3 Days 2 Nights Batang Ai Iban Longhouse

Itinerary:

Day 1                  ORANG UTAN – BATANG AI                                                  (L/D)

8.00 am Meet our friendly guide at hotel lobby.  Then proceed to Semenggoh Orang Utan Centre which is about 22 km from Kuching.  It is the only one of its kind in Sarawak.  Set up in 1975, this 7.4 sq km of virgin forest is home to orang utans.  This tour provides an opportunity of a lifetime to observe how the orang utans are being rehabilitated and trained to fend for themselves in the centre.  Visitors are allowed to study and observe the orang utans at a distance.

(Feeding Time:  9.00 am – 10.00 am)

Then proceed to Serian Town, a brief stop at the Serian Market before the journey continues to Lauchau for lunch and buy some gifts for the Longhouse folks.

On the way the guide will stop the pepper farm before reaching Lauchau.

After lunch, proceed to Batang Ai Dam jetty.

At the jetty take the longboat to the Iban Longhouse.

Upon reaching the longhouse, you are free to tour the longhouse.

Dinner will be served in the longhouse. 

After dinner, relax and watch the Iban Cultural performance.  Then get together and learn more about their life style in the forest, before retire to sleep.

                                                                                                               

DAY 2                  BATANG AI IBAN LONGHOUSE                                                  

 (B/L/D)

After breakfast, proceed to jungle walk, passing through the rainforest and the padi field, looking for wild fern.

Then walking along the stream to the waterfall for relaxing and dipping in the cool clear water.

Lunch will be prepared by them, but you are encourage to join to help and learn about how the way they are cooking.

After lunch proceed back to the longhouse.  In the longhouse, free and easy.

Dinner will be served in the longhouse.  After dinner relax till bed time.

DAY 3                  BATANG AI LONGHOUSE  - KUCHING AIRPORT               (B/L)

After breakfast, get really for departure.  Before leaving the longhouse the Iban will demonstrate how to use of the blowpipe in the olden days.

Then farewell to the people.

Same route back to Kuching – en route for lunch before reaching Kuching.

      

 

Advice:  For this trip you are recommended to travel light. (Personal belonging in a small backpack/sling pack and under a plastic wrap)  Bring along mosquitoes repellent, sun cream, torchlight, towel, toiletries, swim-wear and kampun adiddas shoes if possible, as to walk in the forest and in the stream.

Tour Inclusive of:                                                                             Tour Exclusive of:

Transportation                                                                                      Personal expenses and travelling insurance

Guide                                                                                                      Accommodation (Hotel)

Entrance Fees as Itinerary                                                                   Air  Tickets and Taxes

Meals:  2 Breakfast, 3 lunches and 2 dinners                                   Alcohol, Carbonation Drink and Juice

(Tea or Coffee for breakfast, 1 drinking water for                           Tipping for Guide / Driver (min. RM20.00 per person)

   Every meal)    

Rate:  

RM1080.00  per adult

RM550.00    per child  (5 - 11 years old)

Below 4 years old Free

Discount for 4 adults and above

                                                                    

BAKO NATIONAL PARK

K.  L. TOURS & TRANSPORT SDN. BHD.

NO. 285, Sub-Lot 203, Lorong Sin San Tu A 6A, Jalan Batu Kawa Matang, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

                                                H/PHONE:   +6016 860 6188                      E-MAIL:  k.l.tours@hotmail.com                  limkok42@yahoo.com

Web-site: www.kuchingleisure.com

DAY TRIP

BAKO NATIONAL PARK

Bako National Park is the oldest Park in Sarawak and it is 27 square kilometres sanctuary. With its rainforest, abundant wildlife, jungle streams, waterfalls, interesting plant life, secluded beaches, panoramic rocky shoreline, bizarre rock formations and extensive network of trekking trails, Bako National Park offers visitors an excellent introduction to the rainforest and coastline of Borneo. Bako may not have an instantly recognisable star attraction, but there can be very few places in the world that pack so much natural beauty into such a limited area, all just 37 km from Kuching. Its accessibility - and its sheer range of attractions and activities – has made Bako one of the most popular parks in Sarawak.

Bako is probably the best place in Sarawak for wildlife experiences. so the animals are less wary of humans. Visitors, especially those who stay overnight, will have countless opportunities to observe and photograph various types of wildlife.

Bako contains an incredible variety of plant species and vegetation types, and this is one of the park’s great attractions. At Bako it is possible to see almost every type of vegetation found in Borneo. 25 distinct types of vegetation form seven complete eco-systems - Beach Vegetation, Cliff Vegetation, Kerangas or Heath Forest, Mangrove Forest, Mixed Dipterocarp Forest, Padang or Grasslands Vegetation and Peat Swamp Forest. It is easy to explore these eco-systems via the jungle trails. The contrasts are so distinct that you do not have to be a scientist to notice the differences. Furthermore, most of the different vegetation types are found close to the park HQ at Telok Assam.

8.00 am Meet at the hotel lobby, and depart for Bako National Park. Upon arrival at the Bako Jetty get on to the speed boat and to be transfer to Bako Headquarter. 

The Bako National Park tour will take you on a trip to explore this recreational located and its flora and fauna, including the carnivorous pitcher plant and the proboscis monkey, silver-leaf monkey, long tail macaque, green viper snake, wild boar and etc.  Winding your way through the park to indented sandy bays which are good for swimming locations.

Then take the speed boat ride along the coastal area to see the beautiful rock formation which had been form thousand of years.  Then make a quick stop at one of the beach to climb up the clip to have a good and beautiful view looking out at South China Sea, the beach and the forest before returning to the headquarter for lunch. 

After lunch stroll along the beach or the trail behind the canteen searching for more wildlife, before returning back to Kuching using the same route back.

Tour Packages Inclusive of:                                           Exclusive of:

Return transfer and boat ride                                                                   Personal Travelling Insurance and Expenses

Guide                                                                                                           Alcoholic and Carbonated Drink and Juice

Entrance Fees as per itinerary                                                                Tipping for Guide / Driver

Lunch

Rate:

RM280.00 per adult

RM150.00 per child (Age: From 5 - 11 year old)

Satang Island

     K.  L. TOURS & TRANSPORT SDN. BHD.

NO. 285, Sub-Lot 203, Lorong Sin San Tu A 6A, Jalan Batu Kawa Matang, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

                                                H/PHONE:   +6016 860 6188                      E-MAIL:  k.l.tours@hotmail.com                  limkok42@yahoo.com

Web-site: www.kuchingleisure.com

DAY TRIP SATANG ISLAND (3 IN 1)

 

Pick up from Kuching City Area, and then proceed to the jetty.

Upon arrival board onto the speed boat and being the cruise to Santubong River mouth.  You will be able to spot for the elusive and rare schools of Irrawaddy Dolphins in this area.  Where the dolphins and the fishermen fishing for fishes and at times you can witness the Dolphins playing around the area.  Then continue to the Salak River for the Mangrove Wildlife Cruise.  The mangrove shoreline offers sightings of many exciting wildlife including proboscis monkeys, long tailed macaque monkeys silver-leaf monkeys and crocodiles.  A range of bird life, including kingfishers, white-bellied sea eagles and other shore birds can also be found here.  Then head out to South-China Sea for Satang Island.  This island is part of the Talang/Satang National Park where the turtle conservation project is located on the island.  Look in on the hatchery to get an idea of the conservation work being carried out on these highly endangered sea creatures.  Before reaching the island will pass through the birds island to see lot of shore birds rounding the island.  

Spend time on the island’s white sandy beach, swimming or go snorkeling, before returning to the mainland and to be transfer back to Kuching City.

Tour Package Inclusive of:                                                  Tour Exclusive of:

Transfer & Boat Ride                                                           Personal travelling Insurance

Guide                                                                                     Air Tickets and Taxes

All Entrance Fees as per itinerary                                   Alcoholic, carbonated drinks and Juice

Packed Lunch and Drinking Water                                 Tipping for guide and driver            

Rate: 
RM400.00 per adult
RM200.00 per Child (5 - 11 years)

KAYAKING

Kayaking Adventure is the authentic water sport activity that will bring you closer to the nature and gives you an amazing experience to enjoy the beautiful sceneries at the Sarawak Borneo rain forest along the Sarawak river I Kuching, Sarawak.From Kuching it takes about 1 hour drive to the Bidayuh Village.  From there get into the Kayak and start paddling through Semandang River going down to Mini Waterfall then continue to Danu village for picnic lunch.After lunch continue paddling down river to the mini cave and then continue down passing through the Keyu Rapids.  Padddling down to Tanjung Baru for river fish feeding. (Depending on weather and river condition)Before ending the trip at Semadang Village.

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS KUCHING TOURS (OPTION 1)

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS KUCHING TOURS  (Code 4)

DAY 1                 TRANSFER IN + CITY TOUR + SUNSET CRUISE                         

    

Upon arrival at Kuching International Airport, meet our friendly guide and then to be transfer to Kuching City hotel for check in.

2.00 pm.  Meet our friendly and informative guide at the hotel lobby.  Then continues for Kuching City Tour.

This is a comprehensive tour where you can see all the places of attraction around this historical city.  The tour begins with a drive to see South City Hall and a visit to the photos gallery about the historical and modern city of Kuching, the gigantic Cat Status (mascot of the city) at Padungan before cruising through Chinatown and a stop at the oldest Chinese Temple (Tua Pek Kong Temple), then visit to the Chinese History Museum to know more about the Chinese in Sarawak.  Then continue to Sarawak Museum, which is acknowledged as one of the finest in the South East Asia.  It is a treasure house of artifacts and exhibits which possess great archaeological and cultural significance.  Then the route continue passes through the Syariah (muslim) Court, Satok Market before continue down to the traditional Malay houses built on stilts, passing through the magnificent looking Mosque built along the river bank continue passing through the old town to waterfront / main bazaar - look out for the old Colonial Law Court –Across the river, is a good view of the majestic Astana (1870) – former palace of White Rajahs and the imposing State Assemble Building.

5.15 pm.  Sarawak River Cruise. (90 minutes). The sunset river cruise on the Sarawak River. This is a wonderful way of observing Kuching City from a different angle and will give you a feel of how transportation to and from the city was in the olden days before the introduction of modern road vehicles. On most days you will be able to enjoy a scenic sunset from the deck of the cruise ship.  On board you will be entertain with our local cultural performance and you can take photo with the dancers and refreshment are provided. 

7.00 pm  Transfer to dinner before re-treat back to hotel for overnight.

DAY 2       SEMENGGOH ORANG UTAN CENTRE + KAYAKING     (L)

  

 8.00am.   Meet at the lobby, transfer to Semenggoh Orang Utan Centre.  It is the only one of its kind in Sarawak.  These orang utan spend most of the time foraging for food in the shelter of trees, some come out of hiding during the park regular feeding times, creating your best chance to catch a glimpse.  From here you will have the opportunity to observe these primates and their behavior, emotions and interactions.

Then the journey continues to Kayaking. 

Kayaking Adventure is the authentic water sport activity that will bring you closer to the nature and gives you an amazing experience to enjoy the beautiful sceneries at Sarawak Borneo rainforest along Sarawak river in Kuching Sarawak.  From there get into the kayak and start paddling through Semadang River going down to Mini Waterfall then continue to Danu Village for picnic lunch.  After lunch continue paddling down the river to the mini cave and also passing through the Keyu Rapids.  River fish feeding at the Tanjung Baru. (Depending on weather and river condition).

(Kayaking equipment, waterproof Bags, Life Jacket are provided)

Then transfer back to hotel.

                             

DAY 3               ORCHID GARDEN + CAT MUSEUM + SARAWAKCULTURAL VILLAGE + MANGROVE CRUISE                                                         (B/L/D)

                      

9.00am.  Pick up from hotel and proceed to visit Orchid Garden.  The proceed to visit the Dun building, Sarawak Legislative Office.  Viewing from outside the building and photo taking at the compound and admire the great design of the building of Sarawak.  Before proceed to Cat Musuem, the only and unique Cat Museum.

Cats Museum is a much more interesting museum. This is said to be the World’s first Cat Museum and it contains more than 2,000 cat artefacts and memorabilia from all over the world.  The Cat Museum itself holds many interesting history about cats. There are even real stuffed cats here and you’ll be meeting famous cats such as Garfield, Felix, Hello Kitty and many more. And also part of the Sarawak History in the museum.

Then proceed to Damai.

Lunch at Damai.

2.30 pm.  Visit to Sarawak Cultural Village

Sarawak Cultural Village is also known as a Living museum, the village. Upon arrival you will explore the 7 authentic replicas of ethnic houses.  Chinese Farm House, Malay’s Stilted House, Melanau Tall House, Sago processing Hut, Penan Hut as well as the Iban Longhouse, Bidayuh Longhouse and also the Orang Ulu Longhouse.  Displayed in each of the houses are the many artifacts made by the individual dwellers.  You will also be entertained by the traditional dances by the various ethnic tribes of Sarawak at the village theatre. (4.00pm in the afternoon)

After the show (which finish at 4.45pm), then proceed to Mangrove Cruise.

Mangrove Wildlife Cruise at the Kuching Wetlands National Park We explores the river estuaries at the Park. The mangrove shoreline offers sightings of many exciting wildlife including proboscis monkeys, long tailed macaque monkeys, silver-leaf monkeys and monitor lizards. A range of bird life, including kingfishers, white-bellied sea eagles and other shore birds can also be found there. If you are lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of the illusive Irrawaddy Dolphins as they frolic around the estuaries in the morning hours or near sunset. Please note that these animals are wild and therefore, there is no guarantee that visitors will see them.

Then transfer to dinner before proceed back to hotel.

DAY 4   BAKO NATIONAL PARK + MALAY FISHING VILLAGE        (B/L)

                   

8.30 am Meet at the hotel lobby, and depart for Bako National Park.  The oldest park in Sarawak and it is about 27 square kilometer sanctuary.  The Bako National Park tour will take you on a trip to explore this recreational located and its flora and fauna, including the carnivorous pitcher plant and the proboscis monkey, silver-leaf monkey, long tail macaque, green viper snake, wild boar and etc.  Bako has 17 trails ranging from short Lintang trail to laborious Telok Limau trails, winding your way through the park to indented sandy bays which are good for swimming locations. Lunch at the HQ canteen.

On the way back from Bako National Park, proceed to the Authentic Malay Fishing Village. Tour the village and learn how the local daily lifestyle in the village. Then  stop at one of the local stall for refreshment, before transferring back to the hotel.

DAY 5           TRANSFERS TO AIRPORT

Free and east till time to be transfer to Airport for departure.

Package Inclusive of:                                                                                      Exclusive of:

Transport                                                                                                              Personal Expenses

Guide (English Speaking)                                                                                  Personal Travelling Insurance

All Entrance Fees As Per Itinerary                                                                  Tipping for guide/driver (RM25 per pax)

Meals -  3 lunches + 1 Dinner                                                                           Alcohol, Carbonated Drink and Juice                                                                                                                                                      Air Tickets & Tax
                                                                                                                                Accommodation


Min. 2 Adult :  Rate: RM988.00