4D Ulu Ai Jungle Lodge
Longhouse Experience in Sarawak, Borneo
Exploring the forests of Batang Ai with local guides. A tour with real variety, off the beaten track: jungle treks, experience Iban village hospitality, nights in a jungle camp and the opportunity to get up close to a wide range of rare Bornean animals, such as the Orang Utan.
Day 01 / Kuching - Ulu Ai - Nanga Sumpa Jungle Lodge (-/L/D)
Depart by air-conditioned van for Batang Ai reservoir (4.5 - 5 hrs). Journey through rural Sarawak, passing pepper gardens, cocoa and rubber plantation. En route, a few stops will be made. Visit the colorful native market in Serian town where a variety of jungle produce including edible ferns, bamboo shoots and unusual tropical fruit. 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 (1 - 2 hrs) upriver to Nanga Sumpa. Settle in at Borneo Adventure’s jungle lodge. After dinner proceed to the longhouse across river. Relax on the ruai (common verandah) and spend time with the Iban people. Learn about their culture and enjoy some local rice wine. Overnight at the Lodge.
Day 02 / Nanga Sumpa Jungle Lodge (B/L/D)
Following breakfast, hike the leafy jungle trails along the river to the scenic Enseluai Waterfall. Option to visit a second Iban longhouse at Nanga Jambu. Time to relax, swim, explore the rainforest and have lunch or try fishing Iban-style. Return to the jungle lodge. You can help the guides by gathering jungle produce like bamboo shoots or edible ferns for the evening meal. Orang utan occasionally are seen (at dusk or at dawn) in this area. Overnight in the jungle shelter.
Day 03 / Nanga Sumpa Jungle Lodge (B/L/D)
In the morning, hike the beautiful rainforest in search of wildlife. Wildlife found in the area could include orang utans, pig-tailed macaques, hornbills and other variety of birds. There will be opportunities for swimming and relaxing before returning down river to the lodge. Dinner is served in the lodge with local delicacies to enhance the meal. 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.
Note Leeches are found in this area. Insect repellent is effective against leeches.
Day 04/ Ulu Ai - Kuching (B/L/-)
Following breakfast, depart down river by longboat, then overland. Lunch en route. Proceed to Kuching to check-in hotel or transfer to the airport for departure.
Tour Cost
(min. 2 persons to go)
- S$792 Per Person
Tour Cost Includes
- Return overland transfers
- Accommodation in longhouse-style Jungle Lodge
- Tours with English-speaking Guide
- 3 meals a day at the Longhouse
Tour Cost Excludes
- All flights and airport taxes
- Insurance
- Personal expenditure like soft/hard beverages, tipping, etc.
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