3 Days 2 Nights

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Bako Wildlife Adventure

Bako Wildlife Experience

Tour Introductions

Tour Itinerary

What's Included

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Bako Wildlife Experience

Embark on a captivating 3-day journey with our Bako National Park Tour. A picturesque morning drive transports you to Bako Fishing Village, where an exhilarating boat ride awaits to unveil Sarawak's renowned natural wonders.


Explore diverse trails, encounter wildlife, and witness the tropical rainforest's beauty—from mangrove swamps to cliff-side vegetations. Indulge in local cuisine at the Park's Canteen and unwind at the lodge. Days are filled with guided treks, wildlife exploration, and breathtaking views. Conclude your adventure with a scenic boat ride back to Kuching, marking the end of this immersive Bako experience.

Tour Informations

Tour Codes: EGH/K23

Duration: 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS

Itinerary

A scenic drive this morning brings you to Bako Fishing village where an exciting 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 monkeys and more than one hundred species of birds. 

The stunning tropical rainforest ranges from the mangrove swamp forest to kerangas (Heath 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 swimming beach. 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 our guide along one of the other short trails around the Headquarter. Dinner will be served in the Park Canteen. Overnight at the lodge.

Wake up and search together with our guide for wildlife in the early morning hours.
Breakfast will be served in the Park Canteen. After breakfast you will have the opportunity to take a guided trek along the Lintang trail with a length of 5.25 km which takes about 3.5 hours return which is an excellent introduction of the wild plants of Sarawak with several vegetation types. 

Pitcher plants are found along the sandy paths on the plateau and a rest point on the trail provides an excellent view over the Mangrove forest and the sea. Lunch will be served at the Park 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 our guide along one of the other short trails around the Headquarter. Dinner will be served in the Park Canteen. Overnight at the Lodge.

After breakfast you will have another chance to explore the shorter trails of the Park by yourself or together with our guide. Then, a boat will bring you back to the jetty of the Bako Fishing Village and return to Kuching (schedule may depend on tide).

Notes

Things You Should Know :

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

Includes

  • English Speaking Guide
  • Accommodation
  • Entrance Fee
  • Meals as stated
  • Land/Boat Transfers

Excludes

  • None

Recommended

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

Accommodation

  • Bako National Park
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Longhouse Safari Batang Ai

LONGHOUSE SAFARI BATANG AI ( 3D2N )

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Tour Itinerary

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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.

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
  • 2 Nights at Longhouse
  • Entrance Fees
  • 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

  • 2 Nights Spent at the Longhouse
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