Eco Host – Lun Bawang Heritage (Lawas)
ECO HOST – LUN BAWANG HERITAGE ( LAWAS )
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ECO HOST – LUN BAWANG HERITAGE ( LAWAS )
Semaduh Valley, Puneng Trusan Highlands Historical Adventure, Lawas
Embark on an immersive cultural and adventure experience in Lawas, Sarawak. Day 1 begins with a journey to Long Lidung Fish Conservation, stopping at MENANGANG PLACE for a tea break and continuing to Semaduh Valley for a homestay overnight. Day 2 explores historical sites and traditional farming, concluding with a cultural dinner and Lun Bawang Traditional Dance. Day 3 ventures into Puneng Trusan for an adventurous trek, discovering crocodile-shaped mounds and ancient murals. Day 4 bids farewell, departing via 4WD through Semaduh Valley for a memorable journey back to Lawas. Engage with local communities and uncover the rich heritage of this unique destination.
Tour Informations
Tour Codes : EGH/DOM-4D/EHLBH
Duration : 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS
Itinerary
Embark on an immersive cultural and adventure experience in Lawas, Sarawak. Day 1 begins with a journey to Long Lidung Fish Conservation, stopping at MENANGANG PLACE for a tea break and continuing to Semaduh Valley for a homestay overnight. Day 2 explores historical sites and traditional farming, concluding with a cultural dinner and Lun Bawang Traditional Dance. Day 3 ventures into Puneng Trusan for an adventurous trek, discovering crocodile-shaped mounds and ancient murals. Day 4 bids farewell, departing via 4WD through Semaduh Valley for a memorable journey back to Lawas. Engage with local communities and uncover the rich heritage of this unique destination.
After breakfast, morning brief about today itinerary. After breakfast depart on a walk to Rev. Alan Francis Belcher and wife Madge Belcher memorial site where they (Australian Missionary) lived while translating Holy Bible to Lun Bawang language. Discover the indigenous remnant historical sites before they socially and spiritually transformed. After lunch, join your homestay host to do their daily routine at paddy fields or at their orchards. Get down and dirty, learn the process of traditional farming. Along the way back, collect and gather fresh/wild jungle produce for a dinner. Ready for a cultural dinner with a Lun Bawang Traditional Dance.
After breakfast, take approximately (two) 2 hours trek local trails deep in the jungle and here you will find mounds in shape of crocodile. The mound which is shaped like crocodile portrayed the characteristics of the crocodile itself-its bravery, strength and toughness. After a historical visit, trek another (one) 1 hour to visit Batuh Inarit the biggest Ancient Mural Carved on rock in Sarawak. Packed lunch will be served. Trek back and enjoy the chill splash of Trusan River crossing. Late afternoon returns to homestay and rest or mingle with the local folks. Dinner and overnight
After breakfast, its time to say good bye to the folks. Then proceed for your journey by 4 Wheel Drive via Semaduh Valley to Lawas Town. Another journey which accessible only by4 Wheel Drive will take 4 hours back to Lawas then to airport.
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
* Suggested dress-code: Hiking wear
* Overland trips within this tour operates on non-paved roads / trails, so be prepared to get wet and dirty
* Jungle tracks in certain area 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.
Includes
- 3 nights stay in Lodge/Homestay
- Meals as specified
- Local Tour Guide
- Land transport as per itinerary
- Entrance fees and community Fees
Excludes
- Domestic air ticket
- Juices, Carbonated & Alcoholic beverages
- Tipping, Optional Excursions, Personal & Travel Insurance
- Items not mentioned
Recommended
- Backpack 10L
- Good grip walking shoes and Sandals
- Torchlight
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Raincoat
- Binoculars
- Camera or video with spare batteries
- Personal toiletries and personal medicine
- First Aid Kit
Accommodation
- Lodge/Homestay