3D2N Menyang Tais Longhouse,
Jungle Experience in Batang Ai,
Kuching, 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, 02 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.
The ruai or common area of Menyang Tais Iban Longhouse, Sarawak, Borneo.
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Itinerary
Day 01 / Kuching – Ulu Ai – Menyang Tais Longhouse (-/L/D)
Pickup 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 02 / Menyang Tais Longhouse – Tinting Empeliau (B/L/D)
Following breakfast walk to the river and continue upriver by longboat (subject to water level). Alternatively depart the longhouse for a long jungle hike. Our destination is Tinting Empeliau the lush forest where wild orangutans are occasionally spotted. Explore the rainforest and have lunch en route. Return to the longhouse mid-afternoon.
Overnight in the longhouse.
Day 03/ Menyang Tais Longhouse – Kuching (B/L/-)
Following breakfast return to the longhouse jetty and depart by longboat to Batang Ai the reservoir jetty, then overland back to Kuching. Lunch is taken en route.
Continue to Kuching and drop off at hotel.
Land Cost
Prices per person in SGD $
- SGD $491 Twin
Validity
- Apr 01 – Dec 31, 2012
Inclusions
- Return overland transfers
- Accommodation in Longhouse
- Tours with English-speaking Guide
- Meals as indication in itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Exclusions
- All **flights and airport taxes
- Pre and post-tour accommodation in Kuching
- MYR $20 surcharge for one-way pick up/drop off at Damai hotels
- Insurance
- Personal expenditure like soft/hard beverages, tipping for guide and driver, etc.
**Please check with us for attractive return tour based airfare to Kuching, Sarawak.
Note
In order to keep our prices down this tour is operated on the principle that you may be touring with a small group of other travellers. Please check with us the pick-up time for the tour departure (these times are generally fixed); details will be reconfirmed to you before you start your tour.
We can, of course, organise this as a private group for a group starting with 02 persons. Please check with us for prices.
Validity
- Apr 01 – Dec 31, 2012
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