ECO HOST – KELABIT HERITAGE (bario highland)

Meet & greet by our local guide at Bario airport. Bario Highland is one famous highland plateau that is located about 3,250 feet above sea level. It is located near to Kalimantan, Indonesia, acts as a border around Kalimantan. The highland is centered by jungle covered mountains around.

Lunch at local homestay. After lunch, visit Bario Asal longhouse and the surrounding area. We return to our lodge for a dinner. Overnight at the lodge.

Early morning light breakfast will be served before we our trek up to the Prayer Mountain. The evelation 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.  Magnificent view awaits you.

Return to the Lodge and rest. Lunch will be served.

After lunch, transfer by 4WD to Pa Umor, another Kelabit Longhouse and stop at Gems Lodge for refreshment. Stop at Batu Narit ( 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.

Breakfast before depart to Bario airport for your flight to the next destination.

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