Eco Host – Highlands (Bario & Bakelalan) Trekking Adventure

ECO HOST-HIGHLANDS (BARIO & BAKELALAN) TREKKING ADVENTURE

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ECO HOST-HIGHLANDS (BARIO & BAKELALAN) TREKKING ADVENTURE

Bario & Bakelalan

Embark on a 5-day adventure in the heart of Borneo, starting in Bario and venturing through picturesque Kelabit villages like Pa’ Lungan and Long Rebpun. Witness ancient megaliths, cross international borders into Indonesia, and experience the warm hospitality of the Lun Dayeh tribe. The journey concludes in Ba’Kelalan with a memorable stay before departing. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and natural beauty of this unique expedition.

Tour Informations

Tour Codes : EGH/DOM-5D/EHHTA

Duration : 5 DAYS 3 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 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

* 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.

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Eco Host – Bario Highland Experience

ECO HOST - BARIO HIGHLAND EXPERIENCE

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ECO HOST - BARIO HIGHLAND EXPERIENCE

Embark on a 5-day adventure in Bario, Borneo, immersing yourself in its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes. From exploring World War II relics and trekking to the panoramic Prayer Mountain to discovering ancient megaliths and cruising the Sebpur River, each day offers a unique experience. Unwind in the comfort of Ngimat Ayu home stay, creating lasting memories in this remote paradise before bidding farewell on Day 5.

Tour Informations

Tour Codes : EGH/DOM-5D/EHBHE

Duration : 5 DAYS 3 NIGHTS

Itinerary

Meet and greet at Bario Airport then transfer to Ngimat Ayu home stay.

After lunch, proceed to the villages in Bario.  Visit to the community museum, 2nd World War Monument,2nd World War Airplane wreckage, visit Wind Chapel on the top of the Bario Secondary School.

Wakeup at wee hours for a light breakfast before pick up to Arur Dalan village. From here, you will start your trekking up to the Prayer Mountain to experience the panoramic view of sunrise over Bario Valley. The elevation of the Prayer Mountain is approximately 1,430metres above sea level and the height of the hike from the trails head is about 340metres. Easy trek up remained easy until about 300metres before the summit, where the challenge began. The slope was steep and ropes were provided to help hikers. At the summit was a tall cross at least 15 metres tall. The cross erected in 2015 to replace an old and small wooden cross. 

After your light refreshment at the home stay, we will continue our visit to the Bario Salt Spring. Witness the Kelabit traditional way of possessing their mountain salt. Visit Pa’  Umor longhouse where lunch will be served. After lunch, short trek to the ancient megaliths  ( Stone Carvings). Locals claim that this is actually a burial ground for a kelabit nobleman named Ritong hundreds years ago. The man made structures or carvings are called Megaliths, which date back thousand of years. The site was excavated in 1962 by British soldier Tom Harrison, one of the most popular megaliths.

After breakfast, you will depart to Pa’ Ukat village. From here we will start our easy trekking to Pa’ Lungan village and overnight at the village. 

After breakfast, proceed for an a hour trek to Sebpur river. Experience a longboat ride on Sebpur River. Picnic lunch by the river bank before we heading back to the home stay in Bario. Free at own leisure.

Free at own leisure before transfer to Bario 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.

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Borneo Birding

BORNEO BIRDING

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BORNEO BIRDING​

This 5-day birding and wildlife adventure in Kuching, Malaysia, takes enthusiasts through some of the most diverse and ecologically rich national parks in Sarawak. The itinerary is carefully crafted to explore various habitats, from mixed dipterocarp and Kerangas forests to mangrove areas, providing opportunities to spot a wide array of bird species and wildlife.

Tour Informations

Tour Codes : EGH/5D-BB

Duration : 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS

Itinerary

Meet upon arrival then transfer to hotel for check in.

Breakfast at hotel.

Pick up from City Hotel then proceed for birding at Kubah National Park. The Park is situated on a sandstone plateau, mostly covered by mixed dipterocarp forest which interspersed with patches of scrub & unusually rich area of Kerangas forest, is the home of colorful resident birds like Pittas, Trogons, Broadbills, Kingfishers, Barbets, Woodpeckers, Flycatchers, Malkohas & many more..

 

Target species : Blue-banded pitta, Bornean Blue-flycatcher, Bornean Bristlehead, Bornean Wren Babbler, Bornean Banded Kingfisher, Yellow-rumped flowerpecker, Bornean Black-magpie, Red-bearded bee-eater,  Raffles’s malkoha, Red-naped trogan, Diard’s trogon, Scarlet-rumped trogon, Rufous-backed kingfisher, Rufous-collared kingfisher, White-crowned hornbill, Blue-eared Barbet, Rufous piculet, Grey-&-buff woodpecker, Olive-backed Woodpecker, Banded broadbill, Green Broadbill, Grey-bellied Bulbul, Yellow-bellied Bulbul, Chestnut-naped Forktail, Grey-headed Babbler, Rufous-crowned babbler, Scaly-crowned babbler, White-necked Babbler, Brown Fulvetta, Spotted Fantail, Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Grey-breasted Jungle-flycatcher, Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker, Crimson Sunbird, Crested Jay Shrike & etc.

 

After dinner, night walk for Sunda Frogmouth, Reddish Scops Owl, Brown Hawk Owl & etc. Overnight stay  in the Park.

After breakfast, continue birding in the Park till noon then transfer to Bako jetty, take a 20 minutes boat ride to Bako National Park, this is the oldest and one of the most popular national parks in Sarawak, offers the perfect introduction to Sarawak’s forest and wildlife. It contains a wide range of vegetation – peat swamp forest, scrub-like padang vegetation, mangrove forest, dipterocarp forest, delicate cliff vegetation, beach vegetation & Kerangas forest. Visitors can see wildlife such as Proboscis monkey, Silver langur, Long-tailed macaques, Bearded pigs, Monitor lizards, Flying lemur & etc.

 

Target species : Velvet-fronted Nuthatch, Stork-billed Kingfisher, Common Flameback, White-bellied Woodpecker, Black-& Red Broadbill, Red-crowned Barbet, Mangrove Blue Flycatcher, White-chested Babbler, Bold-striped Tit-babbler, Ruby-cheeked Sunbird, Pink-necked Green Pigeon, Lesser Cuckoo-shrike, Scarlet Minivet, Asian Fairy Bluebird, White-rumped Shama, & etc..

 

After dinner, night walk for Sunda Scops Owl & etc. Overnight stay in the Park.

After breakfast, continue birding in the Park till noon then transfer to Semenggoh Nature Reserve for birding, meanwhile witness the man of the forest ~ The OrangUtan..

 

Target species : Black-bellied Malkoha, Hooded Pitta, Red-throated Barbet, Black-&-red Broadbill, Banded Woodpecker, Puff-backed Bulbul, Greater Green Leafbird, Bornean Black Magpie & etc.

Return to Kuching. Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at hotel. Free until your transfer to Kuching International airport for your departure flight.

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* National Park Facilities: Equipped with bed sheets, pillow cases, mattress, common toilet & showers.

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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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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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