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Persons |
2
- 3 |
4
+ |
| US $ |
192 |
139 |
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. Follow the nature trek
with drifting sown river by paddling and poling in the clear river
waters to the jetty, then land transfer to Kuching with lunch
enroute.
INCLUDES
*Transportation as
specified *Accommodation as stated
*Meals
as stated *English speaking guide *Tour as stated
NOTE
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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