3D Nanga Sumpa Jungle Lodge,
Longhouse Experience in Batang Ai,
Kuching, Sarawak, Borneo
The Nanga Sumpa longhouse is a living example of an Iban community who have embraced a form of respectful, low volume, tourism where visitors meet the local Iban on equal terms and the local people are free to blend their traditional way of life with the benefits of contemporary living.
Nanga Sumpa Jungle Lodge
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Itinerary
Day 01 / Kuching – Ulu Ai – Nanga Sumpa Jungle Lodge (-/L/D)
Pick up at Kuching hotel and depart by air-conditioned van for Batang Ai reservoir (4½ hours). 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 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 (1-2 hours) upriver to Nanga Sumpa Jungle Lodge. After dinner proceed to the longhouse across the river. Relax on the Ruai (common verandah) and spend time with the Iban people. Interact with the community; learn about their culture and enjoy some local rice wine. Overnight at the lodge.
Day 02 / Nanga Sumpa Jungle Lodge – Enseluai Waterfall (B/L/D)
Following breakfast, hike the jungle trails along the river and continue upriver by longboat. Our destination is the scenic Enseluai Waterfall. Time to relax, swim, explore the rainforest and have lunch or try fishing Iban-style. Return to the lodge. Dinner is served in the lodge with local delicacies to enhance the meal. After dinner, visit to the longhouse. Woven blankets and handicrafts are available for display upon request and may be purchased directly from the longhouse people. Overnight at the lodge.
Day 03 / Ulu Ai – Kuching (B/L/-)
Following breakfast, depart down river by longboat, then overland. Lunch en route. Proceed to Kuching to check-in hotel.
Note Leeches are found in this area. Insect repellent is effective against leeches.
Land Cost private tour basis
Prices are in SGD dollars and per person
- SGD $684 Twin
- SGD $1,232 Single
- SGD $534 Twin (min. group of 04 persons)
Validity
- Mar 01 – Dec 31, 2011
Inclusions
- Return overland transfers
- Accommodation in longhouse-style Jungle Lodge
- Tours with English-speaking Guide
- All meals as indicated 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/driver, etc.
**Please check with us for attractive tour-based return airfare to Kuching, Sarawak.
Validity
- Mar 01 – Dec 31, 2011