 Hours

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Pick up & drop-off at hotel subject to additional charge.

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Sarawak Jurassic Park

Sarawak Jurassic Park ( 2D / 1N )

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Sarawak Jurassic Park ( 2D / 1N )

Embark on a captivating 2-day adventure with the 2D/1N Kampung Sting Tour, offering a unique glimpse into the picturesque landscapes of Sarawak. Your journey begins with an 15-minute boat ride across the scenic lake, leading to a fascinating hike through the Bengoh mountain range.

Marvel at the natural wonders, including the Curtain Waterfall and Susung Waterfall, each unveiling its own charm. Delve into the rich cultural experience of Kampung Sting through a homestay, allowing you to immerse yourself in the warmth of local hospitality. This unforgettable expedition promises a perfect blend of nature, culture, and adventure.

Tour Informations

Tour Codes: EGH/K34

Duration: 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT

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0800hrs pick-up from hotel’s lobby for 2D/1N Kampung Sting Tour. Kampung Sting, formerly part of Kampung Bojong, is one of the few villages affected by the construction of Bengoh Dam that was first built in 2007. The village is resettled on the higher grounds of Bengoh mountain range in Padawan. Upon arrival, registration and proceed for short boat ride (15 minutes) across the lake to the mainland, point for hike up to the Waterfall. 

Continue for the tours and begin 30 minutes hiking to the 1st waterfall, Curtain Waterfall (Pee’an Waterfall – moderate trail). Take a short break and continue to trek approximately 20 minutes to Susung Waterfall – moderate & slippery trail. Arrive at Susung Waterfall, enjoy the scenic view and have some photo taken. Return to back to Curtain Waterfall. Swim at cool stream before proceed to the Homestay for check in. Lunch either at homestay or waterfalls depend on the weather. After lunch, free to explore the surrounding area. Evening, dinner and overnight in homestay (basic accommodation with basic amenities only – bed & mattress).

Breakfast at the homestay. Explore and enjoy the surrounding area before return to Kuching. Take a boat back to Bengoh Dam and return to Kuching with lunch enroute. Transferring back to your hotel in city or to the airport.

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