Into the heart of borneo
"the Vanishing Tribes"
(6D/5N)

Meet & greet in Sibu then transfer to hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, begin an introductory walking tour of the vibrant river town of Sibu. Highlights include Central Market (biggest in Malaysia), Sibu Heritage Museum and the Tua Pek Kong Temple and its iconic pagoda overlooking the waterfront.

In the evening, enjoy local dinner accompanied by tour briefing and introduction of the adventure which lies ahead. After dinner, experience the lively atmosphere of the Night Market. Overnight at the hotel in Sibu.

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning – proceed on foot to the Sibu Boat Terminal for a 2½-hour exciting express boat journey upriver to Kapit, a small township dominated by Ibans and Chinese, along the bank of Rejang River. Upon arrival at Kapit, proceed directly to visit the Resident’s Office to obtain the Permit for remote travel. Lunch (own expenses) then check-in the hotel. Rest of the day, visit Fort Sylvia (a historic fort built during the Brooke era, now preserving stories of Sarawak’s frontier administration and tribal history), Kapit Museum (featuring exhibits on indigenous culture, river trade, and the peoples of the Rejang Basin) and Teresang native market. Dinner (own expenses). Overnight at the hotel in Kapit.

After breakfast, pack and depart 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 deeper into the interior by longboat (about 1½ hours depending on the water level) to go further upriver to visit a Kejaman Longhouse. The Kejaman (or Kajaman) are a small indigenous ethnic group, part of the Orang Ulu people in Sarawak.

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. In the evening, enjoy local dinner followed by witnessing the Kejaman welcoming dance. Overnight in the Kejaman longhouse.

After breakfast, start the day with a fascinating longhouse hopping expedition by 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, keep a vigilant watch for the mystical sights of the Keliriengs and Salongs (Ancient burial grounds) of the Orang Ulu, These archaeological remnants stand silently amidst the tropical rainforest, preserving echoes of Borneo’s ancestral past. Have lunch in one of the longhouses.

Conclude the day with dinner, witnessing Datun Julud, a traditional rhythmic hornbill welcoming dance and overnight at a Kenyah Longhouse Village.

After breakfast, bid farewell to the remote upriver communities and depart for Sibu by express boat for the return journey down the majestic Rejang River to Sibu. Check-in  hotel.

The remainder of the day is free at leisure. In the evening, gather for a memorable farewell dinner at a local classic restaurant, celebrating the extraordinary experiences and cultural encounters shared throughout the “Into the Heart of Borneo” expedition. Overnight at the hotel in Sibu.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy free time at leisure before your schedule transfer to Sibu Airport for your onward journey. The tour ends in Sibu.