Bako National Park
OLDEST NATIONAL PARK-20KM from Kuching City by land and by boat. 27 SQKM natural sanctuary located on jagged peninsula between the months of Sarawak and Bako Rivers. Notable for its incredible biodiversity, from pitcher plants to terrestrial orchids, bearded pigs, and long-tailed macaques. Best place in Borneo to observe the long-nosed proboscis monkeys. Offer a number of trekking & walking trails
The Lodge
The Nanga Sumpa lodge operates as a type of “village stay” and is located on the bank of Delok River, in a pristine and isolated area of Ulu Ai, the upper reaches of the Ai River catchment. It serves as a base for a range of nature-based activities and excursions and offers visitors the chance of learning about the culture and lifestyle of the Iban community who live in the nearby longhouse.
Nanga Sumpah Longhouse
A visit to the Iban longhouse is often the highlight of a trip to Sarawak, offering a glimpse into the lifestyle of the Iban tribe who have for generations lived in the remote interior of Borneo. Visitors have the chance of learning about the culture and lifestyle of the Iban community in the longhouse.
Rainforest Experience
What makes Ulu Ai so special is the natural environment and stunning scenery. Clean rivers and jungle streams, refreshing waterfalls, and undisturbed tracts of rainforest allow you to combine a range of outdoor activities including swimming BBQ by the river bank with food prepared by the Iban, jungle trekking on trails that take you along streams and through farmlands to primary rainforest.
Sarawak Cultural Village
Sarawak Cultural Village is located 32 KM from Kuching City at the foot of Mount Santubong. Better known as the “ Living Museum” it showcases replicas of traditional dwellings built by different people of Sarawak-Orang Ulu, Bidayuh, Iban, and Melanau, Penan shelter, Malay & Chinese houses. The dwellings are staffed by various tribal people performing their daily activities of various ethnic groups. The highlight is the Multi-Cultural Show at the theatre.
Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
The Centre is home to semi-wild orang utan found either injured/orphaned in the forest or rescued from captivity and rehabilitate and train to survive in the surrounding forest reserve. Watch the orangutan that usually returns to the center at feeding time. (Sighting cannot be guaranteed as orang utan are semi-will and free to roam) .
Pick up: 8:30 am ( At City Center Hotel )
Drop off: 5:00 pm
Duration: 7 Days 6 Nights
Departure: Daily Departure ( Minimum 4 adults )
About Your Booking
“You will receive a confirmation email within 2 working hours after you have made a booking.”
What is included
At City: 04 Nights stay at a city hotel with daily breakfast, city tour
AT Batang Ai: 02 nights stay at Nanga Sumpah lodge (basic accommodation) , meals (2B=Breakfast, 3L=Lunch, 2D=Dinner), English-speaking guide.
What is not included
Tipping & Gratuities (Optional)
Travel Insurance (Recommended)
Meals
What to Wear & Bring
Mask, Hand Sanitizer (FRIENDLY REMINDER: ALWAYS WEAR YOUR MASK DURING TRANSFER)
Raincoat or waterproof jacket
Insect repellent and personal medicine
Torch/flashlight
Sunblock & hat
Rubber shoes (Kampung Adidas) or Non-slip shoes, sandals
Swimwear
Thin towel (they dry quicker in the humid climate) to take on upriver excursions
Personal toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothbrush)
Water bottle to re-fill
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival/City Tour
Time (TBA): Meet on arrival at Kuching International Airport.
Proceed for approximately 3 hours Kuching City Tour
En route for either lunch or dinner at your own expense.
Check-in to the city center hotel. Free at own leisure
Day 2 - Bako National Park (B/Packed lunch)
Breakfast at hotel
8:00 am Pick up from city hotel
45 minutes journey to Bako’s Jetty.
9:15 am Arrive at Bako’s Jetty, registration, and boat arrangement
20 minutes boat ride to Bako National Park.
9:35 am – Arrive at Bako National Park
Guided tour around Bako National Park, looking for wildlife, and get first-hand detailed information on the the incredible biodiversity of the park from your friend guide.
12:00 am – Packed Lunch (included)
Continue to explore the park
1:30 pm (subject to sea tide conditions) - return journey to Kuching
2:30 pm – Drop off at city hotel.
Free at own leisure.
Overnight at City Hotel.
Day 3 Kuching – Batang Ai Nanga Sumpa (B/L/D)
Breakfast at the hotel
8:00 am: Pick-up from City Hotel
Proceed to Batang Ai Reservoir
9:00 am: Brief stop at Serian for grocery.
9:30 am: Proceed to Lachau remote town to arrive at approximately 11.30 am noon and have lunch.
12:30 pm: Continue the journey to arrive Batang Ai to arrive Batang Ai Lake 2.30-3:00 pm
Take another 1-1/2 hours longboat drive to arrive Nanga Sumpa to arrive at 4.30 pm (depending on the river conditions)
Check in to the Nanga Sumpah lodge next to the longhouse and have dinner.
Overnight at the lodge.
Day 4 Enseluai Waterfall – Nanga Sumpa (B/L/D)
Breakfast at the lodge
8:00 am: Travel to upriver by longboat for the scenic Enseluai Waterfall
At the waterfall, relax, swim and enjoy a riverside BBQ lunch prepared by your Iban Hose.
Return to the lodge, relax at the ruai (common verandah), explore the beautifual surrounding rainforest and or the Nanga Sumpa longhouse
*Dinner, share and recap the day's activity before retire for the night.
Day 5 Nanga Sumpa – Kuching (B/L)
Breakfast at the lodge.
8:30am : Travel downriver to Batang Ai Lake's Jetty to arrive at about 10.30am (depending on river conditions)
11;00am : Return journey to Kuching with a brief stop at Lanchau remote town for lunch.
Breakfast in the lodge. 0830 hours travel downriver to the Batang Ai Lake jetty, arriving around 1030-1100 hours.
4:00pm : Arrive at Kuching and drop-off at City Hotel.
Day 6 - Sarawak Cultural Village/Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (B)
Breakfast at hotel
8:30 am : Pick up from city hotel
45 minutes journey to Sarawak Cultural Village
9:15 am : Arrive at Sarawak Cultural Village
Guided tour around the village
11:30 am : Cultural Show at the air-conditional theatre.
12:30 pm: Transfer for lunch at own expense.
1:30 pm : Proceed to the Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
2:00 pm : Arrive at the center, looking for the Orang Utan under the park guide's guidance.
3:00 pm : Feeding time (Sighting of the orang utan is not guarantee)
4:00 pm : Proceed to the Sarawak Pottery Factory for brief stop.
5:00 pm : Drop-off at City Hotel.
Day 7 Hotel - Airport (B)
Breakfast at the lodge
Free at own leisure until it is time to transfer to airport for departure
Accommodation at Batang Ai Rainforest
Non-air-conditional rooms with basic amenity based on twin share in the Ruai wing of Nanga Sumpa Lodge and Quad share in the Forest View rooms.
Most toilets and bathrooms are located outside the rooms.
There is no electricity supply, but the lodge will provide a limited time of electricity using a generator.
Guests are advised to bring along torch lights
Additional Information
Minimum Pax: 4 adults
Child sharing a room with 01 adult and based on twin sharing is 90% of the adult's rate
A child sharing room with 02 adult and based on Extra Bed/Mattress is 80% of the adult's rate
A child sharing a room with 02 adults and based on NO BED is 70% of the adult's rate
Child 2 years and below is FOC
*TOUR FARE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE*
Batang Ai Rainforest
As it is a pristine mountain area, there is no network for mobile phones and Wi-Fi
Weather conditions and the water level of local rivers may force our guides to modify the tour in the interests of safety.
Some trekking activities are not possible during heavy rain or a thunderstorm. No refunds will be offered if a trek is canceled or the boat transfer is delayed due to bad weather or river conditions.
This tour generally does not include staged cultural activities such as blowpipe demonstrations, cultural dances, cockfighting, etc.
You may travel with others in small groups
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