Day 1: Kuching – Batang Ai – Longhouse

You will be picked up from your hotel at approximately 9:00 a.m. and begin the scenic drive to Batang Ai Reservoir. En-route, a stop will be made at Lachau Bazaar around 11:00 a.m., where you can stroll through local shops and a small native market. An early lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

The journey continues, arriving at Batang Ai Lake between 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. From Pangkalan Batang Ai, you will be transferred by traditional wooden longboat to the Iban Longhouse. This picturesque boat journey takes approximately 30-60 minutes, offering beautiful views of the surrounding rainforest and lake.

Upon arrival at around 3:30 p.m., you will be warmly welcomed by the Longhouse Chief and enjoy a short tea break before settling into your accommodation. After freshening up, you are free to explore the surroundings. Dinner featuring local dishes will be served at 7:30 p.m. Spend the time afterwards with the longhouse people. Learn about their histories, traditions and life.

Day 2: Jungle Trek & Cultural Experience

Breakfast will be served at 7:00 a.m. At 8:00 a.m., you will depart to the rainforest, where a jungle trek begins with a local guide. You will trek to a nearby stream, experiencing the rich rainforest environment.  Enjoy a picnic lunch by the riverbank.

At around 3:00 p.m., you will return to the longhouse to relax  and enjoy a tea break, followed by free time to rest or interact with the local community.

Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. At 8:30 p.m., enjoy a cultural performance featuring traditional music and dance. Guests are also invited to experience Tuak, the local rice wine, before winding down for the night. Social time with the longhouse community continues until approximately 9:30 p.m., after which you may retire for the evening.

Day 3: Batang Ai – Kuching

Wake up early and roam around the village. Experience the morning chore. Then breakfast will be served. After breakfast, witness a cock-fighting or blowpipe demonstration by the villagers.  At 9:30 a.m., you will depart from the longhouse by longboat to Batang Ai Hydro Jetty. Enjoy the last boat ride of the tour. You will arrive at the jetty approximately around 10:30 a.m. Then the return journey to Kuching will begin, with a stop in Serian for refueling and lunch at a local restaurant. You will arrive back in the city by late afternoon, marking the end of your journey.

INCLUDES:
2 Nights’ Accommodation (Ruai), Admission fee, Chief Tax, Land Transportation, Longboat, Longhouse electricity, Basic Ration, kitchen & gas fee,  Bottled Water.
EXCLUDES:
Travel Insurance, Additional Ration/Meals, Kitchen Helper, Additional Beverages and Any Items Not Mentioned.

TRIP NOTES:

• This is a budget option for Batang Ai and mainly focus on the nature & culture only.
• This specific package offers less activities at Batang Ai.
• To reduce cost, we might use smaller vehicle and the tour does not have any professional guide from Kuching. However, a local guide will be appointed for the jungle walk.
• Travellers must comply with weather conditions.
• Bring light backpack only. The space is very limited on the boat.
• Bring Mosquito repellant, Sun cream if you need.
• Carry a poncho and a full sleeve for night time.
• Please get ready before the pickup time. As it is a group tour, we request our guests to standby before our driver arrives.
• We do not take any responsibility in the event of animal attacks, leeches, self-injury etc.
• We do not guarantee any Rafflesia watching.
• Children must be accompanied by guardian at the time of tour.