Jungles & Cultures of Borneo, Ulu Ai
| Code | QKMU5 |
| Price | MYR 2,162 per person |
| Duration | 5 days, 4 nights |
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© Que Jay Tee
© Borneo Adventure
© Borneo Adventure
© Borneo Adventure
© Borneo Adventure
Day 1 Kuching – Menyang Tais Longhouse (L, D)
0830 hrs – Pick up from hotel in Kuching and depart by air-conditioned van for Batang Ai reservoir (4½ hours). Journey through rural Sarawak, passing pepper gardens, cocoa and rubber plantations. En-route, a few stops will be made. Visit the colourful native market in Serian town where a variety of jungle produce such as edible ferns, bamboo shoots and unusual tropical fruit are on display. Visit a pepper garden and stop by to view wild orchids and several species of pitcher plants. Lunch en route. Upon arrival at the Batang Ai reservoir, proceed by longboat (40 minutes) to the longhouse jetty, take a 15 minute walk to the longhouse. Learn about the jungle before calling in at the longhouse. Upon arrival at Menyang Tais longhouse, be a guest of the village chief (Tuai Rumah). In the evening, relax on the “Ruai” (common verandah) and spend time with the Iban people. Learn about their culture and enjoy some local rice wine. Overnight in the longhouse.
Day 2 Menyang Tais Longhouse – Jungle Walk – Nanga Sumpa (B,L,D)
Following breakfast depart for a short jungle walk around the village area or visit one of the local farms nearby. Return to the longhouse for lunch and later continue upriver by longboat to Nanga Sumpa longhouse. Settle in at Borneo Adventure’s lodge. After dinner proceed to the longhouse across the river. Interact with the community, learn about their culture and enjoy some local rice wine. Overnight stay at the Nanga Sumpa lodge.
Day 3 Lubok Kasai (B, L, D)
Following breakfast hike the jungle trails along the river. Then continue upriver by longboat. Our destination is the scenic Enseluai Waterfall. There is also an option to visit a second Iban longhouse at Nanga Jambu. Time to relax, swim and explore the rainforest or try fishing Iban-style. Then proceed to Lubok Kasai jungle camp. Relax or if you wish help the guides gather jungle produce like bamboo shoots or edible ferns for the evening meal. Orangutans are occasionally seen (at dusk or at dawn) in this area. Overnight at the Lubok Kasai jungle camp.
Day 4 Lubok Kasai Jungle Camp – Nanga Sumpa Longhouse (B, L, D)
In the morning hike the beautiful rainforest in search of wildlife. There will be opportunities for swimming and relaxing before returning down river to the Borneo Adventure’s Nanga Sumpa lodge. Visit the longhouse in the evening. Woven blankets and handicrafts are available for display upon request and may be purchased directly from the longhouse people. Overnight stay at Nanga Sumpa lodge.
Day 5 Nanga Sumpa Longhouse – Kuching (B, L)
Following breakfast depart down river by longboat, then overland to Kuching. Have lunch en-route. Continue to Kuching and drop off at your hotel.
| Includes | Tour & transfer, 01 night stay at longhouse, 02 nights stay at Borneo Adventure lodge, 01 night Kasai Jungle Camp, meals (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner), English speaking guide. |
| Excludes | Juices, carbonated & alcoholic beverages |
| Minimum | 2 adults per order |
| Surcharge | MYR 20 Per Person for each transfer to/from Damai Beach hotels. |
| Note | Prices are subject to change without prior notice. This tour is offered on a ‘Seat-in-Coach’ basis. Leeches are found in the Lubok Kasai area. Insect repellent is effective against leeches. |