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Persons |
2 - 3 |
4 + |
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$ |
180 |
150 |
ITINERARY
DAY 1
Morning, depart Kuching for 4 hours leisure travel to the
Lemanak Jetty. There will be three stop-overs along the route:
Serian - a predominately Dayak trading town, Chinese farm house to
see how pepper and cocoa are grown and Lachau for lunch.
The journey passes through scenic countryside of rice fields,
rubber, cocoa, pepper and oil palm plantations, which intermingle
with luxuriant tropical rainforest, rivers and mountain ranges.
Upon arrival at the river jetty, proceed by motorized longboat going
upriver against the many rapids, paddling and poling in the clear
water of the Lemanak River underneath the cool thick overhanging
jungle foliage for about 45 minutes to reach Serubah longhouse and
check in at the guesthouse. Proceed to the longhouse for a
warm welcome by the natives which comprises "miring" - a welcoming
ritual, and cultural dances. Tour the longhouse, watch the
natives at work such as making mats, baskets, handicrafts and
mending fishing nets. Join the natives in their daily chores
like feeding their livestock, washing clothes, swim in he river or
just relax by the riverbank.
After dinner, return to the longhouse for a social gathering with
the "Tuan Rumah" (headman), the longhouse dwellers and presentation
of gifts. "Tuak" (a potent rice wine) will be served and there
will be more cultural performances in which you may participate,
before retiring for the night to the guesthouse.
DAY 2
After breakfast,
witness cockfighting and blowpipe demonstrations, followed by a
jungle walk to learn about the forest secrets with a guide to
highlighting the various plants which the natives use for food,
making traditional medicine, handicrafts, and watch how the natives
set up ingenious animal traps. The trail also passes through
an Iban burial grounds. Proceed by longboat further up the Lemanak
River negotiating more rapids and tricky bends, fishing, making a
few stops to collect jungle produce and lunch in native style at the
riverbank. Visit another longhouse, drift down the river by paddling
and poling in the clear water, visit a school, cross a native
suspension bridge, return to the guesthouse foe dinner and overnight
stay.
DAY 3
After breakfast,
return by longboat to the jetty, then by land transfer to Kuching
with lunch enroute.
INCLUDES
*Transportation as
specified *Accommodation as stated
*Meals as stated
*English speaking guide
NOTE
*Minimum - group of 2 persons
Reminder -
Dress Casually, trekking shoes, swim suit, bring along binoculars,
insect repellent, torch/flashlight and raincoat (just in case it rains).
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