Aiman Batang Ai Adventure
(2Days/1Night)

Tour Code: KUC-62 Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night

Immerse yourself a relaxing getaway at the AIMAN Batang Ai Longhouse Resort and learn about the fascinating Iban culture.

Highlights:

• Explore the Vast Pepper Plantations
• Enjoy the Serenity of One of the World’s Oldest Rainforests
• Experience the Unique Customs of the Iban Tribe

Tour Description:

Day 1 - Kuching / Batang Ai

Embark on an exciting tour to Batang Ai, set amidst the backdrop of a majestic forest. Keep your eyes peeled on your surroundings as the journey will take you past the countryside; dotted with paddy fields, roadside kampungs, tropical jungles, pepper plantations and farms. We will also be stopping by the Liew Farm which grows much of their own needs and for income. As you stroll along the edge of well-kept plantations, you will be able to admire the main attraction that would be the pepper vines and loofah vegetables. You can even purchase packets of guaranteed fresh pepper if you so wish.

We will then move on to our next pit stop, the small town of Lachau for a delicious lunch before continuing our journey. Upon our arrival at Batang Ai Dam, we will experience an upriver journey as we are ferried across to the AIMAN Batang Ai Longhouse Resort, nestled at the edge of one of the world’s oldest rainforests. You are left to explore the beautiful surroundings at your own leisure.

Day 2 - Batang Ai / Lemanak Iban Longhouse / Kuching

We will begin the day’s adventures with an upriver journey, aboard a native boat to Lemanak Iban Longhouse. The Ibans, or 'Sea Dayaks' were once famous for being fearsome warriors that were renown for practising 'headhunting' during the colonial era.

Enjoy your time here with the rest of the longhouse folks in music and dance, enjoyed ceremoniously with a cup of rice wine, tuak, brewed by the natives. Discover the importance of the longhouse in the life and times of the Sarawakian Land Dayaks (Bidayuh) and really connect with the indigenous people. Admire their simplistic lifestyle and their ingenious methods of making the best of whatever nature provides them—winnowing, basket weaving and rice pounding—to get by.

Be adventurous and explore the longhouse; take a peek at the human skulls kept at the “head-house”, or more commonly known as “baruk”—the most unique and important structure of the Bidayuh. Away from urbanisation, this feels like a different epoch but may foster a deeper appreciation for the simple way of life. Guests may even present gifts to the Iban and small tokens will be shared equally amongst all that are present. Simple, inexpensive gifts such as children’s books, cookies, candy, pencils are well liked and appreciated. Have an enjoyable lunch served at the longhouse before embarking on your journey back to the city.

Cancellation Policy:

Please refer to our refunds policy under Terms of Use section.

Pick-Up Time:

• 8:00 am to 8:30 am

What's Included:

• English-Speaking Guide
• Return Transfer
• Land and Boat Transfers
• Meals: 1 Breakfast, 2 Lunches
• One (1) Night's Accommodation at AIMAN Batang Ai Longhouse Resort

What's Not Included:

• Any Items Not Mentioned
• Rates Do Not Include Travel, Repatriation and PA Insurance
• Gratuities (Optional)

Additional Information:

• Minimum two (2) pax for the confirmation of tour
• Transfer duration above are estimated and subject to traffic and weather condition, and not inclusive of any sightseeings
• Accommodations are subject to availability. Please check with Adventoro Customer service (Call / Whatsapp +6010 468 8011)
• Please wear comfortable walking shoes and light clothing
• Please bring insect repellent, a change of clothes, sunscreen lotion or sun hat and your camera at your own risk
• Should you like to bring gifts for the people at the longhouse, biscuits, books, toys and dolls are highly appreciated
• Please adhere to strict pick-up time punctuality. Tour operators may forfeit tours for travellers if no-show during stipulated time
• Registered name of the traveller must be corresponding with photograph documentation (Example: Passport). Tour operators reserve the right to reject if registered traveller fails to provide photographed documentation of their own
• Note: Starting from 1st September 2017, a tourism tax of RM10 per room per night will be imposed on non-Malaysian tourists for all types of hotels and accommodations. This is payable to the hotel upon check-out

Pick-Up Location(s)

Refer to the map below to see a list of pick up location(s) that are available for you to choose from. You can select your desired pick up location when you book the tour.

List of Location(s):

Pick up is also available for other location(s) under the vicinity of Kuching. For more information, please contact Adventoro's concierge service.