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Longhouse Safari Batang Ai

LONGHOUSE SAFARI BATANG AI

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LONGHOUSE SAFARI BATANG AI

This 2-day Batang Ai Iban Longhouse Tour from Kuching. Traverse picturesque landscapes, pausing at Serian for refreshments and unique shopping experiences. Witness barter trade in the charming "Lachau" village before reaching the scenic Batang Ai Lake.

Glide on a native longboat to an authentic Iban Longhouse, where cultural immersion awaits, featuring traditional dances and the sharing of Tuak. Overnight in humble longhouse accommodations adds an authentic touch. Day two includes a hands-on blowpipe presentation, bidding farewell to the warm-hearted Ibans, and a scenic return to Kuching city, promising an enriching adventure by late afternoon.

Tour Informations

Tour Codes: EGH/K12

Duration: 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT

Itinerary

0830hrs pick-up from hotel’s lobby and start your journey for 2D/1N Batang Ai Iban Longhouse Tour. Start
your journey to Batang Ai, along the Pan Borneo Highway, passing through the beautiful sceneries of rural
villages, towns and gardens of pepper, rubber and rice fields. You will travel 275 km by road, with a few stops
along the way: the first stop is in Serian town, where you will stop for refreshments (own expenses). You may
wish to make some last minutes shopping for insect repellent or for gifts for the Ibans at Serian.

 

You can also visit a fascinating native fruit and vegetable market. The last stop will be at “Lachau”, a small upcountry
Chinese village, where you will stop for lunch. (Here barter trade still exists between the natives of Kalimantan, the
Chinese shop owners and the natives of Sarawak). After lunch, proceed to the final stage of the journey and
arrive at the beautiful Batang Ai Lake. Here you will board native longboat approximately 45 minutes and travel
up the river to an Iban Longhouse. On arrival at Iban Longhouse, you will be taken for a tour around the
longhouse to meet the natives and their families.

 

Dinner will be served at one of the family rooms. After dinner,
the Ibans will sound their gongs and perform their traditional warrior and maiden dance in full ceremonial
regalia with the longhouse’s chief and folk. Rice Wine “Tuak” will be served. Overnight spent in the Longhouse
with mattress/mosquito-nets/pillow (very basic accommodation).

Breakfast in the longhouse.
After breakfast, the Iban people will give you a presentation with their traditional weapon, the blowpipe which
you could participate in. 

Now it is time to say goodbye to the Ibans. After proceeding downriver by longboat to
the jetty, return to Kuching city via the same route. Lunch enroute and transferring to the hotel in city or airport.
Expected arrival time around 1600-1700hrs.

Notes

Things You Should Know :

* It is compulsory that life jackets (provided) be worn at all times during boat trips.

* For boats trip you are recommended to put your personal belonging in a small backpack/sling pack and it is
advise-able to put all yours belonging under a plastic wrap.

Custom of Longhouse :

* Customary to bring some small gifts for the longhouse folks like crackers, instant noodles, salts, sugar and etc.
No money is to be given to them.

Includes

  • English Speaking Guide
  • 1 Night at Longhouse
  • Entrance Fee
  • Meals as stated
  • Land/Boat Transfers

Excludes

  • None

Recommended

  • Wear good flat walking shoes
  • Insect Repellent
  • Sun Block Lotion
  • Towel, Hat, Swimwear, raincoat
  • Sun-block lotion
  • Change of clothes and personal toiletries
  • Torch or flash light

Accommodation

  • Overnight Spent in the Longhouse
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Mongkos Bidayuh Village Experience

MONGKOS BIDAYUH VILLAGE EXPERIENCE

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MONGKOS BIDAYUH VILLAGE EXPERIENCE

Embark on a two-day Sarawak adventure starting at Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, witnessing Orang Utans during feeding time. Continue to Mongkos Bidayuh Village for a cultural immersion, exploring a traditional longhouse, engaging in a nature walk, and enjoying a river swim. Day two includes a guided trail walk, a waterfall picnic, and a local-style lunch. The journey concludes with a return to Kuching and a transfer to your city hotel.

Tour Informations

Tour Codes: EGH/K11

Duration: 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT

Itinerary

0800hrs depart from your hotel in the city for Semenggoh Wildlife Centre where you will have the chance to
observe the Orang Utans coming out of the forest for the feeding time. Located in a 653-hectare of forest
reserve.

Here, an opportunity for you to observe how Orang Utans who are either orphaned or rescued from
captivity are being rehabilitated and trained to survive in the wild. Your guide will give you further details about
these amazing animals. 1030hrs proceed for 2D/1N Mongkos Bidayuh Village Experience which is located near
the Sarawak-Kalimantan border, 103 kilometers from Kuching. Arrive at Mongkos around 1200 hours.

Upon arrival, check in to your room in the village guesthouse-cum-homestay building or room in one of the village
houses. Bidayuh style lunch will be served. After lunch, visit the 24 door traditional longhouse and learn about
its history, including stories from ‘Confrontation’, the undeclared war between Malaysia and Indonesia that ran
from 1962-1966.

See the bullet holes in the wooden walls of the longhouse, the result of an Indonesian attack
on Mongkos during the Confrontation. Proceed for nature walk through nearby farmland, pepper, cocoa and
palm oil plantations. Then, meet local villagers and learn about Bidayuh way of life. The rest of the day is at your
own leisure to relax, wander around the village or have a swim in the river. 1900hrs dinner will be served in the
homestay. After dinner, enjoy the cultural performance and learning the dance steps with the villages at the
longhouse. Overnight.

Breakfast at homestay guesthouse.
After breakfast, depart on a guided walk along village trails and past farmland to reach the waterfall for picnic.
Enjoy swimming in the cool waters before having a local-style lunch of bamboo chicken, rice and jungle ferns.


(Note: Picnic lunch subjected to weather permit. In the event of heavy rain, lunch will take at the homestay
guesthouse). After lunch, walk back to the village. Check out of your room and say goodbye to your hosts.
Return to Kuching and transfer to your hotel in city.

Includes

  • English Speaking Guide
  • 1 Night Homestay
  • Entrance Fee
  • Meals as stated and Transfers

Excludes

  • None

Recommended

  • Wear good flat walking shoes
  • Insect Repellent
  • Sun Block Lotion
  • Towel, Hat, Swimwear, raincoat
  • Sun-block lotion
  • Change of clothes and personal toiletries

Accommodation

  • None
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Annah Rais (Bidayuh) Longhouse Experience (Hands-on Activity)

ANNAH RAIS (BIDAYUH) LONGHOUSE EXPERIENCE "HANDS-ON ACTIVITY"

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ANNAH RAIS (BIDAYUH) LONGHOUSE EXPERIENCE "HANDS-ON ACTIVITY"

Depart for Bidayuh Longhouse tour. A pleasant drive into the countryside with the backdrop of undulating landscapes of limestone hills and valleys covered with the greenery of rainforest offers a gorgeous sight before arriving at the longhouse.

The Annah Rais Longhouse which stands on the same site where the longhouse was first built 200 years ago still stand with its unique architecture built largely of bamboo, wood and leaves. The Bidayuh are absolutely warm and gentle people whose previous generations once lived as farmers and believed in animism. After registration, proceed for guided walk within the longhouse to learn more about the local lifestyle.

Visit the Baruk (Skulls House), show house and nearby farmlands. Return to longhouse and join them for preparing your lunch & learn how to cook chicken in the bamboo. Bamboo chicken is our world-famous signature dish, which you got to taste it at least once on your trip to Borneo, or your Borneo's trip will never be completed.

Tour Informations

Tour Codes: EGH/KO9A

Expected Duration: 5 Hours

Includes

  • English Speaking Guide
  • Traditional Lunch
  • Entrance Fee
  • Transfers

Excludes

  • None

Recommended

  • Put on good walking shoes
  • Cotton Clothing ( to remain comfortable )
  • Sun Block Lotion
  • Wide brimmed Hat or Cap

Accommodation

  • None
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World War II Heritage Trails

WORLD WAR II HERITAGE TRAILS

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WORLD WAR II HERITAGE TRAILS

The starts with a journey to the Kuching’s Batu Lintang Interment Camp used to huddled the Allied prisoners of war and Dutch civilians. While the camp site is now converted into a National Teacher Training College, some remains are still holistic sites to behold as we assist you to explore the “Punjabi Barracks” building, the flagpole, an ammunition bunker of struggles including local heroes who sacrificed their lives.

From Batu Lintang, we shall drive downtown to sightsee/visit our WWII’s Heroes Memorial Tablet (13 Garland Men) Air Raid Bunkers, Charles Brooke’s Memorial Tower (site of Heroes’ tributes). The tour concludes with a leisurely drive across Sarawak River to comprehend this tour with a visit to Fort Margherita for its WWII section along Q&A session.

Tour Informations

Tour Codes: EGH/KO6

Expected Duration: LR

*Remark: Most of the places in this programme open on government operational hours. Batu Lintang’s Museum is open from 0800hrs to 1700hrs (office hours) and closed on weekends and public holidays. Advance booking is necessary.

Includes

  • English Speaking Guide
  • Light Refreshment
  • Entrance fees
  • Tours and Transfers

Excludes

  • None

Recommended

  • Put on good walking shoes
  • Cotton Clothing ( to remain comfortable )
  • Sun Block Lotion
  • Wide brimmed Hat or Cap

Accommodation

  • None
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Kuching Historical Walking Tour and Authentic River Taxi Cruise

Kuching Historical Walking Tour and Authentic River Taxi Cruise

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KUCHING HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR
AND AUTHENTIC RIVER TAXI CRUISE

Begin your tour by walking through the historical parts of the old Kuching city. Pass by spice shops, the Main Bazaar with various textiles and handicrafts shops and view the various historical buildings from the past.

Continue your tour by taking a River Taxi (1 hour pontoon boat river cruise) on the winding Sarawak River. It is a memorable way to bring you back in time; time when the English adventurer, Sir James Brooke first set sailed in this region in 1839 with his yacht the "Royalist".

This cruise will take you along the edges of the river to enjoy an eye-to-eye views of the well laid out Kuching Waterfront, Square Tower (formerly a V.I.P - very important prison), old Kuching Mosque with the 5 golden domes, Malay Stilted Houses, before browsing along the other side of the river to view the Astana (former palace of the White Rajahs), Fort Margherita (former Police Museum) and fishing trawlers.

Tour Informations

Tour Codes: EGH/KO5

Expected Duration: 3 Hours

Includes

  • English Speaking Guide
  • Entrance fee
  • Transfers

Excludes

  • None

Recommended

  • Put on good walking shoes
  • Cotton Clothing ( to remain comfortable )
  • Sun Block Lotion
  • Wide brimmed Hat or Cap

Accommodation

  • None
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Trails of the White Rajah

TRAILS OF THE WHITE RAJAH (WALKING TOUR)

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TRAILS OF THE WHITE RAJAH (WALKING TOUR)

In the morning or afternoon depart from your city hotel and proceed for Walking Heritage tour. Introduction to Sarawak, offer a mix of well-preserved Colonial buildings and gracious modern architecture. Considered as one of the South East Asia’s most pleasant city, life is still unfurls at a leisurely pace for the multi-ethnic population.

Walk through the main streets of Kuching passing by heritage buildings surrounding from the Brooke Era. A walk across the road to view the Square Tower, The Astana, New Legislative State Assembly of Sarawak, the Fort Margherita and a stop at the Chinese Temple-Tua Pek Kong, Chinese History Museum, Textile Museum before return to hotel.

Tour Informations

Tour Codes: EGH/KO2

Expected Duration: 3 Hours

Includes

  • English Speaking Guide
  • 1 x Lunch
  • Transfers

Excludes

  • None

Recommended

  • Put on good walking shoes
  • Cotton Clothing ( to remain comfortable )
  • Sun Block Lotion
  • Wide brimmed Hat or Cap

Accommodation

  • None
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Chinese Heritage Trail

CHINESE HERITAGE TRAIL

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CHINESE HERITAGE TRAIL

The trail starts from Kuching with a country drive for 40mins to Siniawan Village, Hakka obsolete business base to unfold the Chinese Legacy of Numerology Geomancy (authentic wooden shop-houses), Saliva of Hope (Bird’s Nests) and Mountain Elf (Siniawan Tao Temple).

Continue with a short drive to a secluded spot where Liew's Sanctuary is located with a hill at its background and a river bypassing its front where Liew Shan Pang was once quoted as saying, “An endless journey to go with an entire hill to climb comes not without any tribulation. Our sweat and blood is immeasurable like the flow of the river.”

© Witness Liew’s Tombstone, Mountain Elf Shrine and Sireh Fairy Icon; listen to history comes alive about this Man, his power, his vision; and the moment he breathed his last... Resume with a drive to Buso, another authentic town once the base of the Hakka Freedom Fighters.

Browse through this petite town or grab a place by the riverbank or coffee-shop while your Guide brings the history of Buso and its past warriors alive... Continue with a drive to Bau absorbing mystical chronicles, mythologies and philosophies on places like Chinese (Hakka) Cemetery, Bong Low Sian Tze (Tao) Temple and Bau Blue Lake (former gold mine). Return to Kuching by late afternoon.

Tour Informations

Tour Codes: EGH/KO3

Expected Duration: 7 Hours

Includes

  • English Speaking Guide
  • 1 x Lunch

Excludes

  • Tips

Recommended

  • Put on good walking shoes
  • Cotton Clothing ( to remain comfortable )
  • Sun Block Lotion
  • Wide brimmed Hat or Cap

Accommodation

  • None
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