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

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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.

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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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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

Itinerary

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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Bamboo Rafting Safari

Bamboo Rafting Safari

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Bamboo Rafting Safari

In the morning depart from your hotel in the city to commence a Full day rafting program. Be your own captain in a bamboo raft and rafting through class II water. Your guide will instruct you on river navigation and safety procedures making you feel at home in the turquoise, glacier fed rivers of the Sirin.

You may also enjoy to be an adventurous and scenic rafter to create optimum enjoyment for each individual. Between rapids our guides will share the river’s secret local history, native Borneo plant usage and introduce you to the Peninsula’s invigorating outdoors. The journey is the destination and this journey is unforgettable. Retrace the paddle strokes of native Bidayuh Dayaks and the first settlers to the area.

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Tour Codes: EGH/K32

Duration : 1 DAY

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Bako Wildlife Excursion Day Trip

Bako Wildlife Excursion Day Trip

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Bako Wildlife Excursion Day Trip

In the morning depart from your hotel in the city to commence a Full day trip to Bako National Park, a scenic drive this morning will bring you to Bako Fishing Village Jetty, where you will board an exciting motorized boat ride takes you to marvel at the abundant natural beauty of Sarawak's most popular National Park.

Trek along the trails to spot wildlife in its natural surroundings including the proboscis monkeys, the monitor lizards, bearded pigs, silver leaf of monkeys and more than one hundred species of birds. The stunning tropical rainforest ranges from the mangrove swamp forest to kerangas (health forest) to cliff and beach vegetations.

Exotic plants found along the trails include the several species of pitcher plants and wild orchids. You may end your trekking at a beautiful secluded beach. Local lunch will be served in the Park's canteen. After lunch you will have your time to explore the wildlife and vegetation around the Parks Headquarter on your own or take a walk together with your guide along one of the other short trails around the Headquarter. After tour return to hotel.

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Tour Codes: EGH/K21

Duration : 6 - 7 Hours

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Bako tour is subject to weather permits and not recommended during monsoon season
(November - February)

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Evening Mangrove Wildlife Cruise

Evening Mangrove Wildlife Cruise

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Evening Mangrove Wildlife Cruise

You will meet your guide in the hotel and drive approximately 30-40mins where you will board a boat which will bring you for a 25 minutes ride along the Coastline to the Mangroves of Sarawak. Explore the Riverine Mangrove Forest on a slow drive through the narrow passages.

Borneo is the only place in the world where a rare primate species, the Proboscis Monkeys, live. It lives in mangrove forest of the coastal area and riverine forest on the lower reaches of major rivers. Once a group of Proboscis monkeys is sighted take your time to watch these animals in their natural habitat.

Shortly before darkness we will leave the mangrove forest to experience the beautiful sunset. We will enter the mangroves once more in darkness. This slow boat ride through the mangrove forest will offer a rare opportunity to see the wild crocodiles of the river. Use torch lights to find the reflection of crocodile eyes in the water and on land. Enjoy the sound of the Mangroves in the night and search for Fireflies.

Fireflies are soft bodied beetles which sizes range from 5 to 25 millimeters in length. On the underside of the abdomen, it has special light organs that glows in luminous flashes. These amazing animals can be found along the trees of the riverine mangrove forest and will light some trees up like a Christmas tree. After tour, return to hotel.

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Tour Codes: EGH/K19

Duration : 3 Hours

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This tour is CLOSED during monsoon season November - February. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone this tour in case of heavy rain or bad weather conditions.

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Dolphin Watching + Mangroove 2 in 1

Dolphin Watching + Mangrove 2 in 1

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Dolphin Watching + Mangrove 2 in 1

You will meet your guide in the hotel and drive approximately 30-40mins where you will board a boat which will bring you for a 25 minutes ride along the Coastline to the Mangroves of Sarawak. Somewhere near the mount of Santubong, Salak Rivers, the Irrawaddy Dolphin (rare and unusual mammals) are quite easy spotted during dry season from April to October but less sightings during the wet season.

You will stop at the river mouth for a approximate 45 minutes ride in search for the Irrawaddi (or Snubfin) Dolphins. Observe the dolphins while they swimming around the boats of the local fishermen in search for food. After this fascinating experience, proceed with the boat along the mangrove forest in search for Saltwater Crocodiles which can sometimes be seen on the Riverbank. After the tour return to hotel.

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Tour Codes: EGH/K18

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This tour is CLOSED during monsoon season November - February. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone this tour in case of heavy rain or bad weather conditions.

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Longhouse Safari Batang Ai

LONGHOUSE SAFARI BATANG AI ( 3D2N )

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LONGHOUSE SAFARI BATANG AI ( 3D2N )

This 3-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/K14

Duration: 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS

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 at the longhouse. 0900hrs trekking to upriver accompanied by Iban trackers. Go thru the rainforest, hill and streams, find jungle vegetable, wild fruits herbs, etc.

Proceed by longboat to picnic area. Native style lunch will be served by the riverbank. After lunch, return to the longhouse. Dinner will be served at the longhouse. Overnight.
Breakfast at the longhouse. 0900hrs, the Iban people will give you a presentation with their traditional weapon, the blowpipe.
After the blowpipe presentation, depart from longhouse by longboat to Batang Ai jetty and return to Kuching city via the same route with a stopover for lunch and after lunch transferring back to your hotel in city.

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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.

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